New to lifting - which gloves?

I got mine at Target. They aren't fancy but they work great. I have tiny hands and I had a difficult time finding somewhere with XS. I was honestly surprised to run across some in Target

So, call me Missy Princess Palms :blushing: , but I've recently started lifting and have determined I will need some weight lifting gloves to protect my little lady hands :ohwell: .

The question is, what should I be looking for in a set of gloves? I've done a bit of research and there are a variety of types including leather, elastic, half-gloves, wrap-around, backless, etc, and to be honest I have absolutely no idea what is a waste of money and what isn't.

Also, what is a reasonable amount of $$$ to spend on a pair?

Thanks for your help in advance!

Just make sure they match your shoes and purse.

I kid! I kid!

Honestly though, I have very tiny lady hands as well and have been doing ok without any gloves. Are you having problems with grip or are you just concerned about aesthetic considerations?

i got mine at meijer (kinda like a wal-mart). they were ladies crossfit gloves. i liked them because the padding was minimal but enough to protect my hands and they came in extra small. they're black with pink lining and i think they're snazzy lol.

i wouldn't recommend buying them online for a few reasons. 1. sizing. it varies and comfort is important. if it fits oddly, it'll affect your grip or cut into your fingers, give blisters, etc. and 2. the material. i have extremely sensitive hands which is why i use the gloves in the first place. the first pair i bought irritated my skin. if you have this issue, i'd definitely look around in a store.

eta: i spent maybe 15-20$ on the pair described above

Got mine at walmart - less than $10. I definitely need gloves when lifting . I live in South Carolina - hot and humid much of the year = sweaty, slippery hands. Keeps weights from slipping out of my hands and onto someone's toes or head. Mine help me grip better.

I got mine at the Sports Authority, I think they were probably about $20. I asked the same Q in my weightlifing forum and the girls there suggested to make sure that they're a snug fit. I had a lot of trouble carrying more than 45lbs in each hand (the knurls cut into my palms and left them looking like waffles!) and the gloves have helped a whole bunch.

Sucks that so many of the ladies' gloves were pink, though... I didn't have a lot of options in normal black.

EDIT: found 'em online here: http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13167342&view=grid Only $12, I misremembered. They work fine for me!

It really doesn't matter. Whatever's comfortable. I generally don't use gloves myself.

If I was really trying to avoid callouses though... personally, I'd use some of those thin gardening gloves that breath well and have the rubbery texture on the palms. Yeah, I'd look fairly ridiculous, but who cares. Weight lifting gloves are generally fingerless and, speaking for myself, my gnarliest callouses are on my index fingers. :P

Buy a pumice stone and some Aquaphor, and call it a day.

Real men dont wear gloves.....plus I hear you can get calluses with or without them on.

The OP is a woman.. and by the way, I have been wearing gloves for a very long time and I never got any calluses.

I'm in Australia; I don't wear gloves but I know Amart Allsports and Rebel sports have some decent women's brands for between $20 - 30 (in Brisbane anyways).