Best Fingerless Work Gloves

Fingerless gloves are a simple yet effective way for you to combine the warmth and protection of a safety glove with the natural precision of your own fingertips. Using your bare fingers will allow you to more deftly manoeuvre and manipulate small objects such as nails, screws and fishing line with an ease and precision. But which of our fingerless gloves are the best option for you? To help you figure this out, we compiled a list of our Best Fingerless Work Gloves, highlighting which ones are best for certain trades, industries or pastimes.

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We've selected these gloves based on customer reviews, analytical feedback and one-to-one conversations with manufacturers, to ensure we bring you the best of the best. If you're looking a certain type of glove, use the quick links below to go straight to what you need, or keep scrolling to explore all our picks.

• Best Cut-Resistant Fingerless Gloves 
• Best Fingerless Gloves for Typing 
• Best Fingerless Gloves for Cycling
• Best Fingerless Gloves for Photography
• Best Anti-Vibration Fingerless Gloves
• Best Thermal Fingerless Work Gloves
• Best Fingerless Construction Gloves
• Best Fingerless Mechanics Gloves
• Best Fingerless Gardening Gloves

Best Cut-Resistant Fingerless Gloves

TraffiGlove TG5220 3 Digit Cut Level C Safety Gloves Cut-resistant gloves with three exposed fingertips Suitable for mechanical and electrical trades Close-fitting design aids hand movement Price is per pair of gloves    In stock now £5.30Details

Our Verdict: Cut-resistance is critical in many trades and industries, but if you're working within precise margins, you will also need the full dexterity of your fingertips. The TraffiGlove TG5220 Gloves offer both cut-protection and precision, with Level C cut-resistant fibres to stop sharp blades from slicing your hands (providing you avoid your fingers), and three exposed fingertips to give you pin-point accuracy.

Best Fingerless Gloves for Typing

Ejendals Tegera 901 Fingerless Work Gloves Pair of fingerless gloves with great dexterity Ideal for roofers, engineers and inspection Padded shock-absorbent palm adds light-impact protection Makes interaction with touchscreen devices easy!    In stock now £24.79Details

Our Verdict: If your office is always cold, or you're trying to save on heating bills while working from home, a warm pair of fingerless gloves are great for typing away without numb fingers. The Ejendals Tegera 901 Gloves are the best fit for the job, as they are light, warm and comfy, and their fingerless design leaves your fingers free for typing.

Best Fingerless Gloves for Cycling

UCi AV-FGG Gel-Palm Light-Duty Fingerless Leather Power Tool Gloves Pair of fingerless leather gloves Suitable for light-duty industrial and athletic tasks Protects hands from lower-level vibrations and impact Adjustable Velcro strap offers a tailored fit around the wrist    In stock now £10.79Details

Our Verdict: All cycling enthusiasts know the struggle of battered, worn-out hands after a day out on the bike trail. The constant vibrations and friction your hands endure while gripping the handles can leave lasting strain, which is why a padded pair of fingerless gloves can go a long way. The Gel Palm Fingerless Gloves provide this crucial extra padding, and their fingerless design gives you more control when using the brakes.

Customer Feedback: "I purchased these as my hands were suffering from vibration on an ebike which I use a lot. They worked, are comfortable, and well insulate from vibration. 1st class goods, service and delivery." - Mark ★★★★★

Best Fingerless Gloves for Photography

Our Verdict: Capturing picturesque winter scenery with your camera is a fun, peaceful and rewarding activity, but cold, jittery hands might stop you from seizing that perfect photo op. Thanks to a clever design with removable mittens, the Ejendals Graninge Gloves keep your hands toasty warm while granting you full access to the camera controls so that you never miss a moment.

Customer Feedback: "These gloves are perfect for hiking in cold weather , the mitten flaps easily fold back for when you need to use phone or other equipment, well made & comfortable , I would definitely recommend them ! Also I looked for this type of glove unsuccessfully on other websites before I found these at a good price too." - Ruth ★★★★★

Best Anti-Vibration Fingerless Gloves 

Impacto 501 Original Fingerless Anti-Vibration Glove Liners Anti-vibration polycotton glove liners Ideal for handling power tools and machinery Designed to be worn under work glove Sold as a pair of glove liners    In stock now £16.50Details

Our Verdict: If you're working with heavy, high-impact tools that also require a bit of precision (such as hammers and nails), then fingerless gloves with extra padding are just what you need. The Impacto 501 Fingerless Gloves are heavily padded and reinforced, giving you robust protection when doing stress-heavy tasks.

Best Thermal Fingerless Work Gloves

Ejendals Tegera 790 Thermal Fingerless Gloves Pair of fingerless gloves great for cold weather Allow you to perform dexterous tasks while staying warm Fingerless design is great for touchscreens Suitable for low-risk work and general use    In stock now £2.69Details

Our Verdict: Working in cold temperatures but don't want to lose the precision in your fingertips? The Ejedals Tegera 790 Gloves are made with a thermal lining to keep your hands insulated from the chill, but they are also fingerless to give you the precision you need.

Customer Feedback: "The gloves and brilliant well worth the money and keeps your hands nice and warm" - Kevin ★★★★★

Best Fingerless Construction Gloves

Dirty Rigger Comfort Fit Fingerless Gloves DTY-COMFFLS Price is per pair of gloves Maximum durability for tough handling tasks Fingerless design provides an extra level of dexterity Fitted design ensures unmatched levels of comfort    In stock now £15.99Details

Our Verdict: Construction work involves all types of different hazards, including abrasions, tears, cuts and contact with grime. The Dirty Rigger Fingerless Gloves are built for these tough environments, with extra durable fabric and stitching to keep your hands safe from harm. And of course, they are also fingerless to give you more control for intricate tasks.

Customer Feedback: "These gloves are highly recommended, great quality and so ideal for work." - Terry ★★★★★

Best Fingerless Mechanics Gloves

Polyco Matrix Fingerless Work Gloves 933 Pair of partially fingerless work safety gloves Suitable for plumbing, assembly, tiling and more Protects against dirt, scratches and abrasions Price is per pair    In stock now £0.99Details

Our Verdict: Mechanical work, on the other hand, involves contact with greasy, wet or oily materials, meaning gloves with extra grip and water-resistance is key. With a grippy polyurethane coating, the Polyco Matrix Fingerless Gloves make it much easier to handle slippery items, making them a top pick for mechanics, or other similar trade workers.

Customer Feedback: "These gloves are only lightweight by by that very nature they allow you to feel whatever you're working with, which is only enhanced by the tip-less thumb and first two fingers for really precises work while still offering some grip and protection." - Joshua ★★★★★

Best Fingerless Gardening Gloves

UCi PXP-12-RED Fingerless PU-Coated Handling Gloves Handling gloves with partially fingerless design Ideal for intricate tasks and operating touchscreens PU coating provides grip without compromising dexterity Price is per pair of fingerless gloves    In stock now £1.05Details

Our Verdict: Protective gloves are essential for garden work, but precision is also needed at times to ensure you don't accidentally wreck delicate plants and flowers. Designed to shield against cuts and abrasions, the PXP-12-RED Fingerless Gloves are ideal for gardeners, as they give both the precision and protection you need to make your garden look glorious.