YogaPaws Elite Padded Non Slip Yoga Gloves and Yoga Socks for Women and Men

These are absolutely amazing. Before I was having so much trouble staying in poses because, sliding every which way. With these puppies I can actually settle into my poses like never before.

I really don't like yoga mats, I feel they are restricting during such a freeing activity like yoga. They get in the way, they bunch up, they're just annoying. Plus, I do yoga in my house on my carpet, not a hard floor. But I can never get comfortable in downward dog because my hands slip and slip and slip.These are perfect. They are the yoga mat without the fuss. They are comfortable to wear, they are easy to put on and take off, and they take up no room at all. I have put them in my purse. I keep them on my bookshelf. You can't even tell they are there. I have been using them for many months now and I've been waiting to write a review because I love them so much, but I wanted to see how they did with regular use.I do yoga about 3 times a week, sometimes more, sometimes less. My wrists feel better while using them and after. I am able to flatten my palms easier. My downward dog is 100% improved. They are now as much a part of my yoga as breathing. I recommend these to experienced yoga practitioners and beginners alike. Yoga has been a part of my life for 17 years. I have taken classes, followed dvd's, done my own routine and taught a bit. I swear by these wonderful little gloves.I do have one little complaint that isn't as much of a complaint really as it is an observation. I say that because the little complaint doesn't affect the usability. The little stretchy bands in between each finger that basically keep the glove in place are comfortable, but they stretch during use, especially during downward dog. I'm not going to say they stretch too far, but I will say I feel like they should be a little stronger. During downward dog, my hands don't slip at all, there is just a stretch of the bands that is noticeable. Also, I have made the velcro strap around my wrist too tight at times and just had to adjust them. So, a tip maybe? Put them on do a quick wrist roll and forearm stretch and look for digging in from the strap and just straighten it up and then make sure it's not too tight or too loose. Just right for you.I promise you'll love them.Oh and I saw a few reviews about doing pull ups and lifting weights and stuff with them. I mean, ya ok, they are gloves but that's not the intended use! If you actually do yoga, and lift weights as well, get the right gloves for each activity. They are NOT comfortable to lift weights with. There is no protection of the fingers, just the palm. And it pinches when you close your hand around a bar and squeeze. It's kinda silly to mix yoga with lifting weights anyway.. that's missing the whole point of yoga. Isn't it?Namaste!

I got these because I tend to slip on my mat when I get sweaty... this has helped keep that from happening!

I was happy with this purchase - though I mostly just use the gloves. The socks I think would work for most people, but my feet are a bit sensitive (there are a lot of shoes and sandals that I just can't wear) and the straps are uncomfortable rubbing against the back of my feet.The gloves, however, are fantastic! I use these with a mat, and when I wear them, the slipping I used to experience in poses like Downward Dog is no longer an issue. They are pretty comfortable for the length of time I use them, and I like being able to adjust the tightness with the straps. The padding is also great to relieve some of the pressure in my wrists.They seem to be pretty well-made, but I worry about the possibility of the between-finger straps breaking because they sometimes get a lot of pressure on them in poses where I"d normally be slipping. They haven't broke yet, and the seam looks to be pretty sturdy, but if anything rips on these I'd think that would be the first to go. I can't think of how they could improve it though, unless they used longer strips of fabric and sewed in into the full front and back of the glove.I would recommend the gloves to anyone who wants extra padding or less slipping in their yoga practice. The socks I think would be great for most people, but if you have sensitive tootsies like me you might want to go with gloves only.

I ordered the size using the measurement chart, I felt like it was a bit loose and was slipping so the strings in between the fingers and toes hurt. I messaged the seller and they sent a pair smaller for free. They seem better but still once my hands get sweaty they slip so that's kind of unfortunate. I'll still use them for travel probably but not for daily practice which is what I was wanting them for.

I purchased the wrong size product and requested a correct size from the seller. They were very gracious about sending me the right size. I love the product, the gloves are very comfortable and help me do hot yoga despite how sweaty I get. Definitely recommend!

I have complications from carpal tunnel surgery (minor wrist edema), and have NEVER been able to tolerate weight on my palms for long in yoga practice. I substituted Dolphin for Downwards-facing Dog, did Chatarunga on my knuckles, etc., making constant modifications from Day 1 as a beginner - about a decade ago.Now, thanks to these, I am experimenting with working on my palms for the first time EVER! True, I am also working on top of a nice thick rug and 2 (thin/moderate thickness) yoga mats, but! That was insufficient padding before I got the YogaPaws Elite. The gripping surface does so much work for me, and the top breathes nicely.My old Gaiam gloves rode up between the fingers and got painful, but the Paws don't do that to me at all.When I do want to switch back to my knuckles, the stiff padding on the palms gets a little bit in the way, but otherwise they work just fine even though they probably were not intended for this maneuver. The top of the glove covers my knuckles just enough, with the seam placed to the front of the joints where it won't get in the way of bearing weight. I'm super tempted to get a non-Elite pair to experiment with, in case of bad wrist days.I was a little worried about the inter-toe strips because I hate flip-flops, the toe band is nearly always uncomfortable, but the soft toe-band of the Paws have not bothered me in the slightest!I HIGHLY recommend this for practitioners with wrist issues. By themselves the Paws may not be sufficient, depending on your problem (thick yoga mats may also be necessary), but they are an amazing tool to have and really made a critical difference for me.

I didn't like my travel yoga mat it smells too much like rubber and takes too much room. This is super grippy, easy to pack, way beyond what I expected, super excited to use it for short or longer trips!

EDIT (Original review below): this is after a month of use, and I have to lower the review down to 3 stars from 5. They are still great at gripping and I find the paws for the feet are still a great fit. The hands however are problematic - because the anti-grip surface is one big piece, the gloves don't fold easily. As a result they still dig in the thumb, and that hasn't improved. The other problem I have had is that if I flex or extend my wrists a lot, such as in crow pose which you can even see in the picture, the edge at the side of the wrist will cause friction with the skin.It is now getting to the point where, unless I absolutely need them for certain poses, I might take them off mid flow. I still keep the feet paws on, because they give me no trouble.I have developed a few rashes on my hands and feet as well - however that might not be due to the paws, so it wouldn't be fair for me to say they are the cause. I am prone to rashes and they can be due to food or allergies. I am noting it here though, as they happened after I bought these.Generally comfy, the hand paws are a bit stiff and can dig in the thumb a little, but I probably just need to wear them in a little like they say in the instructions. Not uncomfortable though and definitely recommended, very good grip on the floor.

I felt like the finger/toe dividers were askew one side so they feel kind of odd when you wear them, the one side line up perfectly between your big and second toe, the other side is kind of between the 3rd and 4th toe so it's very odd feeling. - not disappointed because I've been eyeing these for awhile

They're perfect if you're working away or on hols. You don't have to take your mat to do your sun salutations. :)

Superb product for someone with sweaty palms that has tried everything to be able to hold downward poses on a mat. Not only can I now focus on my form and the poses but they are so much easier to transport (for a non driver) than a yoga mat. Im so impressed I ordered another set and mistakenly ordered larger size. Customer service was quick, efficient and very friendly. Would definitely recommend product and company.