I purchase a pair in early October 2008 . it be be over 2 year and they be just now start to wear out . they get some pretty heavy use from I too . I think 2 year of heavy use be pretty good for the price . they have comfortable padding too . however it be not so thick that it interfere with lifting . before the pair in 2008 that I have now , I have another pair I get in early to mid 2006 . I think it be actually a similar model that be out before they make this one . like someone else mention , it be the thin leather around the thumb that end up with a hole . that be what always happen . I like they , so I be go to buy another pair . I 'll probably be back in early 2013 to get yet another pair . I think they be that good . I have try a lot of glove , but never find one I like even half as much .