I have bought two pairs of these gloves. I use them for everything from keeping my fingers warm on fall hike, biking to work on a cool or rainy day, walking around town, or for skiing when it isn't too cold.
Both times I purchased these glove I bought a pair in medium. They were a bit snug to start. After a short break-in period they stretch out to fit my hands perfectly. So far wear/ damage has not been an issue.
Ultimately I like these glove because they simple in design and appearance,... they allow for good motion and dexterity, and they are warm enough for most of conditions.
I don't understand the other reviewer who gave it three stars because the glove didn't do what he, mistakenly, thought it was supposed to do? It's like giving them a lousy rating because you can't use them to pick up hot coals, because, you admit, they are not meant for that. If he is in the military/law enforcement then I mean no disrespect and I appreciate his service and brotherhood. But don't bury a product because you wanted it to be something it never set out to be.
These are fanta...stic all around work gloves. I use them for lugging wood in from outside. I can then can grab a shovel and clean off the deck and even pull my 2 year old daughter around in her sled. I wouldn't use them to ski Tuckermans or build a snow man but that is not their target utility. They are a good glove to grab when you need something that handles a lot while remembering they don't handle everything.
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