What to look for when buying boxing boots?

**markeeta** · 09-10-2008, 06:17 AM

Originally posted by Rule-Britannia

I need to buy boxing boots, I ve pnly fought in thai boxing so I have never worn shoes when I fight. What should I be looking for?

Think about...

SUPPORT - how prone are you to twisting your ankle?
COMFORT - they need to feel good to wear and fit your foot shape
MOVEMENT - they need to allow you to move around in the way you want to box, eg. light and thin soles so you can feel the ground
GRIP - depending on what kind of boxer you are, you will need a different grip, but most boots seem to have a smooth base. mine are wrestling boots and aren't great for twisting into hooks but awesome for launching into jabs etc.
DESIGN - make sure they have a place to tuck the laces up so you don't trip over and that they are durable and stuff.

**eman-resu** · 09-10-2008, 07:28 AM

you forgot STYLE, not unexpected..

**markeeta** · 09-10-2008, 07:29 AM

Originally posted by eman-resu

you forgot STYLE, not unexpected..

link him up with the shoelaces site again....go on

**eman-resu** · 09-10-2008, 07:30 AM

looking good is not a crime

**markeeta** · 09-10-2008, 07:34 AM

Originally posted by eman-resu

looking good is not a crime

have you seen my shoes! i custom made mine to match my boxing colours.

**eman-resu** · 09-10-2008, 07:36 AM

you should get pink tassles.. no not for your shoes

**Trrmo** · 09-10-2008, 08:29 AM

what is the significance of eman-resu?
Every time I see your name I cant help thinking Emuman to the Rescue
(Emu is a large ostrich like bird in Australia) and think of some superhero half man half emu lol

**Trrmo** · 09-10-2008, 08:30 AM

GOt it - user name backwards, Ima bit slow

**Smokin'J** · 09-10-2008, 09:06 AM

lol loved the reactions in here

What to look for when buying boxing boots?