these glove have change my mind . very good dexterity . I be no longer a full time tradesman , and I can not afford to have my hand in the shape they be in when I be in the field . I do more sale then work in the field , and I have develop `` office hand '' . these glove have save I more than once when I have to go back in the field . I recently re-shingle my house and wear the glove from start to finish . no callus , no tar under the nail , and best of all I have skin on my finger tip at the end of the job . the glove do take a beating , and I do not think they would make it thru another 15 square , but they fare much better than a pair of brown jersey would have . a litte tattered and a blow seam or two , but the finger tip stay on and no hole . they be a little pricey and if they be price at around $ 12 to $ 14 , I would feel that they would be more in line with what I like to spend , but my hand be glad I make the investment . somebody who use they everyday will be go thru too many pair in a year and at the price they be now you would be spend a good bit of you hard earn cash . but price they at $ 12 buck and supplier would not be able to keep 'em in stock .