I choose these Swim Gloves for resistance training since I want a workout that be less strenuous than one use  swim Paddles  as a beginner , if you swim with the golve finger close -lrb- normal freestlye -rrb- , you get a great lower resistance workout . by gradually open out you finger in the webbed glove , you workout become more strenuous - even approach that of swim paddle ! I love the comfort and natural feel of these Speedo Aqua Fit Swim Gloves . I can even adjust my goggles without have to take off my glove ... something that be impossible to do with paddle on ! I choose the color blue because it complement  my Speedo Lap Counter Watch  look at the note in customer image for a guide to choose the right size glove to fit you hand . see MY PHOTOS in CUSTOMER IMAGES OCTOBER UPDATE : I have use these glove daily for the last three month and they still look like new ! clean they by just rinse or soak in fresh -lrb- tap -rrb- water ... remember - no detergent !