Steel Sweat Weightlifting Gloves - 18 inch Wrist Wrap Support for Workout, Gym and Fitness Training - Best for Men and Women Who Love Weight Lifting - Leather ZED

I bought these gloves to replace my Ixion gear gloves which have served me for 3 years. But it appears I will go back to those gloves. I will explain why below...Pros- the product is generally well made and looks sturdy- has a good grip that allows me to hold on to weights pretty well- the company has great customer serviceCons- the gloves have poor padding for heavy lifting which was the main reason I bought them. For instance on the Lats bar - if I used a weight in the range of 40 - 80 lbs, the glove performs very well. However, if I increased the weight to about 120 - 160 lbs, I can feel the full pressure of the weight pressing into the palms of my hands resulting in my hands burning. Same thing happens after my second / third set of pull-ups or bench pressing any weight over 130 lbs. The padding is too thin especially around the upper palm at the base of the fingers for heavy lifting. Which defeats the main purpose of why I bought the gloves. .... I never had this issue with my previous weight lifting gloves

Update: At about 11 months after I first started using them, the gloves reached the point where I needed to replace them. I would say I average 2.25 hours per week lifting weights. I was hoping the gloves would last a bit longer but they have been so effective, that I have decided to keep my rating at 5 stars, and I am purchasing another pair.I have used different brands of weightlifting gloves over the years, and I am glad to have found these Steel Sweats. They protect the calloused areas of my palms much more effectively than other brands. They are well made and seem quite sturdy, and now I know how long they last for me.If you decided to purchase these, be sure to follow the instructions for measuring your hands, and then consider choosing the next size up. Initially, I bought the large (L) size. Based on the sizing chart, that seemed to be the best choice. However, they proved to be too tight, so I returned them at no cost and received a prompt refund from Amazon. When the XL size became available (they had been out of stock) I bought them. Even the XLs seemed a bit tight the first time I put them on, but perhaps they simply needed to be broken in. After wearing them just once, they have become comfortable.

Great potential but they lasted less than 50 hours of use. I used these gloves 6 times a week for about an hour at a time. I am not a bodybuilder, but do a variety of weights. I bought these about 5-6 weeks ago and the left glove is already ripping with holes in them. The right glove is almost worn through as well. I’ve included photos. The grip wore off within a matter of about 20 hours. The holes began to appear after about 40 hours of use. I took good care of these gloves as directed.On the positive side they were very comfortable. The wrist bands are a perfect length, even while wearing a watch. The pull tabs on the fingers are a great idea, although those also started tearing after about 40 hours of use.The gloves were comfortable and I would love to buy another pair if they had lasted longer. But buying a pair every month or so just isn’t feasible.

Decided to start using gloves again because some people complain about the hardened skin on my hands.The reason I stopped using gloves was because while doing weights, gloves may become a second layer of skin which moves more than your actual skin.Nearly broke my wrist twice which the last (Adidas) pairs that I had. Another issue was the fact that despite being "weight gloves" i still felt the pain on my palms.Used these gloves fresh off the package. It is a work of art.The leather positioning, the fit and the wrist straps (which actually work on these gloves unlike other brands) are designed to give you gloves which you wear but act exactly like your own skin.No pain while using the weights or machines at all.No slipping of weights that put your wrist at risk.No discomfort or itch while wearing them.Would buy it 10 times over if required.Also, the email after the purchase is surprising and pleasant touch.Happy lifting!

Excellent gloves. Seams are positioned so as not to put any pressure on fingers or palms when gripping barbells or dumb bells. They broke in nicely and now I hardly even know I am wearing them. Wrist cuff has additional Velcro to prevent slippage or bunching of cuff when using the wrist wrap. I can tighten or loosen the cuff and wrap for more wrist support or less. I tighten the cuff and wrist wrap for curls and they keep my wrist stable. The padding prevents callouses from forming on the palms of my hands. There is no discomfort when the weights rest on the thumb joint. Quite the opposite, the bar rests snuggly in my hand. I use thirty and forty pound dumbbells for decline and incline presses. No slippage, no fear of dropping the weight on my face, no agony in the thumb joint. Perfect. I plan to buy another pair to have when this pair eventually wears out. I also received an email from Steel Sweat, maker of these gloves, ensuring that my product had arrived timely and in good condition. Only the second time a seller has asked me this. The quality of these gloves, the comfortable fit, and their concern that my product arrived tells me this company cares for those of us who buy their products. Excellent all around. Thank you steel sweat. My hands love you.

These gloves are really special and bed in very quickly giving excellent grip and hand protection.The double Velcro fasteners leave plenty of room for adjustment then once fastened they stay exactly as you want them until the end of your workout!

Great gloves, good quality. Could of ordered a bit smaller than medium as my hands are quite large for a woman but quality is good so would of worn in well

Fantastic quality training gloves . Nice support for the wrist . Also great protection for the palms of your hands . Highly recommend these gloves .

I have been very impressed with the quality & comfort of these gloves & would highly recommend anyone looking for a pair of weight lifting gloves to consider these as their first choice.

They where too big for me.