Hestra or Dakine makes the best mittens, but I really like my sagas and they are not that bad. Just put a inner-glove on and you will be fine...
Goretex is more for just keeping you dry but that also makes the mittens warmer... not being wet and all..
Btw:
Warm core equals warm hands and feet - qoute
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