Mechanix WearMechanix Wear: The Original MultiCam Tactical Work Gloves with Secure Fit, Flexible Grip for Multi-purpose Use, Durable Touchscreen Safety Gloves for Men (XX-Large, MultiCam)

There is a strong debate in my field around whether these are superior to the Oakley gloves. I'm an SF (Army, not Air Force) operator, and you can find my comparison between these and the Oakley gloves (bought from the SI website at www.standardissue.com) below. In the end, it all comes down to shooter's preference. My preferences and my I prefer them are found below.A little about me: I'm an SF (Army, not Air Force) medic with eight years' team time and almost four years of deployed time, 31 months of which have been in Afghanistan, the rest of which have been in South America.Tactile Feedback: This is a huge consideration for me. I like being able to feel, as accurately as possible, what is going on under my gloves (think handling an M-9 with gloves vs bare hands). This is a draw. The Mechanix gloves have a similar but less pronounced palm feel and response to the Oakleys. You can just feel minor details better with the Oakleys. You can wrap a piece of coarse (100-200 grit) sandpaper around a cylindrical object and rub the gloves against it to increase the tactile feedback to improve the tactile feedback of the Mechanix gloves (recommended) to that of the Oakleys. This will significantly reduce the life of both sets of gloves, however if you do it to the Mechanix gloves to the point that there is a similar feel between these and (new) Oakleys you will only reduce these to the effective lifetime of a fresh pair of Oakleys. The Oakleys come with additional padding under the fingertips on the index and middle finger along with some (I think) useless dots that are meant to increase grip. I find this Oakley feature to be superfluous and I cut this part of the glove off. *Caveat - I DO take my gloves off any time I perform medic duties. Neither glove, sanded down or not, allows me to accurately assess a casualty as well as I can with bare hands or with latex gloves.Protection: The Oakleys win here. The Oakleys have knuckle protection; these do not. There exists a version of Mechanix gloves with knuckle protection, however, those come with a double layer on the palm that reduces tactile feedback. As far as protection goes, the Mechanix with the additional padding on the knuckles have more protection, but you sacrifice tactile feedback to get the protection. The beefed up Mechanix gloves have extra layers in the palmar area which significantly reduces tactile feedback. The problem is that the knuckle protection on the beefed-up Mechanix is soft whereas the knuckle protection on the Oakleys is hard, and when I say hard it's like brass knuckle hard. I have literally had to punch people in the face to protect myself and my teammates; the Oakleys with their "brass knuckle" effect easily win the battle against the Mechanix's knuckle protection. This brass knuckle feature isn't strictly necessary (in my experience) as I could have simply punched them in the face again, and again, if necessary.Durability: Mechanix win. These Mechanix gloves have a slightly thicker palm and underside of the finger area. The Oakleys have a better "out of the box feel", but only by a slight bit; the Mechanix gloves break in quickly to the same feel as the Oakley gloves (especially if you use a pipe lined with sandpaper) and they have almost twice the life (in my experience) as the Oakley gloves.Other Factors: This is where Mechanix win by a long shot. The Oakley gloves have a tendency to, when subjected to repeated wear in hot environments where your hands sweat profusely, stiffen up after wear which reduces the tactile feedback received through the glove. This stiffening isn't relieved the next time you wear them until several hours have gone by and gets worse the more sweat you pour into them. The Mechanix gloves do not suffer this malady, and they somehow retain their feel despite months of hard use. The Mechanix gloves also (to me) fit better and more consistently; the Mechanix gloves seem to have a more elastic back of the hand area and a palmar area that doesn't constrict after it has been sweated into which hugely improves the overall comfort and usefulness of the glove over time. It also seems like the quality of construction is better as I have had multiple pairs of Oakley gloves that had stitching that was off (especially in the thumb and the inside of the index finger) which caused me to render those gloves unserviceable. This inconsistency alone is enough for me to choose the Mechanix gloves without going into the price difference which is significant.TL;DR: I prefer the Mechanix gloves because they are cheaper, better made, more durable, comparable in regards to tactile feedback, and, unless I'm punching through brick walls, don't offer a whole lot of improved protection; that being said, I would strongly prefer a version with hard knuckle protection.

These gloves are awesome. They fit really well and the secure fit keeps them in place without being too tight. The grip is super flexible, so they’re great for all kinds of tasks, whether it’s working with tools or handling tactical gear. I love that they’re touchscreen compatible, making it easy to use my phone without taking them off. The material is tough but still comfortable, and they hold up well even after lots of use. Definitely recommend these gloves for anyone who needs durability and flexibility in their gear.

Great gloves for all applications. Great for woodworking, gardening and even shooting. Feels great. Soft and ventilated. Dexeterity is awesome. Saved my hands so many times. Works well with touch screens.Love them so much that I own 2 colours and I always keep a pair in my cart to when they are on sale...

I bought these gloves after seeing Nutnfancy's Youtube review on them, and have been very happy with them so far! They are lightweight,they fit well (assuming you order the correct size), give excellent dexterity and are a great value for the money (only $19!). The materiel is Lycra on the back, which is durable, lightweight and pretty breathable. The palms are synthetic suede, which I highly prefer over natural since synthetic will not retain water as much, be it external like rain or river water, or internal like sweat. The Velcro is also easy to secure and stays firmly attached.I use these for bicycling, kayaking and for shooting at the range in very hot or very cold conditions when I need help maintaining my grip on the gun. In those roles I find these gloves to be perfect. However, they do have some limitations. If you want gloves with thermal insulation to keep your hands warm in very cold conditions, these are not for you. They are meant to protect your hands from getting cut or scraped up, and give you increased grip and hold on whatever you're holding onto (gun, tool, kayak paddle etc.). These are also not good for woodworking or other super heavy duty tasks. The reason is that the suede will get chewed up and wear through, if for example you are handling logs, rocks, cinder blocks or other really rough things like that. Use leather work gloves if that's what you're doing. Also the Lycra material can attract bird ox, seeds, and weeds in the field or woods and can also catch on Velcro surfaces too. Not too big a deal for me but just something to be aware of.I find that if you have to wash the gloves (which I highly recommend if you get a lot of dirt/sand in them, since the dirt will break down the fibers of the glove over time if not removed) they can safely be machined washed. I did this by throwing them in with a regular load of laundry and found no problems afterward. Mechanix recommends you air dry them to avoid shrinking in the dryer.Overall, if you're looking for a lightweight, tight fitting sports or "tactical" glove these are an outstanding option, especially for the price. Highly recommended!

I was skeptical at first, thinking about another more expensive pair was the better choice. Something told me to go with these and I am glad I did. Very well made and durable the fit like a glove. Tough material that is living up to the rough treatment. Excellent choice I highly recommend, and the style is really cool too.

Got tired of skinning my knuckles so I picked out a pair of gloves and these don't disappoint. They fit well and maintain dexterity, which is so crucial to a good experience with gloves. Materials and craftsmanship are good as well.

Gloves are great. My one complaint is that the palms are a little slippery. There are so many options for their gloves now that it’s hard to figure out which ones you really want. I haven’t used them much and maybe it will get better but I really doubt it. Gloves are snug and fit well.