Boxing shoes

[wesrman]

What should i look for? Best brands? Any info is appreciated.

Thanks.

[The Student]

Hey,

I was just doing a bit of research on boxing shoes myself, and it seems that boxing shoes and wresting shoes are quite similar. According to some opinions I've read, some companies sell the exact same shoes as boxing and wrestling shoes just with different model names.

Dont take my word for it though as I have no first hand experience.. but if thats the case its nice because you can usually find wrestling shoes cheaper than boxing shoes.

Also I spoke to a rep at Rival and they said they're releasing a lot of new gear in the fall including several new shoes.. if you want to wait till then, you can probably avoid customs and duties by ordering locally in Canada.

[wesrman]

Bump.

[donnydarkoIRL]

Dude I have no idea- I cannot find a pair that suit me at all

[HerbM]

It is common to sell and buy boxing/wrestling shoes as one type. My gym requires one or the other for wear in the ring (otherwise the beginners have to wear just socks when taking a lesson in the ring.)

In my mind there is a difference however, generally wrestling shoes should have soft soles so that accidentally kicking someone want be much worse than a barefoot kick. Ideally boxing "boots" would have more ankle support.

For (casual?) training it doesn't much matter and I wear the generic type -- this also means I can grapple easily in my boxing shoes.

Look at most pro boxers and you will see the boot type shoe however.

I bought the CHEAPEST I could find and they have worked out well. (About $30 US on Amazon.)

Consider asking the other guys in the gym so you can see the differences and choices...

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HerbM

[DaxxKahn]

Everlast of ringside sell decent shoes at a fair price...Great for the gym...If you ever pay attention in bout many fighters wear them there as well including guys like Cotto....

Higher shoes that go above the ankle don't give an extreme amount of support unless you buy the leather ones that can be tightened up quite a bit but they also cause problems for many guys with pivoting...Yiou can really only shop around and try a few different pairs til you find ones you like...But I will say buying the Jordan ones and others in that price range are more for looks then actual use when it comes to what they give.....

[wesrman]

Thankd guys. I appreciate the comments/advice.

[shepdog1161]

I have the same Rival shoes and love them and I paid 89.99 before tax so 60 bucks is a great deal.