Purchased the Triumph*United japanese heatseeker 16 oz gloves and Triumph*United Pro Shin Instep Guards.  The gloves are good, fit comfortably and are easy to get on and off (velcro cuff).   They have held up pretty well after a couple of months of moderate bag work and sparring. Few loose threads, but overall pretty good.

The shin guards are a whole different story.  They are padded well and protect the shins, but they started coming apart after the first time I used them.  The foot guard is detaching from the shin guard, and the edging, which is nylon instead of leather, has more or less worn off of one guard and left a raw looking spot.

So, can recommend the gloves, would definitely not recommend the shinguards.

-Mark