Manzella Gloves Oxford Heather Medium Review

I like this style of gloves. I had bought two previous pairs from the Academy which were great. But the last two pairs coming from Revain turned out to be defective. The seam on the right glove above the base of the thumb is torn in the same place on both gloves - a coincidence or a systemic problem in China!

The size L/XL bought here is more like a medium or a size smaller. I'm pretty sure it's the manufacturer or packager's fault because I bought the exact same gloves at my local hardware store, which are significantly larger and fit me perfectly. The bad news is that they are sold at a discount without warning the buyer of an obvious size difference. Shame.

They fit perfectly - there are no bumps and ridges between the fingers that protrude. Allows you to perform small jobs with gloves. Materials added with the fingertips and palms are great for computer screens and opening doors without weighing the glove down. Great design and functionality.

I've been a fan of Manzella gloves since 2008. However, this model was significantly inferior in quality to the four or so pairs I had previously purchased. The insulation is thin, the padding uneven, and the thickness (and therefore sensitivity) of the touch-tip area is particularly poor. Even though it's brand new, I'm having trouble with the gesture to permanently unlock my phone. Not recommended.

Post update: I think this is my second or third season of wearing these gloves and I really like them. They're thin, but that's how they're designed, and you can buy thicker gloves if you want. It appears to be a fleece fabric and I find the fleece surprisingly warm. Being thin, they offer more dexterity for things you frequently need to do on a walk: unfasten/fasten a jacket, pull a cell phone out of a small pocket, undo/fasten a clasp on a dog leash, etc. They also breathe fairly well…

Size L/XL purchased here is more like a medium or a size smaller. I'm pretty sure it's the manufacturer or packager's fault because I bought the exact same gloves at my local hardware store, which are significantly larger and fit me perfectly. The bad news is that they are sold at a discount without warning the buyer of an obvious size difference. Shame.