Booster boxing gloves

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

Of course, you can influence their lifespan yourself by taking good care of your boxing gloves properly and maintaining them. Don’t just 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 clothing. The company - specialized in martial arts - was founded in 1994 by Yves Vyvey after a trip through Thailand, the birthplace of thai boxing. 

Booster Fight Gear is the own brand of the Belgian company and from day 1 the goal has been to deliver the best gear at the sharpest prices. They proudly claim to be the largest buyer and distributor of boxing materials from Thailand .

Products from the Booster Pro Range (A-line) are handmade in Thailand. The other product lines of Booster Fight Gear are made in China and Pakistan.

Booster bvba sponsors hundreds of fighters in Thailand and beyond. Moreover, they financially and knowledgeably support many gyms, training camps, and youth projects in Thailand. Giving back to muaythai is the motto of CEO Yves. If you follow Instagram, you see many Thai fighters training with the support of this popular martial arts brand. Definitely something a company can be proud of.

Boxing gloves are not sized by "normal" sizes, but by weight expressed in ounces (oz).

For every brand and model of boxing glove on our website, there is a unique size chart (at the size selection and at the bottom under the content). Here we provide the best possible guideline for 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 to be used is desired”. A heavier boxing glove generally has more padding and is therefore safer for the hands and the training partner. Trainers generally prefer you to have heavier boxing gloves rather than lighter ones.

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

Target groups

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

No.

Actually, there is no difference.

There are brands that are more focused on boxing or brands that are more focused on kickboxing and thai boxing. 

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

No.

There aren't really specific women's boxing gloves. Boxing gloves are unisex, but women usually just choose a somewhat lighter boxing glove (read: smaller size). These are available in various color combinations.

Women generally have narrower hands than men, so it's better not to go for a boxing glove that is too heavy. We have made a separate selection within our range of boxing gloves that are more suitable for women due to the fit.

Check out our selection women's boxing gloves

Wearing inner gloves is recommended for small children who sweat a lot. The sweat then goes into the inner gloves, which you can then put in the wash. This keeps the gloves fresher for longer.

For older children, we recommend wearing handwraps. These provide more support and protection. It is up to the trainer to decide how and what.

Yes.

Wearing inner gloves is always recommended for women. Besides reinforcing your hands, they have another (hygienic) function. The sweat gets absorbed by the inner gloves, which you then put in the wash. This keeps your gloves fresher and in better condition for longer.

Even better is 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. We often include links to videos on the product pages for handwraps to help you learn.

Another very popular option is to wear gel-wraps. They offer the convenience of inner gloves, the reinforcement of handwraps, and additionally the comfort of extra padding on your knuckles!