In reply to Merlin:
I have spent the last 2 winter seasons in Chamonix. All the lifties and the like I have seen with this type of glove have the fluffy pile cuff. These are identical to the Venitex (snowsheperd) glove. Bought mine at the hardwear shop in Les Pelerans for 19€ last year. Leather proofing care of Nikwax, 120 days skiing so far, Bob's your uncle. Just very practical work gloves.
I have had cold fingers occasionally, but then again so have my chums with goretex and whatnot.