How to Buy Boxing Gloves

Before you step into the ring, or even into a gym, it's important to have the right boxing gloves. A bad pair of gloves will not only diminish your fighting ability but might even cause you a dreaded injury. Follow these steps to buy a pair of boxing gloves that suits your budget and skill level.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Think about how serious a boxer you are. There is a wide range of boxing gloves, from the inexpensive sports store gloves to gloves that will run you into the hundreds of dollars. What quality to choose is a matter of how seriously you'll be boxing: if you're just going to punch a bag once a week, go for low price; if you plan to get into the ring with serious boxers, go for quality.

2. Choose the right kind of glove. While most people are familiar with the big red variety of boxing gloves, there are in fact many kinds of gloves. Think about whether you need training gloves, speed bag gloves, open thumb grappling or even kick boxing gloves.

3. Try them on. It is essential that you buy a pair of boxing gloves that fits you—like a glove. The gloves should be snug without pinching any of your fingers or parts of your hand and should not slip at all once laced. Speak with a trainer about fit and consider wrapping your hands before you try on a pair of gloves.

4. Buy online. You're most likely to find a great deal on gloves if you shop online stores. Look at boxing equipment review and aggregation sites like BoxingGyms.com. Sites like these will give you the names and locations of good boxing gear outlets and will even offer you their two cents about the equipment.

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