CS2 Gloves Buying Guide
How Gloves Differ From Other Skins
Gloves apply to both your hands and change the look of your arms in game. Unlike weapons, they never come in StatTrak form, and they only drop from a small set of glove cases, which limits supply.
Wear has an unusually large effect on gloves. Many finishes look faded and worn at higher float, so float matters more here than on most weapon skins.
The Main Glove Types
The core types are Sport Gloves, Specialist Gloves, Driver Gloves, Hand Wraps, Moto Gloves, Hydra Gloves, Bloodhound Gloves and Broken Fang Gloves. Each type has its own fit and a range of finishes.
Sport and Specialist gloves tend to be the most sought after, which is reflected in their prices, while Hand Wraps and Bloodhound gloves include more affordable options.
Standout Finishes
Among the most admired are Sport Gloves Pandora's Box, Vice and Amphibious, Specialist Gloves Crimson Kimono and Fade, and Driver Gloves King Snake. These combine strong colourways with limited supply.
They sit at the premium end. If you are building toward a themed loadout, match the glove colour to your knife and weapons for a coherent look.
Affordable Glove Options
Hand Wraps Leather, Bloodhound Gloves Bronzed, Hydra Gloves Case Hardened and various Specialist and Moto finishes offer a lower entry point. Prices still vary a lot with wear, so a higher-float copy can be a real saving if you do not mind the worn look.
Compare several listings, because glove pricing is less uniform than many weapon skins.
What to Check Before Buying
Always inspect gloves in the market preview, since the difference between a low and high float copy can be dramatic. Decide whether you want a crisp or a deliberately worn look, as both have their fans.
For the mechanics behind this, read our float and wear guide.
Where to Buy Gloves
Gloves are sold on the Steam Community Market and on third-party marketplaces, and prices can differ between them, so it pays to compare. Because glove pricing varies so much with wear, checking several listings is especially worthwhile.
Our marketplaces guide compares fees and payout options so you can decide where to buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do gloves come in StatTrak?
No. Gloves never have a StatTrak counter, unlike many weapon skins. There is also no souvenir version.
Why does wear matter so much on gloves?
Many glove finishes are designed to look progressively faded and scuffed at higher float. The visual gap between a low and high float copy is often larger than on weapon skins, so always inspect first.
Which gloves are the most popular?
Sport Gloves and Specialist Gloves are generally the most in demand, with finishes like Pandora's Box and Crimson Kimono among the best known. Demand is reflected in their prices.
Can I get gloves cheaply?
Yes. Hand Wraps, Bloodhound and some Hydra and Moto finishes are more affordable, especially at higher float. Expect a more worn look at the lower price points.
Do gloves need to match my knife?
Not functionally, but many players coordinate glove and knife colours for a consistent loadout. It is purely a cosmetic preference.