I got these gloves for my niece/nephew so they can help my brother with his beehives. They are well stitched, with nice soft leather in the glove area. I don't know why they are Vulcan shaped (maybe it saves mfg time so thy can cost less?), but the two fingers and thumb are functional enough to pick things up and such.I got size large and it actually fits me ok (5'2" female, size 8f gloves). The elastic around the arm is a little tight which would make it fine for tween or teen kids. I have a feeling my niece and nephew are going to fight over who gets to use them. :)Update: No fights, but the kids were delighted with them and with giving each other 'high-threes'. :)