It's now ten days since I got my 14" Homestead. I have used it in my first team practice after only owning it four days. I subbed in on a team game on day five. It performed perfectly. I had every confidence in it. It's about 85% broken in. I just ordered a water based conditioner for it. This is the very first glove that I did not use conditioner at the start. Honestly, the condition of the leather and laces was so perfect and supple that I did not feel it was necessary. I ordered a water based conditioner, as I do not want to add weight or clog the pores. I will always buy a kip leather glove going forward, as this has been the easiest and most rewarding break-in experience of my life. Gem gloves better be around because I am not shelling out over $400 for a kip leather glove by someone else. Thank you SIS and Gem. Just outstanding work!