Booster boxing gloves

Boxing gloves have a limited lifespan. After all, they are used for hitting, and boxing gloves often endure a lot of wear and tear.

Of course, you can influence their lifespan yourself by handling them carefully and boxing gloves properly care for them. Don't throw them in a corner; take them out of your sports bag and let them dry properly (not in direct sunlight).

Booster bvba is one of the largest distributors worldwide in the field of Muay Thai and kickboxing articles and apparel. The company—specialized in martial arts—was founded in 1994 by Yves Vyvey after a tour through Thailand, the birthplace of thai boxing. 

Booster Fight Gear is the Belgian company's own brand, and from day one, the goal has been to provide the best gear at the sharpest prices. They can proudly claim to be the largest purchaser and distributor of boxing equipment from Belgian company and from day one, the goal has been to provide the best gear at the sharpest prices. They can proudly claim to be the largest purchaser and distributor of boxing equipment from Thailand . Products from the Booster Pro Range (A-line) are handmade in Thailand. The other product lines from Booster Fight Gear are made in China and Pakistan.

Booster bvba sponsors hundreds of fighters in Thailand and beyond. In addition, they provide financial and knowledge-based support to many gyms, training camps, and youth projects in Thailand. Giving back to muaythai is CEO Yves's motto. If you follow him on Instagram, you will see a great many Thai fighters training with the support of this popular martial arts brand. Without a doubt, something the company can be proud of.

Boxing gloves don’t come in “normal” sizes; their size is expressed by weight in ounces (oz).

For every brand and model of boxing glove on our website, there is a unique size chart (next to the size selection and at the bottom in the content). Here, we provide the best guideline we can on what we think is the best choice for you for that specific model.

The rule of thumb is: “the heavier the person in question, the heavier the glove they should use”. A heavier boxing glove generally has more padding and is therefore safer for both the hands and the training partner. Trainers generally also prefer you to have heavier boxing gloves rather than lighter ones.

In short, youth train with 6 oz, 8 oz, or 10 oz boxing gloves. Women usually choose 12 oz or 14 oz, and men often do best choosing 14 oz or 16 oz. 

Target groups

4 oz – 10 oz = Children’s sizes
10 oz – 12 oz = Junior and women’s sizes
14 oz – 16 oz = Men’s sizes

No.

Actually, there is no difference.

There are brands that focus more on boxing, while others focus more on kickboxing and thai boxing. 

There are some minor differences, but in practice, you can use boxing gloves for kickboxing and kickboxing gloves for boxing.

No.

There are not really any women's boxing gloves. Boxing gloves are unisex, but women usually simply choose a lighter boxing glove (read: smaller size). These are available in various color combinations.

Women generally have somewhat narrower hands than men, so it is better not to choose an overly heavy boxing glove. We have made a separate selection within our range of boxing gloves that are more suitable for women due to their fit.

View our selection women's boxing gloves

Wearing inner gloves is recommended for small children who sweat a lot. The sweat is absorbed by the inner gloves, which you can then wash. This keeps the gloves fresh for longer.

For older children, we recommend wearing handwraps. These provide more support and protection. The trainer should decide what is best.

Yes.

Wearing inner gloves is always recommended for women. In addition to reinforcing your hands, they serve another (hygienic) purpose. Sweat is absorbed by the inner gloves, which you can then wash. This keeps your gloves fresher and in better condition for longer.

It’s even better to wear handwraps. They provide more support and protection. It may seem complicated to put them on, but you’ll get the hang of it quickly. On product pages for handwraps, we often include links to videos to help you learn how to wrap your hands.

Another very popular option is to wear gel-wraps. They offer the convenience of inner gloves, the reinforcement of handwraps, and, as an added bonus, extra cushioning over your knuckles!