The protection is minimal at best.. Didn't feel any safer. Automotive better off without them. When I tried this product, it was a complete letdown. I went for it to safeguard my fingers, but the product clearly failed to live up to my expectations. It didn't fit well, and the protection was almost non-existent. I tried them out while riding, and they didn't feel any better than my bare hands. I regret buying them, and I wouldn't recommend them to anyone..See full review