Pulling on these soft, snug gardening gloves feels like dressing for a ball in luxurious evening gloves. But they don't wear like some frilly pansy. I've had the same pair for at least three years - and I wear them all the time because (true confession from an avid gardener) I hate getting my hands dirty, and I'm hoping to avoid letting the sun encourage age spots. Besides the seductive feel of wearing them, I love the fact that I can get a solid deathgrip on the tiniest weedling. If they get too muddy, I just wash them out and they're soft and ready to go again. I prefer the ones without the rubber dots