These gloves have held up here in New York to 19degrees and less temps doing outdoor activities like walking a construction site and taking photos and shoveling snow in my driveway. I don't suppose they would be ideal for more prolonged outdoor sports like hiking or skiing.
That being said they are very comfortable, the design allows for your hands to do things with out feeling clumsy or akward. Waterproof no, wind proof again depends on your activity.
Excellent city wear! I give a thumbs up. Could they be a little less expensive, ofcourse they could.
Hope this helps.