Side by Side Comparison of: Harbinger

I've owned 2 pairs now and keep coming back for more. In fact I use them for everything outdoors. Shooting, climbing, Parkour, DIY projects, walking the dog, skateboarding, etc... They deliver the perfect barrier between your sensitive skin and the elements, and give a great grip on poles, trees, fences and walls. It's astounding how much confidence they give me when tackling things I love to do outside, while still having the convenience of keeping my hands soft and safe for work as an LMT. Granted I'm active so I do have calluses, but thankfully not gorilla hands.

So I used to buy these gloves to work out at the gym where I'd pound them for hours a day and they lasted years. So I thought to buy a set for motorcycling just for basic fall protection. I'm sure they can take some punishment but this has been the coldest and rainyest spring that I can recall so I've not had the chance to test them for riding. Hopefully I never have to test them falling either. Fit was as expected using their sizing chart. As leather will stretch over time if you find yourself in between sizes go with the smaller size, spray them with a bit of water inside and put them on. Then do some weightlifting or bag punching and bingo. They will stretch out easily to fit your hand to a T.

I love these gloves. My past three pairs of workout gloves gloves have been this pair.Positives+Protection: Leather in all the right places so it protects your hands well.+Fit: These gloves fit like a, well, a gloves. They are just the right size for my hand that there is no extra slack between the gloves and hand that would affect my lift.+Comfortable: Because they fit so well, you'll barely even notice you are wearing anything.+Durable: Each pair that I've bought have lasted me a couple of years. That includes multiple, heavy workouts a week, accompanied by+Affordability: At less or around $20, these gloves are a steal. They will last you years and your hands will thank you for every dollar you've spent.

I bought these gloves 5 years ago and they lasted me until last week. That should speak to the durability of these gloves. Granted I did not use these everyday and sometimes I would take weeks or months off.These gloves were easy to break in and that took 2 days tops. They are very comfortable and of course decrease calluses tremendously while not giving in on grip. They never really picked up smells and did not smell in general. I hand washed them a few times and air dried and they felt like they were new again.The reason I got a new pair after all these years is because the old ones started tearing, but what can you expect after 5 years.I feel like I got the maximum utility from these and more.In summary they got the job done, were high quality and saved my hands. Oh, and the price was also decent. I don't think most people will feel a difference between a $15 pair and a $50 pair.

The Harbinger 143 Men's Pro FlexClosure Gloves fit perfectly. Harbinger has a website with a Glove Size Chart. Just follow the directions on the chart. I measured just over 8” and got the Large. The gloves are snug, but they’re supposed to be snug.

A lot of shooters dislike wearing gloves when shooting. Some shooters feel it necessary to wear gloves for heavy-recoiling magnums. Some shooters prefer a full-fingered glove while other shooters prefer ½ finger glove.Recently, I ordered a pair of Harbinger Pro gloves as a set second to my usual shooting gloves. I prefer ½ finger gloves and perused information about many gloves before settling on the Harbinger. I had used P.A.S.T gloves in the past (no pun intended) and they were fine gloves until they weren’t. The stitching finally gave out and I decided to no longer spend a fortune on shooting gloves.I like the protection that shooting gloves provide to my hand. I had TCS (Tunnel-Carpal Syndrome) once. It seemed to come on from using a mouse while going about the tedious work of technical writing. I switched to a track-ball mouse and the CTS disappeared. Since that time, I have been concerned about nerve damage to the hand when shooting calibers above .22.About a year ago, I started to wear a shooting glove. Actually intended for riding bicycles, the glove provided support in the thumb area and that is where most of the recoil heads when you shoot a handgun.Some say that I won’t be wearing gloves in a defensive situation and I should practice in real-world condition. I know people that can no longer shoot a handgun because of various ailments, such as arthritis, because it is too painful to shoot. I fully understand that. I have, after a shooting session, suffered from hand cramps on occasion. Wearing shooting glove has eliminated that and I enjoy shooting more. Shooting more rounds and shooting more often makes for a pleasant day.The Harbinger Pro glove is made from real leather. It has a double leather palm for durability and a fully-adjustable wrist closure. Additionally, it is comprised of open cell foam padding and finger cushioning. It is double stitched for durability. Most important to me, there is wrap-around thumb protection and it exist just where you will experience the push or snap of a handgun’s recoil.The Harbinger Pro glove does add width to your gun-gripping technique. The padding, for me, is near perfect whether I am holding a Glock G21, a 1911-style pistol, or my favorite carry – the Springfield XDs 3.3 .45. The padding also help to hold the gun in place within my grip and helps me to get back on target faster after the gun fires. Even the Glock G26 feels at home within the open cell foam padding of the glove.Although intended for lifting weights, the Harbinger Pro glove is perfectly at home at the shooting range.The ½ finger design allows for that tactile feel of a trigger that we have come to know and love. Full-fingered gloves, even those very expensive tactical gloves don’t provide me with that feeling. I am person who loves the throaty exhaust of a well-tuned Harley Davidson with drag-pipes and the tune of a big V-8 motor cruising down the road. Why would I insulate myself from the feeling the pull of a trigger?A shooting glove is part of my recoil management system and also aids me in controlling firearms other than handguns – like pistol-gripped shotguns and an AR10-based rifle. A shooting glove has helped me overcome flinching, as I no longer concern myself with it even after a long shooting session. This is a case of no pain is gain.The gloves fit nicely and are not stiff when new; they get better as they get worn in. Give the Harbinger Pro gloves a try. It may take a while to become accustomed to them, but I believe that you will be calling them your shooting buddies in the long run. The Harbinger Pro gloves has really affected my shooting in a positive way. I am more than satisfied with them.

