The cheapest gloves in CS2 currently cost about $25 to $30: the Hydra Gloves | Mangrove, the Hydra Gloves | Rattler and the Driver Gloves | Racing Green. About ten more pairs sell for under $50. Prices below are for the cheapest wear on LIS-SKINS, usually Battle-Scarred or Field-Tested, while Factory New copies of the same gloves cost four to eight times more. For how the glove models differ, see our overview of glove types in CS2.
Cheapest CS2 Gloves: Price Table
| Gloves | Price |
|---|---|
| Hydra Gloves | Mangrove | from $25 |
| Hydra Gloves | Rattler | from $25 |
| Driver Gloves | Racing Green | from $28 |
| Hydra Gloves | Emerald | from $30 |
| Moto Gloves | Transport | from $30 |
| Hand Wraps | Desert Shamagh | from $35 |
| Moto Gloves | 3rd Commando Company | from $35 |
| Broken Fang Gloves | Needle Point | from $40 |
| Broken Fang Gloves | Yellow-banded | from $40 |
| Driver Gloves | Queen Jaguar | from $45 |
| Driver Gloves | Rezan the Red | from $50 |
For most budget gloves, Field-Tested costs almost the same as Battle-Scarred, so at equal prices Field-Tested is the better buy: it shows noticeably less wear. All of these budget glove skins date back to the CS:GO days, the 2018 Clutch Case and 2020 Operation Broken Fang, and carried over to CS2 unchanged, so the best cheap CS:GO gloves and the cheapest CS2 gloves are the same pairs today.
Hydra Gloves Mangrove and Rattler
The lowest entry point into gloves right now is two pairs from the Hydra line: the Hydra Gloves | Mangrove and the Hydra Gloves | Rattler. Both start around $25, Field-Tested costs barely more than Battle-Scarred, and Minimal Wear is about $35. Their finishes are restrained, so they fit almost any weapon loadout. Both drop from the Clutch and Revolution cases.
Driver Gloves Racing Green
Driver Gloves stand out for detailed textures and a mid-century look. The most affordable pair of this model is the Driver Gloves | Racing Green, from about $28, with Minimal Wear around $40. Brighter designs cost more, from the red Rezan the Red at about $50 to the Queen Jaguar, whose pattern resembles a wild cat's coat, from $45.
The Driver Gloves | Lunar Weave deserves a mention for its unusual woven texture. It used to be one of the cheapest pairs, but it now starts at about $90 in Battle-Scarred and jumps to around $590 in Field-Tested, so it has left the budget tier.
Hydra Gloves Emerald
If you like gloves with operation branding, the Hydra Gloves | Emerald are a solid buy. A bright green emblem on the back of the hand stands out against dark leather, which makes these gloves a natural fit for a dark-toned inventory. Prices start around $30, with Minimal Wear about $45.
Moto Gloves Transport
Another budget option is the Moto Gloves | Transport. Its defining feature is the protective padding that clearly stands out on the surface. The yellow and orange tones look realistic and pair well with a wide range of weapon designs. Prices start around $30, Field-Tested costs nearly the same, and Minimal Wear is about $50.
Hand Wraps Desert Shamagh
Wraps that leave part of the palm uncovered are an unusual take on gloves in themselves. Most cheap designs for this model use muted tones, but the Hand Wraps | Desert Shamagh are a welcome exception. They look especially good with desert or ancient-themed skins, such as weapons from the Anubis Collection. Prices start around $35. For more pairing ideas, see our article on skin and glove combinations.
Broken Fang Gloves Needle Point
Another design with an operation emblem on the back is the Broken Fang Gloves | Needle Point. These red-brown gloves start around $40, with Minimal Wear about $55. If you prefer more contrast, look at the Broken Fang Gloves | Yellow-banded, which cost about the same, from $40.
Cheap Red and White Gloves
Picking a specific color usually raises the budget. The cheapest red entry right now is the Driver Gloves | Rezan the Red at about $50, and Needle Point offers a similar tone for around $40. Among white gloves, one of the most affordable options is the Driver Gloves | King Snake, at about $100 in Battle-Scarred and $130 in Field-Tested. Full color roundups: the best red gloves and the best white gloves in CS2.
FAQ
What are the cheapest gloves in CS2 and CS:GO?
Right now they are the Hydra Gloves | Mangrove and Rattler (from $25) and the Driver Gloves | Racing Green (from $28). Prices move daily, so the top of the list can shift by a few dollars.
How much do the cheapest CS2 gloves cost?
About $25 to $30 in Battle-Scarred or Field-Tested. The same models in Factory New start at around $110.
Can I get gloves for less than the market price?
Gloves drop from cases at about 0.26%, and since autumn 2025 they can be crafted through a trade-up contract of five Covert skins of one type. The result is random, so in practice buying the pair you want is almost always cheaper. Details are in our knife and glove crafting guide.
Which knife goes with budget gloves?
Ready-made pairings are collected in our list of budget knife and glove combos, and the CS2 gloves tier list compares every glove model by popularity and price.
