and grouped to substantially conform to the shape of the back of the hand and fingers of a wearer these foam segments 46 47 are generally rectangular in cross section referring to fig5 and 6 the finger segments 47 are preferably formed to curve slightly to imitate a slightly closed position of the wearer 39 s hand and its outer cover 50 preferably includes a split center section 56 to accommodate the curvature as shown in fig1 and 2 a decorative foam segment 57 may be included between the lateral segments and a thumb member of the glove and decorative panels 59 may be included between any of the foam segments 46 47 57 of the glove 10 the thumb member 38 preferably comprises upper and lower substantially rigid portions 58 60 these portions 58 60 are curved to more closely fit partially around and protect the wearer 39 s thumb the upper portion 58 does not require a foam segment and the lower portion 60 preferably includes a thinner foam segment than are used for the back and fingers segments 46 47 of the glove 10 referring to fig2 additional foam segments may be provided at the side of the glove between the index finger and thumb this.