You can read the reviews online. If you like the style, sure, why not? They were selling well-built gloves with good padding, comfort, many customizations, and all at a fair price. They were the first American company to bring Mexican gloves to the masses and with fast shipping. Their stock models were really stylish and you could customize it with all kinds of fancy colors and embroidery. MMA and Muay Thai brands were either low quality or not shaped well for boxing.
The market was ready for the right glove at the right price and Sabas was the answer. At the time, my only concern about them was to keep the price down and quality up. Nearly a year after I wrote my positive review here and even ranked them at 5th place based on comments from friends and other folks on the internet , I began to hear many complaints about their quality control. I ordered my own pair in March and was surprised to find many issues with them.
They are not quality at all and do not seem like Mexican gloves in any way, they look and feel exactly like cheap Pakistan gloves. It copies the welted seams, canvas liner, latex padding, triple-cuff design, large grip bar, and padding designed to give nice punch feedback.
I only showed pictures with color schemes that I liked. See this one. So many to choose! I bought this exact pair because I loved the colors and found it be nothing close to Winning. Maybe the old models looked closer to Winning, better quality and more similar padding but my personal experience was totally different. Cheap feeling, cheap leather the worst kind that tears easily , padding is too soft, not as comfortable, awkward padding position, low wrist support.
Only the styling and stitching looked nice. I hated the gloves within 5 minutes. Painful to use and poor knuckle curve that makes your punches impact more at the middle knuckles instead of the top knuckles. Whatever improvements they supposedly made upon the older design, I think this glove only got worse. This model is available in velcro or lace-up version.
Look at the cool alternating colors in the triple-cuff design. Check out their Facebook photo album to see all the possibilities. Sting is a cool new Australian boxing brand, manufactured in Pakistan.
The same glove molds, standard features hyped up in gimmicky ways, and of course really cool product photos. I had zero interest to try them whatsoever. I was also aware that they were official equipment suppliers for USA Boxing and also the AIBA but of course, I chalk that up as usual marketing methods in any industry. He explained Sting is made in Pakistan but they have their own factories and also control the manufacturing and make their own custom designs internally as well as externally.
I received the gloves and have since had a few months to play with them. At first glance, the gloves did look like the usual Pakistan clones but very well intended. Nice design, modern but tasteful. They look sexy and sleek. The colors are also very well done and properly chosen.
They have colors that stand out but also harmonize with the rest of the glove. The craftsmanship also felt well-intended. You can tell they tried to make these in a serious manner and without taking any shortcuts. The stitching was nice, very tight and perfect. The padding was typical dense padding. The laces felt high quality and fancy. Their inside-lining is also very different from most gloves. The first thing that comes to my mind about Sting is their inside comfort on the hands.
Really comfortable and very ergonomic; fit like a glove, whereas other gloves feel like somebody wrapped cardboard around your hands. Whereas other gloves range between feeling either like slippery silk or grippy-fabric, the Sting gloves are neither. This feeling is accomplished by having really soft foam on the palm side which is unusual for most brands. That wrist area padding is typically used to give you more wrist support during punches.
Well Sting has super-soft non-supportive padding on the entire palm side BUT then uses super-stiff HARD rubber material on the back side of the wrist to give you that wrist support. The gloves feel very light for 16oz. These were meant for the heavy bag and they feel just fine. Laces or velcro available.
Actually has much softer cushion that you can actually spar with! Feels nice and I love love love the clean styling. My Youtube review. The original Viper models had inferior leather and overall feel compared to the Predator model. I assume these are functional but way less frills. Please do not spar in these. It pisses me off to see that plastic label.
This is their crappy fitness model. Not for real boxing training and definitely NOT for sparring. Now we can get to the fun stuff! I consider many of these companies to be premium brands. They sell high quality boxing gloves and they manufacture it themselves.
These will be the lowest grade of boxing gloves that I would ever use for real training. Some of these brands offer cheaper models for the masses and high-end models for the pros and serious amateurs. Ignore the cheap models and also ignore brand reviews aimed at the cheap models. Boxers train harder on their punches than anybody else. No kicks, no grappling.
