Mechanix WearFastFit Work Gloves - Anti-Slip & Abrasion Resistant Heavy Duty Gloves - Touchscreen Compatible - Vibration Damping - Multipurpose Use - X-Large - Black

I've been looking for a durable glove that can go through the wash and feels good on the hand. I decided on this model. The color is wonderful, it has a nice fit, it washes well so far - but it's thin with no palm padding at all. It is not as good as the $9 pair I got in the grocery store. If the price were lower on these. say $10, I'd give them five stars. Disappointed. UPDATE: I've been using these now for quite a while and they hold up after lots of use and repeated washings - so I am upping my score. For the money, these are a good deal!UPDATED TWO YEARS LATER: I just upped my review on these gloves to five stars. Durable over two years, these gloves go through the washer, look great coming out (air dry) and continue to be durable. They have way outlasted the gloves I bought in the grocery store. YAY! I am buying another pair.

Love these, I ordered them couple of time already, got a pair for my brother, Really good quality and look (love the color). They are easy to use and overall great value for money.

Mechanix Fast Fit, Large, Black - 2012 EditionI'm not really sure if these are new for 2012, but I just ordered these from Amazon so the description of the design is current as of early February 2012. I have an older pair of the black Fast Fit gloves from late 2009 and the design is remarkably different.First off, these new Fast Fit gloves have a different logo/print on the back of the glove. There's a different font for MECHANIX, and it actually says FASTFIT on the sealant graphics (feels sticky/tacky). In addition, there's a tag advertising TEKDRY fabric used for the glove that allows for quicker drying and wicking of moisture. It is supposed to stimulate the hand's own ability in systemic health, whatever that means? I know it feels comfortable though.The palm material is also remarkably different from the traditional Mechanix gloves. Instead of the usual 65% Nylon and 35% Polyurethane, it is 60% Nylon and 40% Polyurethane. As a result, the simulated leather seems to be smoother, more durable, less susceptible to pilling like the older material. I have not tested the true endurance of this material, but I know the 65/35 stuff tends to wear out quickly with use. This 60/40 material just seems more durable, and I'd expect that with more polyurethane content. The thumb also has a light gray leather patching.The styling really is very different in a good way. The Fast Fit differs from the original Mechanix gloves mainly with the lack of a Velcro wrist strap and less simulated leather around the finger tips. The Fast Fit feels thinner and lighter overall. What this means to the user is that the original Mechanix glove is probably a better choice if you're expecting to get your hands dinged up badly. The Fast Fit is designed more for the casual use glove that slips on/off faster and allows for more dexterity. That said, I don't see a huge difference between the two types of gloves to justify the price delta.The Fast Fit is more convenient and lighter, but the Original is still a good design. I'm going to do a comparison between the 65/35 and 60/40 material to see which I like in the long run. Generally speaking, the simulated leather parts of the glove will be the first to wear out - so this is probably the most important aspect of the glove. I had a really old pair of Mechanix Original gloves from 2007 where I wore holes through the index/middle fingers and thumb. I got my index caught under the tire of my car as I was spinning the tire (with the car up on jackstands) to check for brake rotor drag. It smooshed my finger and had I not worn the Mechanix gloves, I probably would have lost the nail and incurred more damage. But I still got a nasty bruise and some scratches. Had I worn a Mechanix glove that didn't have holes, I probably wouldn't have gotten hurt at all.Overall: 5/5 stars, great fit, easy to wear, new Tekdry fabric seems to work in keeping my hands dry, and the new 60% Nylon / 40% Polyurethane simulated leather seems to be more durable.

Nothing wrong with the brand, as I have owned many. But this cheap model did not last very long. I have also worn a large glove in all other models, but it appears this one should have been an XL as they fit VERY tight. That could have had an effect on the the durability. Used mostly outdoors. Hand garden tools, rakes, shovels, wheel barrow. All used with a chain saw and stacking firewood. I have already worn holes in the right pointer finger and seams are splitting. Again, it could be because of the poor fit. But it could also be they don't hold up to heavy continuous use - they may be better suited as emergency gloves in the car for a tire change or loading gear. These were, after all, VERY cheap gloves. I paid $10.99 for the large in black. About as cheap as they come, aside from the stiff-as-rawhide leather gloves you find at the checkout of your hardware store. I ordered a bigger pair (XL in black $12.37) and will report back, as I update all my reviews. 4 stars stands for now. Stay tuned, will be a few months....

I was given a set of these gloves to evaluate for a magazine story, along with a couple of sets of the regular MW gloves with the wrist straps. I fell in love with all of the wrist strap gloves (the more common style) for all the automotive and hobby farm work I do. The best feature of the MW gloves are the way the fingers are made. They fit better and allow for a better sense of touch and more detailed work than any glove I've ever owned. The other impressive feature about the MW gloves are how long they last. I get out to work as often as possible... nowhere near full time... but I was still wearing out at least two or three sets of hardware store gloves a year. The MW gloves were giving me at least a year. When I finally used up the "free sample" wrist strap gloves, I finally put the Fast Fits to work and found my true "glove love." I'm on and off with my gloves a lot and the straps became a bit of a pain. The Fast Fit gloves come on an off easily but they stay on when you want them to. The perfect compromise for me. I need gloves more than most because I go from being an office worker to a laborer at a moment's notice. I spend most of my time pecking on a computer keyboard and my hands are not tough like they once were. These gloves offer a great fit, extraordinary feel and outstanding wear. My hands are addicted.Update 2012: Significant changes have been made to these gloves and I can no longer recommend them. The latest are thinner and not as well constructed. I could barely get a year out of the last set I purchased. Sears now offers a Craftsman glove that is every bit the equal of of the original Fast Fit gloves I loved so I advise checking them out.

I teach high school theatre and we keep these on hand in various sizes for our technicians to wear. They come in handy for so many different things, and since they are available in varying sizes, there's always a size that fits. These are by far the best gloves we've found for the task.