IroncladKONG SDX2-05-XL Original Oil & Gas Safety Impact Gloves, X-Large, Orange

Hardcore glove for heavy tool work. Looks cool too. NOT for dexterity.

Very durable and comfortable

This is the second pair of Kong Gloves I bought since I loved my "Cold Condition" ones so much.These required minimal break-in and literally "fit like a glove". My palm is 3" I ordered medium size, the medium feels like it was tailored to my hand which allows me to complete tedious mechanical task without removing them, that's a first for me with any glove. These gloves are great at resisting punctures and tears, I ran them along a sharp metal edge on accident at work, I thought I ruined them, but there was no evidence of damage at all, aside from saving my hand. Although not specified, I use these gloves when pumping 20Lb propane tanks, they are thick enough to resist residual LP run off, but not direct exposure like a forklift tank bleeder, they don't absorb the smell either which surprised me. The PVC dots provide excellent grip, I'm able to handle my CCW with confidence, most gloves are too thick for the trigger guard. I could go on and on, the fact of the matter is, this is a quality product that was engineered to excel in industrial and mechanical settings, it performs it's function very well. I will probably buy more variations, any tradesman can benefit from tOwning these gloves.

They are decent gloves didn't last very long

These are fantastic gloves. However don't buy them thinking they are general purpose. They are built for very specific tasks. If you handle chains or rigging or manhandle heavy rough things all day and do not require a great deal of dexterity these are the gloves for you.Durability. As part of my job I handle chains/crane rigging and heavy cast iron parts. Let it be known I don't do this every day. The PVC dots are holding up very well after a couple weeks work and provide a good deal of added wear protection to the palm and fingers. The stitching shows some signs of wear but I feel they have a long useful life ahead of them.Confidence. The TPR impact cushions on the back of the glove are fantastic. No worries about pinching your fingers or dropping things on your hands. (Within reason. Don't go dropping a boulder on yourself.)Dexterity. The only down side. The fingers are wide and boxy, and over all inflexible, compared to a cutless knit glove. Definitely not for holding nails or doing anything detail oriented. Neither would I recommend if you do concrete work (which I do on the side) as the loss of dexterity definitely means fatigue when gripping shovels, concrete tools etc.Grip. Not the best. These are designed for handling big rough things so they don't have a very great grip as compared to a cutless knit glove, however compared to a leather glove they perform as well if not better. They offer a better fit than most basic leather options I have tried.Update: after 4 months of use.I am happy to report that these gloves are still going strong. The exterior orange layer has worn through on the middle finger of the right glove but there is still a good layer of black material underneath meaning there is still a long life ahead of these gloves. The left glove is showing similar wear but the orange layer is still intact. I love the fit and feel of these gloves. They have become second nature to me now despite feeling bulky at first. I might even WASH these soon. I've never had a pair that lasted long enough for me to think about WASHING them. If you need a good heavy duty glove these are the ones. I will definitely be looking into more ironclad products in the future.

I had to search far and wide to find gloves large enough to fit my oversize hands, and these gloves fit great. I'm not wild about the bright color and would've preferred light or dark gray, but so far they are very sturdy, but more importantly, large enough for my hands.

I've gone through several pairs of other gloves doing tech rescue/vehicle rescue with the fire department. These have lasted longer than any other pair I've bought. The raised rubber provides protection, and the fingertips haven't worn out like other brands.

The palm width size was perfect for a medium, maybe a little too tight, but the finger length was a bit off. I have tons of extra space between my finger tips and the glove’s tips. Unless you are the long/ tall/ skinny type, I wouldn’t recommend these if you don’t care about the fit