These gloves were purchased for a costume for a Tough Mudder obstacle course. Basically its a 13 mile race that has appr. 20 obstacles spread out throughout the run. Everything is muddy and everything requires your hands. I ended up losing a glove about half way through, which is longer than I was expecting.

Now for the size. I wear nitrile gloves in my occupation and I wear a size Large. These biker gloves fit great. The quality is great for what your paying, gave me that 'bad boy' look I was going for.

I would say these gloves would last a couple costume parties if you aren't running around in the mud with them. Overall, VERY happy with the product.