how long do gloves last?

[GLC1968]

I've noticed that different brands wear differently, too. My old PI gloves (Gel-lite) lasted through two seasons (~ 4K miles) but my new Cannondale gloves which I actually like better, are already showing abnormal wear after only 1K miles. I bought another pair of the Gel-lites, but either they changed the design, or my hands changed with the change in bike position, but I HATE them now. I just hope my Cannondale ones hold out until I find another brand/style that I like.

Perhaps maybe I'm only getting what I pay for and I should look into some of the higher end brands?

[mimitabby]

I don't know, GLC
We paid at least 20 bucks for the gloves I wore out after 2 or 3 seasons.
How much is reasonable to expect to last a while?
I have other gloves (non-biking) that have lasted 20 years, usually the thing that goes wrong with gloves is that you lose them, not wear them out.
I've had the same pair of too thin leather garden gloves for over 10 years. I wish THEY'd wear out so I could get another pair.

[Susan126]

I have a pair of Axo mountain bike gloves that I bought in 2001 and I still wear them. I love them! They are my favorite mountain biking gloves! I looked every where for a pair to replace them with but they don't make this particular brand any longer. They are holding up great for all the crashes and mud and sweat they've been through! Now for road riding I wear pearl izumi gel gloves. They usually last me one or two seasons. Usually the seam between the glove and padding separate or split. Actually this only happened to one pair. I just like new road riding gloves every year! But I will only ride my mountain bike with my Axos!!!!

In fact I am wearing them in my avatar picture. This picture was taken at Bend, Orgeon riding the McKenzie River Trail in 2003!