Adopted by the US Army Air Forces (USAAF) on July 20, 1938, the Type A-10 Flying Winter Gloves were groundbreaking pieces of gear that combined exceptional warmth with high functionality. Key specifications included a lining made of fine-gauge wool knit, tubular-knit wristlets (matching those on the A-2 flight jacket), and finger lengths precisely tailored to prioritize dexterity at the fingertips; the main body was constructed from goatskin, a leather prized for its toughness and elasticity. Thanks to this design—which provided warmth without compromising fingertip dexterity—the Type A-10 earned the overwhelming support of pilots and aircrews alike, remaining a favorite well into the later stages of World War II, even as aircraft cabins became pressurized and temperature-controlled. If we today seek the same high functionality and superior warmth that those pilots and crews desired, the A-10 Gloves stand as perhaps the finest gloves available.

Details
• Leather: Premium goatskin, russet brown
• Lining: 100% wool knitting
• Wrist cuffs: 100% worsted wool (yarn spun from selected long-staple wool), tubular/ribbed knit, features a reinforced leather tag.
• AAF Decal: Small white AAF decal transferred to the lower section of the back of the hand.
• Label: Contract label featuring golden-yellow text woven into a black background.