Mechanix Wear FastFit Work Gloves - Anti-Slip & Abrasion Resistant Heavy Duty Gloves - Touchscreen Compatible - Vibration Damping - Multipurpose Use - Large - Blue

Handy gloves. Protected figures from tool drops, heat, oil, and other workplace issues.

I always buy these same gloves. They are lightweight, and give plenty of movement in the finger area, without restricting motion and still provide protection for my hands. Perfect for mowing the lawn and general housework. I like how lightweight they are and I’m able to toss them in the wash when they get really dirty. Because they are lightweight, which is what I want, they do wear out quickly in the finger tip areas but I’m OK with that but in go through 2 sets of gloves a year because I’m really hard on them. Love these gloves and have been buying them for years.

works great!

Great gloves, last a long time.

Just what I needed!

Mechanix Fast Fit, Large, Black - 2012 EditionI'm not really sure if these are new for 2012, but I just ordered these from Amazon so the description of the design is current as of early February 2012. I have an older pair of the black Fast Fit gloves from late 2009 and the design is remarkably different.First off, these new Fast Fit gloves have a different logo/print on the back of the glove. There's a different font for MECHANIX, and it actually says FASTFIT on the sealant graphics (feels sticky/tacky). In addition, there's a tag advertising TEKDRY fabric used for the glove that allows for quicker drying and wicking of moisture. It is supposed to stimulate the hand's own ability in systemic health, whatever that means? I know it feels comfortable though.The palm material is also remarkably different from the traditional Mechanix gloves. Instead of the usual 65% Nylon and 35% Polyurethane, it is 60% Nylon and 40% Polyurethane. As a result, the simulated leather seems to be smoother, more durable, less susceptible to pilling like the older material. I have not tested the true endurance of this material, but I know the 65/35 stuff tends to wear out quickly with use. This 60/40 material just seems more durable, and I'd expect that with more polyurethane content. The thumb also has a light gray leather patching.The styling really is very different in a good way. The Fast Fit differs from the original Mechanix gloves mainly with the lack of a Velcro wrist strap and less simulated leather around the finger tips. The Fast Fit feels thinner and lighter overall. What this means to the user is that the original Mechanix glove is probably a better choice if you're expecting to get your hands dinged up badly. The Fast Fit is designed more for the casual use glove that slips on/off faster and allows for more dexterity. That said, I don't see a huge difference between the two types of gloves to justify the price delta.The Fast Fit is more convenient and lighter, but the Original is still a good design. I'm going to do a comparison between the 65/35 and 60/40 material to see which I like in the long run. Generally speaking, the simulated leather parts of the glove will be the first to wear out - so this is probably the most important aspect of the glove. I had a really old pair of Mechanix Original gloves from 2007 where I wore holes through the index/middle fingers and thumb. I got my index caught under the tire of my car as I was spinning the tire (with the car up on jackstands) to check for brake rotor drag. It smooshed my finger and had I not worn the Mechanix gloves, I probably would have lost the nail and incurred more damage. But I still got a nasty bruise and some scratches. Had I worn a Mechanix glove that didn't have holes, I probably wouldn't have gotten hurt at all.Overall: 5/5 stars, great fit, easy to wear, new Tekdry fabric seems to work in keeping my hands dry, and the new 60% Nylon / 40% Polyurethane simulated leather seems to be more durable.

Husband loves this brand and especially this style.

I don't really care for these gloves. They feel very flimsy and cheaply made. Like other Mechanix gloves I've ordered (and returned) recently the sizes seem to run large. The grip/palm side of the gloves doesn't have a lot of texture...it feels almost cloth-like. I don't like the looks of the color I received. I ordered 'Brown' and the photo showed a very nice looking coyote brown. The gloves I received were very dark brown, almost black. That's not a quality or function issue and didn't affect my rating, but it was disappointing. I need something a little more substantial for they type of work I'll use them for.