I just got these today, so time will tell how durable they are, but they seem well made. The leather and stitching are good. They're easy to put on and take off, and stay on securely. The open palm is nice for keeping your hands a little cooler. The sizing guide is accurate as they fit very well. The foam is very dense and provides good protection. They'll need some breaking in to make them bend around your knuckles a little easier. I prefer these to the mitten style sparring pads I used for Taekwondo for so many years. If you want to keep use of your hands for more than just striking, this is the way to go.