I got these gloves to wear in the Philly winter for added dexterity over my denser winter gloves. My hands are roughly 8.5" from thumb to pinky outstreched, 3.75" across the palm and 7.5" from middle finger to base of palm. I like a very snug fit to have the most dexterity possible so I got these in a small. This is a nice medium weight glove for when there's a bit of a chill or if you're going to be outside and moving around enough to stay warm, but it doesn't have a ton of insulation.
The closure is very solid with the plastic part running 2/3 around the wrist so there's no way it'll come apart at a weak point right at the opening. The little triangle tab meant to clip the two gloves together for safe keeping is annoyingly placed so it constantly gets in the way of the hook and loop closure. I'm debating cutting off, but it would be nice to keep the pair together in the off season.
The palm isn't super grippy, but it provides a lot of dexterity. The thumb/index finger allow for smartphone usage.
I'm a big fan of Mechanix gloves and have worn several pairs through the years for general warmth as well as their dedicated work gloves for demo and carpentry work.
I bought these gloves for work. I use them for protection against cuts and splinters and also for extended periods in coolers and freezers. I was shocked that when I first used them in the freezer I had no numbness or loss of feeling in my fingers at all. I can be in the cooler for over an hour with the same effect. The insulation doesn't seem like much but it sure works. Also the protection is excellent though I wish they had a little bit more grip on them and the dexterity is excellent. I'm easily able to use a pen or pencil while wearing the gloves. The fit is great and the strap is well made , easy to use, and effective. It's not the first pair of Mechanix gloves I've had but it's by far the best.
I'm a mobile forklift technician by trade so I use these gloves almost daily during the winter months in PA. Forklifts don't always break indoors. I've been using this particular pair for a couple months now and find them well worth the money spent.
I've used Mechanix Wear gloves in the past and really haven't had any issues. I see several reviews that complain about sizing issues, not sure what that is about because I had absolutely no problem with the sizing. I do however have a problem with the velcro strap that fastens the glove to your hand. It's not very good. I want to stress that I don't know if Mechanix Wear actually uses Velcro brand, but whatever they use isn't very good. After a couple weeks of wear the stickiness sort of wears off and the strap doesn't hold very well.
Some great features of this glove is that they are very warm for the size of the glove. That is to say that the glove is thin in comparison to the warmth. I find them very warm, my hands don't get cold when working outside using these gloves and they are thin enough that I still have the feel in my fingers to handle small nuts and bolts. I was quite impressed with the warmth. When they arrived I figured they wouldn't be very warm because I noticed how thin they actually were for an insulated pair of gloves. If you work in Arctic conditions you may want to keep searching but I've used them in 20 and 30 degree weather and they are great.
They also wear like iron. I'm constantly handling sharp objects and parts and haven't noticed a rip or tear in the gloves. I have some other Mechanix Wear products and they also wear great, these didn't disappoint. So overall here are my Pro's and Con's:
Pro's:
Thin enough to still have feeling in your fingers to handle small parts
Warm enough to keep your hands warm on cold Northeast winter days
Wear like iron, no rips or tears after several months and I use them almost daily
Fit very well
Priced right
Con's:
Strap that holds the glove around your wrist doesn't last long. The "stickiness" wears off
Overall I would absolutely recommend these gloves for outdoor work of any kind. I'm very satisfied. The only reason for the four stars is due to the strap around the wrist not lasting very long.
Let me start off with my overall appraisal of these gloves: they're great! With that being said, they do have a few shortcoming as far as my particular needs, but you may find that they suit you perfectly as my situation isn't so common.
I work in a cold storage food service supply warehouse, with temperatures ranging from around -10°F to about 50°F, and for most of that range, they perform excellently. They "fit like a glove" so to speak, I normally wear a large, so I ordered a large and the fit was excellent. Snug but not constricting, making it easy to use the touchscreen on my phone and RF scanner gun, as I keep most of my dexterity and precision. My gripes about this glove, and there really isn't any way around some of these, are as follows:
Insulation is a bit thin, and in the really cold temps it almost seems like nothing is there, especially if my hands are anything but bone dry. I understand that insulation adds bulk and therefore reduces dexterity and adds weight, but I would trade off a bit for some higher performance insulation.
