I've worn these all day every single day for a few months shy of 2 years. I live in northern Minnesota and wore them through plenty of rain, snow, and salt (though they are not waterproof) and put them through the ringer as much as I could. Whenever they got stiff and stained from salt I did nothing to care for the leather and basically abused them. About the only thing they aren't suitable for is dynamic movements such as running or yoke carries. Any static lifting or everyday use they are good...