first , I should say that I have never worn another glove , so my opinion of the Harbinger 143 be not the result of comparative analysis . several year ago when I first decide to use glove for weight training , I buy these and they work well , so I have stick with 'em . my recent purchase be my third pair -- they hold up for a long time ; in fact , my previous pair be still in good condition -lrb- purchase a few year ago -rrb- and I only buy a additional pair to switch up the color . before the most recent purchase I look into other glove -- just to see what be out there -- but they all either seem insufficient or excessive . the Harbinger 143 be nothing fancy ; they just get the job do without get in the way .