My biggest, and perhaps most easily remidied issue is this: the durability is not what I expected from a company that prides itself on making utility clothing for working hands-on professionals. My job entails working with my hands the entire time I am there, picking orders, moving cardboard and plastic boxes, bags, operating electric pallet movers and forklifts, and I have already work through the fingertips on two pairs of these gloves, one original and one fastfit. Once they're worn through, they're basically useless because there is nothing between your skin and the air, and the underlying material that shows through in some cases does not function with a touchscreen. I would absolutely love these gloves if they could stand up to even a bit more use before wearing out. I see people leave reviews saying "they lasted me two winters worth of outdoor work!" If that's the case, outdoor work must be shoveling snow and getting the mail, because after wearing through 2 pair's fingertips in about a month, I can say for sure that they don't stand up to actual working conditions. Until I find a better solution, I will keep buying these cheaply from Amazon Warehouse, as they're the best option I have found so far, and I would rather use something that works for my needs, but needs to be replaced more often, than use something that doesn't work for me but lasts longer. Just a personal preference.
Got these gloves for wheeling in the winter. The gloves keep your hands dry & reasonably warm when airing down/up or pulling cable in the snow/icy mud. Haven't worked on any repairs while wearing this, so can't comment on how they work for handling tools etc.. They are obviously bulkier than regular Mechanix gloves but still allow decent dexterity. My hands start getting cold if I'm outside for any prolonged period of time. But for the purpose of keeping my hands dry from the snow/ice & decently warm, its great. Would have given it 5stars if it was warmer. However, I'd rather it be a bid cold than lose more dexterity.
Feature Product
- Form-fitting fleece lines the entire glove to preserve warmth
- Water-resistant coated fleece and liner keep hands dry
- Thermal Plastic Rubber (TPR) closure provides a secure fit to the wrist
Description
The brisk, cold air can make even the simplest task more burdensome, so we built the Original Insulated glove to lock-in warmth and keep you moving. A comfortable layer of fleece lines the entire glove and provides insulation without sacrificing dexterity. A SoftShell water-resistant outer keeps the back of your hands dry and prevents the wind from sneaking-in during cold weather work. A new tapered Thermal Plastic Rubber (TPR) closure and stronger hook and loop closure provide a secure fit to the wrist when you're working outside. The fleece-lined palm features durable synthetic leather so you can take-on a multitude of jobs. Stay connected to your touchscreen devices, without removing your gloves, with Touch Tec touchscreen capable technology on your thumb and index finger.
Purchased for my dad for Christmas. He microwaved his last pair and they melted. We got a good laugh at his expense. These are a bit thicker than the Mechanix gloves sold every where. Perfect for a stubborn man that will not wear winter gloves but does all the snow removal for the household. These gloves are easy to wear when working with your hands. He said they were a little snug and he could have gone up a size but they will work.
Decent gloves. Pretty tough. The velcro wears out pretty quick though. Keeps hands slightly warmer in the winter in Fort Drum. Not bad. Useless once wet. Also smells terrible once it dries. Not bad for the price. Would recommend only for light/medium use. Put my hand directly on a hot barrel and held it there without feeling any of the heat. Protection wise its great but they wear out fairly quick. Decent not perfect.
These gloves are great. I bought them mainly to use while fishing in cold weather. They are warm and low profile. I didn't expect them to be so warm for how thin they are. Although it's not super easy to tie a hook on the line with these on, it is doable. But that's all I can ask for from a glove that actually keeps my hands warm.
These gloves also held up pretty well to repeated wear from fishing line. I'm impressed with the durability.
However, these gloves will not keep your hands warm if they are wet. They're not designed for that, but if I dip my hand in the water these gloves are cold until they're dry. And they don't dry particularly quickly.
I'd buy these gloves again though. They're very warm for how thin they are.
These are quite possibly the best gloves in the world. Unbelievable combination of dexterity and warmth.
When I first got them, I figured they would only be warm in the 35°-40° F range. Was I wrong!
Yesterday it was 23° F out and I had to repair a generator in a remote location. A location which I could not get to except via ATV. All I had was my new Mechanix insulated MG-95-010 gloves. I rode the half mile to the generator, then back and forth to my truck twice. My hands stayed mostly very warm. I could feel the cold when traveling around 20 MPH, but my hands never got cold. By the time I got done, it was about 19° F.
All that, AND they are thin enough to work on the generator with them ON!
Great. At Fort Carson where it gets pretty cold. These are good for a lot. PT. Rucking. In the field. May consider getting a size up, then you could fit some liners under them for added warmth. Definitely my go to gloves now when we go to the range or basically do anything outside now in the cold. Added protection without the bulk, preserving dexterity.
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