these standard workout glove fit the bill . low price , lightweight , breathable , and protect you hand from get pinched etc. . I use these for freeweight mostly . they run more or less true to size , slightly on the snug size , but they loosen up with you hand as you workout . they have hold up for 2-3 month so far pretty well -lrb- no noticeable wear -rrb- . do not retain any bad gym smell , though if they do you could simply soak they in soap water , rinse they and let they dry . the lack of padding be nice for I as I can use these for active workout -lrb- running , plyo , freeweight , machine , etc -rrb- . of course if you be do heavy weight lifting that more static , I would get something with padding and wrist support .