We often get the question from people who buy boxing gloves: leather or imitation leather. There are big differences between leather gloves and imitation leather boxing gloves. And before you make a choice, you first have to decide for yourself how often you are going to use them. And also important is the age of the person who is going to wear them. And then of course you also need a budget. Because we sell boxing gloves made of real leather from € 50, - but we also have them from € 300, -, the Cleto Reyes boxing gloves and even much more expensive from Winning !
Boxing gloves for children
Children who box or kickbox once a week can train perfectly with a synthetic leather boxing glove. They do not yet have the strength to hit hard and synthetic leather boxing gloves are attractively priced. For example, we sell red, blue, black and pink synthetic leather boxing gloves from just EUR 30 .It is advisable to have children wear inner gloves . These absorb the sweat from the hands and therefore less sweat gets into the gloves. This way you ensure that the boxing gloves do not start to smell! You then put the inner gloves in the wash so that they are nice and fresh for the next training. Do not leave the boxing gloves in the bag and let them air well after training is crucial for both artificial leather and leather boxing gloves.
For children who train 2x or more per week, we recommend buying leather boxing gloves . Boxing gloves are used more intensively and since leather is stronger than artificial leather, a 100% leather glove is preferable. Of course, a leather glove is more expensive, but it also has a longer lifespan. For children, we sell real leather boxing gloves in 6 oz and 8 oz for EUR 50, - and therefore only a little more expensive than artificial leather gloves!
Boxing gloves for women and men
For adults, the same story applies as for children and it is especially important how often the gloves are used per week. If you train once a week and you are a beginner, then a synthetic leather boxing glove is a great choice. Because who knows, you might not like it that much and then you are stuck with a more expensive leather version.
However, if you train twice a week or more, a leather boxing glove is really necessary. Leather is usually stronger than artificial leather and therefore also more resistant to more intensive training. The more often you train, the better your technique and punching power will be. We also recommend adults to wear bandages , gel wraps or inner gloves . These absorb the sweat and bandages in particular ensure a compact fist so that you can punch harder. It is also a bit of safety because you fix all the bones in the hands. We recommend the XPRT Pro V3 Boxing Gloves . These are made of real leather, have a great fit and firm padding. Without a doubt the boxing glove in our range with the best price-quality ratio !
Maintenance of leather and synthetic leather boxing gloves
For all gloves, take them out of your sports bag after training and air them well. A good place is the doormat or near a window where there is a bit of draft. This allows the sweat from your gloves to evaporate faster and they will start to smell less quickly. Leather gloves should be greased twice a year with a little Vaseline or leather grease. Before the winter and after the winter is the best period. This keeps the leather nice and supple. More often is of course also allowed. Keep in mind that even the best boxing gloves need to be replaced in time. Many experts often advise between 9 and 12 months. They may last longer, but then the padding will also be a lot less protective and less safe.
It is also advisable to wash your bandages or inner gloves regularly. Not everyone sweats the same amount, but after using them twice, I would wash them briefly at 30 degrees. Still in doubt when buying boxing gloves: leather or imitation leather?? Of course you can come to our store in Capelle aan den IJssel to try on the imitation leather and leather boxing gloves and feel the difference yourself. We are open 6 days a week and you can park for free in front of the door!
