The right glove is a balance of three things: grip, warmth and dexterity. Push one too far and the other two suffer — so match the glove to the task, not the temperature alone.

Leather grip gloves give you the best hold on tools, ladders and loads, with reinforced palms that shrug off wear.

Softshell insulated gloves trade a little grip for warmth and touch-screen dexterity — ideal for handling, scanning and precise work in the cold.

Whichever you pick, size for a snug fit: a loose glove kills both warmth and control.