splinters wrote:why would I want mesh unless it was 1/4 the price....that is like paying the same price for a polyester suit as you would a wool suit...
That's a valid point, I was thinking along those lines myself. First of all, I'm not a fan of the mesh-backed gloves for a number of reasons:
1) I prefer an all-leather glove.
2) I don't think the mesh back will hold up as long as an all-leather glove in the long term.
3) I don't think they look all that good.
These are just MY opinions, so for you mesh-back lovers out there, please don't go jumping up and down and getting all red in the face about it. Getting back to the original point, the mesh-back has 25% (?) less leather than a conventional glove, but the price is the same or higher than an all-leather glove. Hmmm? Isn't that like the cereal makers giving you a bigger outer box with less actual cereal content and more air inside, but charging you the same price while calling it "new and improved". I prefer to get my money's worth. If I go to the Doctor's off ice for a check-up, I have to give them a co-pay, so I'm not interested in meeting with the Physician's Assistant, unless I'm allowed to pay 1/2 price for my co-pay. Again people, this is MY opinion, it's not a knock on anyone else's likes or dislikes.
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