Better than standard mitt, but not worth the price
350593
These silicon Orka oven mitts are better than your traditional fabric-based oven mitt. However, I have felt uncomfortable heat upon contact with oven-temperature metal for more than 2 seconds. This mitt is by no means impervious to oven-temperature heat. I also think that "glove" style hot-hands with fingers are much better than "mitten" style hot-hands as they allow one to grab unwieldy items much more easily.
2599163
After writing my review I realized I was incorrect on describing the size of the mitts: they ARE as large if not larger than the Kitchen Aid mitts. HOWEVER, because the are so "floppy" they felt less protective than the Kitchen Aid brand, in my opinion.  One feels like they are "sliding" in those mitts. I don't have that feeling with my other mitts. I don't want to say the brand name again for fear I'll sound like a plug.  I've modified my description slightly but not the rating:

I have a pair of Kitchen Aid mitts and assume all are created equal. Wrong assumption. Bought for a stocking-stuffer gift and had to explain to the recipient that if she likes the concept she may eventually want to upgrade. These mitts feel loose on the hand and I feel like that will cause my hand to slip out and be exposed. The top of the mitt is thinner than my other pair so I worry it won't absorb the heat as much if something hot is touching the top of the mitt.  Maybe I've become fond of the firm feel of the Kitchen Aid pair. AND, I LIKED the earbud winder that came with the mitts. I kept that for myself. ;-)
1970030
Good enough mitt for my 9 yr old son...but not exactly what I was expecting. No adjustable strap for hand.
Overall...mitt seems good quality, but I was expecting more from Wilson.
3665682
These are excellent for protection from very hot temperatures unlike another set of mitts I purchased but they are so stiff that I hate using them and I still reach for the ones that don't have protection from high heat hoping I'll just use them fast.  Like the reviews and answered questions state, you can wash them but I have done that numerous times and they have NOT softened up.  I think those comments were made in theory and not because someone actually had softening results from washing.  I'll keep searching for the mitt that is easy to manipulate (softer) yet handles high temperatures.
3538602
I got these because the pair cost less than one of the Orka gloves, but there's a reason why. The Orka glove is large, unwiedly and cumbersome, but that thing will withstand HOT temperatures. With these, I can feel the heat very quickly, almost as soon as with cloth gloves. I'm not impressed. I'd rather use one Orka than this pair.
1733473
Overall these are decent oven mitts and I like them...

1) Fit is a little snug.  I'm a guy and wear small or medium gloves and these fit just right - if you have large guy hands, you are probably not going to want these.

2) Nice, soft terry on the insudes - much nicer than the nonwoven synthetic on the inside of our old mitts.

3) Exterior doesn't really look like twill - but after comparing it to my khakis, I decided they are simply a coarse and somewhat loosely woven twill.  Not as heavy as I would like, particularly since the exterior is what always wears out on mitts.  If these were as heavy as the twill on my khakis, I'd have given them 5 stars....
964783
The Bamboo and Jute bath mitt work wonders on the skin.  The rough side helps exfoliate and the smooth side keeps the skin soft.  My complaint is that the mitt is a bit small for my hand and I have to hold on to the mitt tightly. The rough side is also crudely sewn together; I don't think that side will last long after a month of daily use.  There is a small loop to use to hand this mitt up to dry after use
3853406
When I bought these (2 of them), I was in love.  I could hold ANYTHING and not get burnt.  I could even pick up an entire roasted chicken and transfer it to a platter - and then rinse  the mitts under running water.

What has soured my opinion?  Flexibility - or the lack of it.

Firstly, these mitts are BIG.  If you have smaller hands, fuggetaboudit!  They are hard to keep in place (i.e. on your hands!) primarily because they are thick and don't bend very easily.  The mitts do have a "tread" of grooves which help to keep whatever you are holding from slipping - but they're still kind of tough to maneuver.

Bottom line: they protect your hands in the oven and are great for fishing something out of a pot of boiling water...but they are awkward and can cause cooking mishaps!
3979344
Rather costly and IR fails to respond to customers asking questions about other tool boots by IR. I believe the Red Silicone piot holders are superior to these and they cushion the tool better. Hold them on with zip ties. Less likely to give vibration on your hands as well so you do not get Reynauds syndrome (white fingers) a circulatory problem.
1399047
HotHands almost half the cost of foot warmers by Grabber, but also half the quality. Too short ( with a size 7 foot, these inserts won't even cover my toes), they feel a bit bumpy under the sole and the heat won't last more than 3-4 hrs.
For quality vs price , Grabber gets my vote on this product over Hot Hands.
273493
It's a good thing this ships with 2 mitts. I end having to go back forth between the two because they get hot way too fast. As long as you're using them to go quickly from the oven to a counter top nearby, they're almost OK. Otherwise, it would be better to use something else.
162765
These gloves are very comfortable, but not very warm. The heating element is between the wrist and knuckles, not too effective in treating my Raynauds. The extremely long cables are very convenient for reaching the USB ports on the back of my computer, but when I use my portable battery pack to heat these gloves on the go, I am forced to snake the cables down my sleeves, leaving the heat level switch in my armpits. Not only is it awkward to change then, but raising and lowering your arms can adjust the positioning of the switch itself. Lastly, the cord itself disconnects into two sections; the glove, and the switch and USB cable. This tends to come undone rather frequently, whether plugged into my computer or in my sleeves. The amount of tension isn't high either, and sometimes come undone on their own. For the money I paid, these gloves are very good, others that I have tried cost more than $40.
2908015
These glove/mittens are a nice idea, but they are less comfortable than others I have owned.  Also, the mitten finger covering part is much tighter than other mittens i have owned of the same size.  I am not sure how I am going to fit the warmer into it.  If the mitten area was bigger, I would have rated it 5 stars.
3221887
I bought this set in preference to some others because I really couldn't justify buying the more expensive sets given that we go camping only once a year. That's car camping not backpacking. The main difference in design between this set and the others, as far as I could see, was the difference in the handles and, as I found out, the materials.

