Work gloves for bigger hands?

[4xdog]

What's a good choice for leather work gloves for larger hands?

I have mechanics-style gloves that fit -- no problem there. It's tough thornproof work gloves than I'm looking for.

I'd like full leather, like my favorite Tractor Supply/C.E. Schmidt gloves, but those seem to be out of production. TSC has a leather-palmed version with canvas back, which might be OK -- I'll try them on next time I'm near a store.

The TSC leather gloves are my favs because they're big enough. I guess I have decent sized paws, but they're certainly not gigantic. About 10" around the palm and a wingspan just under 10". Many of the gloves I try seem to have really small steps between M-L-XL, and even XXL isn't always what I'd put in that category. Seems like the size spacing is too close.

I'd have bet we have a thread (or more) on this subject, but I can't find them... My search-fu is not strong.

 

[theoldwizard1]

I have big wrists and hands but short fingers ! I could never find gloves that fit right. I finally went to the Wells Lamont website, found the style of glove I was interested in (their Thinsulate gloves are great for winter) and then started googling around. I always found the style and size I wanted either on eBay or on Amazon.


Segue :
Regarding the big wrists. Years ago, my wife bought me a nice wristwatch with a metal clasp band. I could not close it. Back at the store, the jeweler had to "borrow" 2 links from a second watch to make the band larger. The man said in 30 years he had never had to ADD links to a watchband !

 

[Wamsutta]

The problem I have with gloves is the pinky finger is always too long. A lot of those gloves have the pinky finger almost the same length as the ring finger.

 

[4xdog]

My biggest problem is the length of the thumb, or better put, the opening between thumb and index finger. Too many of the gloves I try limit spreading my hand with short fingers.

 

[p_mori7]

I like the harbor freight split leather & flex back.

I find them super comfy, nice close fit. But I don't have to wear them all day long...so YMMV.

I try to pick up a half dozen or so whenever I am in the States. On my last pair now and they are getting quite worn out.

 

[dnschmidt]

I have very large hands and gloves are always a problem. There seems to be absolutely no industry standard. Not something I can buy mail order. I absolutely have to try them on.

 

[4xdog]

I’m going to try a pair of Carhartt leather gloves in XXL via mail order, which if I believe their size guide should almost be too big. We’ll see...

 

[nh_yota]

I've found that Kinco gloves from my local farm store or lumber yard are better quality than the ones sold at the box stores.

 

[Musicinabottle]

The shop I work at gets XL which I've struggled to get my hands in, and dealt with loss of circulation. Recently, the shop manager ordered some 2XL and those fit me much better. I think the brand is Black Stallion. They ordered welding gloves from Oxarc in 2XL and those fit beautifully.

 

[bdbecker]

My hands are slightly above average size - my wife seems to be pretty satisfied with how big they are.








Sorry, couldn't resist a little middle school humor.

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Concerning gloves, I've been very impressed with these:
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/mi...ather-gloves/0000000089664?Ntt=leather gloves

I buy them a size smaller than I normally would wear and they stretch to fit my hand. The oldest pair I have floating around is probably 5 years old. These are just used as general work gloves - when I'm doing metalwork, I wear the split hide canvas backed gloves because they are less expensive and I won't feel bad if I wear them out in a day or two.

 

[AA/FC]

I worked at a commercial shop a few years ago that had an industrial supply salesman come in every few months and try to sell us PPE and shop supplies.... I have big hands and I always have trouble finding extra large work gloves that don't ****. I asked the sales guy what he could get for gloves that would fit me.... he came back with these and they fit great. I bought several sets from him and I still have one set left. I have no idea where you can find this brand but they have been good gloves for me if you can find them. However, they are heavily insulated for outdoor work in cold weather climates so probably wont be good for guys in the south, or who work inside.

 

[4xdog]

Thanks for the suggestions, all. Here are the ones I'm going to try first off in XXL.
https://www.carhartt.com/products/carhartt-Accessories-Gloves-Work-Garden/Leather-Fencer-Glove-A553

Here's the Carhartt glove size guide, something I couldn't find for Wells Lamont:
https://www.carhartt.com/products/c...rk-Garden/Leather-Fencer-Glove-A553#MN_Gloves

 

[Git]

Costco has a 3pack of Wells Lamont for about $20 or I see Amazon has them for $28

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0097OWU76/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[4xdog]

Costco has a 3pack of Wells Lamont for about $20 or I see Amazon has them for $28

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0097OWU76/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Yep — Anybody need two pair of unused gloves, and one slightly used pair of Costco Wells Lamont?

Fine gloves. Too tight for my mits.

 

[Tennessee Cattleman]

You can get Big Jake gloves in xxl. Good gloves at a reasonable price.

 

[highland512]

Tillman driving gloves, available up to 2x and tough as nails. One of the few gloves I have found that can survive longer than a day on a pile driving crew.

http://jtillman.com/products/gloves/drivers/1414/

I buy them by the sleeve to cut down on cost and I never run out.

 

[4xdog]

Tillman driving gloves, available up to 2x and tough as nails...

That's a new one for me -- thx for the recommendation.

 

[Packard V8]

Yep — Anybody need two pair of unused gloves, and one slightly used pair of Costco Wells Lamont?

