I can't start a new thread so writhing here: I have just received Cleto Reyes Hoop&Loop training gloves. I ordered them through Amazon from Ringside (
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007XPB4E6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and what I see worries me big time, to say the least. First of all, the piping/trimming of the cuff as well as the thumb attachment are not made of real leather (the attachment can theoretically be made of genuine leather, covered with some kind of lining on the bottom, but I seriously doubt it).
Secondly, they don't smell like leather, but stink more like a piece of burnt plastic. Some happy owners of Cletos posted that they enjoy the smell of their all-leather gloves, but the smell of mine is not pleasant at all. Even now, while writing this post, I can smell the reek. However when I look at the palm and the inner thumb areas I can see the trims of the holes in there and it looks like they are made of leather. I can also see leather at the trim between the thumb and the palm. But then why do gloves smell like that? That might be the result of the leather ironing or it's their lining that smells like that, but would like to hear your opinion. The weight of the glove is a bit off (a bit lighter than 15oz, whereas it should be 14oz), but it is consistent between the two gloves. Padding is thin and tight, as expected. I can hardly feel my knuckles through it, though it's on the verge of feeling them.
From the user's stand point, I can't see any problem - the fit is snug, but not too tight. I can't make a great fist, but that's obviously because I haven't even used them yet. So will try them on tonight and see if I spot anything from the practical perspective, though I may not, because based on what I read, it takes at least a week to break them in. Am I wrong?
So while I'm testing the gloves, would be great to hear back from you. Do you think the gloves I bought are fake or they could be real? If you need more info, please revert back and I'll provide as much as I can, so that you could make your judgment. See the pictures below.