Showa Temres 282-02 Review: From Fishing to Skiing
The people asked, and Showa listened. This Japanese fishing equipment brand took one of our favorite touring and mountaineering gloves and made it even better, adding an extended cuff with a drawcord cinch. (It also changed the color to black.) The Showa Temres 282-02 ($28) offers unmatched protection from rain, snow, and wind at a shockingly low price, with just enough insulation to take the edge off. The tradeoffs are real—limited warmth, modest durability, and utilitarian comfort—but Temres still fills its niche better than almost anything else.
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Showa Temres 282-02
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The Showa Temres 282-02 provides moderate warmth, ideal for high-output days or when windchill and moisture are bigger enemies than ambient cold. Its insulation comes from a relatively thin acrylic fleece liner that’s stitched at the cuff and lightly bonded at the fingertips. When dry, that liner takes the edge off cool temperatures, and the adjustable elastic gauntlet helps seal in warmth and keep snow out. But compared to purpose-built touring gloves like the Black Diamond Tour or models with PrimaLoft insulation, the Temres clearly falls short in outright warmth.
In my experience, the usable temperature range is roughly 15 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit, depending heavily on how hard I’m working. While skinning, booting, or climbing—when I’m generating steady heat—the Showa Temres 282-02 can feel adequate near the lower end of that range. During transitions or other static moments, though, the lack of lofted insulation becomes apparent. For that reason, I prefer the Temres for ski touring and spring mountaineering missions in milder temps, or anytime I know I’ll be moving consistently and generating heat.
Almost no other glove can compete with the Temres 282-02 in the waterproofing category. It features a completely seamless, dipped polyurethane shell that’s waterproof in a way that regular ski gloves simply aren’t—even premium Gore-Tex models. There’s no membrane to wet out, no face fabric to absorb moisture, and no seams for water to sneak through. In heavy, wet snowfall and full-on Pacific Northwest rain skiing, the Temres kept my hands completely dry when everything else in my kit was saturated. This is absolutely the glove to pick if warm, soggy ski tours or wet ice climbing and mountaineering are on the menu.
When new, it’s the most waterproof glove I own, full stop. The “when new” part is key, though, as one of the Temres’ main caveats is durability. The polyurethane shell is thin, and once it tears or develops microperforations, moisture can run straight into the fleece liner, at which point waterproof performance drops off a cliff. When intact, though, the Temres is unrivaled in wet conditions and remains the glove I trust most for truly soggy days.
Dexterity with the Temres is a mixed bag. On one hand, the shell-and-liner combo is relatively thin and stretchy, making fine-motor tasks like buckling boots, handling skin clips, or adjusting bindings a breeze. There’s no bulky insulation to get in the way, and there’s no break-in period—the gloves feel the same on day one as they ever will.
On the other hand, the fit is not particularly tailored. The liner isn’t well bonded to the shell, which creates a bit of slop when applying torque to ski poles or ice tools. Grip can feel vague. As long as you size correctly and don’t have excess room in the fingertips though, precision tasks are manageable—but the glove never feels like a true extension of your hand.
Compared to thin, traditional gloves like the Outdoor Research Stormtracker, which has close-fitting leather palms and fingers, the Temres can’t compete in terms of precision. It’s functional, but not refined. There’s also no touchscreen compatibility, which fits the glove’s no-frills ethos but slightly limits its convenience. (Having said that, if it’s wet enough for you to be wearing the Temres, you probably shouldn't be fiddling with your phone in the open.)
The Showa Temres 282-02’s comfort is utilitarian at best. It’s built to keep your hands dry, not to give them a place to live in the lap of luxury. The acrylic fleece liner is soft and unobtrusive when new, and it doesn’t itch or feel abrasive against bare skin. That said, I wouldn’t describe this glove as cozy. It feels like what it is: industrial work gloves adapted for ski touring and climbing. Over time, the liner tends to pill, tear, and thin out, especially once it starts slipping around inside the shell. When that happens, the interior can feel messy rather than cozy.
There are also very few comfort-focused features. No nose wipe, no plush lining, no padding. Compared to most ski gloves I’ve used, the Temres is the lightest and least insulated—but also easily the most bare-bones. That’s acceptable given the price and its intended use, but something to keep in mind if you’re looking for a more standard resort glove.
Longevity is the Temres’ biggest weakness. I’ve gone through several pairs over the years, and every single one has eventually failed due to shell damage before the liner was fully worn out. The polyurethane shell is thin and prone to catching on sharp edges—ski edges, ice tool picks, snowmobile parts, sticky skins, or even truck hardware. Once the shell tears, moisture seeps in and the glove rapidly loses its primary waterproofing advantage.