Fine gloves. Too tight for my mits.

X2 - I cuss every time I have to get these on or off.

FWIW, according to most glove size charts, my hands should be XL, but the Costco Wells Lamont XL are too small.

I buy Tillman by the sleeve to cut down on cost and I never run out.

I'm going to give Tillmans a try. Where do you buy them in bulk? How many in a sleeve? And yes, I'm going to buy one pair of XL to confirm they actually fit before buying in bulk.

jack vines

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

Tillman gloves......thread. weldingoutfitter.com has good prices and selection


I like these

 

[4xdog]

Well, I have an astoundingly bad recommendation. Don't waste your time thinking about Carhartt gloves.

Amazon delivered the Carhartt A553 Fencer gloves in XXL today. Size-wise they're OK, but definitely not a big XXL. I'd give them a legit to slightly large XL.

But the leather tore between thumb and forefinger the first time I tried them on! Brown paper would have been tougher than this leather. Stay away from these.

 

[Milton Shaw]

Tillman welding gloves are stocked at most Welding supply places. I love the soft TIG welding gloves for everyday use in the lawn. Just don't get them wet and have to dry them out, mine shrunk until they might fit a baby. They ended up being about 2 inches long for the hand part but the cuff didn't shrink at all. Very wierd looking I wish I had taken a picture of them.

 

[4xdog]

Just got a pair of Tillman 1454 in XXL. They look to be very well made gloves. COO = China.

Size-wise as far as XXL goes, these are a joke. Way too small. I'd judge them between L and XL as far as finger length goes. Probably XL for girth. They're going back.

I can open my thumb and forefinger with no gloves to a span of almost 8". With these gloves limiting my movement because the crotch between thumb and index finger is so short, I can open to 4". I'd never be able to work in these.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Wells Lamont 1130 available in XXL and XXXL on Amazon

or

Wells Lamont 1012 only up to XL on Amazon but I have found that I can wear XL in unlined gloves

 

[4xdog]

Thanks -- I've generally liked Wells Lamont, and I'll give their extended sizing a try.

 

[theoldwizard1]

I have big hands and wrists, but stubby fingers !

 

[4xdog]

Boy, weldingoutfitter.com is a tough company to get customer service from! After one pair of Tillman gloves proved their XXL pattern really isn't that **, I sent them a note NOT to send the other style I'd ordered, and to give instructions for returning the ones I had. And then I sent them a reminder a few days later.

So they sent confirmation they're sending the pair I said not to send (two weeks after they were ordered). No word on how to return items.

I won't be doing business with them in the future. Not responsive enough for me.

I've had a pair of synthetic Mechanix Wear gloves I use riding my motorcycle. They're XXL and fit perfectly, if not exactly cheap. Decided to give Mechanix Wear leather work gloves a try. If nothing else, I like the pull tabs on their gloves. They really do make them easier to get on. I like that they provide a clear size guide too.

https://www.mechanix.com/leather-driver-f9-360-cut-resistant-gloves

 

[kythri]

Majestic makes 3XL and 4XL gloves. I'm 99% positive the majority of them are imports.

I've got a pair of 2510's in 4XL, and love them. Unfortunately, the shop I bought them at isn't stocking them anymore, so my only option is to order a dozen of them from Zoro for $165.55.

http://www.majesticglove.com/2510

They make 5 different styles in 4XL:

http://www.majesticglove.com/hand-protection/drivers?size=2442

Waiting for the next big coupon to do so.

ETA: Here's a place called "Global Construction Supply" selling the Majestic 1510BAK in 4XL, one dozen, for $122.24 (unknown shipping).

https://www.globalconstructionsuppl...e-leather-driver-gloves?variant=8818784567350

The 1510BAK are supposedly extra heavy "A" grade leather with Kevlar stitching. Maybe I'll aim for those instead of the stuff from Zoro.

 

[highland512]

Try to get into a welding supply store and try on gloves and see what you like.
Nobody's hands are the same, find a glove that fits "well". Take them home and soak them in water, and I mean sopping wet through and trough. Wear them and perform your tasks as the glove dries out, the leather will give and shrink up where it needs to and will fit near perfectly for the life of the glove. I was showed this trick by an old time concrete finisher years ago and have been doing it to every pair of gloves I use for the past 15 years.

I am a made in USA guy through and through, if you looking for USA made leather work gloves your all but wasting time. Been there done that.

 

[scubadoober]

You will have to try on some gloves to see what fits. My only advice would be to get pig skin or goat skin instead of top or split cow hide. When the cow hide gets wet it gets stiff and unbearable. The pig skin and goat skin will be thinner and just as abrasion resistant. The other advantage to a driver's glove from a welding glove manufacturer is you have the option to get them in Kevlar threads.

 

[theoldwizard1]

You will have to try on some gloves to see what fits. My only advice would be to get pig skin or goat skin instead of top or split cow hide. When the cow hide gets wet it gets stiff and unbearable. The pig skin and goat skin will be thinner and just as abrasion resistant.

Boy, do I know that ! My hands sweat a lot. I have some unlined cow hide glove that are next to impossible to put on any more because they are so stiff !