Lonsdale Contender men's boxing shoes, extremely light

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This is like the Adidas equivalent of the Nike Speedsweep. It’s basically a low-cost, low-top, good thin lightweight boxing shoe. Be careful: some people complained that the wrestling version is too grippy to pivot. The best boxing shoes feel light, comfortable (like custom-made gloves for your feet), and help you become one with the canvas. The worst boxing shoes feel like a foreign material underneath, with weird lumps and curves that don’t mold to your feet. And then there’s also the matter of quality and features. Some last longer than others. Some are more comfortable, more secure, and easier to use than others. Most noticeable about this shoe is it has a “freer” feeling than the Box Hog, with a slightly lower top and a more giving construction. Both builds have their loyals, but if you prefer the looser “sneaker” feeling rather than a tight boot fit, the Speedex will be a good choice. One of the most important tasks of a boxing shoe is to protect your ankles. As you already know, ankle injuries are common in sports where you’re jumping around, changing angles often, and constantly putting force on your ankles from all directions. Boxing can definitely put force on your ankles and knees depending on your fighting style. The sole is thin, giving you a good connection with the canvas. Most good boxing shoes do this, as it has been shown to improve your coordination, control and movement.

Low tops go as high as the top of the ankle (think basketball style shoes), whereas high tops extend halfway up your calf. Mid tops fall somewhere in between. In theory, the higher the shoe rises the more ankle support it gives you. The lower down it is results in more freedom of movement, but less support. Materials and construction For a mid top shoe, we really like the Venum Elites. They’re a perfectly crafted shoe that does absolutely everything right – great constructions, good materials and excellent grip and control. The one thing we don’t like is the price – they’re a great shoe, but just a tiny bit expensive for our liking.

Lifestyle

We take pride in offering well-made boots that support your feet and ankles. Whether you are fighting regularly in competitions or just training, our range of boots will leave you spoilt for choice. A good pair of boxing shoes improves comfort, mobility, speed, and power. It’s really that simple. A shoe that’s made for boxing will allow you to be comfortable in boxing positions and stances, and allow you to move in the ways that a boxer typically moves. And if you’re able to move better, you’ll have more speed, and more power. Many of you will be tempted to do what I did, which is not buy real boxing shoes until way later, until you’re more serious, but you won’t get to enjoy the fun of how good it feels to wear real boxing shoes. Your feet feel so much lighter, and you move around with so much more agility AND support as you jump around the boxing ring snapping hooks and crosses. You simply have to try it to see what I mean. Important Features of Good Boxing Shoes 1. Grip & Pivot Take a look at our range and use the filters to refine your search. We are sure you will find the right boots to assist with your training and performance when boxing. Many boxers have this recent-model high-top Nike boxing shoes nowadays. Here in Southern California, I feel like that’s all I ever see. Manny Pacquiao made this model famous. They’re replacing the old Nike Machomai’s that everybody used to wear. They’re extremely lightweight, very supportive, appear to be long-lasting, comfortable and high performance. It feels like a very well-built shoe. Most legit pros and amateurs are using these more than any other brand I’ve seen. If there’s any complaints, it’s that some people (like my brother) might feel there’s a little more space in the ankle area than they want.

The reason boxing boots are effective is because they improve everything you do with your feet, and therefore everything about your boxing. I feel that only amateurs and smaller guys will wear low-top shoes. Bigger guys and taller guys, tend to go for med or high-tops. I also noticed Adidas (when you do see them) are more often worn by the seasoned fighters, not so much by the newbies. Pros and seasoned amateurs are more likely to wear high-tops. If it matters to you, I would say about 80% of pro boxers wear Nike med-top boxing shoes, the other 20% wear Nike high-tops. Last but not least, is the density of your workout floor. If your gym floor is already stiff and hard or your boxing ring uses stiffer-padding, you may prefer flatter shoes to feel the ground more. If your ring canvas is soft and/or your gym floor is soft, you may prefer more cushioned shoes to elevate you above the floor and prevent you from sinking in. Great quality, performance, styling, and pricing! I’ve included links for both the original model as well as the newer 2.0 model. Materials determine how the shoe will fit, but also the weight of the shoe. Ideally you want a shoe that is light and snug that allows you to float freely around the ring.

Important Features of Good Boxing Shoes

Conventional wisdom goes, “the higher the shoe, the more ankle support you get.” So if you want lots of ankle support, get the high-tops. If you want lots of mobility, then get the low-tops so your ankles have more freedom to move. This has a lot to do with how your joints are made. If you’re the kind of guy who sprains his ankles every now and then, you should probably go with the high-tops. It has a lot to do with genetics, fighting style, and personal preference. I have strong ankles and I love low-tops. In case you still wanted the clean classic original Machomai’s. Great shoes that were the most popular shoe for a long time. Nike performance and quality. 2. POPULAR brands – Adidas, Reebok, Rival, & Venum Their new line of boxing shoes, made with low-top, and really cool aggressive styling. Supposed to be super light. There are a few extra things to consider. First off, low-tops come in varying ranges of “low”. Some are below the ankle, some are right on the ankle, and some are even above the ankle. While that may or may not matter in terms of ankle support, they do feel very different. So even if you want low tops, I recommend you try out the different ranges of low-tops if you want to be a perfectionist. The rubber sole provides great traction and grip and you should find your pivots are very clean with just the right amount of snap.