It can mean anything from cheap vinyl that is colored and textured to look like leather to some type of
sophisticated material made from non-petroleum products.

Need more info on what the gloves are really made from.

I'll have to email the sellers as they just say synthetic leather.

returns in the rare cases where I'm unhappy. Most of them have really great labor policies as well.

Personally I have a pair of Polartec gloves I'm happy with, but I don't know if that's a workable option in your case. When I got them I did have to look around a bit to find a trim, stylish pair in basic black that didn't look like they'd escaped from a ski shop.

I know just what you're talking about, lol. I see a lot of cool gloves but they have huge brands or designs on them. I'll definitely keep Polartec in mind

Buy the best you can afford.

You will get the same "feel".

And you won't have to break them in.

Plus, depending on the make, they might be wash-able.

There is no advantage in natural leather unless you are a hard-ass horseperson (image, you know).
DBH

Good stuff to know

You will do much better if you wear knit ones.

I have some jersey knit work gloves that are my current go-to pair.

But my weightlifting gloves are awesome and my Timberlands are quite excellent. Synthetics are come a long, long way in comparison.