As it turns out the handle design is a little clumsy requiring you to hold it vertical close to the pot to insert the tab into the bracket on the side of the vessel. There's a little retractable piece under said tab that squeezes in under it to secure the tab, essentially locking the hinge that the tab forms at the bracket. This is a clumsy design and, while it works, it does allow the pot to swing a bit if it is tilted sideways (rotating about the axis of the handle) as if to pour something out. This isn't a problem unless you rotate it more than 90 degrees. In my assessment, you'll only rotate it more than 90 degrees when the pot's almost empty so this isn't too bad.

What doesn't work is the fact that only one handle is included with this set of five vessels. Two handles is the minimum number that should be included. While spare handles are available on Stansport's website, they're priced at a ridiculous $15.00. A much better handle for a more expensive set is priced at $12.00! (unfortunately not exchangable) I don't think it's possible to justify a price of more than $7 or $8 dollars for this handle. I've ordered one of the many pot grippers available on Amazon.

All the vessels have a thicker base which appears to be a sandwich base. The box does not say whether it uses aluminum in the sandwich but does claim improved conductivity and even heat distribution. The one vessel (1 quart) that I tested worked fine boiling water quickly.

I took a magnet to the vessels and the lid and discovered something surprising. The vessels are not all made using the same quality of stainless steel. Three of the vessels were only weakly magnetic - the 1, 2 and 3 quart pots. The fry pan and the 4 quart vessel were more strongly magnetic and the lid was not magnetic at all. I believe that marine grade SS isn't magnetic so if that is the only criteria, this set doesn't qualify. I don't need marine grade so it doesn't bother me.
4587369
In comparing these to the 7 mil gloves from Harbor Freight that I normally buy, I've had more tears with these 9 mil gloves, and they feel thinner than Harbor Freight's 7 mil. The price isn't really any different (assuming HF coupon.) I've also noticed the price has gone up more than a dollar since I bought these just a few weeks ago, making them even less of a value. The Harbor Freight 9 mil gloves are significantly better than these and are likely worth the extra cost.

I've never had so many tears; they're fine for working with epoxy/paint, but are not up to the task of actually working on anything with your hands. I actually had a pair tear just while I was just laying out fiberglass cloth.

I'm at a loss to explain how these gloves have so many 5 star reviews.
1704698
I purchased one of these to give to my girlfriend as an alternative to using the typical "grabber" or "hot hands" chemical hand warmers or "snapz" salt-style warmers.  I grew up hiking in the winter, so I've used pretty much everything out there and wanted to give these a try simply because of the lower "cost per heat" - at about $80 for a pair, if they are good for 500 cycles, that's 500 pairs of hot hands.  I don't even consider the "snapz" for outdoors use because while they make good heat for a few minutes, it can't keep chugging along for a few hours.  The "fuel" style zippo units work great, but need to be lit and once they get going they don't like being turned off.

At cheapest you'll commonly see them ($0.69/pair) you just cannot get them cheap enough.  Worse yet many packs of chemical warmers come out as duds, and this won't have that problem either.  Even the "snapz" can't match.

If you put it in a pocket for ten minutes then grab it in your hand, the surface temperature will be super toasty warm - but hold it continuously and it can't maintain that temperature (the batteries can only discharge power at a certain rate without damage) but it still stays warm, comparable to hot hands or grabber packs.

Personally, if they had a slightly bigger/beefier/hotter one I'd call that even better - but after a good bit of use it's held up great and build quality is good.  Add on the fact that it's also a battery backup for your phone and (unlike hot hands, grabber, or "snapz" it has use year round.

The only hand warmer that can "beat" it straight up is the catalyst style heaters which get hotter to the touch (and need to be in pouches) but commonly once those are lit (which is a pain in its own right, holding a lighter or match to it) they aren't meant to be turned on and off at will.  Worse yet when they DO go out, they let out a lot of odor (bad for city dwellers and hunters alike) but they last a really long time when full.  Add in that these days I rarely need portable heat for more than an hour or two at a time, its no contest and the battery heater wins.
1859959
The gloves are super warm.  Great for winter activities.  But if you're considering dropping the extra bucks for a touchscreen compatibility...save your money.  With Apple products (iPhone, Ipod Touch), I can get it to sweep, but that's it.  Buttons don't respond.  Part of it might be the big fingers, but in reality, even the sweep is iffy.

Considering that this glove is used for outdoor activities, it'd be great if it was actually washable.  Not exclusively to North Face, but it seems crazy a $100+ pair of gloves can't be washed if it was to get all sweatty and smelly.  The liner helps a bit, but not enough if your activity gets really strenuous.