Customer Reviews

Mechanix Wear MG-55-010 Original Glove, Stealth Large

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I bought these gloves about a weekago. I work in a garage that specializes in tire installations etc...I thought these would be perfect. They fit great. I could type wearing them...lugnuts were no problem. The problem is they wore away on the fingers where i grip things. I'm very surprised the rest of the glove looks brand new. I tried the other mechanix gloves with the padded palms but those are just slightly too bulky, which is unfortunate. Imight try these again but im very leery about them wearing away again.. I might just cut away the fingers, but that seems like a waste to me. Oh well I suppose these gloves would be excellent for things such as raking, maybe gardening, or maybe engine work. But my overall impression it's a very good fitting, tight, workable glove, just don't work them too hard!

comfortable and tough. i ordered these for my husband a while ago and they've suffered some abuse but are still holding up great!

I actually first got a used pair of Mechanix gloves from my neighbor that he had laying around his garage... tried them and even with holes worn into the fingers in a few places I liked the fit and the velcro closure. Wanted a "pure" black pair for use when I go camping and shooting - just a good idea for saving those fleshy grippy things at the end of each arm from cuts, scrapes, pinches, etc. In fact, I patched up the original pair when my neighbor didn't want them back & those are still working great around the house here!

These Large Stealth (remember that the last 3 digits are the size - so 009 is Medium, 010 is Large, 011 is X-Large, etc.) fit great (see below). I am a little leery of the "thinner" velcro (doesn't look like the traditional velcro we've all come to know & love...) but so far it's holding & working great. If they had the "normal" velcro, I probably would've bumped up to all five stars. Now to order & try a tan pair and maybe a cold-weather pair too.

For some additional detail on the fit - these almost feel like a 2nd skin. I can pick up nickles & quarters with my fingertips in these - and that just doesn't happen with a lot of gloves out there. Can't pick up dimes though. I can break branches or change mags in my Ruger 10/22 by touch and still have excellent protection for my digits, knuckles, and the rest of my hand. Get them - for the price, they have good durability and excellent fit & feel.

I originally heard about these gloves from a guy called, "nutnfancy" (guy that does a lot of knife and firearms review on youtube). I have to say that these gloves were one of my best purchases - so good that I ended up buying 2 sets for myself and a few as gifts to friends and family! I keep one set of gloves in my range bag and another set in my car for winter driving.

Pros:
They fit very well and almost feel like a second layer of skin
Provide great tactile feel - very important when working with firearms
Have great build quality and construction - the stitching is superb
Well priced
Great placement of the velcro strap

At this time, I cannot think of any cons about this product. Simply put, these gloves simply work! If you're interested in a video review, I suggest you youtube these gloves and look for the review by nutnfancy.

[UPDATE Feb 8th, 2011]

My opinion of these gloves have not changed. I just wanted to update the review to reflect something that I think is important. I wear these gloves to drive during the winter time. What I came to find out was that the fabric on the palm will wear away at a leather steering wheel. The fabric used on the palm of the glove does not feel like it is abrassive but it will eventually wear on the leather. I'm glad I found this out sooner than later before the wear got much worse.

I've used Mechanix Original gloves for years, and have also bought less expensive clones from various hardware stores. The Mechanix Original gloves are made the best in terms of fit and overall quality. However, in terms of durability it is all about the same and I have to explain this. First off, the palm and finger surfaces are made of some nylon/polyurethane material that is highly resilient against abrasion and wear. The weakest link is the fake suede material on the sides of the fingers. This material first starts to pelt up and eventually wears into large holes. This is accelerated when you wash the gloves. Make sure you to wash it in COLD water only, and do not put it in the dryer.

The bulk of the glove is made of synthetic materials: polyurethane, nylon, spandex, etc... Although they don't have fancy knuckle protectors, I found these are more than adequate for protection. The M-Pact gloves are unnecessarily bulky and the knuckle protectors actually hurt my knuckles!

