Decent gloves

[Blu-meanie]

Anybody know where to buy decent pair of gloves? You know, a pair that will last more than 1 cord of wood. My last pair were Carhartts, didn't make it long. How about it BIG? You must have a source somewhere. I don't move a lot of wood, but it seems the glove quality has diminished over the last 40 years. Maybe it isn't really cowhide and it's dog hide from China now.

 

[Bill Stockard]

Anybody know where to buy decent pair of gloves? You know, a pair that will last more than 1 cord of wood. My last pair were Carhartts, didn't make it long. How about it BIG? You must have a source somewhere. I don't move a lot of wood, but it seems the glove quality has diminished over the last 40 years. Maybe it isn't really cowhide and it's dog hide from China now.

I've noticed the same thing. Working on a barbed wire fence will eat up a pair of those thin made in China gloves in one day. The leather is much thinner than even 10 years go. A TDR member gave me a couple pairs that his friend who works for the UP railroad was using and they were very good gloves that lasted a long time. They weren't the thin double/triple split cow hide made in China junk found in stores. I would like to find the UPs source.

Bill

 

[BSeyler]

Yellowstone elkskin gloves are very tough.

http://www.yellowstonegloves.com/

 

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

I second Yellowstone.

 

[jhenderson]

Depends on the job. I buy cotton work gloves by the dozen from Baileys online logging supply. They are called Work Safe. They are quite a bit heavier than standard cotton gloves. They wear pretty well. Between running a saw, pulling cable , and servicing equipment they get dirty. I can get 3-4 washings out of them before chucking em. They surely won't stand up to barb wire but I find them very comfortable and the most economical for my line of work.

 

[mfurrh55]

Roughneck gloves , out of Houston,Tx., by far the best gloves i've used, monte

 

[CBari]

I have found a company that I like and hold decent, but what I really like is the fit. They also make the same glove that is lined. They are Tuff Mate the Cutting Horse glove. I usually pick some up at shows when I see a vendor that has them. Lots of places on line carry them.

 

[HSpiering]

The best I ever used are from Costco. Pack of three a good price. Double leather where needed.

 

[WalterRyan]

I have been having the same problem. However I tried the Costco ones and they are not much better.

 

[Grizzly]

The best I ever used are from Costco. Pack of three a good price. Double leather where needed.

I second the three pair pack from Costco. You may find better leather gloves somewhere else, but you can't beat the Costco price. Sometimes they have a coupon for a few dollars off on them. That's when I get a pack of three.

 

[Blu-meanie]

I ordered two pair of the Yellowstone Elkskin gloves on Friday from Smith & Edwards in Utah. I got them Monday....two day shipping. One pair was for my wife, hers fit perfectly, I need my fingers stretched or the gloves shortened to fit my hands. They feel great even with the fingers a bit too long. I'll keep trying some of the other suggested brands mentioned. Thanks guys.

 

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

I ordered two pair of the Yellowstone Elkskin gloves on Friday from Smith & Edwards in Utah. I got them Monday....two day shipping. One pair was for my wife, hers fit perfectly, I need my fingers stretched or the gloves shortened to fit my hands. They feel great even with the fingers a bit too long. I'll keep trying some of the other suggested brands mentioned. Thanks guys.

Just a suggestion, put the gloves on and soak your hands in water. Wear the gloves till they dry. They will form fit to your hands. Works for me every time.

 

[NGuzik]

Costco gloves have always treated me well. Usually last a season of wood cutting. First thing I do is turn them inside out. Why on earth they put the ruff/stitched side agints the hand blows my mind. Sure the soft side looks better from the outside, but it sure does feels better on the palm after 5 hours of splitting. I've also soaked my gloves in water and dryer it to my hands afew times.