WHEN I WORK-OUT I USE THE BEST! V-SHIELD BY FAR IS THE BEST PERFORMANCE GEAR OUT THERE. NOT ONLY DO THEY MANUFACTURED HERE IN AMERICA, ALL THEIR PRODUCTS ARE FLAT LOCK STITCHED, ANTI-BACTERIAL (FUNK FREE) AND THEY SELL FOR LESS. 'I would not use anything else, but V-Shield) V-Shield is My choice, make it yours. Portions from profits from V-Shield will go to The Retired Boxers Foundation so they can continue thier humble mission of helping fighters.