Black Diamond Spark Mitten - Women's for Sale, Reviews, Deals and Guides

8.7
out of 10
9 Positive, 2 Mixed & 0 Negative
from 11 Reviews
Retail Price:
$79.95
Used Value:
$47.97
Sale Value:
$71.96

Keep your powder-grubbing paws warm this winter with the Spark Mittens. These mitts will keep your hands comfortably dry through the season's deepest days while serving up furnace-like warmth when temps plummet. The fixed brushed tricot lining has individual fingers for enhanced dexterity, and the neoprene cuffs defend against the entry of unwanted snow when you're getting the goods.

Specifications

Brand:
Claimed Weight:
5.6oz
Closure:
hook-and-loop
Insulation:
60g PrimaLoft Gold
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year
Material:
leather
Recommended Use:
all-mountain skiing, all-mountain snowboarding, freeride/powder skiing, freeride/powder snowboarding
Style:
mitten
Waterproofing:
BDry insert

Full Reviews

6
These gloves are Almost perfect... But I have gloves for days when I want gloves... I want mitts for days when I want to add handwarmers to the mix. The separated fingers are not what I want out of my mitts!
Christalyn P., backcountry.com
January 20, 2020
8
Solid mitten for warmer days. The only reason these mittens didn't get 5 stars is because when the temperatures are below 25, my finger tips get cold. Other than that, they have durable leather, a decent price and comfortable.
Kassie Croall, backcountry.com
January 15, 2020
10
Excellent mitten with perfect insulation and waterproofing. Leather has good padding across the knuckles and is very warm overall. Purchased these as a gift for a friend and they were well received.
Kendall, backcountry.com
March 18, 2019
10
very warm nice looking mitten, great value/price
J.K. D., backcountry.com
January 9, 2019
10
These mittens are sweet. They are nice and warm while also being a low profile mitten. They easily go under the cuff and aren't doing bulk for any of your skiing and riding adventures.
Ian Bisantz, backcountry.com
January 8, 2019
8
I have long fingers, so I bought a size medium. The cuff is short and doesn't quite line up with my wrist on one hand, which is a bummer. But the mittens are very soft, have finger dividers inside, and seem sturdy. I bought the smoke color, and they appear to be a very dark gray. These keep my hands warm in temperatures from 32 to 15 degrees.
Monika G, backcountry.com
December 19, 2018
10
These gloves are awesome! After many years with my beloved Gourdinis, they were looking a little worse for wear and I was worried I wouldn't find a pair I loved as much. I am pleased to say that I am in love with these new mittens. The individual finger pockets help me grab onto things better than I would have expected and the leather/interior fleece combo kept my hands super warm all day which is certainly no easy task. My only complaint would be that they're pretty thick and if you wore them on a warmish day they might make your hands sweaty. 10/10 would recommend.
Saige Hawkins, backcountry.com
December 18, 2018
8
Have not utilized these out in tough snow/ski conditions this season. I sized up to a Medium, typically edge for a small in a mitten, but these fit great with a little extra wiggle room. There are dividers where your go inside which is a unique feature. I purchased the teal/black version, the true in person color is a deeper less bold teal as depicted in the photo. The clip makes for easy storage. The wrist is snug with the flap, and fits great under a jacket. Easy on/off. Would buy again.
Sarina R., backcountry.com
November 28, 2018
6
Super warm, but size up. I have small hands and they were still tiny at a small!
Andriana R., backcountry.com
August 11, 2018
10
I loved trying these on at my house when I first received order. Unfortunately the color wasn't for me. The price of these mittens and the warmth they give is unbeatable. Check the size chart for accurate measurement of what size to order.
Jessica Callister, backcountry.com
March 2, 2018
10
I did a bit of a product test on my end. I ordered a slew of mittens trying to find the perfect ones. These ones win and I bought them in both colors! I tested the Hestra Fall Line, the Gordini DT Leather Mitten, and the Gordini Paramount Mitten. Here are my findings on all: Black Diamond Spark: These won on so many categories. First, the soft fleece interior has individual finger spots which means warmer hands and better movement and grip inside the glove. When I make a fist, my mitten moves with me. These are insulated and warm, and the real bonus is that they are already treated with a waterproof treatment, which is hard to find in leather gloves. All around winner. Price point sealed the deal and I purchased a small in both colors. Hestra Fall Line - these are sooo luxurious. But the leather just felt too soft for heavy mountain use. One grip on a tow line and these things would be toast. But the look, feel, and even smell is superb. They have the individual finger slots like these Black Diamond ones, but they don't feel as insulated, and they also are not pre-treated with a waterproof treatment - you have to do that work on your own. Both Gordinis (combining into one category because they are so similar): These are both good mittens, but they just didn't match up to the BD Spark. I didn't like how my hand felt inside them. Whenever I would make a fist, my fingers would actually move inside the mitten and the mitten would stay stationary. In other words, not having the individual finger slots like the two above turns out to be bulky and rigid. They do have wrist straps which is nice when removing on the chair. They feel warm, but neither are completely waterproof, meaning you'll have to treat these on your own with a waterproofing treatment, which is a pain and can leave a mess on your other clothes. Trust me - buy the Sparks. You won't regret it.
Brandi Barker, backcountry.com
November 3, 2017