I had a pair of these for 15 years and they finally fell apart, one of them that is. I was very tough on these. Left them outdoors on a porch so they always were going through all kinds of weather. I used them for barn chores, cutting up dead trees and our land is quite mucking. I bought a pair for the wife and she loves them as well. They are tough as nails and soft as a babies blanket. Now I have a second pair and fell in love with them all over again. You will be happy with them.