Shearling glove

[CLiang]

Hello,

I need some help on purchasing glove for the cold weather in New York. I am quite new on purchasing and identifying good quality gloves.

However, I had a glove in mind from Ralph Lauren. I want to ask if anyone had purchase a Shearling glove from ralph lauren and what comments do they have for the product. I read review that RL's shearling gloves are great quality. I am asking because I am quite afraid because of the shell is made from 100% suede. As I have also read that suede is a terrible material for usage in precipitation, which I intend to use it for during the snowy or rainy times in cold weather.

Link to the shearling glove I am referring too: http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=24140416

Please correct me if I am wrong. The term shell for glove is the outer part of the glove. The lining is the interior of the glove.

 

[Major Roadrash]

You are correct, the exterior is the shell and the interior is the lining so these gloves have a suede exterior and are shearling lined.
A glove with a either suede or smooth leather shell should not be gotten soaking wet so don't wear them if they will be exposed to rain for more than a brief period. Or put your hands in your pockets if it starts raining. Snow is usually OK since it doesn't soak into leather or suede as easily as rain.
To me, these RL gloves look more casual than gloves typically worn with an overcoat in a business setting. If you need something more dressy a glove with a smooth leather shell in black or dark brown would be a more typical choice. These are usually lined with wool, silk or cashmere and are warm enough for city use (driving a car, walking several blocks, waiting for a bus, etc.)
Hope this helps.