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The only reason it never got a five star was because of the long wait for the 16 ounce size that I originally ordered. Besides, I've only had it for a week and used it only twice to give it a perfect review. After 3 weeks waiting, I cancelled and switched to size 18 which I immediately received in two days. I expected this glove to be of high quality and I was not disappointed. The change in size was a blessing since I'm using gel hand wraps and it's a little tight slipping it in, and my palm only measures 9 inches. However, once it's in it feels perfect. I'm hoping it will get loose after using it for some time. I would have saved more if I waited for the size 16 which amazon sells for $160+, but the price is well worth for the quality and looks. I haven't seen any gloves this beautiful and I can understand why there is a shortage. It came with a leather solution from ringside. Don't apply too much or it will darken the color of the even after it dries. If you worked hard in this sport and you think you achieved your goal in terms of skill and progress, it's about time you own and deserve a quality item such as this. You won't be disappointed.It's February 2015, one year after purchase. After using this glove for a year, I am rating this glove from 4 stars to 5 stars. I used this 2-3x a week, in boxing, as well as in kickboxing; and it has given my hands and wrists protection from both sparring and bag works. The leather where it constantly touches my temple has been stained by constant sweating during workouts. The inner lining on my left glove is torn, probably because I'm south paw and I hit harder with my left hand. Abrasions are visible on parts where leather hits the bag most, but applying the leather solution that comes with it makes it less noticeable. Besides, the sweat stains and abrasions only makes, an already handsome glove, enhance it's classic looks. Surprisingly, the foams are still intact, like it was when I bought them a year ago and I feel like it would last for 2 more years. No odor inside the glove, considering I sweat a lot more than the average person. I guess those anti-microbials applied inside the gloves really work. It's performance in sparring, mittens, pads and bag works are outstanding. Except uppercuts (where I occasionally feel pain, only on my left my wrist), I can hit as hard as I want until I ran out of gas, and not feel pain on my knuckles and wrists. In other words, this glove performed exceptionally well as good as it looks.This may be the priciest gloves I have ever paid, but I can honestly say that it was all worth it. I am buying myself another pair, this time a 16 oz. just for sparring; and will keep the old one for bag works. This time, I will find another leather solution to use that will nourish the leather, because the one that comes with it makes the brown color of the glove darker. It still looks OK, but I prefer the original brown color the way it was. Overall, a high performance and, hands down, the best looking glove, which has protected my hands and wrists; and has maintained, if not improved it's classic looks after using it for one year. Thanks Ringside, for an outstanding product.October 2017 - I finally retired my 3-1/2 year old 18 oz. glove and replaced it with a 16 oz. after the outer leather skin peeled off. I realize the color is different from my original 18 oz. but it still looks good. I will treasure this glove to remind me the gallons of sweat and 20 lbs. of fat that was carved off using this glove.
