Leather Work Gloves

[RCW]

Observation over last few years.

For decades I got heavy duty winter-lined leather work gloves. Usually got them from my local family-owned hardware store for $15-20 or so.

Don't know the technical term, but the leather was "fuzzy" and quite tear-resistant on the outside; not the slick and soft type.

I would usually have 2-3 different "generations" of pairs of them from new to ragged.

Last few years haven't bought any because can't find them that are worth anything.

Seems like everything is cloth and synthetic stuff, usually without lining/insulation.

For $30 I got these at the same hardware store, but they’re not going to hold up like the others.

Hard to find anymore, or is it just me?

 

[McMXi]

Observation over last few years.

For decades I got heavy duty winter-lined leather work gloves. Usually got them from my local family-owned hardware store for $15-20 or so.

Don't know the technical term, but the leather was "fuzzy" and quite tear-resistant on the outside; not the slick and soft type.

I would usually have 2-3 different "generations" of pairs of them from new to ragged. Last few years haven't bought any because can't find them that are worth anything.



Seems like everything is cloth and synthetic stuff, usually without lining/insulation.

For $30 I got these at the same hardware store, but they’re not going to hold up like the others.


Hard to find anymore, or is it just me?

I agree. I go through lots of pairs of gloves, the right glove at least, and finding anything decent in the $20 to $30 range seems near impossible. I don't know if more expensive gloves would last longer but it sucks to have 10 or more intact left hand gloves laying around.

 

[jimh406]

Murdoch's sells Buffalo skin gloves. I find them pretty good. If you don't have one nearby, you can order them online.

Murdoch's – Noble Outfitters - Men's Leather Buffalo Glove

Shop Leather Buffalo Glove at Murdoch''s Ranch & Home Supply

www.murdochs.com

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They aren't lined, but if you get them big, you probably can add your own liner.

 

[Old Machinist]

My favorite are the Tillman Mig Welding Gloves.

https://www.zoro.com/tillman-mig-welding-gloves-pigskin-palm-l-pr-42l/i/G0055596/

 

[RCW]

I agree. I go through lots of pairs of gloves, the right glove at least, and finding anything decent in the $20 to $30 range seems near impossible. I don't know if more expensive gloves would last longer but it sucks to have 10 or more intact left hand gloves laying around.

It just seems like most leather gloves I see at the store are better suited to driving my truck, not any work. All unlined.

I can't find anything decent, irrespective of price anymore.

I'd prefer to buy something locally so I can put my hands on/in them......

 

[Tughill Tom]

I've been using ones from Duluth Trading with Kevlar on my 2nd pair after 3 years on the 1s. They are costly, but hold up to hard use. Lots of Hyd fluids and chainsaw work, still use the 1st pair for really bad stuff with duct taped upped fingers.

 

[John T]

For the past few years I've been using the Tillman #1414 leather gloves.
XXL

they are listed as "driving gloves" but I use them for everything.... Got a pair for mig / Tig welding.
at work/at home/motorcycle etc.
they are great.
I can't say I have ever worn out a pair yet... they are built pretty well.

you can get em on The Amazonian for about $12-$15

well worth it.

 

[mcfarmall]

I'm currently wear-testing a few pair of Wells Lamont White Mule gloves. About $12/pair for the unlined version. So far, so good.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I made a huge score a few years back as HD was clearancing out some leather gloves $1 a pair.
They are goat skin and they are soft, super comfortable, and hold up really well.
Lined gloves are too bulky for most things i do.

 

[jyoutz]

I made a huge score a few years back as HD was clearancing out some leather gloves $1 a pair.
They are goat skin and they are soft, super comfortable, and hold up really well.
Lined gloves are too bulky for most things i do.

I learned that pigskin/goatskin is far more durable than cowhide. I also learned a cold weather trick if you don’t like bulky insulated gloves. Slip on a pair of disposable polypropylene mechanics gloves first, then the leather work glove. It’s thin and doesn’t affect hand and finger dexterity, but the polypropylene glove traps body heat and your hands feel warm.

 

[mikester]

on sale now CDN$9.99 = USD$0.99

https://www.princessauto.com/en/large-blue-steel-welding-gloves/product/PA0008268450

I picked up the red ones a while back ago on sale and really like them. Here's more gloves to choose from

https://www.princessauto.com/en/welding-gloves-and-hand-pads/category/460-015-045-040

 

[Yotekiller]

I buy my leather gloves from Harbor Freight and really like them. I'm going on a year now with heavy use and they have worn well.

 

[John T]

Slip on a pair of disposable polypropylene mechanics gloves first, then the leather work glove. It’s thin and doesn’t affect hand and finger dexterity, but the polypropylene glove traps body heat and your hands feel warm.

That works... But I have found after about 10 minutes your hands are sweating inside the rubber gloves.

 

[John T]

Lined gloves are too bulky for most things i do.

Yup.