have wear they now for a couple hundred mile on towpath and singletrack , these glove compare favorably to those I have buy in bike shop and seem much sturdier . naturally , they be make for work , not play . seam be strong and do not chafe over 10 's of mile . the velcro closure be sturdy and easily undo for stretch and nutrition\/hydration break . the leather palm provide some cushion although not really pad like gel , but this be not what one want on a mountain -lrb- get paddle ! -rrb- nor cyclocross bike . the price be comparable , too , so overall i rate these superior to those commonly offer in bike shop .