I've used these gloves for the last two winters in a variety of situations. The Windststopper material does its job. I love being able to use all fingers whenever necessary. These gloves go with me everywhere. The unique band to hold down the mitten works far better than velcro - it keeps the mitten down and doesn't wear out. I particularly love these gloves for cold-weather bird hunting. The woven outer shell fends off burs and bits that normally snag in fleece. I can comfortably hunt down to the teens and I have hunted in temperatures below zero by adding a polypropylene liner glove. I've not used the warmer-pocket, but I have used stick-on warmers inside the mitten with great success. Bottom line: these gloves keep you warm without bulk or restricting dexterity. The only thing that could make them better would be some gripping surface on the palm.

These work very well for warmth and do block the wind. I used these while fishing for steelhead in light rain. I could cast and reel in with no problems with the thumb and finger mitt tucked into straps. I tripped in river while wadding and put my hand out to support me on a submerged rock and gloves got soaked, my hands froze so I had to take them off. I haven't tried the hand warmer holders there was no need the gloves were warm and I do have poor hand circulation. I wear the large size and extra large fits the same on me. I will buy another pair.

I have always suffered with poor circulation in my fingers and with cold weather, it makes tying on a fly virtually impossible. Since getting these gloves, my hands stay much warmer and once I flip the mitts over to cover my fingers, they warm back up quite quickly. The heater flap is the key for me to keep a warm heating pad firmly in place. They do not in any way inhibit my ability to cast or strip line off quickly. They are very comfortable. I highly recommend these gloves and think of them as important as my flybox in cold weather.

As a guide in WY I have use for gloves in windy cold weather. Simms Wind stopper fold over Mitt fits most all the qualities I need in keeping my hands warm for 8 hours. Coverage from the wind, functionality of my fingers and protection from the elements when enjoying my clients battling fish. Not to mention the convenience of adding warmers to the Mitt for extra warmth. I have 3 on me at all times because when fishing in nasty weather gloves do get wet.