Customer Reviews

West County 019CHM Men's Work Glove, Charcoal, Medium

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I work as a professional landscaper, and these are by far the best gloves I have ever used, and that is after trying numerous brands across the expense spectrum. Go to the West County site, as you have to measure your hand, they have a print out that you measure your hand against, and that makes all the difference. These snug fitting gloves allow you to still do the little things like weed, use tools, etc, while still protecting your hands. They last longer than other brands, breathe better - although your hands can still get warm, clean up great in the washer, and have a number of neat touches - velcro closer keeps dirt out, a terry cloth brow wipe, and just enough padding in just the right areas.

I advise you to check out their site, and see the different gloves they have, and again MEASURE YOUR HAND. I use the Work Gloves, the Landscape Gloves model offers a little extra wear protection - I don't find it useful but maybe if you are working with sharp stone for example would be worth the few extra bucks. They also have rose gloves, and waterproof gloves which I do not have experience with but others swear by for cold, rainy, snowy days if you have to work outdoors in said type of weather.

... I ever had. Be sure to use the company's template to figure out proper fit, because these are designed to fit, not to flop around like many work gloves. They do a superior job in preventing blisters, and handle dirt very well. They seem well-made and durable. When I've used these up, I'll buy another pair.

Update: I contacted West County Gardener's customer service: they asked that I send in my gloves, despite being (slightly) out of warranty. I heard back shortly thereafter, and received a new set of gloves. BUT: they're different gloves: instead of the "work" gloves, they are "landscape" gloves (West County 048CHL Men's Large Landscape Work Glove, Charcoal, which have Kevlar reinforcement in high-wear areas.

These landscape gloves have made all the difference for me. Like the "work" gloves, their fit makes them fine for pruning roses and light work, and their durability lets me use them for hand-hauling all kinds of brush. I've been using them for 3 months now with no problems.

I'm upgrading my review to 2 stars, since the "work" gloves probably are OK for most work. Prices for the 2 models are the same (currently), and they're equally comfortable so get the landscape ones.

Original review:
I bought these based on (a) the reviews on Amazon, (b) trying on gloves at hardware stores, and (c) the West Country web site. When they arrived, I was surprised at how snugly they fit (nice!) and at how flimsy the seemed (darn!). The latter proved the more appropriate impression: Within just over 3 months of purchase and occasional use (less than 3 days/week), the stitching is coming out on some of the finger pads, and the cloth at one of the finger tips just ripped open.

These gloves are great for doing all kinds of work. From odd jobs around the house to fixing the shingles on your roof. The back is an open mesh material that keeps your hands from getting sweaty. They are comfortable enough to wear through a long day till the job is done. I would recommend these gloves to anyone.

These gloves fit well and are very comfortable. However after one week of use the stitching on several fingers unraveled making the gloves useless.

I've worn these for years. They usually last about two seasons of lawn mowing, yard clean up, etc. I used to buy "L" but mistakenly ordered "XL" one year and found I like the fit much better. Make sure you get the right size!

Pretty, comfortable, not too thick. These are the first gardening gloves I actually keep on, they are so comfortable.
I've put them thru the wash a couple times, for poison oak, (and mud,and sap) and they still look and feel like new.

Good for prickles, not great for thorns.

I use these regularly for gardening and other tasks. Highly recommended; will buy them again when these wear out.