I’ve tried every finger protector I’ve found. None truly worked for me. Too big. Not flexible enough. Unable to work with them on. Unable to keep ahold of my work. Not strong/tough enough. Etc… What I loved about these first off was the sizes were clearly defined by measurements that I could compare to my own fingers and order the right ones the first time! Then I was pleasantly surprised how flexible they are and yet TOUGH as well! I did wear a small hole in one sanding my bead halves but NO holes in my fingertips and no worn off finger nails. My fingers are finally healing up! And I haven’t put a hole in my thumb since I started using these. I’m SUPER happy with these. Wish I’d have found them sooner.