Happy enough with them, they will serve their purpose of protection from heat and sparks. Not sure who judges leather but I would never call these the "Finest Cow Leather" they are split leather. They are exactly what I was expecting for quality so not disappointed. They fit my hands well and flex where they need to, also thick enough to protect okay. I would look for something better if I needed them all the time but for occasional use they are going to be just fine. The label that came on the gloves besides saying "finest" say "with lining" but these are unlined leather gloves.