Sport Gloves Skins

Why Sport Gloves are the most expensive glove type

Valve added gloves to CS:GO in November 2016 with the Glove Case. Sport Gloves were among the first models introduced and quickly became the premium tier. The reason is simple: their flat, smooth fabric surface provides the largest uninterrupted canvas for skin designs. Where Specialist Gloves have knuckle guards that break up patterns, and Moto Gloves have padded panels, Sport Gloves show the full design in first person.

Gloves are visible every round — you see them holding your weapon, throwing grenades, and during every reload. That constant visibility makes gloves arguably the most impactful cosmetic in CS2 after your knife. And because Sport Gloves show the most design, the premium skins on this model (Pandora's Box, Hedge Maze, Superconductor, Vice) have become some of the most sought-after items in the game.

All Sport Gloves are Extraordinary rarity and drop at the same ~0.26% rate as knives from weapon cases.

All 19 Sport Gloves finishes ranked by price

Ultra-premium ($800–$30,000+)

• Hedge Maze ($2,265–$30,800+ FN) — The most expensive glove skin in CS2. A green hedge pattern on a dark background. Factory New copies are extraordinarily rare and command five-figure prices. Even Battle-Scarred copies start above $2,000.
• Pandora's Box ($2,062–$28,000+ FN) — Deep purple-blue with a cosmic pattern. The iconic Sport Gloves skin. FN copies regularly trade above $20,000. One of the most recognizable cosmetics in CS2.
• Superconductor ($857–$8,400+ FN) — Electric blue with circuit patterns. The go-to premium blue glove. The BS-to-FN gap is roughly 10x, making float value critical.
• Vice ($265–$6,000+ FN) — Pink and teal with a Miami Vice aesthetic. The most popular pink glove in CS2 and one of the most commonly paired gloves with Doppler Phase 2 knives.

High-end ($200–$800)

• Amphibious ($221–$2,200+ FN) — Blue-red camouflage. Popular for fire and ice themed loadouts. Pairs well with Marble Fade knives.
• Omega ($139–$1,464+ FN) — Dark with orange-red accents. A more affordable alternative to Vice for red-tinted loadouts.
• Nocts ($330–$2,560+ FN) — Black with subtle blue highlights. Stealth aesthetic. One of the newer additions from the Broken Fang Case.
• Occult ($330–$3,000+ FN) — Dark mystical pattern from the Dead Hand Terminal. New and still finding its market price.

Mid-range ($94–$300)

Bronze Morph ($94–$700+), Scarlet Shamagh ($110–$800+), Slingshot ($120–$900+), Tiger Strike ($140–$1,000+), Violet Beadwork ($171–$2,055+), and several new Dead Hand Terminal skins still settling in price. Bronze Morph at ~$94 BS is the cheapest Sport Gloves skin — the entry point to the premium glove type.

Which cases drop Sport Gloves

Case

Released

Notable Sport Gloves

Glove Case

November 2016

Hedge Maze, Superconductor, Pandora's Box (via trade-up)

Clutch Case

February 2018

Vice, Amphibious, Omega

Op. Broken Fang Case

December 2020

Nocts, Slingshot, Tiger Strike, Scarlet Shamagh

Sealed Dead Hand Terminal

March 2026

Occult, Violet Beadwork, + 5 new skins

The Sealed Dead Hand Terminal (March 2026) is the newest source, adding 7 new Sport Gloves skins. Prices for these new skins are still settling as supply enters the market. The Glove Case and Clutch Case contain the classic premium skins (Pandora's Box, Vice, Superconductor) and are no longer actively dropped, which supports their prices.

Why float value matters more on gloves than weapons

Gloves are visible in first person every single round — holding weapons, throwing grenades, reloading. This constant visibility makes wear far more noticeable than on weapon skins where you might only inspect occasionally. On Sport Gloves specifically, the flat surface means every scratch, fade mark and discoloration is on full display.

The price impact is dramatic. Sport Gloves Vice costs ~$265 in BS but $6,000+ in FN — a 23x difference. Pandora's Box goes from ~$2,062 BS to $28,000+ FN. Even between Field-Tested and Minimal Wear, there can be a 2–3x price gap. Always check the exact float value before buying: a 0.15 float (just inside FT range) will look significantly better than a 0.37 float (near the FT/WW boundary).

Best Sport Gloves skins for the money

• Best overall: Vice BS ($265). The iconic pink glove at its most affordable. Even in BS, Vice looks recognizable and pairs perfectly with Doppler Phase 2 knives.
• Best budget: Bronze Morph BS (~$94). The cheapest Sport Gloves skin. Gets you into the premium glove type for under $100.
• Best blue loadout: Superconductor BS (~$857). The definitive blue glove. Pairs with Doppler Sapphire knives and blue weapon skins.
• Best for Marble Fade: Amphibious BS (~$221). Blue-red tones match fire and ice knife patterns.
• Best flex: Pandora's Box FT (~$3,500–5,000). Field-Tested copies look significantly better than BS and cost a fraction of FN. The sweet spot for collectors who want Pandora's Box without paying $20,000+.

Best Sport Gloves and knife combinations

• Vice + Butterfly Doppler Phase 2 (~$2,075). The most iconic CS2 loadout combo. Pink gloves meet pink knife.
• Pandora's Box + Karambit Doppler Sapphire (~$7,000+). The ultimate blue loadout. Deep purple-blue gloves with a fully blue blade.
• Superconductor + M9 Bayonet Doppler Sapphire (~$6,357+). Electric blue everything.
• Amphibious + Butterfly Marble Fade (~$1,390). Fire and ice on gloves and blade.
• Omega + Bayonet Autotronic (~$388+). Dark red tones on both. Affordable premium look.
• Bronze Morph + Gut Knife Tiger Tooth (~$187). Budget combo. Sport Gloves + gold knife for under $200.

Sport Gloves vs Specialist Gloves

Sport Gloves have a flat fabric surface with maximum skin visibility. Specialist Gloves have plastic/carbon knuckle guards over a fabric base, which adds texture but partially covers the design. Sport Gloves are consistently more expensive: Vice BS (~$265) vs Specialist Fade BS (~$122).

If you prioritize seeing the full design: Sport Gloves. If you want a more tactical look with knuckle protection aesthetics and slightly lower prices: Specialist Gloves. Both are excellent — the choice is design philosophy.