★ Specialist Gloves | FadeMinimal Wear$521.42Specialist Gloves | Fade
High Demand4,038 listings−8% vs avg
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Trend-0.8% over 30 daysTrend: -0.8% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $482.89 — 2.0% below the month's ceiling.
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About the ★ Specialist Gloves | Fade
The ★ Specialist Gloves | Fade is an Extraordinary-grade gloves in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Fade finish on the Specialist Gloves — see All Specialist Gloves skins.
Origin
The ★ Specialist Gloves | Fade can be unboxed from the Clutch Case and Revolution Case.
Rarity
The ★ Specialist Gloves | Fade is an Extraordinary-grade gloves. In a case opening, an item of this grade comes out roughly ~0.26% of the time.
Float and wear
The float value of the ★ Specialist Gloves | Fade runs from 0.06 to 0.80. Not every wear exists for it, which is why some exteriors are scarcer and priced apart. Within a wear, a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually costs more.
Price
The ★ Specialist Gloves | Fade (Minimal Wear) has an aggregate market price of about $521.42. It has held steady over the last 7 and 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $112.06 (Battle-Scarred) to $1,740.55 (Factory New).
Availability
31 marketplaces are quoting the ★ Specialist Gloves | Fade right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Community rating
Readers rate the ★ Specialist Gloves | Fade 4.0 out of 5 from 8,443 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The ★ Specialist Gloves | Fade (Minimal Wear) shows a Slightly bearish trend. -0.8% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the premium range. Gloves hold value well.
Market Comparison
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees. Third-party markets beat Steam's 15% fee.
Timing Insight
Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.
Pattern value — Specialist Gloves | Fade
Paint seed matters on this skinFade percentage — how far the gradient has travelled across the blade, and how much purple reaches the tip. It is a deterministic function of seed and weapon, so it is calculated rather than judged, and every weapon has its own achievable range. 100% is the ceiling; on Glock-18 and AWP the scarce direction is a high-purple "full fade" rather than the raw number.
Typical premium: 100% fade typically adds 30-80% over an average copy of the same wear.
No individual seeds ranked for this skin yet — but the criteria above still decide what a copy is worth. Use the pattern browser below to compare seeds before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Factory New (FN) ★ Specialist Gloves | Fade skins have float values between 0.00-0.07, showing minimal to no visible wear. Minimal Wear (MW) floats range from 0.07-0.15, with slight scratches or fading. The price gap between FN and MW varies by finish — some designs like the Fade pattern hide wear better than others, making MW versions a strong value alternative.
The ★ Specialist Gloves | Fade commands premium prices due to several factors: First, gloves skins are the rarest drop category in CS2, with approximately 0.26% chance from case openings. It can be unboxed from the Clutch Case. The Fade finish is particularly sought-after for its distinctive appearance, and supply is inherently limited while demand remains high from collectors and players.
Float values in CS2 determine a skin's wear level on a scale from 0.00 (perfect) to 1.00 (maximum wear). With a float range of 0.06 to 0.80, this skin has specific wear availability that affects pricing. Lower float values within any condition category (e.g., 0.01 vs 0.06 in Factory New) result in cleaner appearances and typically command higher prices. For high-value trades, always verify the exact float value using inspection tools.
Prices for the ★ Specialist Gloves | Fade vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Clutch Case or purchased directly from third-party marketplaces. The Steam Community Market charges 15% fees, while third-party markets like Skinport, DMarket, and Buff163 offer lower prices with 2-10% fees. Compare real-time prices in the market comparison table above to find the best deal.
Investment potential depends on several factors. Knives and gloves historically hold value well due to consistent demand and limited supply. Key considerations: (1) Check the 30-day and 90-day price trends in the charts above; (2) Evaluate overall CS2 market conditions. Past performance doesn't guarantee future returns, but the ★ Specialist Gloves | Fade has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.
The ★ Specialist Gloves | Fade has remained relatively stable in price recently, with less than 5% movement over the past 7 and 30 days. Stable pricing suggests balanced supply and demand. This can be a good sign for investors looking for low-volatility items, and for buyers it means you're unlikely to overpay. Check the price chart above for longer-term trends.
The ★ Specialist Gloves | Fade has averaged $1,036.02 over the past 60 days, against $1,029.79 over 90 days, $1,073.45 over 180 days and $1,152.54 over 360 days. It currently trades at $521.42, 54.8% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the ★ Specialist Gloves | Fade is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.
The in-game description reads: "Durable, breathable, and stylish; these gloves are designed to take (and give) a beating. The back of the gloves have been given a spiderweb pattern. Discipline begets success" Glove skins in CS2 are among the rarest cosmetics, and the Fade design is particularly valued for its visual identity.
Yes, 4 professional CS2 players currently have the ★ Specialist Gloves | Fade in their inventory. Pro player adoption is a strong indicator of a skin's prestige and desirability in the community, and can positively influence its market value.
Yes, the fade percentage directly impacts the ★ Specialist Gloves | Fade price. A full 100% fade (showing the complete color gradient) commands a significant premium over lower fade percentages (e.g., 85% or 90%). The difference can be 20-50% or more. Use a fade checker tool to verify the exact percentage before buying.
Based on our real-time price comparison across 30+ marketplaces, CSFloat currently has the lowest price for the ★ Specialist Gloves | Fade at $480.00. However, prices change frequently as sellers list and buyers purchase. We recommend checking the marketplace comparison table above for the most current prices, and remember to factor in each marketplace's fees when comparing total costs.
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