SparringHeavy training / ProGenuine leather
The essentials: sparring gloves in the colours of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Genuine cowhide leather, 3 foam layers plus comfort foam at the fingertips, nylon lining, Esprit Boxe hook-and-loop strap. For intensive training and sparring. 10, 12, 14 and 16 oz. €99, free shipping.
Stepping into a ring already means representing something. With the Congo gloves you carry the colours of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in every guard — for Congolese boxers, for the diaspora, and for anyone who wants to show where they are from.
In the colours of the DRC
The design follows the Congolese flag closely: a deep blue ground, the yellow star and the wide red band edged in yellow running diagonally across the glove. The strap carries the gold official Esprit Boxe logo and the For the Glory signature.
Three foam layers
The padding stacks three foam layers of different densities with extra comfort foam at the fingertips, over a nylon lining that stops the hand sliding.
Built for intensive sparring
Genuine cowhide over three-layer padding: enough absorption to trade rounds with a partner, and a firm hook-and-loop hold you can set on your own in seconds.
Technical specifications
Which oz should you choose?
- 16 oz: the sparring standard.
- 14 oz: all-purpose training.
- 12 oz: bag and pad work.
- 10 oz: speed work and lighter body weights.
If you are unsure, see our boxing glove size guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Are the Congo gloves suitable for sparring?
Yes — that is what they are built for: three foam layers plus comfort foam at the fingertips, in 14 or 16 oz for partner work.
What size Congo gloves should I choose?
16 oz for sparring, 14 oz for all-purpose training, 12 oz for the bag, 10 oz for speed work.
Is the leather on these boxing gloves genuine?
Yes — genuine cowhide, which patinates with use and takes repeated compression.
What is the difference with the lace-up Congo gloves?
Same colours and same padding. This version uses a hook-and-loop strap, so you can gear up alone; the lace-up version gives the wrist hold competition calls for.
