Leather Boxing Gloves

When it comes to boxing gloves, there is a clear material winner in terms of quality and durability. They will simply outlast gloves made from other materials and the benefits don’t stop there. Leather Boxing Gloves are the #1 choice for anyone that takes their combat sports seriously.

One of the downfalls however is price. Leather Boxing Gloves are not cheap, as leather itself is not cheap. And as the price of the material continues its upward trend, the price of wrapping your hands in top notch gear will follow.

There are different leathers used in the manufacture of gloves, and not all brands use the same quality. Types of leather used in the manufacture of boxing gloves include:

• Cowhide
• Goatskin
• Buffalo

Cowhide is the most common in use. It is durable, flexible and comfortable. Goatskin is a thin water-resistant leather that is softer and more flexible than cowhide. This is due to the lanolin naturally contained within the material. Buffalo is thick and strong but a little coarser.

High quality leather boxing gloves will be produced from a full grain material with at least 1mm thickness. Many of the worlds best known manufacturers of quality gear follow this path. Certain regions and companies use a thinner less expensive leather. This is assumed to be based on producing gear at a certain price point. The range of quality categories include Full Grain Leather, Top Grain Leather and Genuine Leather. Full Grain is superior in quality terms and genuine at the base.

If you have chosen the Vegan lifestyle, these are clearly not going to be your material of choice. We would suggest you investigate the newer forms of microfibre engineered synthetic leathers. Some of these may contain a solid percentage of “recycled” leather, however others are completely vegan.

Advantages of Leather Boxing Gloves

• Durable and long lasting.
• Often more comfortable.
• The smell is better, especially after extensive use.
• May gradually mould to your hand and become better fitting.
• More breathable

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