After extensive research, we reveal which boxing gloves deliver the best protection, comfort and durability. Take a look at our top 5 gloves that every boxer absolutely has to try.
The best performers in our review are Winning, Cleto Reyes, and Title. Here’s more information on choosing the right heavy bag for you, along with a detailed review for each product we chose.
Protection
The original purpose of boxing gloves is to provide protection. Needless to say, if a product fails in this department, it isn’t worth the purchase. With this in mind, we rated our top 5 models for knuckle protection, wrist support, and shock absorption.
Durability
Some gloves can barely endure a month of heavy use. Low-quality equipment tends to fall apart quickly, especially if you’re larger and pack a lot of power behind your punches. As men have more body weight than women and typically punch harder, some models that are good for women simply don’t last as long when used by men. We put an emphasis on sturdiness, material quality and construction while rating our top 5 models.
Comfort
To ensure good performance and prevent injury, boxing gloves have to fit well, feel comfortable, and allow the skin to breathe. Men usually have longer fingers, bigger hands, and sweat more than women. The best boxing gloves for men need to fit all hand sizes and have good ventilation.
Price
How much should you be paying for boxing gear? Are you looking to buy boxing gloves which will endure heavy punches for years to come, or are you on a budget, looking for something affordable but sturdy? Every product in this review is rated for it’s price-to-quality ratio.
1. Winning Training Boxing Gloves
The most comfortable, and most wallet-busting piece of equipment we’ve ever reviewed. The favorite choice of professional fighters worldwide, and we can see why. However, you can get much cheaper boxing gloves that offer a similar level of quality. Protection
These gloves offer a level of protection that satisfies intense training sessions of men like Mike Tyson or Floyd Mayweather. The leather is durable and thick, while the multi-layered padding offers lots of cushioning for the knuckles. Keep in mind that they are primarily designed for sparring and heavy bag practice, as their overall softness will take some power away from your punches.
Durability
Like the majority of boxing gloves, Winnings are unisex, and can be comfortably used by both men and women. However, as men tend to punch much harder, punching gloves can last considerably less for a male fighter. This is not the case with Winning. In our opinion, these are possibly the most durable boxing gloves in the world. Long-time users we surveyed claim that after 5 years, their Winning Boxing Gloves look and feel as they did the day they were bought.
Comfort
The anatomical design of these gloves makes them a very comfortable fit for most men, while the inner lining is smooth and feels almost like silk. The thick, multi-layered padding ensures comfort even as you land hits.
Price
The amazing quality of these gloves is reflected in their price tag. While we believe it’s justified, it makes these gloves a sensible choice only for hardcore lovers of the sport or seasoned professionals. However, if you are a competitive boxer, there is no better way to treat yourself than to get a pair and see what all the hype is about.
2. Cleto Reyes Training Gloves
Sturdy and made to make your punches more damaging, these mexican-style gloves offer the best performance in the ring, but not a lot of utility outside of it. Still, they are the best choice for competitive fighters and career boxers.
Protection
Similarly to how Winning boxing gloves are used by top professionals during training, Cleto Reyes are what fighters like Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather, and Mike Tyson wear in the ring. These are the gloves that best fighters in the world use during $100 million fights. This particular style of glove was intentionally made with minimum padding around the knuckles for more impact power – because of this, they’re not ideal for sparring or heavy bag practice, especially for men who tend to hit hard. However, they still offer good protection and amazing wrist support.
Durability
In order to keep up with the punching power of the world’s top fighers, every Cleto Reyes glove is hand-made from durable materials, like leather and horse hair. We can see why men like Manny Pacquiao choose to wear these boxing gloves in the ring. The whole construction is visibly firm, strong, and professionally crafted. The materials seem durable and are meant to last.
Comfort
Like all hand-made leather gloves, they require a period of use in order to break in properly. After that, they feel very comfortable. The design seems to fit most hand sizes very well. Although they feature a thinner knuckle padding like all mexican-style gloves, the latex foam lining still provides solid protection. The weight is evenly distributed throughout the entire glove to ensure lighter movement, and the thumb is attached in a comfortable position. The Cleto Reyes Training Gloves have a leather strap and hook & loop closure to ensure a tighter, more comfortable fit and more wrist support.
Price
If you’re looking for something to use in the ring and during competitive fights, then the price of Cleto Reyes is completely justified. The top professionals choose them for their performance, and the brand is synonymous with quality worldwide. Unfortunately, these punching gloves don’t offer a lot of utility. Using them for daily heavy bag practice will wear down your knuckles, and most sparring partners won’t feel too happy about being punched through them. If your main need is a well-rounded piece of boxing gear, the high price makes them not worth the investment.
3. TITLE Gel World Bag Gloves
A high-quality, cheaper alternative to our top picks. A great pair of boxing gloves for men who aren’t ready to spend hundreds of dollars but still want amazing performance.
