Hestra designed the Cloud Nine Gloves with backcountry freeriding in mind. Hestra added Thermolite insulation for warmth while you wait for your buddies to catch up. A breathable, waterproof insert in this glove keeps hands dry in the backcountry. Hestra also threw in knuckle protection for when you are skiing in tight trees and fighting off branches. You have plenty of style, and so do the Cloud Nine gloves—contrasting colors and clean, short cuffs add detail.
Bottom Line: Get these gloves for all of your backcountry freeriding this season.
Unlike the the Seths, these are TRUE to size. They have slightly more insulation, and give me more dexterity. I've skied with the Boronowski/Cloud Nines in the negative teens (F) and my hands remained very warm. The Hestra leather balm worked just ok. The gloves get a little wet on the palms, but my hands FEEL NO MOISTURE.
FIVE STARS!!
I just got the Hestra Cloud Nines and they feel great. I haven't had a chance to use them in the snow ( it's still summer) but just thought I would put in my two cents about sizing. I read all the reviews, measured my had and went with the smaller size 8. my hands measures to be an 8 also. I had to exchange them, which by the way is very easy with backcountry.com and got a size 9. They nines fit great. remember they are leather gloves and will stretch a bit after a while. I would say if you are in between sizes go for the size up definitely.
I've been a big fan of Hestra gloves for a little while now so it should be no surprise that the Cloud Nine gloves pass the test on cold weather days. I initially bought these as a late season glove, but they handled freezing temps with gusts over 40mph last weekend just fine. The price listed here is the only thing keeping this product at 4 stars since I bought mine new for $35. Note that the Cloud Nine will have a snug fit at first, but after 10 or so days they should fit much better.
