Archery Gloves Reviewed 2024

Hello, fellow archers! Ready to enhance your shooting experience? If you’re fed up with sore fingers and callouses after a long practice, consider getting a reliable pair of archery gloves to protect your hands and fingers.

Navigating through the plethora of options on the market to find top-notch gloves can be daunting.

That’s why we’re here!

We’ve sifted through the myriad of options and tested various gloves to present to you a lineup of top-tier archery gloves.

If you’re on the hunt for the ideal pair to elevate your archery skills, stay tuned:

In this article, we explore my personal picks for outstanding archery gloves. You’ll also discover how archery gloves have advanced over time.

Don’t miss out on our comparison chart and learn how to accurately measure your hands to ensure you get gloves that fit perfectly—avoiding the hassle of an incorrect size.

At a Glance: Here are our Top Archery Gloves

+ BEST OVERALL – NEET Suede Leather Glove. Offers great quality, easy to wear and remove. The suede provides a solid grip and feel of the bowstring.
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+ MOST FLEXIBLE – Damascus Doeskin. Crafted from durable leather for hand protection. Covers a large portion of the hand.
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+ MOST DURABLE  – October Mountain. Features a breathable strip of leather on the back, enhancing airflow.
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+ Allen Super Comfort 3 Finger. A minimalist design with leather fingertips and a saddlecloth strap.
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+ Seektop Archery Gloves 3 Finger. Made of high-elastic polyester with cow-leather padded fingertips. Available in four sizes.
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+ BEST BAREBOW – Bicaster. Ideal for those practicing barebow archery.

Investing in quality gloves is a wise move before stepping up to the line, as shooting arrows can strain your fingers significantly.

Bowhunting Glove Product Comparison:

Neet Suede Shooting Glove, LG

NEET Suede Shooting Glove – close up

The gloves come in five different sizes. They have Velcro wrist closures, which makes them easy to wear and take off. Neet Suede leather archery gloves are extremely sensitive, meaning archers can better feel the bowstring than in “normal” leather or synthetic gloves.

How does the NEET Suede Shooting Glove compare to the Damascus DWC?

I can say that both gloves, the NEET Suede and the Damascus DWC, are perfect shooting gloves. I personally prefer the Damascus DWC because of its “closed palm” design. But that´s purely my personal preference.

What Other Buyers Think

This glove is available on Amazon.com and has a bunch of ratings! Here are the pros and cons based on over 500 reviews and ratings of customers

Pros:

• Ambidextrous design
• Fits smaller and larger hands
• Proven Design

Cons:

• Finger Protection could be thicker
• The sizing is off. Order your actual size and one size smaller.

The Neet Suede glove has a pretty basic design with the Velcro loop on the forearm right below the wrist. The back of the hand is a thin strand of synthetic material, making the glove more breathable. That’s one of the differences to the Damascus DWC, which I discuss later in this article.

The design is ambidextrous – and will serve left- or right-handed archers alike.

Features:

• Adjustable wrist strap
• Elastic back insert
• Leather tips
• Ambidextrous

Protecting your index, middle finger, and ring finger, the NEET Deluxe suede leather gloves are the perfect way to protect your hands while shooting archery.

These shooting gloves feature soft fingertip areas made from smooth leather for added ease of use, while the remaining glove is made from high-quality suede leather.

Different Sizes Available

There are five different sizes offered. They come in sizes from X-Small to X-Large. They have an adjustable Velcro closure at the wrist that allows for easy on/off use.

The Neet Suede glove is also very “sensitive,” meaning that the archer can feel the bowstring better than in “normal” leather or synthetic gloves.

Short Recap

We like the NEET Suede Glove because it is a great option that offers good quality and protects your fingers perfectly.

They are made in an ambidextrous design, coming in five different sizes, making them perfect for anyone with smaller hands or larger ones than the average man’s hand size (those of us who wear XL). And they’re one of the more affordable gloves, too!

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Damascus Doeskin Shooting Glove

Damascus DWC Archery Shooting Glove

Damascus is another big name in archery products. The Damascus Doeskin Archery shooting glove is a leather glove made of doeskin. The advantage of doeskin leather is that it feels softer and allows a better feel for the bowstring.

Damascus has created a thinner leather glove that is softer and more delicate than other full-palm design gloves. Made of doeskin, archers can rely on this delicately soft but sturdy material to better feel the string. That´s something it has in common with October Mountain Glove – which I discuss next.

Material

These Archery Gloves are equipped with an adjustable Velcro closure wrist strap that ensures stability as it is drawn back for release to maintain accuracy and control. This glove offers excellent protection.

What Other Buyers Think

This glove is available on Amazon.com and has a bunch of ratings! Here are the pros and cons based on over 400 reviews and ratings of customers

Pros:

• Awesome Material
• I could “feel” the string
• Ambidextrous

Cons:

• Not as protective when you are shooting a high poundage

Short Recap

The Damascus Doeskin Archery Glove is a good buy because of its soft and thinner leather.

These are reliable, relatively long-lasting, and feel good, so I’ve purchased many of them over the years. When it comes to gloves, you need to handle the bowstring well while being thin enough to feel the bowstring properly.

They are sold in singles, and the tips have a thicker layer of leather for increased longevity. The gloves are ambidextrous so that they will serve both LH and RH shooters. This is a durable glove, available in four sizes (small, medium, large, and extra-large).

