These fingerless gloves are so cute! I had a pair from another store but they were not very fashionable; they looked like homeless gloves to be honest. I bought these because they appeared to be stylish and I liked the fact that they go halfway up the arm. I like to wear these at work to keep my hands and arms warm without restricting my ability to type. I'm not sure how effective they would be in a very cold environment, but they completely serve my purposes.