Here in South New Jersey we have been getting more cold weather and snow in the last few years in spite of the global warming scare.  I purchased these gloves for my fiance to wear during our many hours of snow blowing and shoveling and his hands remained toasty.  He loves these gloves.  If they would come in a men's small or in a women's size I would absolutely get myself a pair, but they do not.  I am 5'3, perhaps a taller gal could wear the medium.  In any case, we give them 5 stars.