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Guide: Choose the right cross-country ski gloves

Whether you train for many hours on the ski slope or go on a leisurely trip, it is important to choose the right one. cross-country skiing gloves. How often you ride, training intensity and whether your hands get cold or hot easily will affect your choice. The right gloves provide better comfort, warmth and riding feel on the trail.

Different conditions – different needs when choosing cross-country ski gloves

When to choose cross-country skiing gloves It is important to consider how and how often you ride. If you are looking for a pair of gloves that work both in a few degrees above zero and several degrees below zero we recommend a lined five-finger glove. Examples of such models are Ratio Gold, Legend Thermo, Coach, Solid Thermo and Touring. These cross-country ski gloves are also suitable for peaceful tours and enjoyable mountain skiing.

For those of you who exercise regularly during large parts of the winter, our Race and Training range, where you will find both unlined and lined racing gloves adapted for high intensity and active cross-country skiing.

Hands are unique – choose the right fit

Every hand is different, that's why we offer cross-country ski gloves in different fits. If you have a wider hand, we recommend our models with standard width, such as Legend, Legend Thermo, Legend Thermo Gold and Solid. If you have a narrower hand or prefer a tighter fit, our Slim models a good choice, such as Legend Slim, Legend Thermo Slim and Coach Slim.

For optimal comfort throughout the season, it can be smart to combine thin racing gloves for milder temperatures with a lined five-finger glove or mitten for colder days.

Leather or synthetic – which material should you choose?

When choosing gloves for cross-country skiing The material plays a big role. Genuine leather provides superior comfort, feel and a very good grip on the pole. Synthetic leather (Clarino®) is a more easy-care alternative that can be machine washed with workout clothes and dried quickly.

Leather gloves should be washed by hand and require more care to maintain their quality over time. Read more in our guide on how to care for your cross-country ski gloves.

More than cross-country skiing

Our LillSport gloves are versatile and work equally well for more than just cross-country skiing. They are excellent for walking, running, cycling, horseback riding, winter training and everyday use like scraping a car window. With a pair of cross-country ski gloves from LillSport you get a functional companion in many different situations.

Our glove factory

Glove making is a real hand craft and it takes years to develop into a seamstress and the same goes for every part in the process of making our gloves.

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Corporate social responsibility

In our opinion, the best and most sustainable thing is to have a high quality and a strong cooperation between all parties involved in the value chain.

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The history of Lillsport

Today gloves from Lillsport are used in several different national teams and over the years Lillsport has been worn by Gunde Svan, Torgny Mogren, Thomas Wassberg, Marcus Hellner and Charlotte Kalla.

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