Women's and Men's Fingerless Gloves

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Comic book fans are picky, so it’s not surprising that there’s been a lot of discussion about the recently released concept artwork depicting the character Ezra Miller will play as Flash in DC’s upcoming Justice League films. Perhaps the most surprising aspect is the source of the surprise: Barry Allen’s alter-ego wears gloves with no fingers in the latest design.

Some supporters are more open-minded, even if skeptical: “I don’t see why a forensic scientist thinks it’s a good idea.” Some are categorical: “Those fingerless gloves are hideous; I’d like to see them removed from these.” Some are so subdued that you may need to read them twice to get the full picture: “F**k his fingerless gloves as well.” “You’re a f**king hipster shitbag.”

There are strong feelings, but gloves with no fingers aren’t just for retro comic book characters. Regardless of how popular or practical these gloves become, everyone seems to dislike them. “Fingerless gloves are simply hand vests.”

When traditional knitted gloves were the norm for the average traveller. Knitted gloves are invariably grey or dull, as if they were made by a tramp or hobo in the 1930s out of scraps of fabric or other clothing. This usage style is still prevalent. In 2013, a Pennsylvania teenager dressed as a homeless man for Halloween, complete with non-fingerless gloves, was suspended because his costume was too convincing.

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Cyclists, hobo photographers, weightlifters, kayakers, wrestlers, and many other athletes who wear fingerless gloves do so for the benefits of warmth, security, and dexterity. Except for the cost of the glove, the rock climber or cyclist is little different from the average person.

In the 1980s, fingerless gloves were popular, but they were usually made of lace or leather. They were worn by Boy George, Madonna, and Billy Idol, among others (Madonna continues to wear them). Through New Romanticism, they expanded and domesticated the punk fashion.

Gloveless fingers are now more useful devices than sportswear, outerwear, or even fashion. Dexterity is becoming increasingly important for people today, thanks in part to smartphones. Nowadays, our fingers are always in use, no matter where we are. There are fully-conductive finger gloves that allow you to tap and remove them, but even light finger wear can impede effective application use. Even in colder weather, users are more likely to risk frostbite in exchange for access to their text messages and Snapchats.

In this image, Ezra Miller’s gloveless Flash appears, where fingers have become the tools that define the difference between subhuman and superhuman performance for regular people, using technology rather than ability. Flash’s greatest asset is his speed. It’s a combination of movement and reflex. He’s lightning-quick, and his red lycra is a tribute to dexterity. Fingerless gloves have become the decade’s fashion mantra. Being covered but keeping your fingers free indicates that you, like Flash, are prepared, eager, and fast. However, whether you’re a modern hobo or not, it’s still similar to the hobo. It’s a blur of looking at cold hands and kneading on an even colder phone, looking for scraps.