Ski gear: the best socks, gloves and other essentials

Featuring top-quality items from helmets to boots

1. Head Formula 95 W

Head Formula 95 W

Using race-boot technology, these impressively flexible women’s ski boots have been injected with a liquid to support the heel and ankle, and have an adjustable toe box.

£350; skiexchange.co.uk

2. Super Sparrow water bottle

Super Sparrow water bottle

This premium stainless-steel double-walled bottle won’t leave a nasty taste, and it comes with an easy flip opening system.

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comes in a range of styles, from £15; amazon.co.uk

3. Legendary insulated ski pants

Legendary insulated ski pants

Available for men and women, these provide warmth without bulk, and are loose enough to wear a base layer underneath. Breathable, they have an adjustable waist, three zipped pockets, leg vents and boot gaiters.

£180; hellyhansen.com

4. Smartwool Targeted Cushion ski socks

Smartwool Targeted Cushion ski socks

These breathable, lightweight merino/nylon blend socks have extra cushioning in the toes and heels, making them very comfortable.

£26; smartwool.co.uk

5. Giro Tor (men’s)/Tenaya (women’s) Spherical helmet

Giro Tor (men’s)/Tenaya (women’s) Spherical helmet

With two foam layers, this helmet is durable and unusually comfortable; it has enhanced safety features and adjustable venting.

£250; giro.co.uk

6. Hestra Army Leather Heli ski mitt

Hestra Army Leather Heli ski mitt

Windproof, waterproof and breathable, these leather mitts have elastic wrist loops and a carabiner.

£91; ldmountaincentre.com

7. Osprey-Soelden 32

Osprey-Soelden 32

This lightweight ski-touring backpack has numerous features including carries for skis and snowboards, a goggles pocket, glove friendly zip-pulls and a helmet storage system.

£150; ellis-brigham.com

8. Ortovox 3L Guardian shell jacket

Ortovox 3L Guardian shell jacket

Available for men and women, this stretchy, waterproof, breathable jacket has a cosy merino wool lining. It has a glove pocket, a smaller lift-pass pocket, under-arm venting and an adjustable hood.

£724; alpinetrek.co.uk

9. Black Crows, Mirus Cor

Black Crows, Mirus Cor

These high-performance funky piste-freestyle hybrid skis have very good grip and turn brilliantly. Available in four lengths, they are 87mm wide with a short 13m radius for super reactivity.

£720; black-crows.com