Aqua Sphere Unisex's Aqua Fitness Swim Glove

I now seem to have bought every make and model of this type of swimming glove on the market: (1) Speedo with velcro wrist cuff; (2) Speedo without wrist-cuff; (3) Aquasphere with wrist cuff and these un-branded ones. I swim quite seriously (100 lengths about 4 times a week taking me about 50 minutes per session). This type of product doesn't greatly increase your speed, but definitely gives you a serious upper body workout into the bargain ! I have counted that without the gloves it takes me one less stroke to complete a length than with them, but after the first few times you use them you really feel it - thereafter you begin to build up muscle tone to compensate. The problem with the velcro-wrist type is that the velcro has a habit of wearing loose (and no, I haven't over-tightened it). This can become a bit irritating. By contrast those without the wrist cuff can wear loose over time (buy a slightly smaller size to allow for stretch over time).My winner is the Speedo with velcro wrist cuff: the cuff hasn't worn out after a couple of weeks use. Moreover the more solid rubber 'hand sole' gives greater resistance than other brands. Second on the list would be these unbranded ones, which seem to have a stronger velcro strapping. Third the aquasphere model and finally the speedo without the wrist band. In fact if I'd bought a size smaller of the Speedo without the wrist band these might have been my favourite, but lost out for not providing much resistance......So there is a full review of all of them....!

I like these gloves. If used properly you can feel the additional pull on your arms to strengthen technique and endurance.Very good especially if you have weak leg, so as safety it helps to stay afloat of when you get leg cramp. It gives you time to stay above water until you can get to safetyI use them for ocean, snorking, fresh water and always if my four half year daughter is with me.It keeps your hands warmer which is a great importance. As I can use my fingers to unclio D rings, steel wire lock hoops or carry out emergency life saving work in water.I have put them through all the above test in last month.very happy! ♥️

I have used Aqua Sphere swim gloves for years and sell/recommend them to my aquafit ladies. Since mid 2017 the palm material has been changed and within a few weeks of use we are all finding the gloves have torn quite seriously. The edging material has become detached in places and the cuffs are now so small that they barely stay attached at the Velcro fastening and keep coming adrift with use. I am totally disgusted and embarrassed that I recommended these gloves to others. If I were able to return them I would.

The gloves are great for swimming training as they create drag to help build strength in the pull-through of the stroke. It does add significant speed. I do a lot of sea swimming and often swimming against the tide can be extremely difficult these gloves at least provide some benefit to overcoming that difficulty.The only issue I have with the gloves is that the velcro strap lost a lot of its adhesive ability and it comes loose. This is a real problem as the gloves start coming loose from the hands and it's a constant annoyance repositioning them.

I have arthritis in my hands and found these gloves very comfortable to wear and remove without pain. They offer great water resistance and add value to my exercises as I cannot grip other equipment. Would recommend.

Used for swimming so they are not supposed to be water resistant. An excellent product, arrived on time, exactly as described.

used only twice and the velcro is already coming off. I will have to get in contact with the seller to ask for a replacement. If they allow me to end it back and get a refund I will accept the offer and buy another pair somewhere else. I am very dissatisfied . Also, they should have intermediate sizes. Normally they say that women should wear medium size because small sizes are for children...well , the medium size is too large for me, but I am sure that the small would probably be too tight.

I have purchased this item a number of times over the years. I am a regular 3 or 4 times a week swimmer and always wear the gloves. They are excellent quality and roughly last around 2 years in constant use which I feel is great value for money. I have noticed improvements to palm materials in this latest pair i've bought which i feel will possibly make them even better quality than before.