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The Ultimate Leather Garden Gloves

The Ultimate Leather Garden Gloves

Foundation V2. Finally, gloves built to last.

15 total reviews

Regular price $68.00
Regular price Sale price $68.00
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  • Reinforced fingertips and high-wear zones
  • Full-grain goat leather. Moulds to your hand
  • Water and thorn resistant
Size

Fit note: Measure using the sizing guide. If you’re between sizes, we recommend sizing down for a snug fit as the leather will stretch and mould to your hand with use.

Quantity

Ships within 1-2 business days, direct from Canberra.

This is The Foundation V2.

You know exactly where your gloves fail. So did we.

The Foundation V1 went out to home gardeners and trade professionals. They wore them for months and told us exactly what they loved and what needed work.

V2 keeps everything you loved, and added:

  • Better reinforcement
  • Better fit
  • Better leather finishing
  • Stronger thread
  • A more secure cuff

21 pairs. Medium only, for this limited run.

"Tough and robust is a requirement in my work life. These gloves are exceptional. Lasted so much longer than I expected." - Megan, horticulturalist.

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How do I know if The Foundation is right for me?

I'll be frank, The Foundation isn't for everyone. It's built for home gardeners and trade professionals who are fed up with gloves that break too soon, especially at the fingertips.

That's also why the price is what it is. This wasn't built to be the cheapest, it was built to be the one you reach for over and over again. The price reflects the materials, the small production run, and the work that's gone into it.

If it's not for you right now, that's okay. Come back when you're ready. We'll be here.

How do I find my size?

Grab a tape measure (a string and ruler works too) and measure around your knuckles and the length of your dominant hand. Then check those numbers against the Glove Sizing Guide for your best fit.

If you're between sizes, we recommend sizing down, the leather stretches and moulds to your hand with use, so a snug fit now becomes a perfect one later. Prefer more room from the start? Feel free to size up instead.

Still not sure? Email carolyn@baredirtco.com with your measurements and we'll help you get it right.

What do you mean by "tested in the real world"?

Before V2, The Foundation went through months of testing with real gardeners, in real conditions. They told us exactly what they love and what could be better. Everything they loved is still here. We just made V2 better with what it needed.

Where is The Foundation made?

The Foundation was designed and founded in Canberra, Australia, and handmade by skilled leatherworkers in Pakistan, in a region with generations of expertise in leather craftsmanship. We work directly with our manufacturing partner there to ensure every single pair of our gloves meet the standards we set out to build.

How do I care for my gloves?

The Foundation is made from premium, full-grain goat leather, and a little care goes a long way in keeping it in top condition.

After each use, hang the gloves up and let them air dry naturally, away from direct heat and sunlight. Brush off excess dirt and wipe gently with a damp cloth when needed. If they get properly mucky, wash with saddle soap and rub in a leather balm. That's it.

One thing to avoid: don't machine wash or tumble dry.

How long does delivery take?

Orders ship within 1-2 business days, packed and posted by us here in Canberra. Once it's out the door, you'll get a tracking notification, with delivery times depending on where you are.

We're a small team packing and shipping every order ourselves, so if anything ever feels slower than expected, email carolyn@baredirtco.com and we'll chase it down for you.

How much does shipping cost?

Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your location, so you'll see the exact cost before you pay. No surprises.

Do you ship outside Australia?

Right now, The Foundation ships within Australia as standard. But if you're outside Australia and want a pair, don't let that stop you, email carolyn@baredirtco.com and we'll do what we can to get a pair to you.

We're a small, self-fulfilled operation, so international shipping isn't fully automated on the site yet. That doesn't mean it's not possible, it just means we'll sort it out together.

What's your exchange and returns policy?

If your gloves arrive faulty, damaged or the fit isn't quite right, get in touch within 30 days of purchase and we'll sort out a full refund, excluding shipping costs. We just ask that you return the glove unworn and unmarked.

Reach out to us first before sending anything back, so we can help you through the next steps. Email carolyn@baredirtco.com and we'll take it from there.

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Russell

I love these gloves so much! They're a pleasure to work with, like you're wearing something fancy but practical in the garden. They are so nice and comfy, smell great (at least when new!) and almost seem too good to get dirty. It didn't take me long to put them to the test with weeding, pruning, bonsai repotting, and general work around the garden. I'm super happy with them, and they're worth 10x the holy, sweaty and unreliable ones I keep wearing through from the Big Green Shed!