Protection
The thick, cushiony padding of these gloves is reinforced with a special gel lining for additional impact resistance. The outer leather is thick and solid, and on the same level as some of the much more expensive models. The wrist strap combined with hook & loop closure ensures a more secure fit and better wrist support.
Durability
We found the leather to be thick and sturdy, and the padding tough and resilient. Many long-time users that we surveyed claim that the padding doesn’t deform with time at all.
Comfort
The gel lining forms around the fist and fits on most hand sizes. Good airflow makes these boxing gloves a good choice for men that tend to sweat a lot; the special hand compartment lining keeps your hands cooler, drier and breathing throughout the entire workout.
Price
Title’s Gel World Bag Gloves offer comfort and protection we’re used to seeing in high-end boxing gloves, while hovering a little beyond the price range of low-end models. What else is there to say? These have everything that good boxing gloves for men need; good airflow, additional features for a better fit on all hand sizes, and enough durability to survive hard punches from a heavy fighter.
4. TITLE Classic Hook-and-Loop Leather Training Gloves
The top choice for beginner and intermediate boxers – these gloves offer good performance while staying very affordable. Our #1 choice in terms of price-to-quality.
Protection
It’s not common to see a pair of punching gloves that offers good protection for a low price. Title’s Classic Hook-and-Loop training gloves are an exception. The padding is thick and dense, so you can throw hard punches without worrying about damaging your knuckles. The quality of the leather is good, and the straps keep your wrists straight like they should. They fit us well, and the hand is locked in a comfortable, natural position.
Durability
While these boxing gloves excel in overall value, durability is unfortunately not their strongest side. While prolonged hard punching won’t necessarily tear them, it might wear the leather and the padding down. We honestly didn’t expect more from an entry-level pair of gloves, and when you compare them to other models in their price range, they’re still more durable than Everlast, which tend to completely tear apart after just a few months.
Comfort
Once you lace them up and tighten the straps, Title’s Classic Hook-And-Loop gloves fit rather nicely. They don’t need to be broken in – as soon as you put them on, they feel somewhat soft and comfortable. The satin nylon inner liner feels very soft and gentle for your hands, and almost made us forget that the main purpose of these gloves was to pulverize things with your fists.
Price
The TITLE Leather Training Gloves are our number one choice when it comes to price-to-quality. No, Title’s Hook-and-Loop gloves don’t provide the crazy amount of protection like Winning gloves, and they don’t offer the comfort of Title’s gel-lined gloves. But they’re a quality, affordable piece of boxing gear with a lot of satisfied owners. The bottom line is, if you want the most bang for your buck, these gloves are the way to go.
5. Venum Elite Boxing Gloves
The top choice for beginner and intermediate boxers – these gloves offer good performance while staying very affordable. Our #1 choice in terms of price-to-quality.
Protection
It’s not common to see a pair of punching gloves that offers good protection for a low price. Title’s Classic Hook-and-Loop training gloves are an exception. The padding is thick and dense, so you can throw hard punches without worrying about damaging your knuckles. The quality of the leather is good, and the straps keep your wrists straight like they should. They fit us well, and the hand is locked in a comfortable, natural position.
Durability
While these boxing gloves excel in overall value, durability is unfortunately not their strongest side. While prolonged hard punching won’t necessarily tear them, it might wear the leather and the padding down. We honestly didn’t expect more from an entry-level pair of gloves, and when you compare them to other models in their price range, they’re still more durable than Everlast, which tend to completely tear apart after just a few months.
Comfort
Once you lace them up and tighten the straps, Title’s Classic Hook-And-Loop gloves fit rather nicely. They don’t need to be broken in – as soon as you put them on, they feel somewhat soft and comfortable. The satin nylon inner liner feels very soft and gentle for your hands, and almost made us forget that the main purpose of these gloves was to pulverize things with your fists.
Price
The TITLE Leather Training Gloves are our number one choice when it comes to price-to-quality. No, Title’s Hook-and-Loop gloves don’t provide the crazy amount of protection like Winning gloves, and they don’t offer the comfort of Title’s gel-lined gloves. But they’re a quality, affordable piece of boxing gear with a lot of satisfied owners. The bottom line is, if you want the most bang for your buck, these gloves are the way to go.
Conclusion: Is there even a difference between boxing gloves for men and women?
The short answer is no. Most models are unisex, meaning they’re made for both men and women. The long answer is yes. There are a lot of punching gloves that simply don’t offer the same level of performance when used by men. Boxing gear for men needs to be especially durable and a comfortable fit on all hand sizes – from small to huge, and has to accommodate thicker wrists, longer fingers, and heavier hands. A thick padding is a must for sparring gloves if the fighter is heavy.
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