Okay, so I’ve been meaning to get some new gardening gloves for a while now. My old ones were, well, let’s just say they’d seen better days. Holes everywhere, not much grip left, you get the picture.
I’d heard good things about Womanswork gloves, specifically that they’re made to fit women’s hands better. Which, honestly, is a big deal. Most gloves I’ve tried are just too bulky in the fingers and too wide in the palm. It’s like trying to garden with oven mitts on.
The Shopping Trip
I finally made it to that local nursery I like, to see what they had. The whole reason is I need to choose in person, must touch and feel to confirm whether or not my type. I spotted a display of Womanswork gloves – score! They had a few different styles, but I was looking for something for general gardening. Weeding, planting, that sort of stuff.
The Try-On
I grabbed a pair of what looked like their standard all-purpose gloves. They had a nice, sturdy canvas material on the back of the hand, and some kind of synthetic leather on the palm. I slipped them on, and wow, what a difference!
- The fit was snug, but not tight. My fingers actually reached the ends of the glove fingers!
- The palm wasn’t baggy. I could actually make a fist without a bunch of extra material bunching up.
- They felt…good. Like I could actually feel what I was doing, instead of just blindly grabbing at things.
Putting Them to the Test
Of course, the real test was using them in the garden. I spent the rest of the afternoon tackling a seriously overgrown flower bed. Weeds were pulled, new plants went in, and I even did some light pruning.
These gloves held up great! The grip on the palm was fantastic, even when dealing with slightly damp soil. And I didn’t have any trouble handling smaller tools, like my trowel and hand rake. My hands did get a little sweaty, they are canvas. But it was not that big deal at all.
The Final Verdict
I’m sold! These Womanswork gloves are a major upgrade from my old ones. I feel like I can actually garden, with the precise control and grip. If you’re a woman who’s been struggling with ill-fitting gloves, I definitely recommend giving these a try. So happy I could find a nice pair of gloves.
