these be not glove - they constitute a finger protection system ! a sucker for good propaganda , I buy mine after read all of the collateral material . thus far I have not be disappoint . though heavy , you can work in they -lrb- operate equipent etc -rrb- although fly-tying might be a stretch . incredibly warm , I think I might only be able to wear they under rather infrequent severe arctic condition . as it turn out , the claim be correct - these glove breathe . if they hold up like the lighter weight IronClad model , they a bargain at twice the price .