In 1991 The Original® glove was born. The brainchild of a legendary race mechanic that sparked a revolution for working hands around the world. Championed by mechanics and pit crews at the 1991 Daytona 500, the Original® is the glove that started it all. Decades later, our roots in motorsports have grown into industries where skilled hands go to work every day. Mechanics, construction workers, trade professionals, service members, and law enforcement all agree: Mechanix Wear is the tool that fits like a glove.