Work Gloves reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 147 Reddit reviews across 30 subreddits and 52 posts to rank the best Work Gloves brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/electricians, r/BuyItForLife, r/Construction, r/homestead, r/maintenance. Top-rated brands include Mechanix (4.4/5), Milwaukee (4.1/5), Maxiflex (4.5/5).
Stats
Reviews147
Subreddits30
Posts52
Brands83
Products56
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#1
Mechanix
4.4
(19)
"Anything mechanix brand is great"
"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."
#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."
"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."
"I have been sticking with the Milwaukee cut level 1 gloves for about 4 years now."
"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 use the milwaukee *Latex Level 1 Cut Resistant Insulated Winter Dipped Work Gloves*"
#3
Maxiflex
4.5
(10)
"MaxiFlex are the best."
"Maxiflex. Thin, flexible, stretchy. Buy the ones with grips on them, and you're set."
"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."
"I live in my maxi flex gloves. The grip goes quick but damn their so comfortable."
#4
Wells Lamont
4.0
(4)
"I prefer Wells Lamont for all my gloves."
"Wells Lamont!"
"They feel real nice - if I have to end up using them for work gloves no real loss."
"If you need them to be very sturdy/protective/warm or you want leather, i like wells lamont."
#5
Work Gloves
3.8
(4)
"I just keep two pairs. One heavier duty pair for loading, unloading, times when I want to protect my hands more."
"Good work gloves can be amazing. I also find the boxes dry the shit out of my hands."
"I use work gloves like for gardening or handling woods."
"I always wear cheapish work gloves. $2-$5 a pair. They have rubber on the palms and finger section."
#6
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."
#7
Watson
4.7
(3)
"Hardly ever take them off, hands feel naked without them."
"Watson Stealth Stingray, best gloves on the market for $14 Canadian."
"They worked pretty well in - 40"
#8
Ironclad
4.3
(3)
"For durable leather work gloves, get the Ironclad Ranchworx."
"I think these leather gloves would be a good-fit for work: Ironclad Tundra Work Glove."
"I use Ironclad ranchworx gloves for everything when it comes to work."
#9
Buckskin
5.0
(2)
"Get a nice pair of buckskin gloves. Buy them slightly small. Wear them, They will become the best tool you could ask for."
"Get a nice pair of buckskin gloves. Buy them slightly small."
#10
Dexfit
4.5
(2)
"DeX fit gloves and okeffes lotion. Best stuff ever"
"I bought Dex FIT Nitrile work gloves from Amazon. It was a pack of 3 pairs for $13, as they will eventually wear down, a 3 pack suits me."
#11
Gorilla Grip
4.0
(2)
"I really like Gorilla Grip."
"Gorilla grip gloves are awesome and cheap."
#12
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."
#13
FIRM GRIP
4.0
(2)
"FIRM GRIP Large Utility Work Gloves."
"Those seem to be lasting a while."
#14
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."
#15
Cotton Gloves
4.0
(2)
"I like thick cotton gloves that are dipped."
"I recommend wearing gloves considering all the nasty stuff ya come across!!"
#16
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"
#17
Ninja
4.0
(2)
"Ninja ice are a good glove."
"Very warm and waterproof."
#18
Carhartt
4.0
(2)
"I wear carhartt liner gloves."
"Carhartt makes a decent set."
#19
Dex Fit
3.5
(2)
"Dex Fit FN330 Work Gloves."
"I'd sooner cut the thumb off of the glove than the index finger."
#20
Fingerless Gloves
5.0
(1)
"Can’t go wrong with fingerless gloves!"
#21
Glassworking Safety Gloves
5.0
(1)
"The standard around here is glassworking safety gloves."
#22
Goatskin Gloves
5.0
(1)
"I’ve got some goatskin gloves made for roses."
#23
Showa Work Gloves
5.0
(1)
"Showa work gloves."
#24
Mink Gloves
5.0
(1)
"Mink gloves are wonderful, they are biodegradable and are naturally sourced."
#25
Adirondack American Gloves
5.0
(1)
"Adirondack American gloves."
#26
T-Max
5.0
(1)
"T-Max heat thinsilation glove liners are an absolute life saver."
#27
Aerostitch
5.0
(1)
"These are definitely BIFL quality and are even made in Duluth, Minnesota!"
#28
Maxiflex Gloves
5.0
(1)
"The green maxiflex ones"
#29
Bellingham Wonder-grips
5.0
(1)
"Bellingham Wonder-grips. The orange ones are warm!"
#30
Youngstown Leathers
5.0
(1)
"The BEST I’ve ever used are heated snowmobiling gloves."
#31
Ergodyne ProFlex 7501
5.0
(1)
"Big fan of 'Ergodyne ProFlex 7501 Coated Waterproof Winter Work Gloves'."
#32
Deerskin
5.0
(1)
"I personally wear deer skin yellow gloves there warm for outdoor work and still allow you to feel edges."
#33
Hyflex
5.0
(1)
"The hyflex 11-600 are often found on film set grips since they’re breathable."
#34
Kinko
5.0
(1)
"I love my kinko frost breakers, or superior glove brand."