I still use these gloves even after six years!

They last for a long time.

The support is fine. They are not the most comfortable gloves but they work.

For the price and having used it for six years, I am happy customer of Harbinger gloves.

Been using these gloves 4x/week for 7 months and they're holding up great.

My workouts focus more on body weight and 10-12 reps when using weights and these gloves have performed well in the gym. I intentionally ordered a smaller size knowing that leather will naturally stretch. The fit is comfortable and there is enough padding to maintain a comfortable grip. One thing to note is that I always air dry the gloves after use.

First of all, they're very well made.Thick material that should last a long time. Heavy padding (compared to other lifting gloves) , and proper stitching.
As with all lifting gloves, these run small.I have large hands, but these XXL gloves are still a tight fit. Cheaper gloves seem to stretch with use, but these don't seem to have that ability. Buy them a size larger and you should be OK. There is an annoying seam that runs between your thumb and index finger near the web of your hand, but I can live with it for the apparent durability of these gloves. These appear to have the sturdiness to outlast the cheaper gloves by a wide margin. They clean up easily in the laundry (steer clear of hot water wash or bleach) and line-dry them to avoid shrinkage. The pros outweigh the cons by a wide margin, so, I'll buy them again.

I hit the gym hard and I use gloves to keep blisters and calluses at bay. I tore up my last pair of gloves in less than 2 weeks and so far these have gone for well over a month with no real issues. Some of the stitching on the velcro has come up but it doesn't seem to be running.

My issue with these gloves is in the sizing. I stay down in the single digit body-fat percentages, I have big hands but I'm not a beefcake (6'2" 170) . Following the sizing guide I'm an XL and the gloves fit well across my knuckles and in the palm. The problem is this XL assumes large finger and wrist girth. There's too much room in the fingers and I have to tuck the glove under itself to get the wrist tight (which is probably why the velcro stitching started to pop). There's quite a bit of stretchy material in these gloves, maybe consider dropping down a size if you have bigger hands but not fat fingers.

All in all, high quality product that stands up to a beating, I just wish they were a bit tighter in the wrist and fingers. The issues I have with the sizing aren't nearly enough to keep from using these. They still get daily hardcore use and are holding up well.

Gloves are great. Very padded, very comfy; much better than my old Nike pair. However, they really do run small. I usually use Medium to Large gloves. When I measured my hands with their size chart, it sounded like Large would be perfect for me, so I ordered them. When they came, the Larges were small enough to cut off circulation in my hands. I returned them (very easily, thanks Amazon!) And got the Extra Large. They fit perfectly. Bottom line, if you have normal sized-hands, get the XL. If you have big hands, get XXL or a different glove. If you're a woman with smaller hands, get a Large. No idea who could wear a small... little kids, maybe.

