John Tillman 1480M Medium Blue/Gold True Fit Full Finger Top Grain Spandex/Deerskin Premium Mechanics Gloves

I found my first set of Tillman 1480 TIG gloves by accident at my local welding shop. I do general mechanic work and fabrication as a hobby and had gone through several pairs of the "Mechanix" gloves very quickly. At ~$25/pair that was getting expensive!I saw a pair of Tillman gloves and though they would be twice the price of the Mechanix gloves, boy was I pleasantly surprised to find out that they didn't cost more than the synthetic Mechanix gloves, but that they cost about HALF as much and were made from REAL leather. Since that time I have gone through a few more pairs of the Tillman gloves, but they last 3-4 times longer (or more) than any pair of Mechanix gloves, and cost HALF as much. The stitching is better, the elastic back gives a good fit, and the velcro wrist closure keeps them on comfortably, and keeps chips/debris/hot sparks out. The reinforced palm and thumb make them durable, although I always seem to wear out the index finger tip and thumb first, but that's to be expected, that's where most of the wear is.They are great for MIG and TIG welding, grinding, plasma cutting, and general mechanical work. They do have an elastic back, so if you are doing some very hot welding, get a pair of full leather gloves. They have saved my fingers from burns (oops... that was still HOT!), cuts and scrapes. The 1475 gloves are a little thicker than the 1480. The 1480s will last a bit longer before they wear through, but there is a slight decrease in dexterity. That being said, the dexterity is still great compared other generic work gloves.The 1480 gloves are made from a very nice soft leather and the dexterity is great, you can pick up a washer off the table, or grasp a thin welding rod very easily.I always buy several pair at a time to make sure I always have a pair handy. Don't buy another pair of Expen$ive Mechanix gloves, "Fabricator" gloves, etc. Try a pair of Tillman gloves. For around $10/pr, you'll be happy you did.

I love love these gloves mediums too big truly need a small but the gloves are fantastic they wear in the yard hard work for a couple of years and I actually thrown in the washer that get a little stiff I put fabric softener in them beat'em up a little bit till they gets soft again if you put them in the dryer they get hard.

Most of the time, order size smaller. They tend to stretch and become loose fitting. But far superior to any and all mechanix gloves I've tried. Usually cheaper too.

The deerskin is soft

These are the best gloves I have ever worn. I have been buying them for years. I use them for driving, shooting, hunting and they are just too good to use and ruin, treasures

These are great gloves for light duty work where you want to protect your hands and still have good dexterity. My first pair has worn so well that I bought two more pair.