The SealSkinz Waterproof Heated Gauntlet is a fantastic pair of gloves that are waterproof windproof and breathable but with the added feature of a battery powered heating element with different power settings to offer exceptional warmth as well as protection when you are in extremely cold conditions These gloves have a soft Primaloft Gold insulation a full length gaiter cuff and a drawstring and fastener at the cuff to keep the warmth in but in extreme conditions then you have the heating element built into the shell fabric with an integrated control switch so you can set the temperature to either low medium or high to get the optimum comfort level for you The heating element on each glove is powered by a rechargeable battery unit 2 units included which charges up using a USB charger included and offers you up to 5-6 hour s runtime These batteries slip into and connect up in a little zipped pocket in the cuff so there are no messy wires to worry about The Heated Extreme Cold Weather Gloves also have a soft and supple goatskin leather palm for comfort durability and control and the pre-curved fingers and knuckle allow a great level of dexterity for a substantial winter glove This Sealskinz heated glove was previously known as the Extreme Cold Weather Heated glove and has just had a few design tweaks but still offers the latest in wearable technology making these totally waterproof breathable and windproof heated gloves are ideal for if you need an extra element of controllable heat to keep your hands warm or as a fantastic gift for any outdoor loving techno geek