Best work gloves 2025 edition

[tarbellb]

I've finally ran out my stash of work gloves

Looking for insights to your favorite general duty gloves - I do lots of woodworking, metal fab, and general shop task

My last batch were these Maxiflex similar to these @ $5/pair

Only looking for similar style, no leather, cotton etc... already have those

 

[Torque&Recoil]

I have moved from the Maxiflex to Dyneema cut-resistant gloves. Specifically, these. More $ than the Maxiflex, but they are pretty good. Only downside is that they get dirty fairly fast. The Fireball Tool guy also recommends and sells 'em.

 

[tarbellb]

I have moved from the Maxiflex to Dyneema cut-resistant gloves. Specifically, these. More $ than the Maxiflex, but they are pretty good. Only downside is that they get dirty fairly fast. The Fireball Tool guy also recommends and sells 'em.

Ok nice. How heavy or thick are these? I have some really nice Kevlar woven cut resistant gloves but they are noticably thicker and only used for heavy metal days

 

[FTG-05]

 

[KnurledNut]

I really like the dexterity of Maxiflex but they just don't last for my uses, which can often be rough. I am currently running Honeywell CoreShield. Thicker, but more durable and skin safe materials. A little longer cuff which I disliked at first but now appreciate.
https://prod-edam.honeywell.com/con...nts/Coreshield-Brochure-US.pdf?download=false

 

[scooby074]

If you want Assemblers style as pictured, another vote for Dyreema fabric. Ive used a lot of the Hy-Flex, PN 11-518 (or equivalent)

Now 99% of the time Im using these hybrid leather/stretch "Scandinavian " style gloves. Superior Glove PN 378GAX. All the comfort and grip of the Hyflex, but easy on/off and a durable leather palm. They wear like iron too. Stitching is great, and the leather is tough. Probably my favourite glove ever and Ive worn a bunch over the years. Just get the correct size, I wear a medium so they fit close.

 

[four.cycle]

Atlas nitrile glove

^ this is the same model I have, but i can't find mine at the moment.
I didn't buy them for "work gloves". I bought them for hiking. Super lightweight. Fast dry. Great for brush-bashing through huckleberry/salal/serviceberry/blackberry.
YMMV

I stopped wearing leather work gloves over 20 years ago - used to go through at least 8 or 10 pairs a season. no more blisters with these new rubber-coated models.

 

[SouthernIllinois]

I have four pair I use for different tasks.

Happy with them all.

I use these medium heavy leather gloves for yard work, using the chainsaw, stuff like that.


Use these for stuff like using angle grinder, cut off wheels and stuff like that


Working with metal like patch panels and fitting sheet metal and welding


My retirement gig is a part time stocker at Menards a few days a week.
I like these Milwaukee gloves because first of all Menards doesn't sell them - I can jam them in my pocket without anyone second guessing me.

They are great for stocking stuff like duct work that has sharp edges and black pipe so your hands aren't oily and filthy. They are thin and you can stick them in your pocket.

 

[Torque&Recoil]

Ok nice. How heavy or thick are these? I have some really nice Kevlar woven cut resistant gloves but they are noticably thicker and only used for heavy metal days

The Majestic Dyneema gloves aren't very thick. There are different levels of cut resistance, and those aren't the highest level - but still fine for what I do. I have no complaints about the dexterity - pick up bolts, nuts, no problem. Like I said earlier, the only negative is that they get dirty pretty fast. I have been semi-successful cleaning them with water-based solvents. Gets rid of most oil/grease but they look dingy.

Here's what the Fireball guy says about them.

 

[zendriver]

Hardy

Just because they are inexpensive, does not mean they are cheap.

 

[pcrov]

Hardy

Just because they are inexpensive, does not mean they are cheap.

Which Hardy gloves? The latex-dipped ones I tried lasted about a day.

 

[zendriver]

Which Hardy gloves? The latex-dipped ones I tried lasted about a day.

good point, I've never used those types.

https://www.harborfreight.com/safety/gloves/performance-work-gloves-large-70257.html

Their nitrile gloves are ok, but I've never really used other brands to compare longevity.

 

[Rusted Nut]

My company supplies gloves to our carpenters and laborers. We have found the Maxiflex gloves last the longest, and our guys like the fit and feel of them as well.