Best work gloves on Reddit
139 reviews from r/electricians, r/BuyItForLife, r/homestead and 26 more subreddits
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By Brand
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#1
Mechanix
4.4
(18)
"Mechanixwear has a nice women's line. Their Durahide is water resistant and lasts a long time."
"Mechanix gloves are my favorite."
"Mechanix gloves are my go to."
"Mechanix originals."
"Mechanix original gloves (the black ones). I put mine in my wash every week and they come out looking like new!"
"I really like Mechanix gloves."
"I use mechanix original gloves every day."
"The mechanix gloves seem to work ok for me."
"Ive been using either the regular Mechanixx gloves or the impact variants."
"Mechanix makes some good gloves. It really depends on what you are doing."
#2
Milwaukee
4.1
(15)
"Milwaukee gloves for the winter one year, guy who was training me said 'yea they’re nice but I’ll be surprised if they last the winter.' He was right."
"Milwaukee #5 is the best imo, bit stiff but they are tougher than nails and skin tight."
"Buy him a box of 7mil or thicker nitrile gloves."
"Are the only ones I've ever had that don't get holes."
"I initially bought them because they are touch screen compatible."
"I find them cool enough to keep on, but warm enough to not get cold in the freezer."
"Milwaukee gloves with the snow flake on them work well."
"Milwaukee just came out with some thicker Insulated gloves."
"For me, if I was moving around framing lumber I’d use one of the work gloves from any of the brands- (Milwaukee, mechanic gloves)."
"I get the 7$ Milwaukee ones from Home Depot they’re awesome and fit my hands nice."
#3
Maxiflex
4.4
(10)
"MaxiFlex are the best."
"I'll second the maxi flex."
"I'd highly recommend maxi flex."
"Maxi flex are my personal fav."
"I think the MaxiFlex are the best overall."
"Maxiflex cut resistant gloves are great for grip/wear and dexterity."
"MaxiFlex or MaxiCut."
"Maxiflex 99% of the time."
"Maxiflex ultimate but i dint know what kind of work your trying to do."
"I live in my maxi flex gloves. The grip goes quick but damn their so comfortable."
#4
Buckskin Gloves
5.0
(3)
"Get a nice pair of buckskin gloves."
"Get a nice pair of buckskin gloves. Buy them slightly small."
"Get a nice pair of buckskin gloves. Buy them slightly small."
#5
Hyflex
5.0
(3)
"Hyflex 11-841 are the absolute best."
"Hyflex is the Lamborghini of work gloves."
"The hyflex 11-600 are often found on film set grips since they’re breathable."
#6
N/A
3.8
(4)
"Jersey browns are a great pick unless it’s too cold."
"I'd select a deerskin or pigskin."
"I've been digging these for a while now."
"The only glove I’ve found that actually works are leather gloves."
#7
Wells Lamont
4.0
(3)
"I prefer Wells Lamont for all my gloves."
"Wells Lamont!"
"If you need them to be very sturdy/protective/warm or you want leather, i like wells lamont."
#8
Firm Grip
4.0
(3)
"Any glove similar to this style should be fine."
"I carry a pair of $10 Firm Grip gloves from Home Depot."
"I really like the Firm Grip yellow nitrile gloves."
#9
Walmart
3.7
(3)
"They'll protect your hands and still give you the ability to use a touchscreen."
"I’ve been using some 5$ blue garden gloves from Walmart."
"$9 walmart hi viz work gloves"
#10
Carhartt
3.7
(3)
"I always liked a pair of Carhartt rubber-grip gloves."
"I really like Carhartt W.P. gloves."
"I have a pair of Carhart insulated gloves."
#11
Buckskin
5.0
(2)
"Get a nice pair of buckskin gloves. Buy them slightly small."
"Get a nice pair of buckskin gloves. Buy them slightly small. Wear them, They will become the best tool you could ask for."