October Mountain Products Traditional Shooters Glove Large

October Mountain Trad Shooters Glove

The October Mountains Traditional glove is similar to the DWC in some aspects. It’s made of tough brown leather and can withstand years of heavy archery use. The glove has a full finger (the leather covers the entire finger).

How does the October Mountain Shooting Glove compare to the Damascus DWC?

I honestly can say that both the October Mountain and the Damascus DWC are perfect shooting gloves. I guess it comes down to your personal preference. The fact that both gloves cover your fingers makes them pretty identical in their appearance and function. I do like the extra tough leather the October Mountain offers, though.

The back of the hand is a narrow strip of leather, so it’s more breathable than a full-hand leather glove would be. October Mountains gloves are handcrafted, so you can expect a quality product that will last for years.

Hand-Made Quality Leather Glove

The hand stitching is not only durable but also quite attractive. It’s available in small, medium, or large and can be worn on either hand.

What Other Buyers Think

This glove is available on Amazon.com and has a bunch of ratings! Here are the pros and cons based on over 50 reviews and ratings of customers

Pros:

• Hand Made Quality
• Ambidextrous
• Tips are reinforced

Cons:

• I found them too small (order one size bigger)

Short Recap

This glove is fine with its three-finger design and reinforced fingertips. Good material, and you can still feel the bowstring.

We selected this traditional archery glove because if you buy this durable, premium leather shooting glove from October Mountain Gear, you can shoot your bow for hours on end.

What I Personally Use

When I shoot my recurve bow, I use this finger tab from DECUT.

My DECUT Finger Tab – Modified for barebow.

But I recently decided to go down the “barebow route.” I will probably get the Yost Archery 3-Under tab. String walking is the way to go!

Allen Company Super Comfort Saddlecloth 3 Finger Archery Glove (Large)

Allen Super Comfort Mossy Oak Break-Up Camo

The Allen Super Comfort Archery Gloves are a more minimalist archery glove. It has leather fingertips but has a thin strap that runs down the back of the hand, made of the saddlecloth, and then it has a normal Velcro loop around the wrist.

The back of the hand is very thin, so the glove should be very breathable and comfortable.

Also, some archers claim that the less material on the backside and wrist of the glove means the glove does not “pull” on the fingertips. Again, this makes the glove more comfortable and reduces finger fatigue.

Pros:

• Easy to put the glove on
• Felt comfortable

Cons:

• I missed a sizing chart!

Short Recap

I´ll be honest with you. I don´t own this glove. But based on what we could find online regarding ratings and so on, this should be a good archery glove. I mean, it´s from Allen Company. And they´re notorious for delivering good quality products.

The glove can be worn on either hand and is available in small, medium, or large. It tends to run a little large.

SeekTop Archery Gloves Ambidextrous Polyester

SeekTop Archery Gloves

Looking for a quality pair of archery gloves? Look no further than Seektop Archery Gloves. Made of Polyester with cow leather fingertips, these gloves are non-slip and wear-resistant. The premium quality leather is reinforced with stitching to ensure a long life. The gloves are also adjustable, thanks to the Velcro strap.

I had a chance to briefly test the gloves. I found that I can feel the bowstring almost the same as if I had no gloves on at all.

The only drawback of these gloves is that they don’t have much insulation. So if you are shooting in cold weather, you might want to consider another pair of gloves. But overall, I think the Seektop Archery Gloves are a great choice for anyone looking for new gloves.

Pros:

• Easy to put on
• Breathable
• Ambidextrous
• 12 Months warranty

Cons:

• Depending on your personal preference, the fingertips might not be “thick” enough

Short Recap

KEEP YOUR HANDS SAFE – While you’re seeking your top archery spot, protect your hands with our sturdy and breathable gloves. Made of quality materials, our gloves will k

eep you safe and comfortable as you take aim.

THICK LEATHER FINGERTIPS – These gloves feature thick cow leather fingertips, which are wear-resistant and provide a good grip. This ensures that you maintain control over your bow at all times.

EASY TO CARRY – Easy to carry, thanks to the Velcro strap. You can adjust the size to ensure a snug fit.

BREATHABLE MATERIALS – Made of elastic and breathable polyester materials

How To Measure Your Hand For The Right Size Of Glove

Usually, one hand will be slightly larger than the other. That is typically your stronger hand. There are two ways to measure what size of glove you need.

1. Measure the circumference around the widest part

One method is to measure the width of your dominant hand. To do so, take a soft tape measure and measure the circumference around the widest part of the hand.

2. Measure the length from index finger to wrist

And the other is to measure the length from your index finger to the wrist:

Chart for Width Measurement

Remember to get the correct size. You have to measure the circumference around the widest part of your hand!

Chart for Lenght Measurement

You should also round up to the nearest whole number or half-size if available!

Lastly, we want to mention that it’s important to consider what archery glove is best and why it might suit our needs better than others on this list. Now let´s get started:

Do I Really Need Archery Gloves?

Well, you could shoot your bow without gloves. The question is, for how long? Especially when you are shooting a bow with higher poundage.

Some archers claim that they never use finger protection (gloves, tabs, whatever…). I would not go down that route. The chances are that you damage the nerves in your fingers.

So even though nobody is telling you that you have to wear gloves, I strongly suggest you do so anyway!

Comparison Table