I picked up a pair of these while traveling (at a truck stop no less...) on a whim.  I was looking for gloves I could use for planting flowers and veggie starts, as well as general weeding.  The previous gloves I've used (all leather) didn't allow me to 'feel' things the way I like to, and the rubber gloves I use for household cleaning were OK, but not breathable. In the Atlas Glove, I found the ideal compromise.

The Atlas Nitrile Tough Garden Glove has a mesh back (breathable), fits comfortably on my medium to small sized hands and seems to conform to my hand versus being sloppy or stretching out.  The gripping surface is slightly rough, which makes grabbing weeds or digging with my hands a breeze. I have not noticed the small barbs on some weeds piercing the glove either, and they seem extremely durable for general gardening use.  I like the cuffs which are about 3" long.  They can easily be rolled down, but pulled up they offer moderate protection to your wrists and a snug fit to keep dirt out of the gloves.

These gloves don't keep water out if the water gets on the back on your hand; where the mesh fabric is on the glove.  They do easily rise off and line dry though, and retain their shape features.

I've never enjoyed using gardening gloves and almost always ended up taking my gloves off when working in the garden, to be able to 'feel' what I was doing.  With the Atlas gloves... I don't want to take them off.  They do a great job and I'll be buying more pairs to give to friends, family and to keep on hand as back-ups.  Don't hesitate to buy these - you'll love 'em too!

**NOTE: These gloves are not tough enough to withstand punctures.  If you are cleaning up debris such as clippings from rose bushes, Russian olive trees (spikes)... these gloves will help you grip items, but not protect your hands from cuts. If you have big enough leather gloves to go over them, you probably would get a bit of additional protection without too much bulk, which would work OK for those types of prickly items.

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JUNE 25, 2011 - UPDATE
I've used these gloves underneath a pair of thick leather gloves to clear blackberries - works like a charm!  I was worried about the bulk, but there really was no issue.  These gloves add to your ability to grip and give just the right extra layer of protection.

I've also purchased other gloves from this maker since the first pair and keep coming back to this one because over time it molds to your hand and is 'just right' in its thickness and protection for most yard work and gardening jobs.  I've also found them to be a great asset in my fishing toolbox!

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UPDATE: 10/30/15 - Still using them and disappointed to hear they have been discontinued.  Buy 'em up before they are gone!!