We compared two thorn proof gardening gloves: the WESTWOOD FOX Leather Gardening Gloves and the Thorn Proof Heavy Duty Gardening Gloves (2 Pairs).
What we looked at
Pairs, materials, lining, grip, and price per pair. The listing wording for the WESTWOOD FOX is generic.
The verdict
If you want a single pair of thorn proof rigger gloves at the lowest price, the WESTWOOD FOX is the pick at £7.39. If you would rather pay £7.60 more for two pairs of leather gloves with a cowhide lining, the 2 pair pack is the alternative, at £14.99, about £7.50 a pair.
A £7.39 single pair of thorn proof rigger gloves, size M shown.
A £14.99 pack of 2 pairs of leather gloves, size L shown.
WESTWOOD FOX Leather Gardening Gloves, Thorn Proof Rigger (Size M, Purple) — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a single pair of thorn proof rigger gardening gloves with reinforced fingertips and palms, textured palms for grip and water resistance for damp soil. The listing wording is generic about materials (such as synthetic leather or nylon), and the price shown is for size M in purple. Carries 4.6 stars from 8.7K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the 2 pair pack on these listings, at £7.39
- Reinforced fingertips and palms
- Textured palms for grip
- Large review history (8.7K ratings)
Worth knowing
- Generic wording on materials in the details we reviewed
- Only one pair
- Price shown is for size M, so check your size
Best for
- Buyers who want a single pair at the lowest price
- Anyone who wants a grippy rigger glove
- Those who want the larger review history
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want two pairs
- Anyone who wants a stated leather and cowhide lining
Thorn Proof Heavy Duty Leather Gardening Gloves, 2 Pairs (Size L) — 2 Pairs
Intended for: Marketed as 2 pairs of thorn proof leather garden gloves with a double-thread sewn, wear-resistant palm, a breathable cowhide lining, flexible fingers and an elastic wrist. The listing suggests uses including gardening, landscaping, farm work and mechanic work, and the price shown is for size L. Carries 4.6 stars from 4K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Two pairs, about £7.50 a pair
- Leather with a cowhide lining
- Double-thread sewn palm
- Elastic wrist keeps debris out
Worth knowing
- Costs £7.60 more than the WESTWOOD FOX on these listings
- Price shown is for size L, so check your size
Best for
- Buyers who want a spare pair
- Anyone doing heavy garden or farm work
- Those who want a lined leather glove
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who only needs one pair