The liner doesn’t help matters. It’s only stitched at the cuff and lightly glued at the fingertips, which means it shifts and degrades quickly with repeated use. As the liner breaks down, insulation suffers even more, and comfort drops sharply. Compared to more traditional ski gloves, the Temres is far less durable and far more disposable. The ultra-low cost helps mitigate that somewhat, of course, but an individual pair isn’t particularly sustainable if you’re using it day in and day out.
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The Temres’ feature set is minimal but useful. The wide, adjustable gauntlet design—the main departure from the original Temres 282—makes the glove easy to put on and take off, and the elastic wrist closure is simple to operate while wearing the opposite glove. The liner is permanently attached, though some users modify the gloves by removing it entirely and replacing it with a separate liner—an approach that can improve fit, warmth, and longevity.
There are no leashes on the Temres 282-02, but the elastic gauntlet can be clipped or hung, and the gloves include a small plastic buckle to keep the pair together. That’s about it—but in my opinion, this glove doesn’t need anything more to prove its worth.
I typically fall between medium and large in ski gloves, but with the Temres I wear a large because of their relatively short fingers. Even then, the fit is loose throughout the fingers and palm. The gloves are marketed as pre-articulated, but in practice, that mostly means they’re oversized to accommodate a wide range of hand shapes. If you’re between sizes, sizing up for length is wise, but expect some sloppiness in the rest of the fit.
Kinco 1927KW ($27): Leather on a Budget
These are two very different gloves, but we’re happy to highlight another low-cost, bang-for-your-buck model. The Kinco 1927KW is much more durable than the Temres 282-02 thanks to its leather-and-fabric build, but that also means it can take some time to break in. When it does, it offers dexterity that’s comparable to the Temres, but its protection is wildly different—that is, it’s not naturally waterproof. Applying the included Nikwax will help, but the treatment will wear off over time, and the leather-and-fabric construction, with its seams and lack of a membrane, offers far less waterproofing than the impenetrable Temres. However, the Kinco is far more durable, and this glove usually lasts even dirtbag skiers years and years. It’s also slightly warmer, and could be your go-to budget option on colder, drier days when you don’t need the Temres’ protection.
Swany X-Cell Glove ($190): What You Get When You Spend Big
Jumping from the $28 Temres to a premium glove like the Swany X-Cell is less an upgrade and more a shift in philosophy. The X-Cell is a true resort-focused ski glove, built with a waterproof/breathable membrane, substantial insulation, leather reinforcements, and features like a nose wipe, wrist leash, and zippered heat-pack pocket—it feels worlds apart from the Temres’ industrial roots. That said, even high-end gloves like the X-Cell can’t quite match the Temres’ bombproof, seamless waterproofing in true rain-soaked conditions. Where the Temres is a specialized tool for wet, high-output missions, the Swany is built for cold, repetitive resort days where comfort, warmth, and longevity matter more than absolute water impermeability. In short, when you spend big, you’re paying for insulation, durability, fit, and features—not necessarily better waterproofing. For a deeper dive, read our review of the Swany X-Cell.
The Showa Temres 282-02 is a cult-favorite waterproof work glove turned backcountry staple, offering unmatched rain and wet-snow protection at an almost shockingly low price. It skimps on warmth, durability, and refinement, but for soggy, high-output days when staying dry matters most, nothing else performs quite like it.
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The Kinco is an OG work glove turned ski glove. It's insulated, durable, and—most importantly—cheap, making it a great option for those who put a lot of wear and tear into their gloves. The downsides: it'll require some breaking in and is not a great choice for particularly wet conditions.
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The X-Cell is a high-quality all-leather glove with a very refined fit. Dexterity is impressive given the glove’s warmth, which our testers ranked to be among the best. However, the liner is not removable, and you’ll need to maintain the leather for peak performance and longevity.
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Is the Temres 282-02 for You?
The Showa Temres 282-02 makes sense if you regularly ski, mountaineer, or even work in wet conditions and want a glove that prioritizes waterproofing over everything else. It’s especially well-suited to Pacific Northwest touring, warm, wet spring missions, and any situation where rain, heavy snow, or prolonged moisture would overwhelm traditional ski gloves. This isn’t the glove you wear all day in the cold, and it’s not built to last multiple seasons. But as a lightweight, inexpensive, and extremely effective waterproof option, it’s hard to beat.
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