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Sherry

Super comfy gloves. I’ve put this pair through the wringer on the farm pulling down barbed wire fences, splitting firewood and a few other farm jobs. I’ve had expensive name brand gloves that have split seams or gotten holes within the first day of fencing. Can’t wait for V2 of these!

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Megan Willis

I love the softness of these gloves, the adjustable flap at wrist assists in a snug and supportive fit . I have been working these gloves daily since received back in March/ April and have been impressed with their robustness. Only issue I’ve found is the fingers are a little long , making fine work a challenge.( 4 stars as opposed to 5) But overall they have been excellent. Only now the seams in the right fingertips are ‘opening ‘ allowing dirt through to under my nails while weeding

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Vicky

Love the gloves. The sizing was slightly large but didn't worry about swapping it out. Have got used the sizing now.
Find them fabulous, very little thorns have penetrable. Water proof and seem to be very durable and long lasting.
The only issue now is the Velcro on the right glove has lifted from the attachment point. Very disappointing.
Still love the gloves.

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Chris C-M

I love the concept of the gloves, and so far for me they are working out great. I enjoy the snug, soft but strong fit. I'm just a backyard gardener who has worn out many glove fingertips scratching around pulling weeds. So far my gloves are holding strong after many hours of weeding, digging, planting and hauling hardwood sleepers around the yard. I'm a fan, and can't wait to recommend them to friends when they become more widely available. Happy gardening!

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Sharryn

These gloves are super comfortable and soft and the adjustable wrist band is great at keeping out any dirt. I have been using them for a few months now doing general gardening at home, pruning, weeding, digging and. Mulching and the million other things you do in a large garden and except for a bit of scuffing of the leather they are still as good as the day I received them. I have also treated them each month with leather conditioner and I do wipe them down after use. If they wear out I would be only too happy to try the next generation of gloves. Thanks Carolyn for taking the initiative to develop these gloves for us hardworking home gardeners.

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Lisa

My gloves have been used at home in a mid-sized garden and in a large community garden plot. They have chased couch runners, planted larger seedlings, dragged and spread lucerne, collected leaves, pruned weeded etc. The only time I take them off is to plant tiny vegetable seedlings which need a little more dexterity. Based on the original sizing advice I bought a large pair as I have long fingers. The thumb is probably a bit too long, but the other fingers are a great fit. I was a bit lazy at first about cleaning and using a leather conditioner but as I realized they were not falling apart I started to take better care of them! They have melded to my hand shape and I am very happy with them.

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Holly

As a seedling grower and garden lover, I’m loving my The Foundation gloves. They are snug as could be, and especially good for the hard work jobs - pulling weeds in Jindabyne, digging gravel, redesigning garden beds. They have worn a little, with some of the stitching around the fingers coming loose, but it hasn’t affected the usability of them at all. Definitely recommend!

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Anonymous

These are the best gloves ever. Wow. Strong, durable and they keep my hands warm and dry.
Margaret

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Jodie Williams

Such soft gloves, no more sweating and wet pruney hands! The fingers are a tad long for me, after an error with sizing, I measured for a medium but needed a small, they were swapped with no fuss. I have done loads of weeding, pruning, barb wire fencing, mucking out, brush cutting and mowing. I love putting them on, my favourite gloves that I have tried so far, I'll be back for more and can't wait for them to be properly on the market for Christmas and birthday gifts!

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Megan Willis

Tough and robust is a requirement in my work life. Being an owner operator horticulturalist it’s important that my gloves stand up to date to day use. These gloves are exceptional in that aspect. From laying bricks, metal garden edging to moving a tonne of soil, these have not let me down. Only now after several months, the fingertip seams are starting to fail. Lasted so much longer than I expected. Leather gloves in the past had given out after 2 maybe 3 months. Megan

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Anonymous

Really comfortable to wear some slight leather wear on parts. Would buy again.

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Harry

Absolutely fantastic glove for gardening and landscaping. I’ve tried every option at the hardware store and been consistently frustrated and disappointed. These gloves are a cut above the rest. They’re sturdy and comfortable. I have quite big hands and the XL moulded to give me the perfect fit. I’ve used them both for gardening at home and in my small gardening business without an issue. I highly recommend investing in a pair of these.

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Kimmi Hooper

Really nice quality, soft & snug, whilst both sturdy & hard wearing….

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Anonymous

Very comfortable. Good fit for my small hands. Good feeling through the fingertips even though they are leather. Haven’t had them long enough to see whether the fingertip and breakage problem will be prevented that I am enjoying using them so far and they look great.