these be great glove for light to medium work . I live on a large wooded lot and mother nature , especially lately , have make sure that I have to clear a lot of brush and do a lot of chain sawing , and they be perfect for pick up branch , log , etc. . they be also perfect for change the chain because they protect you hand and allow for great dexterity . I be not sure what people be do with they that wear they out , but mine show no sign of wear through . I just buy two more pair - one to keep in my car and another for non-greasy work . I have get a lot of chain see oil on the original pair and so reserve they for dirty work . another plus be that they fit tightly enough that I can wear they inside my mitten when I snow blow . they keep my hand warmer and when I have to take the mitten off to do something , I be not bare handed .