HexArmor | FireFighter Extrication-Rescue Impact Safety Gloves | EXT Rescue Series

I love these gloves.Great for using when working on engines, or automotive

My brother recently became a volunteer firefighter after lengthy training, on top of his full-time job as an engineer. I needed to get him a Christmas gift and as usual, I was stumped. He’s impossible to buy for as he doesn’t like “clutter” and has the means to buy whatever he wants. (Engineers!)Fortunately, he was very pleased with them. (In a typical older brother way: “wow, she actually got me something good!”) These gloves are legit serious technical equipment. There are several different types and model numbers, so be sure to read the descriptions carefully. He said that the team does a lot more than “run into burning buildings”: there are many calls for car accidents, etc., so he thinks he’ll use them and they weren’t part of the kit he received, so he didn’t already have them. He’s 6’4” and slim: the XL’s fit perfectly. They also come with a nylon zippered carrying case/bag, which might be nice to use to keep them together (easy to find) in his gear bag, but I suspect that he won’t bother. Still, it’s a nice touch.NOTE: these are NOT fire-proof gloves, these are extraction gloves. There IS a difference. Don’t think you can use these at a grill or fire-pit or wood stove and stick your hand in the fire! These are for working around the shattered glass of windows, twisted metal, etc., without getting your fingers and palms shredded. Again, it pays to read the description carefully. Don’t get me wrong: when I put in the search for firefighter equipment, I immediately assumed they were fire-proof, but nowhere in the actual description do they make that claim. Be advised.

A little stiff, even after some break-in time. But they are otherwise good gloves.

Comfortable and offers a good layer of protection.

At first these gloves seemed very durable and ready to provide years of work. I ran into a problem after one class the inside liner started to delaminate from the outer shell. Every time I take off the gloves the whole liner comes out and makes it nearly impossible to get back in. Very poor return and replacement policy. I am now stuck with useless gloves.

I would love to give the gloves a better rating ,but the first time I used them for an extrication training the liners pulled out and I haven't been able to get them right since. More or less made them a one time use glove. Besides the liners, everything else seems fine.

Perfect for chainsaw or road side repair when you want to be seen. Overall tough glove.

Though expensive, worth the cost for safely handing sharp or abrasive materials. I work in a warehouse environment where I’m handling metal banding and use a box cutter all day. They hold up well and generally last more than a year with daily use.