UPDATE: Been using my Extra Large gloves for three weeks now, normal gym lifting, 5 times a week. They're still very comfortable and well-made, but they seem a little stiff. Certain parts dig into my hands, and while I don't notice while lifing, it leaves nasty grooves in my skin. They're better than they were when I first used them, so I'm breaking them in, but they have a ways to go. I never did wash them when I got them. Maybe after a washing, they'll loosen up more. I'll post another update later.

Size runs large as compared to other gloves I've purchased.

I owned these gloves for 8 months before I decided to replace them. These gloves worked well for the price, but I do not consider them as anything special. Just a cheap glove that gets the job done and can take a decent amount of abuse. I workout 5 days a week, power lifting and using a punching bag as well. I started tearing through the glove after a few months, but it still held together enough to use for a few months longer. These gloves are better as backup gloves, or something to use as an inexpensive option. But, if you workout often, I would recommend something more durable.

These worked well for a couple months, but eventually started deteriorating, which was slightly disappointing. The leather held up fine, but the stitching is just weak thread that comes undone and falls apart after a while. Considering that the item's intended purpose is to be used working out and that they start to fall apart so soon after being used for exactly what they're made for is a little disappointing. But the leather held up fine and what I did was sew up the areas that the thread was coming undone in and that has worked fine for me and I still use the gloves, I just shouldn't have to do that.

I was right on the end of the Large size and some reviews I read said if that was the case you should go up a size. So I went with a X-Large. It is very loose around the wrist even when tightened with the strap. My fingers fit fine, however right at the base of the fingers on both hands the material is rubbing my skin when I grip the bars or dumbbells. It is leaving a straight line of calloused skin there. The finger cut outs seem to be too short as well for me. I like the material and padding, but it just does not seem to be working with my hands. I could try a Large, but I think I will just buy another brand of glove.

I'm in a wheelchair and I bought these for for protecting my hands against grime, dirt, glass or debris and for breaking when rolling around city streets. They work great for those purposes. I only wished they lasted longer. Using them for what I would consider normal use, they don't last more than maybe 3 months. Ordered my first pair 4/25/14 and ordering a 2nd pair as those have fallen apart now on 7/19/14 (not 90 days later). Why am I ordering them again? Well this fit great and did the job so if I have to spend $17 every 3 months it's still worth it (until I find a better glove).

I've used others from Amazon, some I found at Walmart, Target, etc. They were all cheap didn't last. I may move on to some weight lifting gloves, we'll see.

Overrated. I expected better from Amazon reviews, but these are sadly just some crummily-made gloves made-in-China and they feel too thick - not ergonomic at all. I would recommend them for a quick replacement (if you lose yours), but, there are quality gloves being sold at various gyms for just a few bucks more! So not only do these gloves fail in terms of quality, but also value / price.
Definitely NOT for females, as they are very clunky. Plus there is no gel or padding. Still, they are better than using your bare hands.

My size S Harbinger gloves finally reached the end of life. Found this one, did the measurement from given chart, based on the chart, I should get size M. I did. When it arrived, was surprised to see how big it is. Looks more like Size XL for me. ( see the pic - compare my old glove to the new one ) But the gloves does pasted with size M little tag on it. It's very loose when wearing it. Have to pull the strip way pass the attach area. Not comfortable at all when doing push-up. Don't bother to return or exchange. Hoping it will shrinks when used or after few washed. Positive feedback? Well... This is a very soft feeling gloves. Cushioning is good too.

I had a pair or gloves, for which I forget the brand, for about 10 Yrs and was always amazed at how well they held up. Then they flew off the roof of my car....
I bought these the 2nd week of April and at exactly 2 months the stitching on both thumb pads is gone leaving partially attached pieces, the leather is separating from the stitching on the fingers etc....
Maybe 4 days week is too much usage for these.....it seems it maybe so.
Regardless I wish I had of been able to examine them prior to purchasing.
Prior to them falling apart they were good, B-.
The padding is just extremely thin foam with zero pressure absorption properties
I miss my old gloves and the quality that once was.....
And I'm beyond the return time by a month

The picture when I ordered them looked like the Harbinger gloves I usually buy. When the cam they are much cheaper. The cuff is shorter and gives no support. the seam on the side rubs my wrist raw. They in no way measure up. attached is a picture with old glove on the right. the new glove is so short in the wrist it curls up. I guess I will have to eat the $50 and find them somewhere else. these are pretty much junk.

