I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’ve had better luck just sticking with the cheap leather gloves for most stuff. They’re not perfect, but I find they last longer than the rubber-coated ones—at least for yard work and hauling junk around the house. The rubber ones always seem to split on me after a couple weekends. Maybe it’s just how rough I am on them? I do keep disposables for paint or nasty jobs, but otherwise, I’d rather have something that doesn’t make my hands sweat like crazy. Guess it really depends what you’re doing and how much you care about keeping your hands pretty.
Leather gloves definitely hold up better for rough work, especially if you’re grabbing branches or moving debris. I’ve noticed the same thing with rubber-coated ones—they’re great for grip but seem to tear fast if you’re dealing with anything sharp or heavy. For inspections, I usually keep a couple pairs of each type in the truck. If I’m crawling around in an attic or handling insulation, disposables are a must, but otherwise, leather’s just more comfortable and doesn’t get clammy. It really does come down to the job and how much dexterity you need.
That’s pretty much my experience too. Leather gloves always seem to last a lot longer, especially when you’re shoving shingles or moving around old flashing. But do you ever find they get slick if you’re working in the rain? I’ve tried those rubber-coated ones for grip but, like you said, they just shred on anything rough. For insulation, I’m with you—disposables are so much easier to deal with, but I always wonder if I’m missing out on some reusable option that won’t make my hands sweat like crazy. Do you ever double up or just swap out as needed? I’m always trying to avoid that “clammy glove” feeling halfway through a job...
I’m always trying to avoid that “clammy glove” feeling halfway through a job...
Totally get that. I’ve tried doubling up with thin cotton liners under nitrile gloves, but honestly, it just made my hands sweat more. Swapping out for a fresh pair halfway through seems to work better, even if it’s a bit wasteful. Haven’t found a reusable option that doesn’t get clammy, either. If you do, let me know—still searching for that perfect balance myself.
Man, the clammy glove struggle is real. I tried those “breathable” reusable ones, but after a few hours on a hot roof, my hands felt like I’d been bobbing for apples. Swapping gloves mid-job is annoying, but it beats pruney fingers... I guess.