These are the best weightlifting gloves I’ve ever owned, and I’ve been lifting regularly since I read Pumping Iron nearly 50 years ago. After years of getting 6-12 months of use from gloves made by the big brands, I decided to splurge on a pair of Schiek 540’s about 10 years ago. They’re still going strong, but I decided to replace them (Nov 2023), not because they were torn or otherwise worn out, but because the smell of leather and sweat became a bit much. The quality (thick leather, double-stitching and Velcro), fit and design (the finger “fins” are great after a hard workout when the last thing you want to do is struggle pealing gloves off) make for a first-class item.