I purchase a identical second pair within three month after be distraught at lose my first pair at the gym . the knurling on gym equipment hurt my hand bad and this pair of glove guard my palm well . I be at the gym 3-4 time a week and do basic weight and stability training , nothing too fancy so the glove be not truly battle test . they be inconspicuous black glove that look sophisticated . I have two issue with they no fault of the glove itself - my exercise watch move down to meet the leather upper for the velcro fastener and push the watch button into my skin and that hurt after a hour . secondly , I have to remove my ring as the glove be push it all the way to the webbing and hurt they - not a excuse to walk the gym without a ring on my finger , genuine pain there ! I purchase the female set with a dash of pink for my wife and she love it too . the glove provide no further stability to you hand beyond protect the skin and the measurement methodology for pick the right glove work perfectly for my short stubby hand . I have not wash they yet , so I be not sure how they react to water . one final thought , they initlaly leave black residue in you palm , guess that be something the manufacturer use to coat the glove , it stop after about 6 hour of use .