Alder Spirit 4mm 5-Finger Wetsuit Gloves – Adult & Kids

The Alder Spirit 4mm Wetsuit Gloves are built for cold-water surfing, swimming and watersports where keeping your hands warm without sacrificing flexibility is essential. Made from 4mm 100% X-Stretch Neoprene, these gloves combine dependable insulation with a flexible, contoured fit that allows you to stay comfortable and in control in the water.

Inside, the FDL Fleecy lining helps retain warmth, while the thermal interior provides an extra layer of insulation against cold water. The Super-Grip palm adds reliable traction, making it easier to maintain your grip on a surfboard, paddle or other equipment.

Designed for both adults and kids, the Alder Spirit gloves offer a great balance of warmth, flexibility and durability. They also dry quickly after use, making them a practical choice for regular winter surfing and cold-water adventures.

Why We Like The Alder Spirit 4mm Gloves

When cold water starts to bite, your hands are often one of the first things to feel it. The Alder Spirit tackles that problem with a combination of 4mm neoprene, thermal insulation and a fleecy inner lining, helping keep your hands warmer during longer sessions.

The 5-finger design gives you the freedom to move naturally, while the contoured fit helps the gloves stay comfortable without feeling overly bulky. The Super-Grip palm is particularly useful when you're paddling, holding a board or handling equipment in cold conditions.

They're a solid choice for surfers, wild swimmers and other watersports enthusiasts looking for reliable cold-water hand protection without spending a fortune.

Key Features

• 4mm 100% X-Stretch Neoprene
• FDL Fleecy thermal lining for added warmth
• Thermal interior lining
• 5-finger design for improved flexibility and dexterity
• Contoured ergonomic fit
• Super-Grip palm for improved traction
• Designed for warmth without excessive bulk
• Quick-drying construction
• Available in adult and kids' sizes
• Suitable for surfing, swimming and other cold-water watersports

Ideal For

The Alder Spirit 4mm gloves are a versatile choice for anyone spending time in cold water. They're particularly well suited to winter surfing, cold-water swimming, bodyboarding and general watersports where maintaining warmth and grip is important.

For surfers, the combination of flexible X-Stretch neoprene and a grippy palm means you can paddle and handle your board without the gloves getting in the way. For wild swimmers, the thermal lining provides welcome protection when water temperatures drop.

About Alder

Alder is one of the UK's long-established watersports brands, with roots stretching back to the early days of British surfing. The brand has built its reputation around making practical, accessible wetsuits and watersports equipment designed for the realities of cold British waters.

Want to know more about the brand? Read our Bob Gnarly guide to Alder Wetsuits – The Iconic Brand That Shaped British Surfing.

Bob Gnarly's Verdict

If you're looking for an affordable pair of 4mm wetsuit gloves that balance warmth, flexibility and grip, the Alder Spirit is a very solid option.

The fleecy thermal lining is the big attraction here, adding useful warmth without turning the gloves into bulky mitts. Add the stretchy neoprene and Super-Grip palm and you've got a versatile cold-water glove that works across surfing, swimming and other watersports.

A great-value 4mm wetsuit glove for adults and kids who don't want cold hands cutting their session short.