The Seal Skinz Heated Extreme Cold Weather Gloves are a fantastic pair of gloves that are waterproof windproof & breathable but with the added feature of a battery powered heating element with three settings to offer exceptional warmth as well as protection when you are in extremely cold conditions These gloves have a soft Primaloft insulation a full length gaiter cuff & a drawstring & fastener at the cuff to keep the warmth in but in extreme conditions then you have the heating element built into the shell fabric with an integrated control switch so you can set the temperature to either low medium or high to get the optimum comfort level for you The heating element on each glove is powered by a rechargeable battery unit 2 units included which charges up using a USB (Universal Serial Bus) charger included & offers you up to 5 hour s runtime These batteries slip into & connect up in a little Velcro pocket in the cuff so there are no messy wires to worry about The Heated Extreme Cold Weather Gloves also have a soft & supple goatskin leather palm for comfort durability & control & the pre-curved fingers & knuckle allow a great level of dexterity for a substantial winter glove The latest in wearable technology these totally waterproof breathable & windproof heated gloves are ideal for if you need an extra element of controllable heat to keep your hands warm or as a fantastic gift for any outdoor loving techno geek