#12
Bionic
5.0
(2)
"Bionic Beast Mode Fitness Gloves are my Favorite."
"I really like the bionic ReliefGrip."
#13
Gorilla Grip
4.0
(2)
"I really like Gorilla Grip."
"Gorilla grip gloves are awesome and cheap."
#14
Amazon
4.0
(2)
"Just search abrasion resistant gloves on Amazon. You'll get a pair cheap and they are obviously abrasion resistant, but thin enough to retain dexterity and dry easily."
"These are the gloves I buy https://a.co/d/6hIukLS"
#15
Mechanics
4.0
(2)
"The right gloves for the job is also what matters. I wear mechanics gloves for a lot of stuff I do."
"Mechanics gloves, those good ones are the way to go."
#16
Kinco
4.0
(2)
"We all used some $15 cowhide kinco gloves and they lasted for a good while."
"I buy the green Kinco gloves."
#17
FIRM GRIP
4.0
(2)
"FIRM GRIP Large Utility Work Gloves."
"Those seem to be lasting a while."
#18
Ironclad
4.0
(2)
"Check out ironclad oil and gas cold climate gloves."
"I like these [amazon link]"
#19
Dex Fit
3.5
(2)
"I get a pack or two of these every year. I wash them then hang dry."
"I'd sooner cut the thumb off of the glove than the index finger."
#20
Maxiflex Gloves
5.0
(1)
"The green maxiflex ones"
#21
Bellingham Wonder-grips
5.0
(1)
"Bellingham Wonder-grips. The orange ones are warm!"
#22
Youngstown Leathers
5.0
(1)
"The BEST I’ve ever used are heated snowmobiling gloves."
#23
Ergodyne ProFlex 7501
5.0
(1)
"Big fan of 'Ergodyne ProFlex 7501 Coated Waterproof Winter Work Gloves'."
#24
PETZL Corde Gloves
5.0
(1)
"I finally found the ones that check every box!"
#25
Wells Lamont Deerskin Gloves
5.0
(1)
"My old Wells Lamont deerskin gloves have been terrific."
#26
Cabinet Maker Gloves
5.0
(1)
"They are great for feel, little cuts and nicks don't unravel."
#27
Safety Vests and More
5.0
(1)
"They have a whole category for these kinds of gloves!"
#28
Ninja Ice Gloves
5.0
(1)
"[Ninja Ice] gloves with nitrile underneath if it’s wet."
#29
HyFlex 11-600
5.0
(1)
"The [hyflex 11-600] are often found on film set grips since they’re breathable."
#30
Adirondack American Gloves
5.0
(1)
"Adirondack American gloves."
#31
Gauntlets
5.0
(1)
"I recommend gauntlets and not just gloves. You'll want some forearm protection."
#32
Woman's Work Gloves
5.0
(1)
"My wife has had a pair of these that have lasted many years."
#33
Delta Plus
5.0
(1)
"These have been brilliant."
#34
Nitrile
5.0
(1)
"Wear a pair of nitrile gloves underneath work gloves."
#35
Hand Up
5.0
(1)
"Is my go-to. Dextrous, flexible, actually warm."
#36
Fastenal
5.0
(1)
"Go to fastenal and get a bag of glove liners. Trust me"
#37
Royal Safety Gear
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend trying out some frost busters!"
#38
Dexfit
5.0
(1)
"By far the best gloves."
#39
Showa
5.0
(1)
"These gloves are awesome!"
#40
Stihl
4.0
(1)
"Chainsaw gloves are my goto for thorn protection."
#41
Sealskinz
4.0
(1)
"Sealskinz worked for me in North Dakota winters."
#42
Vermont Glove
4.0
(1)
"Vermont Glove."
#43
Kinko Leather Gloves
4.0
(1)
"I have had the best luck with Kinko leather gloves."
#44
Buckhead Gloves
4.0
(1)
"I like wearing Buckhead most of the time. Cheap, durable, and comfortable."
