Product Review: Dollar Store Gloves

As the weeks tick on by and we slide into winter, the weather here in Vancouver has noticeably taken a dip in temperature. I’m wearing more layers and pulled my wooly hat out of storage, but my fingers have been suffering.

I have a lovely pair of leather gloves that I’ve used regularly the last few years. They’re stylish and compfortable and go really nicely with my Rocketeer jacket. But I can’t use my phone with them on. Which is an issue now that I’m playing Pokémon Go again. My fingers go swiftly numb at evening raids or when I go out at 11pm to hit a few PokéStops to refill my items. Don’t judge me!!!

So when a fellow PoGo player recommended some warm gloves that had touch friendly finger tips, I was curious. When he said they were from the local dollar store and cost less than a large coffee, I was suddenly very cautious. One more night of frosty fingers was enough of a push for me to risk not being able to afford a coffee though, and I went to the store and grabbed a pair. 

I picked out a pair that have the capacitive material on the thumb and index finger, as well as little grip dots on the palm and and palm side of the fingers, including thumb. They fit well but felt very thin.

And I love them! I’ve used them a few times now and they really are warm enough. My fingers feel great and given how thin they are, I can still easily hold my phone and play the game, even landing curve ball throws when needed. The grips are great and I feel like I have a secure hold on my phone. I don’t drop touch inputs, though, obviously, my fingers are now a little thicker, so texting is sometimes an issue, but then texting is always an issue for me. 

The gloves are also small enough that they easily fit inside a pocket. They don’t feel bulky, and they just live in my backpack beside my battery bank and charge cable now. 

As mentioned above, my pair has the capacitive material on thumb and index, but there was also a style with the middle finger included. Those didn’t have the grip dots on them, so it’s a trade-off. I do sometimes find myself tapping or scrolling with my middle finger and nothing responding, but I’m training myself to stick to what I have. 

I’m usually of the opinion that anything that is too cheap to be any good is often just that, and you’re better off spending a like extra for a lot more. But these gloves are wonderful, and so incredibly cheap. 

If you’re out playing Pokémon Go on these chill evenings, or just like to use your phone while out and about in the cold, then grab a pair of these.

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