Definitely very stiff as described, so be sure to heed that warning. The middle and index fingers are about the same length, which may be good for some people, but my index finger is slightly shorter. So there's a lot of extra room in hat finger, which does not help with dexterity. That's more of a complaint for the DDR govt, but I don't think they'd be very receptive nowadays. The inner lining is quite nice, very soft and fairly warm.

Definitely had a very "fragrant" surplus smell initially, but overall they seemed to be basically unissued.

Bought my pair as a size 2/medium. They were quite tough, though my example was quite stiff like many others'. Mine were also mismatched in terms of colors, as one glove's palm was green, while the other was more tan-green, but the price was good so I can't complain too much. Nonetheless, they would serve very well as motorcycle gauntlets and light winter gloves.

Suffer from severe Dupytrens Contracture. Was seriously looking for something to modify so I could use gym equipment. Saw these and well, Let's just say...

They crushed it!

Though, don't skip leg day and force it. Force it.

Cheers.

Sith Lord Manderella Willĥe'Wonkĥim Jermaine