Like many, I can't wear thick, bulky gloves that take away from the riding experience. These leather gloves are very light weight, extremely durable and have held up for hundreds of miles without any signs of wear, including a 3-day ride to Sturgis, South Dakota and back from California. In fact, I just purchased my second pair in fear they may at some point be discontinued before needed! Originally purchased in 2021 and still rolling back the throttle, it's good to know I'll have a new pair on stand-by when that time comes.