Abstract: A protective glove, particularly for use in skateboarding, wherein the risk of falling is great. At the palm portion between a leather cover and an inner liner, is secured a thick resilient pad disposed to overlie the heel of the palm to absorb shock from impact, when one attempts to break his fall with extended hands. At the base of the glove is secured heavy elastic wrist band to protect against sprains as a result of such impact, and to co-act with the pad and glove leather in transferring and distributing impact forces from the palm pad and glove to the arm of the wearer.