Just a ton of bag work, mitt work, and sparring. Boxers will always be the toughest critics for boxing gloves. Ahhhh yes, the legendary Cleto Reyes! They are officially the 1 choice of gloves for fighters who want to punch with maximum power in the ring. This is a common tactic among established champions to prevent more powerful opponents from doing as much damage. Can a glove really make that much difference? Reyes gloves have definitely contributed to the stereotype of Mexican gloves and Mexican boxing.
Many people assumes all Mexican boxers are aggressive sluggers and therefore all Mexican-style boxing gloves are made for an aggressive fighting style with minimal-cushioning and sleek compact design. All other Mexican boxing glove brands are immediately compared to Reyes as the standard.
When it comes to training and sparring, what you need is more hand protection, not less. And most of you are not professional boxers. You might see a puncher like Manny Pacquiao swear by his beloved Reyes gloves in a pro fight. But in training? I think Reyes is more common in training in Mexico, but even there they also use Winning. They break down and fall apart faster. Nonetheless, Reyes is still a great name backed by a very good glove.
Still top quality and long-lasting but I suspect many people train in them for that authentic Mexican look and not the padding. Filled with horsehair and has an approximate lifespan of only 30 rounds. The horsehair feels soft enough to pass the pre-fight inspection and then quickly packs into the deadliest weapon you can wear on your hands. This model has probably stalled fight negotiations more than any other glove in boxing history.
THIS is what a real boxing glove looks like. Get laces if you want to look like a real boxer. Velcro is for newbies; more convenient, laces are the way to go. Laces give more support and look better IMO. Second, I noticed the shape and size of the glove is much smaller. Perfect for those who want to train in Reyes quality but want extra protection and less damage done to sparring partners.
This ought to be their sparring model. Everlast again?! What are they doing here? With all the pro fighters choosing to train in the Winning gloves and fight in Reyes gloves, that left Everlast without any credible brand ambassadors. They probably figured the best thing to do for raising brand awareness and brand reputation was to make a better glove that real fighters would actually use.
That lead them to the the Everlast MX model. This model is their lone saving grace and the ONLY reason why you should ever buy an Everlast boxing glove. What makes them different? Manufactured for much higher quality and actually used by pro fighters.
In fight negotiations where Reyes gloves were not allowed, some fighters tried to sneak by with the Everlast MX Pro Fight gloves. Some people who like Mexican boxing style glove but complained about their thumb design or the shape of the gloves may be appeased with the Everlast MX gloves. I do see some pro fighters not only fighting in Everlast MX gloves but also training in Everlast MX gloves using the thicker-padded training models.
They do a relatively OK job, but they are not the best. The training models are fully cushioned with foam. I do wish the quality was still higher because I keep hearing reports about loose threads on new gloves.
Many people who like these gloves probably do so because of their looks, quality and comfort, and are willing to overlook the OK-but-not-great padding. For the price you pay, I would say Reyes is still the better deal and better glove but the Everlast MX is definitely not a Mexican clone and deserves to be considered as a unique glove.
Very sexy. It has the authentic old school boxing design, hall marks of the Mexican glove design in the textured leather , and also a kind of modernized look. Very authentic, classy, and smells great. Very comfortable but unfortunately still not very good protection, and not the best construction quality relatively speaking. I agree with this Youtube video review.
Laces looks better and has better wrist support. Rival looked like a cool crazy brand when I first heard of them. Back in when I started boxing, the boxing gloves you saw in the gym were mostly something like…. Pretty much all the brands you saw in the gym were either American or Mexican and they looked the part—simple, no-nonsense design, tough-looking gloves.
I believe only TitleBoxing the online store sold Rival at the time. There were only a few Rival models available and they were sandwiched in between all the other familiar big names. So imagine that you were used to seeing a traditional-looking classic American or Mexican boxing glove, and one day, in steps this crazy looking glove with diagonal lines and colors going everywhere.
