how are these versus the gloves/mittens ?
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I haven't tried the swimming gloves before, but do love these paddles. They've strengthened my arm muscles and provide great resistance in the water, similar to what it would be to lift lighter weights. I just use them for part of my workout.
1269251
Paddles offer superior resistance and they do not trap heat like a glove will. Look no further than the deck of any swim team in america to see paddles in use vs. gloves.
729053
My gloves are fine. I have been using them for over a month now and I have had no problems. I really like them.
1633564
Yes, There are great in cold weather and they don't wear and tear easy. I'm not sure on the size for a child because I'm 33 but I'm played in these 4 times a week for 4 hours at a time and they held up. If he is a receiver they are slippery when wet like most gloves but they do better over most in the rain. Try to find a size that fits without being to big. I hope this helps.
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The gloves are especially warm on their own. They are great because they are waterproof so your hands will not get wet. They should be find for what you say you want them for, except the small containers will be dependent on what size you get. If they are too big, then they are harder to use to do anything.
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They are similar to fingerless gloves at the hand. However, the holes are not the standard 4 finger and thumb you would expect from gloves. The index finger and thumb have individual holes, but the rest of the fingers all share the same hole. I can't imagine why you'd need mitts with these, but if you do make sure this won't be an issue.
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In my opinion, this minimalist gloves benefit is that the hands are less hot and sweat a lot less than with regular gloves that cover them all. I don't have to take them on and off over the entire trainning hour because they prevent hands suffocation.
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I would compare them to leather work gloves. I can grip a ski rope or the rope handle but I have trouble picking up a dime. Hope this helps you.
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I would consider purchasing the small / medium. Take into consideration if you're using hand wraps you always want to be able to get the glove over the hand wraps. So those should be fine for you.
456852
Hi Kathleen, My apologies for the late reply as it was a busy weekend! Mechanix compared to other gloves is mainly a matter of choice. They are priced well and they are durable.;-)
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The gloves fit just fine. I do have small hands though. I have had no holes or tearing.
2106356
Joe,I generally wear a small or medium glove depending on the style and manufacturer. Wrapping a tape around my knuckles reads about 8-1/4". I found the gloves comfortable except for the trigger finger which was a little tight. I bought them thinking they'd give me a little more dexterity so I wouldn't have to take them off to pick up small objects. They're a little cumbersome as the ends of the mitten part are squared off rather than rounded. Hope that answers your question. If not, get back to me. I'm not sure I'd buy them again, but I wouldn't return them as they're kind of cool.
44920
There isn't a whole lot of padding between the thumb and index finger in these. I would go with the man's if you know that they have sufficient padding.
14590
By design, gloves are inefficient at retaining heat. If your hands are continually cold in winter, try mittens. Having all digits together will keep them warmer. Gloves isolate digits in sleeves. Increased surface area inherent to a glove's form, by definition, loses more heat than a mitten would.
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I use them when outside and driving when temperatures are near 0 or below. I do not like gloves and I have arthritis in several fingers, it works for me.
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They will provide moderate protection, but they are not thick. I think you become more aware of your hands because of the glove, which may help.
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Yes. They are easy to use with thin or thick glove/mittens. You really do not want to hold frozen metal grips I 10 degree weather.
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They will keep your hands relatively dry. I work outdoors in the Northwest so I am outside in the rain. Mine leak just a little but the biggest problem is if your hands sweat it can't breathe and your hands get wet with sweat. In moderate temps, 40-50, they still keep your hands warm. Below freezing my hands don't sweat and they keep my hands fairly warm if I am active with my hands. If I am just out walking the dog or out for a long period of time my hands get cold. I have tried two other brands of neoprene gloves and like these the best. One pair didn't hold up. The other pair doesn't fit well.