For glasses, I’ve tried Uvex and Edge—anti-fog works for a bit, then it’s back to wiping them every 10 minutes.
I hear you on the anti-fog claims. I’ve cycled through a few brands (Uvex, Pyramex, even some random Amazon ones) and honestly, nothing’s been truly fog-proof once the humidity kicks in. The only thing that helped a bit was using a dab of dish soap wiped off with a microfiber cloth—old scuba trick. Not perfect, but better than nothing.
On gloves, I’m with you: leather’s durable but feels like oven mitts, and the coated ones just turn into sweat sponges. I started buying those bulk packs of nitrile disposables for short jobs—cheaper in the long run if you’re just doing quick fixes, but not great for anything heavy-duty. Still searching for that unicorn glove...
I get the frustration with anti-fog coatings, but I’ve actually had better luck with the 3M GoggleGear series. They’re pricier, but the seal keeps sweat out and the vents help a bit with airflow. Not perfect, but I’m not wiping them every ten minutes anymore. For gloves, I used to go through nitrile like crazy, but switched to those thin Maxiflex foam nitrile ones for most jobs. They breathe better than the disposables and last a lot longer—plus, you can toss them in the wash a few times before they fall apart. Not ideal for heavy demo, but for roofing and general work, they’re a decent middle ground.
I’ve had similar luck with the Maxiflex gloves—definitely more breathable, and I like that I’m not tossing out a pile of disposables every week. Curious if you’ve noticed any difference in grip or dexterity when they’re wet? That’s been my only gripe on humid days.
I hear you on the grip issue—honestly, that’s where I’ve found disposables still have an edge, especially when things get damp. The Maxiflex are great for breathability and you’re right, way less waste, but once they get wet (or even just sweaty), I’ve noticed the grip can get a bit sketchy. I do a lot of work on metal roofs, and on humid days it’s almost like the coating gets slicker instead of grippier.
One thing I’ve tried is switching to nitrile-coated gloves with a rougher texture for those really muggy days. They’re not quite as comfortable as Maxiflex, but the grip holds up better when wet. Downside is they don’t breathe as well, so it’s kind of a trade-off. Haven’t found a glove that nails both yet...maybe someone else has cracked that code? For now, I keep both types around and swap depending on the weather or job.
I’ve run into the same issue with Maxiflex on humid days—once they’re damp, it’s like you lose half your grip. I’ve tried those sandy nitrile gloves too, and while they do better when wet, my hands end up sweating like crazy. Has anyone tried the polyurethane-coated ones? I’ve heard mixed things about their grip in wet conditions, but never actually tested them myself. For now, I just keep a stash of both types and swap out as needed, but it feels like there should be a better solution by now... Maybe it’s just one of those “pick your poison” situations.