I participate in water aerobic class 4 time a week & be look for a way to improve my workout . these glove give excellent resistance in the water & have greatly improve my performance . I take a size 8 in regular glove and order a medium . they fit very well with the closure grip snugly , & the finger of the glove stop just short of the end of my finger . this allow for easy use of other aquatic exercise equipment without have to remove the glove . well make ,  Speedo Aqua Fit train swim glove