First: i hate 5 star ratings. Mostly overrated the product. Usually I go with 3 & 4 star reviews. Likely too get the truth. So i have learned to give 4 at most.
Second: I must warn that I am a Carhartt fan. The brand shouts durability.
With that being said, these rate a 4 star in my book. I see people complain about the finger size. That's stupid. Everybody's hand is a little different. They probably cut off a template. These fit on me, comfortably, with bulky rings on. I'm a true large. They are warm enough for 20° or possibly lower Chicago weather. I'm not a biker, but i do have bad circulation. I'm picky about gloves. They need be warm and durable. My knock are that i wish the gauntlet was a inch longer. I have long arms, but Carhartt started in 1889 and I don't think they've adjusted to the overall growth of people, they might still be cutting clothes for an 1889 body type.
Jackets are the same way. Also, I was thinking the leather was a little thicker from the description.
In summary these gloves work for me. Just wanted some nice looking warm & durable leather gloves. They got delivered on a Sunday. So far it's a good experiance.
I have put these gloves through the most rigorous of all situations. Including: splitting firewood, shoveling snow, scraping snow, taking out the trash, moving furniture, etc. etc. They have NEVER let me down they are insulated as well which is an added bonus! My last comment will resolve around the fact that they are built to last, as I have had them for several years. A true testament to an American company and retailer of rugged work-wear.
I bought these for my dad who has always struggled to find gloves that fit well. He has shorter fingers and inevitably, the fingers on the gloves would be too long. These fit perfectly and he is very pleased with not only the fit but also the quality and warmth they provide.
I bought a pair of these gloves a few years ago based primarily on the Carhartt name and reputation, and the fact these are cowhide gloves, not goat, calf, or deerskin. What I wanted was a pair of winter gloves that 1) kept my hands warm, 2) useful for shoveling snow as well as driving, 3) could stand up to hard work like splitting firewood, and 4) looked good. These gloves delivered. Now, they are cowhide, which means they're not as supple as other leather gloves, but they are durable. I still have my old pair, but the leather is a little too cut up for everyday wear, so they're now relegated to being straight up work gloves.
Take away: If you're looking for supple, butter soft driver's gloves, look else where. If you're looking for warm gloves that aren't afraid of a little hard work yet still look good, these may be your gloves.
The C100 insulation is thick! I've had leather gloves and other Thinsulate gloves with C70 and they're OK in cooler temps, but the C100 is very thick. The leather is fairly good quality. I didn't see any stitching or otherwise quality defects. The sizing is also fairly spot on, and I have very long fingers. I normally wear Medium Mechanix gloves although Large will fit me as well. I usually prefer the Large Mechanix gloves with their cold weather designs so it is easier to put on or take off. For golf, I generally use Medium-Large. Again, my fingers are very long and slender, and these in Medium are a perfect fit.
Overall: 5/5 stars
Feature Product
- Full-grain cowhide
- G100 3M Thinsulate insulation
- Elastic wrist
- Spot wash by hand in luke warm water with mild detergent. Hang to dry. Do not use hot water. Do not put in dryer.
Description
Shell: full grain cowhide
These gloves are thick, warm, and feel quite rugged despite their dressy appearance. The insulation does not compress very much when you're holding onto a freezing cold steering wheel, and the leather provides a good grip, which makes these excellent driving gloves.
My absolute favorite pair of gloves were discontinued, but at $120 it was tough to rationalize multiple pairs. The only thing they have over these is the combination of Gore-Tex and leather. This pair is just leather (and Thinsulate), so it's MUCH cheaper. It does also come in a size large enough for my hands in addition to liners. I highly recommend buying a pair of washable polypropylene or polyester glove liners to prevent matting the Thinsulate down, which prolongs the life of any insulated glove.
Good, thick leather. Feels more like a work glove than a driving glove. I'd give them five stars but they run small. I have normal-sized hands and the fingers on the medium are way too short. Also, the "black" leather looks sort of like dark brown against my black coats.
These are fantastic glove. I don't know about trying to use your phone of any of that other nonsense, but if your hands are cold and you need a really good pair of gloves to keep your hands warm, these are it. You can drive and such in these, they are not unusable, but not good for swiping right or left in the snow.. Also I have large hands and these gloves fit very well.
Great quality gloves, they're genuine carhartt. They're nice looking and can be used as a driving glove, but they're also well insullated and thick so they could definitely be used as a work glove. They do run a little small though, so check the size chart and order one or two sizes bigger like the rest of the reviews say. I ordered one size bigger and they fit perfect. My fingers are long but thin. If you have thick fingers you may want to order 2 sizes bigger.
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