Pros
- Protected hands from calluses.
- Returning them was easy and painless.

Cons
- Could not feel anything with them on, including bar. There is a huge amount of cushion under the leather.
- Measured my hands using calibrated equipment at work for selecting size - gloves were too small anyway.
- One glove fit okay, the other glove's seam severely pinched the skin on the fatty part of my palm near my thumb. I suppose it's possible that my hands are different sizes/shapes but this has never happened with any glove before.

Final thought: If you don't spend a majority of your time lifting free weights and just want to do a few machines without hurting your hands then these are great for you. However, if you are even a non-competitive casual lifter then these are far too thick.

I've used these gloves for years but the last pair I bought only lasted about 1.5 years only using them 3 times a week. A big rip developed at the thumb seam. The reviews for their newer model that replaces these have a high number of complaints of the gloves not lasting. Obviously this company cut corners to lower costs and it shows in the reduced quality of the product. I've chosen to go with gloves from another manufacturer. I just can't understand why companies with a good product let greed kill it.

I purchased these gloves because they were supposed to be high quality gloves that lasted a long time.... NOT THE CASE!!! First off, the seams start tearing apart easily after working out and the worst part is that every time you wear them you are left with BLACK STAINED HANDS!! And I mean a serious stain!! The picture attached is me after working out an hour and a half with these gloves AND taking a hot bath with lots of soap..... this happens every single day..... the gloves are NOT made out of leather..... I highly recommend buying another brand of gloves.....

I'm very disappointed with this product, and especially with Harbinger. I purchased what Amazon tells me is the same product I bought 2 years ago, to replace my somewhat worn weightlifting gloves. The old ones worked great, and I wanted the exact same thing. When I ordered the new product, I used my old Amazon order to identify that it was indeed the same, and Amazon listed at the top of the page that I purchased it in January 2014. Once I received the gloves, it was immediately apparent that Harbinger has changed their design. The amount of padding is drastically reduced on the new set of gloves to the point that I find them unusable. I can't even bench a pair of 70 pound dumbbells without the glove material creating a painful pinch between my thumb and index finger. There's no padding there like there was on the 2014 product. The same is true for the palm area, though it isn't quite as debilitating in that area.

There's no problem with Amazon, just with Harbinger changing the product. However, Amazon should probably change the product page or create a new product page to indicate this is not the same product, because it isn't, and many of the positive reviews are likely attributable to the older design.

Every time I use these gloves not only am I reminded how much I hate them, but how frustrated I am about it. I should've bought a different brand a long time ago but I'm frugal and was hoping these would break in and become comfortable. I'm getting ahead of myself though. The reason I hate these gloves is that the first pair that I purchased in 2009 I absolutely loved. I used them every time I went to the gym and they were a lifesaver for my hands. I mostly do free weights. By the end of 2013 they were pretty worn out so I ordered a new pair of the exact same gloves. In the intervening years Harbinger redesigned them and now they are simply awful. I'm so stubborn I've been trying to make them work for me for a year and half. The seams press into my hands and fingers in incredibly uncomfortable ways. I frequently take the gloves off to rub my hands because of how badly they hurt and I marvel at the crazy indentations the gloves have made in my skin. Both pairs are size medium. It's like the 2009 design was perfectly suited to my hands and the current design is suited for, well, certainly not me. Today was my last attempt at wearing them. By writing this review I'm absolving myself of the burden. No more pain. Time to move on and buy another brand.

Size down. I would have exchanged but Amazon would require me to send the item back (at my cost) and reorder a new pair (at my cost) and by then I would have paid more than the gloves were worth. So I will be keeping these for now and will have to alter them myself.

I ordered a size small. I fit a size small in all gloves I have had previously but these ones were a bit big. The main problem was that the finger holes when up and over my second knuckle and bit into my skin while lifting. I will have to cut them and see if they will be better.

My other issue with these is that the gloves shed. The leather sloughs off and covers my hands in little black bits. They also stain my hands. Such a shame.

One star because the item looks true to picture and did help with calluses while lifting.

I will likely replace them with something much better in the near future. I started lifting about two months ago and thought gloves would help. Though they do help they were of inferior quality. I would pass these over. I ordered a pair of women's from the same company and had the same issues.