Buy It For Life
Gloves

Updated May 23, 2024

Buy something that will last.
Here's a curated list of the most
durable and high-quality gloves and the best place to get them.
Do you know of an item that should be on this list? Let us know!

Harbinger Weight Lifting Gloves

Harbinger gloves designed for weight lifting, though quality reportedly declined over time.

I replaced my trusty old HARBINGER weight lifting gloves I've been using for over 10 years with new HARBINGER gloves and it's already fallen apart after 3 months of use.
– ragingduck

The quality of materials and workmanship just doesn’t compare. I wish I could recommend something, OP.
– Due_Speaker_2829

Well shoot, I would've recommended Harbinger as I have a pair ai got in 09 that are still kicking. Maybe try Schiek?
– Dry-Huckleberry9698

Kinco Work Gloves

Heavy-duty insulated leather work gloves designed to withstand harsh weather conditions.

Heavy-duty leather
Warm
Long-lasting

Kinco work gloves are made just for this. Heavy duty leather and warm. I use them for ski gloves too
– red_headed_stallion

This is the style I used growing up in a farm in Wisconsin. Plenty warm and really tough.
– Psotnik

Another vote for Kinco - my husband got a pair of the yellow pigskin with the knit wrist and is absolutely raving over them.
– AmbergrisAndEggs

Mechanix MPACT Work Gloves

Durable work gloves designed to provide protection and comfort for heavy-duty tasks.

I bought my first pair of Mechanix MPACT just like those about 5y ago... After a few months of clearing an acre of heavily overgrown land, thorny brush and cutting timber, three fingers were destroyed.
– CrankBot

Mechanix gloves have gone to shit. Also, most gloves don't last long when you move a lot of wood every year.
– ragingduck

Both pairs blew out stitching on the fingers after using only a few times each.
– unknown

Ove Glove

Heat-resistant oven mitt designed to withstand high temperatures and provide a secure grip.

Heat-resistant
Durable
Good grip

Mine have gotten quite old but I still use them on the grill and in the fireplace. I love them.
– unknown

Definitely agree. Mine has had almost daily use for 15 years and is still doing its job.
– bladegmn

I have 2 and they are very, very nice to have.
– KissMyRichard

Outdoor Research Gloves

High-quality gloves designed to keep hands warm and dry in extreme cold weather conditions.

High-quality
Warm and dry
Good for cold weather

Outdoor Research. Their gloves and mittens are incredible. While not bifl the electric gloves are amazing in very cold temperatures.
– murph0969

Tried quite a few, finally stayed on Outdoor Research (OR). Very good quality and really keep the hands warm, not overheated and not wet.
– schroedingerskoala

I suffer from this as well. I gave up and moved south. Best decision ever. Although I go home to visit sometimes and remember why I left.
– Natprk

Dents English Leather Gloves

High-quality leather gloves known for their craftsmanship and durability, favored by many for decades.

Craftsmanship
Durability
Comfortable

Wow. Is the name of the model on the gloves? Those look comfortable!
– Upset_Definition2019

old =/= BIFL if these were old and used a ton over the years and still in good condition then it would be BIFL.
– iamacannibal

I have two pairs of Dents and they’re awesome. Definitely some of the finest gloves you can get.
– pcole25

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Sources:
Harbinger Weight Lifting Gloves aren't what they used to be. Any recommendations?
Durable, Warm Gloves
Dents English made leather gloves
Warm gloves and socks (for people with bad circulation or Raynaud's syndrome, meaning their extremities get cold more easily in cold weather)
Mechanix MPACT work gloves. Just nailed up my second pair in the garage. I've lived here 17 years.
The ‘Ove Glove! Best and most durable oven mitt. I actually bought this for my Grandma and then inherited it when she died.

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