Neosport XSPAN™ 1.5mm Dive Glove

I normally wear a medium. I ordered a medium. I should have ordered a small. The gloves are a bit large, but they still fit well. I like a tight fit for my gloves to increase the warmth. I have difficulty using this size as a glove liner, but for an every day glove these work well. The wrist strap is especially nice since it keeps snow and other weather from going into the glove. Since these are neoprene they are warm. The fleece lining is soft and comfortable. Grip on the palms works well, but I can imaging the grip getting worn down like my socks after a few months of wear.I would recommend these gloves, but I would also recommend getting a size smaller to get a better fit. Dont forget that neoprene stretches to almost twice its size.

If warmer surfing, or light dive needs, might be just the ticket. After checking many gloves, had hoped for a tad more robust feel. I tried every glove in 3 shops in Santa Cruz, most are 3mm or 5mm which are like boxing gloves.. This neoprene is a bit spongy, meaning absorbs water gets heavy, and tends to lose it's firm fit. These run tad large, IMHO. I found the elastic wrist cuff to be too 'soft' for my need, and removed them and sewed solid nylon strap with a stronger piece of elastic. When you get out of the water, and squeeze, it's like a sponge the qty of water that comes out. None of my wetsuit neoprene is like that. If you want to use this for really holding on, such as windsurfing or kitesurfing - they are only OK, not great. They tend to slide on your hands with a loose clumsy feel.Again, bit of diving or surfing, perhaps nice choice. I'll likely use them only for surfing, but not kites again.

Originally ordered X-Large Glove:Palm width (not thumb) flat: 4.5"Palm length flat: 7.5"Thumb: 3" longIndex: 3.5" longMiddle: 3.75" longRing: 3.75" longPinky: 3" longMy Info:Palm: 9" around (not thumb) and fit very loosePalm width (not thumb): 3.75"Palm length: 7.5"Wrist: 7" around and fit very looseThe fingers were all a little loose around too:Thumb: 2.5" longIndex: 3" longMiddle: 3.5" longRing: 3.25" longPinky: 2.5" longRe-ordered Large Glove and fit much better:Large Glove:Palm width (not thumb) flat: 4.5"Palm length: 7.25 flat"Thumb: 3" longIndex: 3" longMiddle: 3.5" longRing: 3.25" longPinky: 2.5" long

I have pretty small hands, a tad under 7 inches from thumb tip to pinky tip on a spread hand. I ordered a small and it's a teeny bit too big, but I'm not sure if extra small would be too small, so I'm happy with this. It kept my hands pretty warm on a 50 degree paddle with perhaps 60 degree water, so I'm satisfied. Towards the end, my hands did start to get chilly, but I'm sure the temperature was dropping as it got dark.The inside is a little bit scritchy, but not too bad. And the grip is excellent. I loved the grip it gave me with the paddle, especially since I was using a borrowed paddle which was kind of slick.

Was a decent pair of gloves in terms of look/comfort. However they did not last long, so lacking in the quality/durability category. Only used them on recreational dives in warmer water (i.e. not working with any tools or having to grab hard/rough objects) and the finger seams started opening within the first 10 dives. So definitely do not think they would hold up to other, more active water sports/activities.

Ok, I know these are intended for diving, BUT! I removed the thumb and fore finger on each glove to the first knuckle with a heat bar used for cutting nylon webbing so I can have dexterity while fishing in the cold Utah winter months. They really work well for my application. They do run large, which I view as a good thing, I have long fingers and rarely find gloves that fit well. Nice Velcro wrist bands which are also plenty long. Super water proof and warm I will buy them again if they are still available.

Wore these for the Tough Mudder Tri-State Oct 2013. It was 65' and needless to say I was muddy and wet the entire time. I usually wear Large and went with Medium. They were great and kept my hands very comfortable. Word of advice, take off your gloves for the Funky Monkey. Hoo-rah!

My husband and I wore these gloves on a recent rafting trip on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. the river water is very cold and these helped keep our hands warm while hanging onto ropes as we went through the rapids. We will use them kayaking as well but since we live in Florida gloves aren't really necessary because the water isn't very cold.They fit as expected. I wore a small and my husband a large.

Great product!

Awsom! Keeps your hands really warm :)