Good work gloves

[treefarmer391]

Can anyone chime in with some good leather gloves that don't cost an arm & a leg?

Tired of getting a day or two before destroying farm/home center 'offshore' specials.

Best I've had over the years are Geier 448's, but they're $50.00 a pair now.

 

[Wacky]

:shocked: $50!! I also would like to find a decent set. But in the $15-$20 range.

 

[beenthere]

I have been happy with the feel and the life of deer skin gloves for several years.

Last year tried a couple pair of LogRite gloves, that are leather and washable. One pair has held up well through handling 7 full cords of firewood. They are listed at $13.50 a pair.

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Friend of mine likes the wear/price of HF leather gloves. I prefer more comfort when I have gloves on.

 

[farmboy12]

I know you said leather, but I have good luck with two different gloves recently, I only say two because one pair stayed in my truck, and the other stayed where I last left them. Mechanix gloves are the ones I wear more, they're camo colored on top, and black on the bottom. They are very tough, lasted through many strap-downs with chains and ramps on the trailer, moving firewood, general repair and work, working with certain stuff in the garden while on my dad's hands, he lost his pair, and just riding when I trailblaze through brush on the dirt bike. I would look at Mechanix and try them on. I can't remember the name of the other pair, but it has a rubbery grip on the bottom, and also very comfortable. The only thing about these two is they don't stay very warm, but they do block out wind from your hands while on the tractor. You could always put on a thinner, warm glove under it. Also, one more, they give much better dexterity than leather gloves.


Kyle

 

[JCB]

I've really liked Carhartt brand gloves. You can get them lots of places.

They've got lots of styles. They are probably just rebranded versions of someone elses gloves, but all the pairs I've had have been at least good quality, held up pretty well, and fit good.

You'll probably pay full price (say $20-$25) but they have seemed to consistently be the best gloves I buy.

 

[Aguanga]

I've really liked Carhartt brand gloves. You can get them lots of places.

They've got lots of styles. They are probably just rebranded versions of someone elses gloves, but all the pairs I've had have been at least good quality, held up pretty well, and fit good.

You'll probably pay full price (say $20-$25) but they have seemed to consistently be the best gloves I buy.

I agree that the Carharts are a good glove. The pair I have was given to me by a good friend that is in a wheelchair - a man that puts a lot of miles and does more than most with his gloves. He says they hold up the best of all of the different brands he's tried so far. I use them mostly with the firewood and clearing brush and they have held up very well. It's a soft leather on the wear surface (maybe doubled in the high wear areas if I remember right) and a stretchy fabric on the back side.

 

[SARG]

I just got done tearing down an old barn and tried using the work gloves with the spandex backs.

I was so impressed with how they lasted and how they felt on the hand that I ordered another half dozen pair of the Instinct Threshers.

And surprisingly .... the manufacturers site is the cheapest at $10. per pair and free shipping.

Instinct Performance Hand Protection Gloves

 

[brin]

I use the cheap leather gloves..they are grey and have a fabric cuff and the last time I bought some they were $4.00 a pair and I bought 6 pair...sitlll have 3 pairs and it has been about 3 yrs. Maybe the price has gone up but I got them at Home Depot or Lowesl..

I don't want to buy the expensive ones since when I get into grease it would really ruin them...but I use these for real work not show..

 

[grnspot110]

#8290W, Horse hide, from GEMPLER'S - Official Site - Carhartt Workwear, Chemical Sprayers, Chemical Safety Supplies & more, $14.50/pr. They last me better than others & I can get them in 2XL! ~~ grnspot110

 

[Scooby074]

I like the Atlas gloves with the urethane palms. I wear them all the time. Got tired of expensive mechanics wear plus the atlas has better dexterity.

for leather Stihl makes a nice landscaper glove. Those or Watsons. Watsons are a distant second though