At first, we didn't quite know what to call these - they're not surplus gloves. they're not quite reproductions either. We actually found the OEM that makes these gloves for the Ukrainian Military, and these are the real deal.
Think of them a little like Ukrainian Mech*nix but a little more put-together than your run-of-the-mill auto parts store gloves. These gloves are distinctly sturdier with thicker materials all around, and a suede palm that doesn't pill up at the slightest abrasion - in a few other places they've thought out the stitching a little more and the adjustment strap is nice & thick so it's not hard to manipulate.
It features reinforcements at key abrasion points with stretch panels at the knuckles, joints, and back of the hand for fantastic mobility & fit. And of course, it features small loops for putting the gloves on a carabiner.
The gloves do a good job at reminding you who they're fighting for — the outside has the Ukrainian Crest and "Збройні сили України" or "Zbroini syly Ukrayiny" as the repeating rubberized logo motif.
Specs
Sizing
Stick to your normal work glove letter size — the stretch on the back panels is pretty generous, but you'll notice the glove overall is a little thicker thanks to the more robust construction.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Combat Gloves
For those who want more vodka and cabbage in their mechanix glove!
They dont respond with touch screens. Offer decent protection and work on colder temps. Not a cold weather glove but a good go between!
Heavy duty gloves. True to size, but a little tight because of thicker construction. Only lacking hard knucks for some real close bashing action.
Let me start by saying I've tried some Mechanix gloves before and I couldn't get over the extremely annoying feeling of the seams on the inside, and these gloves absolutely didn't have that issue.
I've been able to get some light testing done with them over the few days I've had them for (think wearing them outside while it's chilly out or having them on while doing inside chores) and they're neither too hot or too cold. My one complaint is that stuff like lint and cat hair sticks to them like magnets, but otherwise they're my new favorite gloves. 5/5
I picked a size that was probably a bit big for me, but they still work, theyre not very breathable and they are made of polyester, but it works, it protects my hands and does glove things.
Very nice Very cozy Great for hunting would definitely Skin a moose again with them
