Cheers everyone. I think it is time they were replaced, but until funds are available that isnt going to happen.

I should have explained what type of glove they are.. Opps... They are the Alpinestars SMX(??) really thin, mixture of leather, material in between the fingers and hard bits on the knuckles. I cant wear 'normal' bike gloves, dont like em.

I did soak them.........they dried out stiff as a board....LOL.....still stink

I have some of that visor vision helmet spray, might try that next after ive softened them up......