Boxing gloves absolutely don't last forever. People with less experience in martial arts, in particular, expect boxing gloves to last for years. However, this is absolutely not the case.
To put it simply, boxing gloves are somewhat comparable to sneakers. The better you take care of your sneakers, the longer they will stay in good condition, but even then they won't last for years.
How to care for synthetic leather boxing gloves
If you want to take up (kick)boxing more seriously, we would advise you to buy leather boxing gloves, as they have a longer lifespan. However, if you do decide to buy synthetic leather (faux leather) boxing gloves, you can still maintain them to keep them in good condition for longer.
Tips: Maintaining faux leather boxing gloves
Spraying boxing gloves with antibacterial solutions to eliminate bad odors.
You'll be amazed at how quickly boxing gloves start to smell bad. This is mainly due to the buildup of bacteria.
Spraying your boxing gloves with a disinfectant spray kills these bacteria and can help prevent unpleasant odors. Suitable products for this purpose include: FreshKO, Sukkiri Spray and Booster Spray.
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Remove moisture from your boxing gloves to prevent unpleasant odors.
Besides bacteria, the moisture from your own sweat can also cause unpleasant odors in your boxing gloves. You can solve this by using a deodorizer.
Deodorizers help remove moisture from your boxing gloves. Suitable products include: Rival Deodorizer and NO STINK.
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Maintaining leather boxing gloves
If you're serious about (kick)boxing, you'll naturally buy boxing gloves made of genuine leather. But even though leather is a high-quality and durable material, even leather boxing gloves won't last forever. Don't forget that boxing gloves constantly take a beating from punches and kicks.
Tips: Maintaining Leather Boxing Gloves
'Spraying boxing gloves against bacteria that cause bad odors' and 'Removing moisture from your boxing gloves to prevent bad odors' naturally also apply to leather boxing gloves, but in addition to that, you can do something extra for leather boxing gloves to properly maintain them.
Conditioning leather boxing gloves with leather grease
It's important to prevent the leather of your boxing gloves from drying out. Dried-out leather becomes stiff and develops cracks, making it more prone to tearing.
You can significantly slow down this process by using leather grease. Spread the leather grease well with a cloth or sponge and let it soak in for a while. Afterwards, you can polish the boxing gloves nicely.
With regular use, the leather will remain supple and water-repellent . Products suitable for this purpose: Authentic leather fat.
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Of course, Fight2Win.nl sells fantastic (leather) boxing gloves. View our entire range in the webshop.