And so nobody bought it because it looked like it was trying too hard to be premium. And sure enough, the only guys who DID buy it were the beginners. And so years passed while nobody had ever tried a Rival boxing glove. Some people bought Rival boxing shoes, some people bought Rival focus mitts, but nobody dared to buy Rival boxing gloves.
For whatever reason, it was still too much of a social risk. Besides, American brands were still good enough at the time and so nobody had the desire to venture away from their favorite brands. So how did it go? Oh man, I loved Rival gear. Their headgear became one of my favorites of all time. So ergonomic and form-fitting to my head whereas other headgear felt like either wearing a box on my head or suffocating my face with pillows.
Their gloves were really comfortable and really high quality. You feel like the gloves were made to fit a human hand, not a robot hand—the gloves conformed to the shape of your hand bending perfectly with your fist whereas other brands felt like a stiff pillow duct-taped to your hands. And they feel great to punch in; no hand pain! When I came back to the US, Rival seemed to have fallen in favor perfectly with the trends at the time.
The American brands were getting worse and worse, MMA brands were getting people used to seeing aggressively-designed gloves, and people were willing to pay more for boxing gloves now. For the average consumer who was sick of seeing the same Pakistan clones, to see a new feature was incredibly refreshing.
You were starting to see more Rival stuff in the states and growing respect for the brand. What we need is more innovation, not imitation. It looks absolutely amazing, comes in 4 sexy color variations. High quality, great comfort, great padding. If Winning was a Ferrari, this thing is a very solid Audi. Sexy, streamlined, performs like a beast. Looks and feels great. Super comfortable, high quality, and great support.
It uses their own specially-patented d3o padding. I hear their heaviest XL size only weighs about 13oz. I would look at the sizing chart and then pick whichever size you want. Click on the link to see all the sexy pictures. Definitely NOT for sparring.
Very high quality, super comfortable, with excellent support. Many fighters swear this is their favorite glove as well. They love the way it looks as well as the way it feels when they hit the bag.
You feel powerful, nice solid pop. This thumb design seems to be an issue with the Evolution Sparring glove model as well. The photo makes it looks some what like a toy or CGI, kind of plastic-ey and fake.
But that perception changed when I saw it in real life. The funny thing is it was an old really beat up one, but you could tell it was a great glove by how well it was still holding together. It look like it had the life beaten out of it and yet was still intact and protective. Like wow, mannnnn…. If I had my eyes closed, I would have thought they were custom-made gloves just for me.
And even though this model was completely worn out, I used it for everything. It felt amazing and converted me into a Rival fan for life. The Rival hype is real! Those who have it claim it could have easily sold for twice as much. The materials and design is perfect, it feels great and performs well. Their are some slight drawbacks that may or may not matter to you. And lastly, the glove is considered small with the smaller thumb issue as well and snug-fitting so you might care if your hands are bigger.
They love the ergonomic wrist support. People love the real leather and the way it looks. Feel amazing on the hands. Very flexible and super easy to make a fist. Very durable and long-lasting.
Some people say they can feel the different in the padding quality simply by blocking punches. I have heard some complaints that the small double-straps can be a pain to take off and you might still need another person to help you. I much prefer a super high-tech ergonomic wrist strap to a cheap clone glove strap.
Casanova boxing gloves were completely out of my awareness until about 3 years ago when a company representative reached out to me with a free pair of gloves for review. There was nothing innovative or high-tech about them. No new features promised and no wild claims about them being better than all other gloves. Their gloves were simply made old school style with old school quality. Needless to say, she had my complete attention.
Hahaha, I had never been so excited about a product that was so not re-invented. When the gloves arrived in the mail, I tore open the package and noticed a strong leather smell immediately. They looked so beautifully ugly. The shape was boxy and very non-ergonomic-looking, like a glove from the medieval times had time-travelled to present day.
The leather was nice and textured with wrinkles and aesthetic imperfections. Many of the cheaper gloves will use a thinner leather so that it wraps smoothly around the glove. Sticking my bare hand inside the glove felt like I was wearing a shoebox over my hands.