The less expensive Mechanix clone gloves last about as long as the Mechanix gloves at half the price. The only major difference is the overall fit and quality, and the Mechanix name. I make sure to wear the Mechanix gloves when working in the shop area with other mechanics, engineers, etc... but I use the clone gloves when I go shooting or when I work on my own vehicles because I put a lot of wear/tear and abuse on the gloves at home.

The best selling point of Mechanix gloves is how they feel like part of your hand when you wear them. You can pick up small objects with the greatest of ease, and it never feels cumbersome. The M-Pact gloves and other variants of Mechanix all feel bulky and thick. Just make sure not to use the Mechanix gloves around fire because they are not flame retardant.

Pros: Stylish, the brand is easily recognized, good quality and fit, excellent dexterity with good protection, affordable, easy to clean

Cons: Needs to be improved in some areas like the suede material on the sides of the fingers, and more reinforcement on the index and middle finger surfaces due to wear

Overall: 4/5 stars - not 5 only because a lot of clone gloves are just as good if you can look past minor quality deviations and the lack of the Mechanix brand

These are just an all-round great pair of gloves. They provide an excellent grip and an ideal balance between protection and dexterity. Being able to have that full range of motion and feel was especially important for my entended use: shooting/tactical gloves.

I get sweaty hands when engaging in any activity that gets my heart pumping, shooting a gun is one of those activities. It is not comfortable having a deadly weapon slipping in your hand as you shoot it. These were an excellent solution. They do not limit your range of motion and the grip is just right, not too sticky and not too slick. I was able to grip the firearm great and helped my aim, control, and comfort level. That being said, these gloves provide and excellent grip and would work for activities such as driving, riding a bike, or different forms of physical labor. I personally have used them for carpentry and they are second to none. Most work gloves are thick and made of leather. Grabbing nails with them are an absolute pain in the neck. These gloves provide the protection and ability to work with precision.

They will also be fit for multiple seasons, although there are better choices for winter gloves. However, I would not hesitate to use these in the winter if need be. These gloves will also be a nice addition to a camping kit as they seem to hold up pretty well for the price. They are decent for processing wood and other minor camp tasks; although, for more heavy duty tasks that do not require precision, I would recommend those thick leather gloves. I do not think it is wise to spend $30 on a pair of gloves as they will eventually end up like all gloves, ripped and riddled with holes. It is inevitable. These things will last a while and are worth the price.

Amazon is also great because they sell at better prices than even Walmart or Target. At Target, I have seen them for over $20. With prime and no taxes, I only paid $17 for them. If you need super heavy dudey gloves, i would definitely recommend another pair of gloves. But, for there intended use and keeping adequat dexterity, these are the best i have found Great product from a reliable company. I highly recommend these Mechanix Wear gloves.

These will wear out........soon.

The tips of the fingers wear out faster than I you'd expect on these gloves. They should make the finger tip material more durable, but that might hinder the good dexterity that these gloves have. And the fit is better than most.

I also like that the palm is free of needless layers of "protection" and cushiony stuff. The grip panels on other gloves actually make it harder to get a good tight grip on tools and handles. A thin clutter free palm is best.

The cuff is also too short........my wrist bone sicks out just above the edge of the cuff, just another 1/2 inch would make a difference, but another inch of cuff would be a great addition to this standard line of gloves.

I like the all black/monotone......the big white logo version is too gaudy.

I am an avid pistol shooter and a security officer and these are the best gloves I have used. They feel great when shooting and work wonderfully while on duty too.

You can't find this style of Mechanix glove anywhere around my house, Amazon.com has them. If your looking for a Good Low Cost Tactical/Shooting glove this is it. I also use them to ride my Motorcycle. I have bought two pairs from Amazon and both times it was a pleasure. Fast shipping and I know if anything is wrong I can call and get it taken care of. (I have never had to call about anything I ordered from Amazon )

i ordered these for my husbands work and they came in good shape and were almost like the picture..except they say stealth and show all black..but they have a lot of yellow tags on them that we had to blackout with a marker..but that was the only complaint we had these are worth buying..