Thanks! I will try those, hoping for a Black Friday sale. The heated gloves DH bought me are from Outdoor Research: Women's Sureshot Heated Softshell Gloves | Outdoor Research
I can’t let this go without a 
, because I feel his pain. In every finger.
Uniqlo- their Heat tech tee shirts are the best core layer to start with!
I have some Sorels I bought during colllege in 1985 for the frigid midwest winters. I have worm them a lot and they are still in great shape! However, they are bulky and don’t have great traction. Maybe I need to look at a different style-if there even is one. Either way, Ill have those boots forever.
Thank you for all the advice! Especially appreciate the specific styles that have been recommended or linked! There are aome great suggestions here. I may have to get a couple of new coats. Ill let you know what I end up with.
This is the Canada Goose coat I really liked, but when I was shopping, they didn’t have my favorite color.
If you have cold hands all the time in the winter it may be a vascular problem
Raynaud's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic.
Just means the blood vessels contract when in the cold. My sil has it. We’d be Nordic skiing, she would wear down mittens and I’d be sweaty in my thin gloves.
I have a pair of down mittens, never wear them because my hands get too hot.
Good point and information. No Raynaud’s here. Will try the mittens linked above this winter and report back.
I have the older bulky ones too. But Sorels now come in more variety.
My favorite cold weather gear is from Columbia with the omni heat lining. I have a full length parka that is super warm and I like it because there are snaps on the sides so that you can easily walk/hike/snow show. I also have their omni tech boots. By far the warmest I own.
I have Raynaud’s on and off in the winter - randomly when outside random fingers will go white and numb for a few minutes. It’s kind of a newer thing for me.
The best thing I’ve found to keep hands warm is a glove or mitten and POCKETS! 
Check STP! They often have discounted past seasons’ colors etc.
I have lived in cold climes my entire life and own many winter coats from various brands. My answer depends a bit on what type of hiking you do.
My first thought for what you describe is a Land’s End Insulated Squall coat in a knee length style. If there is a chance you will get wet (sledding), I think you can’t beat the Squall. Waterproof, wind blocking, easy to layer up or down underneath. I have owned several versons for many years. A knee or calf length squall is my go-to for snowy walks in deepest winter. I really like to cover my bottom so I can sit on a cold rock or bench regardless of my pant layers. The coats come in men’s and women’s styles in tall, petite and plus sizes of verious lengths, LE has a generous return policy and frequent sales. LL Bean makes a similar Parka but the cut of their coats just doesn’t fit my shoulders well.
I own down coats and vests but I wouldn’t recommend it for what you are describing. Last winter was so warm I never even pulled out my down.
I own a few pair of Columbia winter boots–the Ice Maiden style. Wool socks under everything is my secret to warm feet. Go with Smartwool brand if you find wool itchy. For longer winter walking in milder temps or when there isn’t deep snow, I’ve had good luck with Merrill low top hikers and LL Bean, too.
I usually go without gloves or mittens entirely. I buy my coats big enough that the sleeves cover my hands completely. I am outside for 1-2 hours/d even in the coldest weather, and my hands stay warm using this “bare inside the sleeves” method. When I need to wear something, such as when I walk a dog and need to hold onto a leash, I use boiled wool liners inside deerskin choppers.
I realize my tips are weird, but this is what works in far Northern Minnesota, and it’s inexpensive too. We laugh at brands like Canada Goose.
Never heard of deerskin choppers, thanks for the tip. I already have wool liners!
Size them big. There should be lots of wiggle room. The liner is warmer if it is boiled/felted. If you don’t have someone to make you a pair, you can buy the felted liners from a brand such as Dachstein. But really, the main thing is to make them big.
Darn Tough are the socks I wear with hiking boot. Pretty sure they are wool. I am generally sensitive to wool - They are the only ones I use when I’m wearing my hiking boots.
Fjallraven is another brand you might want to look at. Their stuff is high quality though pretty pricey. My D bought one of their parkas, she lives in Wisconsin, and she’s been very happy with it. Keeps her warm in the coldest weather.
I like Darn Tough socks better than smartwool and they have a lifetime guarantee, you can send them in to the company to be replaced.
I run cold. I like having warm clothing that packs well and doesn’t make me overheat when it turns out to be warmer than expected. I have found omniheat from Columbia is very useful for this. I bought a pair of omniheat men’s joggers that were too large (XL) and modified/altered them so they fit me. I also have an omniheat fleece vest and an omniheat ski jacket.
I have purchased some 100% merino wool underlayer long-sleeved tshirts from Costco and some 100% wool tanks to wear underneath. For me, layering helps keep me at a good temperature.
I like that Omni-Heat reflects back the heat you put out without making you so “fluffy” you look like a marshmallow. If I’m going where I’m not sure it will be REALLY cold and won’t be windy, taking a down “sweater” can be useful and packs up very small. When I’m not wearing these garments, I pack all the wool ones in a heavy-duty ziplock type bag and squeeze out all the air so they don’t get eaten by bugs.
Oh yes. I have an omniheat beanie as well—keeping the top of your head and your hands warm is very important to keeping your entire body warm.
I also run cold. Most of my coats and wind breakers have dollar store thin gloves in the pockets. I also like to have a headband just in case cold. Fleece is warm, but silky thin material slips easier into a pocket. Hoods are another great way to add some extra warmth… if the neck zips up high, all the better.
Layering is better than bulky outerwear for your purposes. Merino wool baselayers, including socks (Darn Tough makes the best wool socks, in my opinion, and my favorite merino brand for everything else is online only brand Wool& www.wooland.com - I wear their clothing all year round as wool is temperature regulating in warm and cold weather. This is not itchy wool, but soft and warm next to skin, and has the bonus of not ever stinking, so no need to wash frequently). Then an insulating layer like a down or synthetic jacket (Patagonia will last you the next 20 years but is pricey, REI does pretty well at a lower price point). Then a wind/waterproof shell, again REI is good for this. If you run cold, you might want insulating pants like for skiing/snowboarding even for sledding. Boots can be waterproof hiking boots worn with merino socks if you don’t want to do full-on snow boots. In our house Keens and Merrells are popular. Then a warm hat and gloves, maybe a neck gaiter. I am a big REI shopper for all this stuff, as members get 10% back at the end of the year as well as have one year return policy.