Upper measured 18 cm / 7 inEU 36 to 46Beginner
The essentials: a black and gold boxing shoe whose upper height is quoted at 18 cm / 7 in, measured from the ground to the edge of the collar. Black mesh, gold scale-pattern overlays, gold metal eyelets, a badge on the tongue, ribbed black sole. 11 sizes from EU 36 to 46 (US men's 4 to 11.5). €69, free delivery.
Mid top, semi-high, mid: three words for the same vague zone. No standard says where one stops and the next begins, and two models sold under the same label can differ by four centimetres / an inch and a half. The only useful information is a figure.
Here it is quoted: 18 centimetres / 7 inches, from the ground to the top edge of the collar. Few models publish that figure, whatever the brand. You can compare it with the pair you already own: a tape measure laid along the heel answers the question in ten seconds.
Black and gold, metal eyelets
The upper combines black mesh at the sides and the collar, a bright gold scale-pattern overlay on the forefoot and the heel, and varnished black panels. The lacing runs through gold metal eyelets rather than plain punched holes — the difference shows with use, since a metal eyelet does not go oval under the pull of a lace. A gold badge is stitched on the tongue, with a pull loop at the back of the heel.
A sole ribbed in arcs
The black rubber is drawn in concentric arcs under the forefoot and in transverse ribs under the heel. No cleats, no deep relief: the foot turns without the pattern biting into the canvas.
Technical specifications
Good to know: 18 cm / 7 in puts the collar clearly above the ankle bone. For an ankle completely free to rotate, low tops stop at the joint.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is the upper on this shoe?
18 cm / 7 in, measured from the ground to the top edge of the collar. It is worth knowing, because mid top, semi-high and mid are three words for the same vague zone: no standard defines them, and two models under the same label can differ by four centimetres / an inch and a half.
Should you size up in boxing shoes?
Not on this model. The scale is in European sizes: someone who wears a 42 in town takes a 42 here. If needed, measure the length of the foot and apply (3 × length in cm + 4) / 2. If the measurement falls between two sizes, take the larger: a thin sock makes up a few millimetres, the reverse does not.
Why metal eyelets rather than punched holes?
Because a metal eyelet does not go oval under the pull of a lace. On a shoe tightened hard at every session, that is what keeps the lacing even over time.
What is the sole pattern for?
Turning without biting. The rubber is drawn in concentric arcs under the forefoot and transverse ribs under the heel, with no cleats and no deep relief: the foot pivots on canvas instead of catching on it.
Are boxing shoes unisex?
Yes. The fit is unisex and the scale European. The width is standard: on a wide foot, taking the next size up and working the lacing gives more comfort than forcing the tightness.
How do you look after boxing shoes?
A damp cloth on the upper and the sole after every session, laces washed separately by hand, air drying. Never on a radiator: direct heat stiffens the assembly adhesives and shortens the life of the sole.
Going further
Low tops free the ankle completely; high tops lock it to the calf. The size and foot length chart is published once on the site, on the low top page. All the models are gathered in the mid top boxing shoes collection.
Shoes supplied as a pair, boxed. Free shipping.
