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

Love these, I ordered them couple of time already, got a pair for my brother, Really good quality and look (love the color). They are easy to use and overall great value for money.

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.

I teach high school theatre and we keep these on hand in various sizes for our technicians to wear. They come in handy for so many different things, and since they are available in varying sizes, there's always a size that fits. These are by far the best gloves we've found for the task.

Great gloves, last a long time.

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.

I have bought Mechanix before - the tactical gloves without fingers, and one with fingers. You can find my other reviews on them by clicking on my name to look at all reviews. I reviewed one of those other gloves as a 4 star, as the fingers seemed to be too long, but they still worked good as work gloves.These work EVEN BETTER, and I LOVE THEM. They pull on easy and form fit my hand and fingers PERFECTLY. I can actually 'feel' a bit thru the gloves so I have some dexterity with these.I purchased them to put into my car emergency kit. And like a dope, I did not check my order before sending it. I had been doing a lot of looking around, and the numbers of these added up on my order. So I got ***4*** pair of these!!! Checked about sending 3 pair back, and found it would cost me 1/2 the cost of one pair to do this. So, I'm keeping them, and will use them as replacement gloves, and put a pair in each of my range bags, or give some as gifts! I KNOW I will use them, and I won't have to buy other gloves now for a VERY VERY LONG TIME!!!Like other Mechanix, these seem well made - solid stitching and materials.If you are someone who needs DAILY work gloves, or hard use gloves, I don't know if these will last for you. I am not one to use these gloves as work gloves on a daily basis. When I do use work gloves, I use them intensely for hours at a time.It says you can wash these gloves - I read some reviews that the gloves are a little tight afterwards, but loosen up after wearing them for a bit.I will write any updates after I use the gloves for a period of time.