Hello there, my fellow equestrians and horsemen/women! Here is my short and sweet review of the Kunkle Equestrian Gloves - Everyday Glove! If you want to scroll straight to my RW discount code, it is at the bottom of this blog post.
To be honest, I had not heard of Kunkle previous to this. When I was asked by Riding Warehouse whether I was interested in doing a review in exchange for a pair of the gloves, I jumped on the chance.
Lowdown On the Brand/Glove
The brand name is Kunkle Equestrian Gloves, and from my research they primarily offer gloves in a range from everyday to mesh, fleece lined, and varieties of show gloves. Riding Warehouse has their range available on their site (check them all out here, and look for my discount code below). I received the Everyday Riding Gloves.
These gloves claim on their packaging:
Superior Grip
Breathable
Touch Screen Phone Compatible
Long Lasting
I will address all of these briefly to let you know if their claims are accurate in my opinion.
First off, I got the size 7 which is my typical size, so I would say they are true to size. They are black with purple piping and that is the only color combo this particular glove comes in right now. They are easy to put on and they have a Velcro closure. They are snug, but still flexible for all my groundwork. I was able to tie a knot in a small rope easily while wearing them.
I tried these gloves out for a few weeks, using them for ground training, english riding and western riding.
Let’s dive into their claims.
Superior grip:
I would say these have great grip to them but not overdone nor sticky. I felt like I had a good grasp of the lines or reins I used, and I feel like they would protect my hands from rope or leather burn.
Breathable:
I would not label these specifically as summer gloves, as I believe they would be fine for all seasons here in Texas. What I did like is that my hands didn’t feel too sweaty after using them during our Texas summer. Granted I used them in the mornings before it got too hot, it’s still a good 80+F in the mornings here, and they didn’t get uncomfortable or wet. They also didn’t leave any black residue on my hands, which some gloves can do after you sweat in them. I would say they are breathable as promised, and I wonder if their mesh option would be even better for this if you’re looking specifically for summer gloves.
Touch Screen Phone Compatible:
I tried them out using my smartphone and what I found was that I could swipe better than tap. If I needed to swipe on my phone they worked fine, but tapping anything with my fingers took some effort. Not a lot of gloves are good with smartphones, so I wasn’t expecting much, but just be aware that they aren’t particularly touch screen friendly if you need to tap with finesse while wearing them.
Long Lasting:
Since I’ve only had them a few weeks, I really can’t speak to their longevity. I will say that during the time I have had them, they are not pilling or coming undone anywhere. They seem to be holding up well. I have many gloves in multiple colors, so they will not be used every day, but rather rotated between what I have. With that in mind, I expect they will likely last me a long time and I wouldn’t be surprised if they still had a place in my bag after a few years.
Would I recommend them?
Yes. Having a glove that is suitable for multiple uses and a variety of seasons is essential, and I think these fit the bill. Although the black with purple is a nice look, I do wish they came in more colors. On the day I publish this blog, the price with my discount code is only $26.99! (Price subect to change, see my discount code below). They are super affordable for the quality you are getting.
Do you want a discount on them?
Of course you do! Click here to find them on the Riding Warehouse site, and then use my code GRACED10 for a discount off these gloves and nearly anything else you add to your cart! ***My discount code changes, so if you’re reading this a while later, check my socials to find a current discount code or message me and I’ll tell you myself!
Thank you again to Riding Warehouse for the gloves to try and review! Stay tuned for more horse training blogs, showing tips, product/book reviews and more on this blog and my socials. Subscribing is the best!! Until next time!
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