#35
Safety Vests and More
5.0
(1)
"They have a whole category for these kinds of gloves!"
#36
Ninja Ice Gloves
5.0
(1)
"[Ninja Ice] gloves with nitrile underneath if it’s wet."
#37
HyFlex 11-600
5.0
(1)
"The [hyflex 11-600] are often found on film set grips since they’re breathable."
#38
Gauntlets
5.0
(1)
"I recommend gauntlets and not just gloves. You'll want some forearm protection."
#39
Woman's Work Gloves
5.0
(1)
"My wife has had a pair of these that have lasted many years."
#40
Showa Atlas
4.0
(1)
"I use Showa Atlas 451 or 300 depending on how cold it is."
#41
Ansell
4.0
(1)
"Try Ansell, HyFlex worth checking out!"
#42
Wool Gloves
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend two layers of gloves."
#43
Gardening Gloves
4.0
(1)
"Try looking outside of typical 'work' gloves. 'Gardening' gloves or 'horse/barn' gloves might be more inclusive for women's sizes."
#44
Fireman Gloves
4.0
(1)
"I use Fireman gloves."
#45
Cementex
4.0
(1)
"Cementex class 0 are pretty nice honestly."
#46
Box Handler
4.0
(1)
"Box handler gloves from Amazon and O'Keefes working hands hand cream. Your hands will thank you."
#47
MaxiFlex
4.0
(1)
"I wear maxi flex gloves and cheap tight thin white cotton gloves under them."
#48
Atlas Fit
4.0
(1)
"I use atlas fit thinner rubber over cloth."
#49
Hot Hands
4.0
(1)
"Brown jersey gloves under leather gloves with hot hands."
#50
Harbor Freight
4.0
(1)
"I like the fingerless work gloves with a hand warmer on the wrist. Harbour freight sells a good pair."
#51
IRONCLAD
4.0
(1)
"It’s cold and wet these are what I buy."
#52
West Country
4.0
(1)
"They have a waterproof insulated version too."
#53
Klein
4.0
(1)
"I got to try the klein insulated gloves. they were nice, but thick."
#54
Stihl
4.0
(1)
"Chainsaw gloves are my goto for thorn protection."
#55
Sealskinz
4.0
(1)
"Sealskinz worked for me in North Dakota winters."
#56
Vermont Glove
4.0
(1)
"Vermont Glove."
#57
Ironton
4.0
(1)
"Some thin wool glove liners and a loose pair of ironton gloves worked pretty well for me last winter."
#58
Vermont
4.0
(1)
"I bought a pair of Vermont Gloves in December 2021 and have been wearing them... for over 3 years."
#59
Youngstown
4.0
(1)
"Youngstown gloves, ground glove."
#60
Craftsman
4.0
(1)
"I had an old Craftsman pair that I wore out, they were only slightly big and so sturdy!"
#61
Home Depot
4.0
(1)
"I normally wear nitrile dipped gloves you can get in packs from home depot."
#62
Metal Cart Gloves
4.0
(1)
"I bought some gloves to keep my hands from freezing to the metal."
#63
Walmart
4.0
(1)
"They'll protect your hands and still give you the ability to use a touchscreen."
#64
Columbia
4.0
(1)
"I've had good luck using Columbia glove liners and a looser glove strapped to my wrist."
#65
Decathlon
4.0
(1)
"As winter doesn’t get that cold for long where i live max -15 celsius. I use these."
#66
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."
#67
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."
#68
Elasticized
4.0
(1)
"Try the elasticized gloves with leather pads on the fingers."
#69
Engelbert+Strauss
4.0
(1)
"Engelbert+Strauss Viper gloves"
#70
Mechanix Gloves
4.0
(1)
"Mechanix gloves or something similar would probably be good."
#71
Atlas Therma Fit Gloves
4.0
(1)
"Atlas Therma Fit gloves are pretty much the standard here."
#72
Blue Nitrate Gloves
4.0
(1)
"I like to wear blue nitrate gloves under my normal ones."
#73
Milwaukee Heated Sweatshirt
4.0
(1)
"Getting a Milwaukee or other heated sweatshirt is a great investment."
#74
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."
#75
Dubin Deerskin Gloves
4.0
(1)
"They offer a good combination of warmth, water resistance, and protection."
#76
Cotton Knit Gloves
4.0
(1)
"I typically wear a double pair of the cotton knit gloves."
#77
Petzl
4.0
(1)
"In previous line work I always used Petzl gloves because they were the only ones that were tactile enough and didn’t wear out."
#78
ATG MaxiFlex Cut Work Gloves
4.0
(1)
"Firm Grip Large Polyurethane Grip Work Gloves (4-Pack)"
#79
Wells Lamont Gloves
4.0
(1)
"I’ve become a big fan of Wells Lamont (WL) gloves."
#80
Garden Genie Gloves
3.0
(1)
"Just saw this deal. Don't know if they work."
#81
Costco
3.0
(1)
"I would recommend whatever they sell in packs of 3, 5, etc that are comfortable enough."
#82
Firm Grip Large Polyurethane Grip Work Gloves
3.0
(1)
"Firm Grip Large Polyurethane Grip Work Gloves (4-Pack)"
#83
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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