My mom bought these gloves in the dark gray for me for Christmas. I was surprised that the colors were so beautiful. They are soft and strong, and look almost hand-crafted by someone who really cares about yarn color. I had recently been to Ireland, and thought for sure these must come from there, but unlike the Irish 100% wool gloves, these are much softer, because they are a blend of wool and other fibers. The inside of the glove is like a dream come true. They are well made, with a fleece lining, so they're not just a cheap outer weave and that's it. I have been wearing them this week (of Jan. 20, 2013) during one of the worst cold snaps in East Central, IL, with the wind showing no mercy. The temps have been in the single digits at night and teens during the day. These gloves fight the cold and are amazing.

Usually only mittens can really keep your hands truly warm, but I've been surprised by the warmth of these gloves. CONS: Light pilling can occur due to the natural fibers. Also, the base of the fingers runs slightly higher than other gloves. Some people consider this "short fingers" but my hands are about average-to-wide and they fit fine in the gloves. I'm going to order another pair!