Hey guys, quick and very urgent question.
I found what I think is a pair of 1130s (I checked Lowes...I checked Wal-Mart...I checked Home Depot...I even checked Ace Hardware...would you believe I found them at a SAFEWAY of all places??? ) but when looking at the Indy Gear info on gloves, it doesn't seem like there's a picture of 1130s. Do the 1130s, unlike the 23s, have that extra strip of leather across the palm?
Just want to make sure so I can buy a pair before they're gone!
Not to be too elementary but for me, I just checked the tag on the glove and it said 1130 and then I tried on the different sizes until I figured large was the size for me.
If you think there may have been a style change, you could always call their toll-free number and ask them (1-800-323-2830) or you can perhaps track it down at http://www.wellslamont.com/index.tpl
Let us know how it works out. If there has been a styling change, I would think they'd change the number and discontinue the old (like the 1128s) but let us know just in case.
I know they make the 1130's in a regular version and a grips version. The only difference between the two versions is the way the thumb is attached. The grips if I recall is the more correct of the two.
Ryusui wrote: Do the 1130s, unlike the 23s, have that extra strip of leather across the palm?
I too have observed this leather strip across the palm. I purchased a pair of 1130's at Home Depot about 1 year ago. They matched an unidentified pair of yellow gloves I had from working many years ago. I went back to Home Depot and could not locate those exact gloves.
It appears that the Grips line of gloves is a change in construction. It might be possible to order directly from W&L. However, all the new gloves on the shelves I have seen have this new design. More to follow....
Ryusui wrote: Do the 1130s, unlike the 23s, have that extra strip of leather across the palm?
It might be possible to order directly from W&L. However, all the new gloves on the shelves I have seen have this new design. More to follow....
When I called W & L about six months ago, the saleswoman actually told me, before I placed my order, that I should go to my local Wal-Mart and I could save about 40%. She was right. I paid less than $10 instead of $17 plus shipping and handling. Now, that's customer service! However, if your local merchants don't have the style for which you are looking, then you may have to resort to the Classifieds here at COW or ordering from W & L directly.
Hawaii *****. Honestly, you'd think finding at least the simplest thing would be easy here...even the simple things are often hard to find.
Joe, I do have to say, customer service of that caliber is very rare indeed. Although it's not much, I feel special recognition is in order for that particular rep you spoke with.
I went back to the Wal-Mart and they did not have garden variety or work gloves. The associate didn't know when they were getting more except to say that it would definitely be in the Spring which, feels like now here in the Deep South.
Oh yea, we do. Maui just got one a little more than a year ago, but Oahu has had a few for quite some time. I think the Big Island has one or two, but I think that's it.
Ok, ok...I think maybe THIS time, I found them!
But I found two versions. One is yellowish, the other white. Both have a yellow trim around the wrist area.
The site says the correct color of the 1123s were yellowish-tan. But the image seems to be kinda white under all that grit.
I buy the 1130's at my local Wal-Mart. I have many pair and use them for everything around the house, not just Indy. However, I have also found a very similar type of glove made by Stanley. It's model number 5622, a goatskin glove, and model number 5626, a deerskin glove. You need to trim of a few tags (a razor blade will work fine) and then you are set. They are VERY close in appearance to the WL 1130's, but they are more expensive (I bought a pair of 5622's for $14 at Home Depot last week). However, being goat and deer they are much tougher. If you can't find 1130's, these might be a good substitute.
I had done a post a few weeks ago on finding the Stanleys as an alternative Glove, then OBIKenny found some WL1130's around the block from my house at the Raley's Grocery store.
All the stores in town got rid of their Wells-Lamont gloves almost over night.
Everyone now carries Stanley or some other brand I've never heard of.
Here are the new gloves I purchased. As you can see, the thumb piece is a seperate piece that is sewn to glove. The package was marked model 1130.
Here are the other gloves I have. This pair I bought at Lowe's Hardware store. I have used these glove for horse riding and working at a friend's ranch.
These gloves I use when working in the yard or around the house. I found them while working at Sherwin-Williams paint store many years ago before IndyGear. They were pretty used when I found them.
) but when looking at the Indy Gear info on gloves, it doesn't seem like there's a picture of 1130s. Do the 1130s, unlike the 23s, have that extra strip of leather across the palm?
Honestly, you'd think finding at least the simplest thing would be easy here...even the simple things are often hard to find.
