# Why are mittens still made? Are there advantages over gloves?

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [November 23, 2024, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-mittens-still-made-are-there-advantages-over-gloves/1010666 "2024-11-23T13:58:41Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 2, 2024, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-mittens-still-made-are-there-advantages-over-gloves/1010666/60 "2024-12-02T16:38:18Z")

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I was outdoors yesterday taking out the recycling wheelie bin and doing some shovelling, wearing gloves. Only out for about 20 minutes, but my fingers were cold by the time I came back in. It’s about -15C.

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