Low tops go as high as the top of the ankle (think basketball style shoes), whereas high tops extend halfway up your calf. Mid tops fall somewhere in between. The upper mesh on the shoe is only single layer making it very breathable and non restrictive on your feet, as this particular shoe values mobility more than anything.

Last but not least, is the density of your workout floor. If your gym floor is already stiff and hard or your boxing ring uses stiffer-padding, you may prefer flatter shoes to feel the ground more. If your ring canvas is soft and/or your gym floor is soft, you may prefer more cushioned shoes to elevate you above the floor and prevent you from sinking in. 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. Yes! Many fighters wear wrestling shoes for boxing. I have heard though, that wrestling shoes can be used for boxing but the reverse is not recommended. I’ve never tried and I imagine it would be ok considering how similar the wrestling shoes are built to boxing shoes. I imagine wrestling shoes probably have more grip on the outside edges than boxing shoes and built to be more durable considering the sport has you scrambling along the ground at all angles. Whereas boxing has you mainly on your feet so boxing shoes might be built more to be lightweight rather than for complete 360-degree durability.Another new model. Really sexy design and well-liked. They’re probably replacing the old “Adidas Champ Speed III” shoes that were the most popular Adidas boxing shoe I’ve ever seen. Boxing shoes are one of the most important and most personal pieces of boxing equipment. Probably the second most critical piece of gear after your boxing gloves. Boxing shoes help you move with absolute control, giving you explosive footwork as well as anchored stops. This extends from the top of your head to the bottom of your feet. Everything working together can really help you reach your full potential.

Excellent quality, lightweight, used by good fighters. Also has a zipper on the side for convenience. I do think the zipper is genius as having to lace-up high-top shoes every day can get pretty freaken annoying. 4. LUXURY brands – Winning, Di Nardo, Mizuno In case you were looking for the older (yet also popular) Adidas boxing shoes, this model was very popular. Some people even liked these more than the seen-everywhere Nike Machomai boxing shoes. I’m not sure but it seems this model is being updated as well. I listed Box Hog version “2” and “3” above for you. Starting from the ground up, you have a standard grooved rubber sole for grip. It’s omnidirectional, allowing you better control in all areas of your footwork. These boxing shoes from Venum not only look impressive but are made with some serious love for the sweet science. I’ve never tried any Mexican boxing shoes but do know them to be high quality and always well-respected over the years. The only reason why they aren’t more popular is due to cost, popularity, and accessibility. Due to their strong ties to hip-hop culture and recognizable brand in other sports, Nike/Adidas/Reebok are most likely the first pair of boxing shoes any fighter will wear. In fact, most boxers are probably wearing Nike basketball or running shoes as their first pair of “boxing shoes”. That’s why it’s easy to just go with Nike again when you buy your first pair of real boxing shoes. You already know and trust the brand.We are confident that you will not be able to beat our online prices anywhere else. But with our best price guarantee, we can always look at matching any UK competitor.* Well, that’s starting to change. Just like recent trends in boxing glove designs, more and more fighters are turning away from overly-designed mass-produced gear and starting to favor more boutique brands that offer all-leather construction and can be custom-made with different designs, colors, and embroidery. That’s what the pros use after all!

The top extends up above the ankle to cover the achilles, but the materials are thin enough that the impact on your movement is minimal to none. We take pride in offering well-made boots that support your feet and ankles. Whether you are fighting regularly in competitions or just training, our range of boots will leave you spoilt for choice.For a mid top shoe, we really like the Venum Elites. They’re a perfectly crafted shoe that does absolutely everything right – great constructions, good materials and excellent grip and control. The one thing we don’t like is the price – they’re a great shoe, but just a tiny bit expensive for our liking.

Most people start boxing training with just a pair of regular running shoes or gym shoes, and don’t think about investing in boxing boots until they start sparring, or joining classes with some high-level footwork drills.

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The Speedex 18 fits like a regular sneaker and is extremely comfortable. This is impressive considering it’s built to satisfy all the needs of a boxer and does so quite well. Adidas is the other top boxing shoe brand that I would use if I wasn’t using Nike. I don’t use Adidas because it feels different from Nike. It’s not that it’s bad, just that it feels different and weird because it’s less familiar. Maybe this has to do with the fact that I wear Nike shoes more often than Adidas. Another thing I would say is that Adidas is probably more popular in Europe. I remember when I went to sports stores in Germany, I often saw more Adidas boxing gloves and boxing products than I did for Nike.