I live out in sunny California and usually get by with fingerless gloves all winter however recent record breaking cold temperatures sent me shopping for some "real" gloves.  After trying several different types: knit, leather, lined, unlined, I settled on these.  They are thick enough to keep my hands warm but not so bulky that I can't use my keys, pull dog treats out of my training pouch and open up pooper scooper bags as needed.  The fact that they are machine washable is also a big plus.