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A very common question we get is how do to choose boxing gloves or what size is right for me? This boxing gloves size guide will help you decide.

Firstly, we ask our customers to identify what training they are looking to do, how serious is the boxing training and how often they may use the gloves for. These factors will help determine the quality, style and budget you may need to invest in.

Boxing gloves come in different sizes, styles, and colors. Fitness gloves, training/sparring gloves, bag gloves, and competition gloves all have their own distinct characteristics. The following sections will break down the uses and details of each type of glove and what to buy.

Fitness Boxing Gloves

Fitness boxing gloves are easily found at any local shopping retail department store which is unlikely to specialise or offer a good quality range of boxing equipment. They are usually cheap in price and materials. It can provide people a good beginners point. If you are looking for gloves to use at your weekly boxing fitness class, then fitness boxing gloves could be enough.

The biggest compaint we get from customers who need to buy boxing gloves again, is that they wasted time and money buying a poor quality glove. Also in many cases resulted to an injury of the hand, wrist or shoulder. We found that many customers made an impulse decision in buying cheap boxing gloves and they did not fully think through how often or how serious they're training may get.

Buying fitness boxing gloves mainly come in small, medium, large and XL sizes and sometimes with the weight rating in 8-16oz (ounces). This boxing size guide can be confusing as it is either the size or the ounce weight that you should follow. More information on this below.

A general rule is as long as the gloves feel snug and the cavity is not too tight and provides some breathing or space, then you can choose based off that. 

Fitness boxing gloves are not designed for extensive boxing routines and sparring, but rather some light pad or bag work. Durability can be an issue with fitness boxing gloves. If you know for sure that you will continue to use your gloves for a while, and possibly intensify your routines, then it would be a wise choice to buy a pair of quality boxing training gloves. The better the quality, the longer the gloves will last and the safer it is for the user.

 

Boxing Training or Sparring Gloves 

Taking boxing to the next step can be exciting, daunting and challenging. Boxing for fitness and self defence is one of the most practiced sports worldwide and rates as one of the most successful exercise routines that can help people in many ways. 

When it comes to boxing size guides and for other boxing equipment, we find that many customers receive the wrong type of advice or may have had misleading information.

If you train frequently or want to reduce injury then consider buying a pair of quality boxing training gloves. Training gloves are much more durable than boxing fitness bag gloves. They provide enough support for heavy-bag work, and offer adequate padding for sparring sessions.

Professional boxers usually have a pair of gloves for general training and a pair for sparring. We often find that some people prefer to have one type of boxing glove to hit pads and punching bags with and another set of boxing gloves for sparring.

Training gloves usually are secured by a Velcro strap; although, more expensive pairs are secured with laces but these have become less common. Buy boxing gloves with Velcro straps are convenient, as they can easily slip on and off during training sessions. If you are looking for the standard weight used by most people, then buy yourself a pair of 16oz boxing gloves. The next most popular size is likely a 12oz boxing glove. Women may consider a lighter glove due to the size.

As stated earlier, the heavier the glove, the harder the workout. Heavier gloves build up conditioning and discipline by requiring more effort in order to keep your hands up.

Here's another tip, go for better quality materials such as cowhide leather. There are other synthetic materials in the boxing market but nothing beats good old leather.

Did you know some of the world leading boxing equipment and brands are made in Pakistan?

Bag Mitts

More experienced people don't prefer these but we'll throw it into the mix as these often get sold off as safe boxing gloves. Bag gloves are small and compact. They do not hold the same amount of foam required for gloves that are deemed “safe” for sparring. Some versions of bag gloves leave the fingers unattended, and most provide minimal wrist support.

You can buy boxing bag gloves in size S, M, L, XL. They are cheaper than most other types of gloves and can often be mislead to be a boxing glove with wrist support.

The Right Fit

Choose gloves that are appropriate for the intensity and length of your training. If you only box once every couple of weeks, then you probably don’t need to buy a pair of training gloves costing $150 or more. If you are looking to compete at the amateur level and will be in the gym every day, then don't be tempted to buy  cheap boxing gloves. Moderately priced training gloves will last longer and prevent most hand and wrist injuries.

Manufacturers of boxing equipment are located throughout the world. Each brand tends to make gloves slightly different than the next in regard to padding structure and weight distribution. Buy boxing gloves that fit your training routine and help protect your hands and wrists while you engage in your particular workout.

You may have seen the each ounce broken down further to each size, e.g 16oz S,M,L,XL. However the best way is to identify which ounce you need for the type of training you do and most times you should come away with a good fit. Leather will be the most comfortable opposed to synthetic boxing gloves.

Other common sizes are 12oz which is a good middle ground glove for bag work and hitting pads. Again, if you have smaller hands this would be another reason why you may buy these. Then there are 10z and 8oz gloves that commonly fit smaller hands and many women fit well here. 10oz gloves are used when speed is a focus area.

For buying children's boxing gloves we think it is more important that they fit well, and allow enough space in the cavity for growth. Same as shoes, kids boxing gloves need to allow for growth spurts otherwise you may find yourself buying kids boxing gloves more often than you'd like.

So there you have it, our quick guide to boxing glove sizes. Remember, each brand and style will greatly differ so it is always best to get professional advice or purchase from us where you know after-sales support is offered and we help with exchanges if needed.