Breakdown of Ratings
Warmth: 4/5 (Suitable for temperatures around -15°C; very comfortable)
Fit and Design: 2/5 (Too bulky; they do not fit comfortably under my jacket. Additionally, the dexterity is terrible, so I have to take the gloves off to do anything.)
Usability in Weather: 1/5 (Should not get wet; concerns about snow)
Design and Functionality: 2/5 (Bulky battery; awkward appearance)
Customer Service: 1/5 (Horrible experience with shipping and support)
Sample Review
Title: Disappointing Heated Gloves with Poor Customer Service
This is an update to my previous review, now that I have finally received the gloves. Here’s my complete assessment:
Warmth: The gloves do provide warmth, making them suitable for temperatures around -15°C, and they are very comfortable. However, that’s where the positives end.
Fit and Design: They are too bulky and do not fit comfortably under my jacket. Additionally, the dexterity is terrible, so I have to take the gloves off to do anything. I found that I had to put on my gloves first, then my jacket, to protect the battery, which is very inconvenient. If I want to tuck my coat over the battery, I have to take my jacket off and put it back on again. Leaving the battery exposed is not recommended, and the bulky design with a big glowing light looks funny.
Usability in Weather: These gloves should not get wet, especially on the inside. This raises a significant concern—what do I do when it snows? I have to take my gloves off, but they are too bulky to fit into my pockets. If I leave them on, I’m worried about getting shocked or burned.
Incompatibility with Liners: They are advertised as heated glove liners, but they are too thick to be considered true liners. They are too small to fit a glove liner between my hand and the glove, which would ideally prevent the glove from getting wet on the inside. Additionally, they are too thick to fit underneath my oversized ski mitts, making them impractical and not versatile.
Overall, I cannot recommend these gloves due to their design flaws, limitations in wet conditions, and the terrible customer service experience. They may work in specific situations, but for standard winter use, they fall short.