The padding felt supportive although a little lumpy. The logo instead of being a colorful plastic tag, was a simple monochrome text printed on a piece of fabric— which actually looks more high quality to me. Everything about the glove felt old school. And now it was time to try it. From the very first punch I threw at the heavy bag, I knew I had a winner. My hands had never felt so good hitting the heavy bag. A pair of 16oz Casanova gloves felt better than EVERY other glove out there including even 18oz or 20oz gloves in other brands.
At the time, Winning and Casanova were the only glove brands I could punch with maximum power without feeling hand pain or soreness. I loved these gloves so much. Honestly, I think their secret is in the shape of the glove.
Sure, the gloves are made with quality materials and put together properly but I think a lot of it has do with the shape. Given all things equal quality of materials, type of padding used , the shape alone can determine how your hand will be supported when your punch lands. The shape alone determines what shape your hand will be in at the moment of impact.
A better constructed glove will impact your knuckles in and wrist in a better way. I think older gloves were designed more for the way they felt and newer gloves were designed more for looking pretty especially the cheaper models. Now, are you ready for the next most impressive feature about Casanova boxing gloves?
Some of you may have caught on to the realization that Mexico is where quality boxing gloves are made, and are wondering how Casanova holds up against other Mexican boxing brands. I have not tried them all but I do hear that many of them are still made with the same great old school quality, rugged and long-lasting. Of the famous ones, I would say Reyes got big, started to become mass-produced, and dropped in quality compared to the other Mexican brands.
The rep explained that Casanova gloves used to be very popular back in the day and was used by many famous world champions. A former worker and his family who took over the business did a great job to maintain the same production quality of the gloves but was not well-versed in modern-day marketing methods. Despite the lack of an online presence and with many new brands showing up in the market, Casanova continues to sell worldwide among many fighters and is still well-known in Mexico.
They are still a small company today but with a few design improvements and now a website presence, they hope to regain the popularity they once had. Super high quality, well-made. Want to know all the special features?
Made in Mexico with Mexican leather. How on earth does it offer the amazing wrist support that it does? From hitting the bag, I honestly have no idea what it is. The glove simply absorbs the shock amazingly well. Something is securing my hand and giving me a solid punch while offering full support.
Previously…all they had was just that one all-purpose model. This is a new model and recent addition for the brand.
Up until I tried them for myself, Zepol seemed like a smaller craft brand that was beloved by the fighters that owned them but seldom-seen by anybody else. There was also the confusion about WHO was behind Zepol. There were even internet articles and forum posts to help detect between gloves made by Zepol father vs gloves made by Zepol son.
But all that came to a stop when Zepol father the original Zepol passed away in May I have to say that I fell in love with the GIL gloves right away when I first opened the shipping box. In the decades when everyone was making ugly box gloves, he created a very sleek sexy box that was beautiful to look at and very comfortable. The corners are stylishly rounded and every little detail and corner of the glove was neatly tucked into place.
The handwork is top-notch. The leather is undoubtedly Mexican; strong with rich texture. The stitching is super-perfect and quite beautiful to look at. Compared to the online images of the original Zepol gloves, I actually think the step-son made them in better quality and attention to details than the father did. The ribbon laces are a very stylish and distinct touch of Zepol. The rolled piping is also very tightly packed and neatly done; other brands can look uneven.
The padding is indeed stiff like other Mexican brands. Springy is kind of the opposite, it somewhat absorbs impact but mainly it rejects the energy and pushes your fist back out when you punch. The padding needed to be a little thicker and a little softer, or at least feel that way. Instead, it felt like the padding was really thin but bounced off a little too early upon impact.
I also disagree with the notion that they are soft enough for sparring which others have claimed about Zepol in the past. The only thing left to talk about is comfort.
The gloves are comfortable from a Mexican standpoint in that your hands can get in there and make a strong supported fist. But yes, the padding is a little stiff. If you care, the inside lining covers everything except your fingertips which feels the inside of the rough leather; its not a big deal! This pair is exactly the one I have and so freaken beautiful. Good for heavy bag and not for sparring.
Boxey shape with a long cuff. I do feel like this padding will last long. Good stitching as well. I love it. Faux leather tends to be more affordable and is a great choice for beginners just starting the sport.
