I wanted to update my post by saying these gloves, after six month of serious use regarding weightlifting, has held up extremely well and show no signs of threads tears, rips or threading coming loose. Actually, all aspects of these gloves are very rugged and have withstood the rigors of free-weight weightlifting as well as machine use when required for certain exercises. They have also provided excellent padding for the palms during bench and excellent grip and padding for fingers and palms during other various exercises.
Excellent gloves that are strong durable and comfortable. Even the XL were tight the first couple of workouts, but they stretched and fit my hands well. The padding on the palms of the gloves are superior and really relieved the stress I felt with my other gloves. Even the padding on the fingers help with better gripping and less pressure and pain when doing exercises like shoulder shrugs, especially when using dumbbells. The wrist wraps are plenty long and greatly aid in wrist support.
These gloves are built very well and do what I intend for them to do during my workouts. I still mainly use free weights on most exercises and some machines for specialized muscle groups. These gloves provide a sturdy and comfortable grip and has vastly improved how the Olympic bar feels in my hands during bench-press. None of my gloves in the past made it a full year without some wear and tear, that should be common knowledge for those looking for 'any' weightlifting gloves. If these gloves last a year with only some minor fraying, it will be well worth the money! Many of my gloves would be wore out after only six months, especially the mid-range brand names. You cannot expect to use something 5-6 days a week and not expect some wear and tear. Again, these gloves are made extremely well and unless someone actually tries to abuse them, they should last for one full year... and I always purchase new gloves yearly.
My Experience: I started lifting when I was 13 years old, the basics mostly, but it was a start. By 16, I was lifting seriously. Now, at 50, I reflect back and can't remember a time that I did not lift. During the peak of my life, I was lifting six days a week and three and sometimes four hours per workout. Some may say it was an obsession, but for me, I loved it! As strange as it may sound, I loved my weights as much as my parental and extended family. They became, in essence a friend, a friend that was always there for me and never betrayed. All these decades later, they remain a part of my daily life. I'm older, beat up and wore down, but I still do whatever my body will allow me. It is not as easy as it was twenty-five years ago and my best is a mere infinitesimal fraction of what it once was, but my love, dedication and determination has never waivered or faltered.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 8.3 x 7.6 x 2 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 6.4 ounces |
| Item Weight | 0.4 Pounds |
| Brand Name | Crown Gear |
| Color | Dominator |
| Material | Leather |
| Suggested Users | womens, mens |
| Manufacturer | Crown Gear |
| Part Number | CG-DGlove |
| Size | Small |
| Sport Type | Weightlifting |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
