These are well made with smooth seams and thick flexible leather. I got these in north a large and XL size as I normally wear a Large since I prefer gloves to fit - which the large does. But will keep the XL as well as they will also work. In the past I have used goatskin gloves as I really like their flexibility - these are not flexible but not as much as goatskin. I am hoping the thicker leather will prevent stickers and cactus spikes going through to my skin as I never learned to enjoy that sensation. Will give an update I. A few months as to how they work in use.