Originally Posted by sfloriII

No, gloves are not pointless at all. It depends on what they're needed for.

I don't box or do karate. I do pushups, lift weights, and do cardio excersises. I wear them to protect my skin precisely so they don't feel and look like hardened leather!

And I know I can better control the weights I'm lifting when wearing gloves because my hands won't slip as easily.