#45
Wells Lamont Gloves
4.0
(1)
"I’ve become a big fan of Wells Lamont (WL) gloves."
#46
Cotton Knit Gloves
4.0
(1)
"I typically wear a double pair of the cotton knit gloves."
#47
Mechanix Gloves
4.0
(1)
"Mechanix gloves or something similar would probably be good."
#48
Metal Cart Gloves
4.0
(1)
"I bought some gloves to keep my hands from freezing to the metal."
#49
Columbia
4.0
(1)
"I've had good luck using Columbia glove liners and a looser glove strapped to my wrist."
#50
Local Stores
4.0
(1)
"If you want to be able to rip old labels from bags, get the fingerless type but still have rubberized grip."
#51
Thick Leather
4.0
(1)
"As an electrician i would say thick leather gloves are safer for 120v to 240v but you will loose dexterity."
#52
Elasticized
4.0
(1)
"Try the elasticized gloves with leather pads on the fingers."
#53
Atlas Therma Fit Gloves
4.0
(1)
"Atlas Therma Fit gloves are pretty much the standard here."
#54
Blue Nitrate Gloves
4.0
(1)
"I like to wear blue nitrate gloves under my normal ones."
#55
Milwaukee Heated Sweatshirt
4.0
(1)
"Getting a Milwaukee or other heated sweatshirt is a great investment."
#56
Nitrile Mechanic's Gloves
4.0
(1)
"I tend to use nitrile mechanic's gloves as a base layer, cotton gloves, dipped gloves, then top it with insulated leather."
#57
Dubin Deerskin Gloves
4.0
(1)
"They offer a good combination of warmth, water resistance, and protection."
#58
Cotton Gloves
4.0
(1)
"I recommend wearing gloves considering all the nasty stuff ya come across!!"
#59
ATG MaxiFlex Cut Work Gloves
4.0
(1)
"Firm Grip Large Polyurethane Grip Work Gloves (4-Pack)"
#60
Generic Leather Work Gloves
4.0
(1)
"Personally if I were doing it I’d wear leather, but you said that’s not an option for you."
#61
Generic Plain Leather Work Gloves
4.0
(1)
"Plain leather work gloves seem the best choice."
#62
Mechanics Gloves
4.0
(1)
""Mechanics gloves" have a lot of elastic in them, which can help them stay on."
#63
Dovetail Workwear
4.0
(1)
"I'm pretty sure dovetail workwear has a pair of gloves specifically for small hands."
#64
Geier
4.0
(1)
"Geier gloves have been good for me. The Vermonts have also."
#65
John Deere
4.0
(1)
"I was given a pair of john deere branded deerskin gloves that have a little bit of a liner in them."
#66
Rural King
4.0
(1)
"Deerskin gloves from rural king work for me."
#67
Dirty Rigger
4.0
(1)
"[dirty rigger gloves](https://www.dirtyrigger.co.uk/comfort-fit-rigger-glove/)"
#68
Skytec
4.0
(1)
"Skytec Cirrus, use these almost daily."
#69
Showa-Atlas
4.0
(1)
"Wore these diving in Galapagos - lots of handing onto rough volcanic rock."
#70
Setwear
4.0
(1)
"Have you tried [Setwear](https://setwear.com/)?"
#71
Lowe's
4.0
(1)
"I suggest a GOOD pair of work gloves that have a grip on them."
#72
Costco
3.0
(1)
"I would recommend whatever they sell in packs of 3, 5, etc that are comfortable enough."
#73
Firm Grip Large Polyurethane Grip Work Gloves
3.0
(1)
"Firm Grip Large Polyurethane Grip Work Gloves (4-Pack)"
#74
Stanley
3.0
(1)
"I like the stanley cut master gloves."
#75
Harbor Freight Gloves
2.0
(1)
"I use the cheap 1.99 harbor freight gloves lasts a few weeks to a month."
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