SparringHeavy training / ProGenuine leather
The essentials: the Esprit Boxe 2.0 gloves, the old-school version with a woven label stitched onto the strap instead of a printed logo. Genuine cowhide leather, nylon lining, three foam layers, hook-and-loop closure. Four colours: silver, red, blue and vintage silver. 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 oz — €99. Free shipping.
In August 2017, both Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor petitioned the Nevada commission to fight in 8 oz gloves at a contracted 154 lb, two ounces under the regulation weight for that class. The commission voted it through, and the request told you exactly what an 8 oz glove is for: landing, not training. The Esprit Boxe 2.0 runs from that 8 oz competition weight up to the 16 oz sparring standard.
The stitched woven label
This is what separates the 2.0 from the rest of the range. A mustard woven label is stitched onto the strap, carrying the boxer logo and ESPRIT — BOXE FOR THE GLORY in black, where the other models print the marking straight onto the leather. It sits proud of the cuff and it outlasts a print, which eventually cracks where the strap folds.
Four colours
Silver, red, blue and a patinated vintage silver. Pick the colour in the selector above — the construction is identical across all four.
Genuine cowhide leather
The shell is 100 % cowhide leather. It has natural give, breaks in over the first few sessions and takes on a patina instead of flaking the way coated synthetics do after a year of sweat.
Three foam layers
The padding stacks three foam layers of different densities. The outer layer spreads the impact, the core stays firm: you keep the feedback of the shot while your knuckles and your partner take less of it.
Hook-and-loop strap
The wide hook-and-loop strap lets you glove up on your own in a few seconds and holds the wrist firmly. The thumb is attached to limit thumbing and snagging.
Nylon lining
The inner lining is nylon: it slides on over a wrap without catching and dries faster than a fabric lining between two sessions.
What oz should you pick for sparring?
Sparring runs heavier than bag work, because the padding protects the person in front of you:
- 16 oz: the sparring standard in most clubs, whatever your body weight.
- 14 oz: light and technical sparring, pad rounds.
- 10 – 12 oz: bag work, mitts and speed rounds.
If you are between two weights, our boxing glove size guide sizes by body weight and by what you actually train.
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Frequently asked questions
What are 8 oz boxing gloves used for?
Sanctioned professional bouts at welterweight and below. They are competition gloves: the padding is thin, and most gyms will not let you spar in them. For partner work, take 14 or 16 oz.
What is the difference between the 2.0 and the Esprit Boxe sparring gloves?
The same cowhide shell, the same three-layer padding and the same strap. The 2.0 adds a nylon lining, a woven stitched label instead of a printed logo, and an 8 oz option the sparring range does not carry.
Can I choose the colour?
Yes — silver, red, blue and vintage silver are selectable above, all at the same price.
What size boxing gloves should I get for sparring?
16 oz is the standard for sparring and the size most clubs ask for, regardless of body weight. 14 oz works for light technical sparring. 10 and 12 oz belong on the bag and the pads.
Are these real leather boxing gloves?
Yes — the shell is 100 % genuine cowhide leather, not PU. That is what gives the durability and the patina that improves with use, where a coated synthetic tends to flake after heavy sweat exposure.
How do you clean and care for leather boxing gloves?
Take them out of your bag after every session so they air, wipe the shell with a damp cloth and apply a leather balm once a month. Cowhide kept that way stays supple for years.
