Love these gloves! I only use the mechanix brand when doing any kind of motorcycle or automotive work. The give me great dexterity and protect my hands from sharp metal edges. My first pair I purchased in 2012 are worn but they still have some life left. I have since added other styles of this brand to store in my car for emergencies, my tool box, and around the house. I will say the the new versions of the original do seem a little thinner than my first pair I bought in 2012 but they get the job done. Highly recommend, if your a diy or car guy do yourself a favor and save your hands with these.
I love these things! they are so kool looking, they ARE light duty, I use the snug fitting size, my hand is average so I use a large. they may be a bit undersized by size. so keep that in mind. and they will loosen up after a while. you can still feel the nut, bolt wrench etc. with them on. and the hi viz color helps when you leave them on the work bench, lawn mower, etc. they help when you work around a hot engine to avoid burns. they are not asbestos so keep then in mind. I use them when riding the mower, gives more grip when you are sweaty. I also wear my left one when I go fishing. it keeps my hand from smelling fishy, and keeps me from getting a fin while removing the fish hook. I use them when doing yard work, running the weed eater, hedge trimmer etc. they will not stop a thorn, but you don't expect them too. I keep a pair in the truck, on the work bench as well as other spares. just neat useful gloves that give a better grip.
The first thing to do when you begin a chore in the garage or shop is slip on these Mechanix work gloves. They fit perfectly. They provide protection for your hands while giving you the tactile sense you need to do relatively delicate work. Whether you are handling sharp objects like scrap steel or glass, Mechanix is the best option I've come across. If you're just starting, this should be the first tool you purchase. If you've been struggling to find a work glove, look no further.
I've bought countless pairs of these gloves. They look and feel great, but they don't last as long as I'd like. They rip around the finger tips often (for me at least). I use them for everything so I have a different pair for whatever I'm doing (working on cars, around the house, etc.)
Great gloves, good fit, dexterity is better than expected. They've lasted through rebuilding a dirtbike, tree work, and building a deck. After all that, they're barely frayed. Also, I'm able to unlock my phone with them on, can't text but that isn't expected with gloves over 2mm thick.
Feature Product
- Form-fitting Trek Dry helps keep hands cool and comfortable.
- Flexible Thermal Plastic Rubber (TPR) closure provides a secure fit to the wrist.
- Industrial grade hook and loop.
Description
Despite its imitators, The Original glove remains in a category all its own. Tried, tested and proven for over 20 years, it provides the perfect blend of flexibility and protection. The Original’s durable synthetic leather palm and breathable TrekDry back-of-hand combine to create the ultimate tool for hardworking hands. A new tapered TPR closure and increasingly stronger hook and loop provide a secure fit to the wrist. With a gamut of practical uses, it’s no surprise that The Original is the most recognized and most frequently worn work glove by anyone with a toolbox.
Some reviewers have posted that these gloves are different from the some of the models that this brand produced a few years ago, but honestly, I can't tell a difference. I owned the same pair while doing rigging electrical work in college and these feel very similar. They are solid, tough, snug fitting gloves that will hold up for all kinds of use. I'm 6'1" and 185 lbs with average size hands for my frame, and the Large size is perfect. I use them for small home and auto projects (and yard work too). In addition, they have a sporty look that stand out and look very cool in person. The colors are vibrant and the velco straps hold up well under repeated use.
I've had several pairs of these, I ordered 2 pair recently from Amazon (red & camo). The gloves I purchased from Amazon were manufactured in Vietnam and the fit and stitch quality was very good. I purchased another black pair from Walmart, which were manufactured in China. The chinese pair had a noticeably worse fit & I did also notice some poor stitching. I'm not sure if Wally world has a different contract with Mechanix Wear or what. The amazon pairs were cheaper to boot...
These gloves do the job & are still thin enough to allow dexterity for most tasks. I need to be able to use a pen while I work so these are good for my uses (automotive setting). They do however, like all gloves in this style, wear out. Mine last me about a month with 40+ hours of use a week. They tend to wear through at the finger tips, but like I said that is to be expected with the amount of use and abuse they take.
I don't really know how old my old pair of Mexchanix gloves were, but they lasted a long time. I finally wore holes through a couple of the fingers. These seem to be at least as good as the old pair... hopefully even a little better. Comfortable, sturdy. Just like they should be.
I am a carpenter in Montana. I used these gloves for framing and mostly outdoor work. These gloves are comfortable and are moderately nimble. My biggest problem it they soak in water like crazy. If you are going to use these for working in snow or wet areas I would recommend a different product.
I have used Mechanix gloves for several years and have found them to be of very high quality. I use them for a vraiety of things. For cold days, they are good for slightly above freezing, below freezing not so much but give great dexterity. I have helped move furniture, work on the yard, recreational shooting, driving, and the last pair i had definenatly held up pretty well. I have thinner fingers than most, so I have to sew the index fingers to help accomodate but other than that, the fit is great. I wish the strap was longer and would warp around the wrist entirely. I can feel it moving around when my hands get sweaty and a full strap around the wrist would help with stability.
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