The ultimate gear is not always the best looking. Then we came across Hestra, A family build brand that produces gloves in its own factory in Sweden. The company was founded by the Magnusson brothers in 1936 and is still in hands of the Magnusson clan.

They make gloves for several activities such as biking, water sports, mountaineering and skiing. We tested a pair of men’s and woman’s skiing gloves.

Besides the combination of beautiful design and the usage of durable materials (such as goat leather) both pairs have a perfect fit. The stitching looks and leather looks very solid like it could last for decades. Most important above all is that they’re warm under any circumstances because of the technical layers inside and the Gore-Tex keep your hands dry. Hestra invests a lot of time in design and technology but also works closely with top athletes such as the Norwegian and Swedish ski team to get the ultimate feedback on their products.

The people at Hestra are convinced you need to try and feel a pair of gloves before you buy them, we advise you to try them out at a store near you. Here you can find a link to the store locater.