this be my 4th pair of aqua fitness glove , my 2nd pair of this exact Speedo Aqua Fitness Glove . allow the finger to protrude through the end of the glove be a great benefit . with other glove , water build up inside the glove and , if lycra-backed for example , the glove become like a big balloon after a short while . these Speedo glove allow the water to pass through the glove and out the finger-hole . in addition , the material the glove be make of be much sturdier than other glove I have have . the palm hold up well as do the back . I recommend these glove and will always use they in my water fitness exercise .