And less traditional fabrics offer unique benefits; neoprene, for example , is lightweight and washable. Finally, it's important for gloves to fit properly to provide full protection to your knuckles, fingers, and wrists.
Crouchelli says they should feel equal parts snug and comfortable, with your fingertips touching the tip of the glove. There's a lot to consider between weight, material, and fit, so let Shape's guide to the best boxing gloves beat you to the punch just this one time.
Below, shop the best picks for everyone from beginners to fitness class fanatics as picked by customer reviews and Crouchelli's expert input. Amazon's best-selling gloves provide the plush protection and quality of professional gear at a price that won't feel like a sucker-punch. From a durable, easy-to-clean faux leather exterior to a soft gel-infused foam interior, these gloves are the perfect high-quality pick for everything from bag work to training, depending on which weight you choose.
Details like a hook-and-loop closure for added wrist support and mesh palm paneling only make the design more practical. Plus, the gloves won't require break-in time thanks to a unique arch design that hugs the hand. These are a favorite of more than 11, shoppers.
Your boxing journey is just beginning, and these premium gloves will see you through years of training between their high-quality faux leather exterior, reinforced seaming, and triple density foam. The anatomical shape is well-balanced to prevent disconnected punches and provides enough shock absorption to protect your hands during bag work, mitt work, or fitness classes.
Described as " perfect AF ," they come in almost 20 colors and five sizes. Perfecting your punch is a key part of training and bag work — and this glove is designed to help.
It conforms to the natural shape of your fist to keep your arm correctly aligned during bag and mitt work. A hook-and-loop closure makes it easy to rip off your gloves between sets for a quick hydration break, while two layers of evenly distributed foam protect through every strike. The gloves from Everlast, a well-known name in boxing, are backed by 10, perfect ratings on Amazon.
Snap up one of these top-rated water bottles for your workout, while you're at it. Cue the "Rocky" music for your next workout class — these plush gloves will make you look like a pro. The curved faux leather design packs two layers of padding to absorb your blows during different exercises on the heavy bags or with mitts. Use the hook-and-loop closures to quickly remove your gloves for strength exercises like pushups, squats, or burpees, then pull them back on in time for an AMRAP read: as many repetitions, or rounds, as possible punching interval.
Plus, ventilated mesh paneling means you can get super sweaty during class without worrying about lingering odors. You should also take into consideration your body weight. The following chart uses both hand circumference and body weight to recommend a size for your pair of boxing gloves:.
There are several different types of boxing gloves, each with its own purpose. Professional and advanced boxers tend to have multiple pairs of boxing gloves for each training activity. However, beginners usually only need a single pair of boxing gloves that will adequately protect your hands.
Most beginners opt for general training gloves or bag gloves. They also work for other types of boxing, such as Thai Boxing. Bag Gloves: As the name suggests, bag gloves are boxing gloves designed to be used when doing bag work. Modern bag gloves are essentially training gloves with more padding.
They are designed to protect your hands when hitting a heavy bag. The most important aspects you should look out for when buying the best boxing gloves for beginners is the quality of materials, and the appropriate size and weight. Start with something basic and relatively inexpensive, and work your way up to more specialized boxing gloves as you gain experience.
Regardless of type, the best boxing gloves for beginners should always be comfortable to wear with hand wraps and perfectly fit the shape of your hand, wrist and fingers. While it might seem counterintuitive to have a product with less padding, bag gloves are constructed this way to allow fighters to feel their punches and become accustomed to the impact.
Training gloves can be a great introductory glove with ample support for novice and veteran fighters alike. Sparring gloves will be sized the same as trainers but can be a tad bit heavier due to the extra padding. With less padding in the knuckles, these gloves are built for your opponent to feel your strikes. There are two levels of competitive boxing gloves: amateur and professional.
Each follows sizing by weight division, with amateur gloves being more regulated due to the stricter rules at this level. A good way to typically identify amateur gloves is by the red or blue color scheme accompanied by a white knuckle overlay for easier scoring by judges.
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