Rival, I’ve never liked much. I think they’re made well enough, they just didn’t fit well when I first tried a pair. I didn’t like the way it felt on my feet. Too many lumps in the sole that doesn’t curve the way the bottom of my foot did. My brother loves the one he has (comfortable and fit well, still quality) but does feel like they are slightly lower quality than Nike. Buying equipment and gear for any sport, especially when you’re new can be challenging and costly. If you’re not serious about boxing or just testing it out for exercise, then you can probably get away with any good pair of athletic shoes. However, should you decide to take the sport more seriously and start sparring, investing in some quality boxing boots is recommended to help improve your footwork.

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Comfort will vary from person to person depending upon the shape and size of your foot. Take your time when testing out shoes and really walk around and get some movement into the step. If you have friends at the gym, ask to try on their shoes as well to get a feel for comfort, material, and support. Some brands will run wider while others narrower. As you can see there is a lot to consider before purchasing your boxing shoes. Before buying yourself a new pair take into consideration all of the following and you will have a much better chance of finding the perfect pair for you and What you need. Support Engineered with a mid-top design, these boots offer exceptional ankle support and stability, giving you the edge during training and fights. The carbon fibre textured heel cap not only provides added support but also extends the boot’s lifespan. The enhanced inner fitting ensures maximum comfort, and the breathable mesh panels on each side offer ventilation, preventing discomfort even during intense sessions.Some fighters will prefer a shoe that’s really grippy and they don’t mind if it’s a little harder to pivot. Some fighters will prefer a shoe that’s smoother and pivots easily even if it has a little less grip. The perfect balance for me is when the shoe grips enough to provide stability during power transfer and pivots easily enough while still keeping you connected to the ground. I actually hate when the shoes too grippy because that can make me trip.

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Unlike the big factory brands like Nike/Adidas/Reebok which use a lot of synthetic materials…like rubber, plastic, and mesh…Mexican boxing shoes are usually made out of pure leather. The whole thing is made out of leather, except for the soles (rubber) and laces (cotton/nylon/polyester). Pure leather is far more durable than synthetic materials and may take some time to break-in. Another trait about using pure leather is that it takes a lot of work to make it look “modern” and so many Mexican boxing shoes look old/retro which some fighters like or don’t like. With that said, great craftsmanship can make leather feel like a glove from day one. A smooth texture is designed for better pivoting while others are designed for a better grip. Texture comes down to whether you prefer more mobility to pivot or have a firmer grip behind your movements. The comfort that a pair of boxing shoes offers can’t be beaten, when you find the correct pair you will instantly know what I mean. A good pair of boxing shoes improves comfort, mobility, speed, and power. It’s really that simple. A shoe that’s made for boxing will allow you to be comfortable in boxing positions and stances, and allow you to move in the ways that a boxer typically moves. And if you’re able to move better, you’ll have more speed, and more power. You have 3 choices of shoe-heights in boxing – LOW, MID, and HIGH. The low-tops go about as high as the ankles. The mid-height shoes go a few inches higher than that, and the high-tops reach almost to your calves.I work out on a heavy bag and speed bag at my local gym. Are boxing shoes ok to wear on a wooden floor surface? I didn’t know if they were specifically designed to be used in a ring or if being on wood/cement flooring would hurt them or not. The main features to look at when deciding upon the quality of your boots are the sole, materials and brand. Final Thoughts Once you have found a pair of boxing boots your comfortable in you should notice an improvement in your performance. Power I just got these a few months ago. I can’t testify to how long they hold up, but the soles are harder than a wrestling shoe. Another stylish boxing shoe from Rival. Nice ankle support, not so much space around here like the Nike HyperKO’s and also a flatter shoe (less insole cushioning). The shoe overall does feel like a cheaper shoe than the Nike HyperKO’s but still decent enough quality and some people might prefer it over the Nike HyperKO’s. My brother chose this shoe over the Nike HyperKO because they had more ankle support.

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I’m a boxer myself( well, being doing it since 6 months at least but I hope heart counts more than years) and can vouch for the benefits of buying a good pair of boxing shoes. A word of caution though; if your boxing gym is like my, with concrete floors, I would suggest to wear either a good pair of running shoes or better yet, a pair of training shoes that’s a bit more versatile and way more cushioned than boxing shoes for pretty much all activity outside the padded ring. Adidas are one of the handful of boxing brands that make very good quality shoes for boxing. The adidas Box Hog 2 have been around for some time and are still just as popular as when they were first launched.This is a matter of personal preference. Some of you with high arches may prefer more of a contoured or cushioned-sole so you foot feels wrapped in a glove and maybe even a little bit elevated off the ground. And those of you with low arches or flatter feet may prefer a more “naked” flat shoe where your feet feel like they’re standing right on the ground. Some of you may also feel that well-cushioned insoles seem more expensive and that naked “flat” shoes feel more cheap. You COULD also take a “flat shoe” and switch out the insoles. This is what my brother did when the shoes he wanted didn’t have enough arch-support or cushion for him. You’ll find that boxing boots are designed to feel almost like a second skin. Many boxers report that the best boxing boots can feel as though you aren’t wearing shoes at all, as they fit perfectly to you. This fit means that you can move with greater speed and range in the ring, with the smoothness and grace that you deserve. Like the adidas Box Hog 2 these boots by Reebok have been around for a while and are still very popular. Designed to keep you moving with speed and confidence a lot of thought has been put in to their construction. To be honest there aren’t that many Reebok boxing shoes that I would recommend with these been an exception. If you are new to boxing you might be wondering, why do I need boxing shoes? and what is wrong with wearing trainers? The last thing to note is the construction of the toe and the heel. Some of you may like a shoe where the sole wraps up and covers the toe and the heel areas. This can make the shoe feel more durable and feel more grippy overall (especially when you pivot all the way to the toe-edge for punching). Others may hate when the toe edge has grip because they feel like it (grips and) trips them when they try to move. Those people probably prefer where the sole is only on bottom and the toe and heel areas are surrounded by the soft uppers. This might also feel lighter, more mobile or more comfortable to you.