Did you know that rheumatoid arthritis commonly begins in the hands and wrists? Early symptoms can cause pain, discomfort and inflammation. These can be further aggravated by cold, wet and damp weather often seen in the winter months.
Dressing in layers and being mindful to protect sensitive parts of your body like your hands, is crucial during colder months. It can be difficult to find comfortable and easy to use gloves for those with pain, inflammation and joint deformities.
Joint changes can make it even more difficult because the ‘typical’ gloves a person with no arthritis wears, doesn’t always work with someone who has physical limitations.
This was a source of aggravation for me when my hands started to give me more problems. For the past few years, I found that the traditional gloves I adored wearing in the winter weren’t doable for me anymore.
I tested out several different types and the ones that I found to be the best for arthritis are mittens, flip top mittens and arm warmers. These all allowed me to wear my wrist guards, splints and anything else I needed without feeling constricted or in pain.
With winter in full swing, I wanted to share some gloves that those with arthritis can benefit from. Many are on sale now as the fashion industry gears up to introduce spring merchandise, so grab them while you can.
These are mainly for us women but many of these stores carry comfortable items for men, children, toddlers and babies as well.
AMAZON
These arm warmers come in a set with a hat and scarf. I have the magenta/light pink version and it is very comfortable. Keeps me warm in the Midwest winters.
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These are not your traditional warm weather gloves but they are compression gloves you can wear under your mittens and clothing for more stability. Can help with pain and inflammation. They are Arthritis Foundation approved.
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ZAPPOS
Warm and comfy mittens. If your driving these may not be the best since your fingers can grip well and there is no traction. For everyday casual wear they are nice.
The North Face Fair Isle Mitt, Price: $44.95
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Love all the colors that are offered. Super cute and the ribbed detailing makes it unique. Warm and comfortable. If your driving these may not be the best since your fingers can grip well and there is no traction. For everyday casual wear they are nice.
The North Face Cable Minna Mitt, Price:$44.95, comes in three colors teal, pink and black.
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These are better for driving than the two others above as they are gloves and mittens all in one. Don’t have to worry about griping the wheel and can cover up your fingertips by folding over the mitten flap.
The North Face Purri Stitch Mitt, Price: $44.95
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Really good for extreme cold and they have a grip for extra stability while driving. As the name suggests really does create a nice ‘heatwave’ for your hands! Who doesn’t like that during the winter?!
Seirus Heatwave Accel Mitt, Price: $39.99
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EXPRESS
Great for dressy occasions and aren’t too bulky. Looks good with a nice winter coat. Be mindful that in really cold weather your fingertips will be exposed, so use discretion and opt for ones that cover the whole hand if extra warmth is needed.
Arm Warmer Gloves, Price: $15.99, silver gray color.
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These are mittens and gloves all in one. If you have none to mild damage in your hands these would work for you. Those with moderate damage can benefit as well. They come in a gray and black version.
Flip Top Gloves, Price: $20.99
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These gloves come in hot pink and a classic ivory. I have the ivory version and are nice for a dressy occasion. The hot pink is really fun too and the ruffles add a unique, playful touch! They are fingerless gloves, so for really cold weather these won’t protect the tips of your fingers.
Ruffle Arm Warmer, Price: $20.99
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What do you recommend for winter gloves for arthritic hands keep you warm that have fingers, and don’t cost an arm and a leg! My hands get very cold in the winter and they hurt so badly I need a good pair of gloves that actually work!
Hi Gloria! Thanks for stopping by. Some of these winter gloves on this list may not be in stock or available anymore, but there are many stores that are having sales now. Unfortunately, for good quality gloves that actually feel comfortable, easy to put on, and give no issues while doing things like driving etcetera they won’t really be cheap. I suggest looking on Amazon and typing in gloves for arthritis (you may get other types of gloves that pop up like compression gloves), but this is my best advice as you can probably find more there than what is on this list. Hope that helps!
I have never found a pair of gloves that keep my hands warm.
My best solution to date is a thin silk glove that I wear inside a down filled mitt.
If you need to take your mitt off you fingers aren’t completely exposed. I can wear my glove when using phone to take picture or what not.
Oh never thought of that before! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Do you have a suggestion for ski gloves? I have arthritis in both hands, but still love to ski.
Thanks for stopping by to read my blog post. Unfortunately, I don’t have any suggestions for ski gloves. I never tried that out and preferred not to, lol.