{"product_id":"gants-esprit-boxe-2-0","title":"Metallic sparring gloves","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.eb-prod{font-family:inherit;color:inherit;line-height:1.75}\n.eb-prod h2{margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom:.6rem;font-weight:700;font-size:1.15em}\n.eb-prod p{margin-bottom:.9rem}\n.eb-prod ul,.eb-prod ol{margin:.5rem 0 1rem 1.4rem}\n.eb-prod li{margin-bottom:.45rem}\n.eb-prod strong{font-weight:600}\n.eb-prod a{color:#0066cc;text-decoration:underline}\n.eb-prod a:hover{color:#004a99}\n.eb-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;margin-bottom:1.35rem}\n.eb-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;padding:5px 13px;border-radius:999px;line-height:1}\n.eb-badge-type{background:#fff;color:#1a1a1a;border:1.5px solid #1a1a1a}\n.eb-niv-intensif{background:#1a1a1a;color:#f0c040;border:1.5px solid #1a1a1a}\n.eb-niv-intermediaire{background:#eef2f7;color:#2c4a6b;border:1.5px solid #2c4a6b}\n.eb-niv-debutant{background:#eaf3ea;color:#1e6b32;border:1.5px solid #1e6b32}\n.eb-mat-cuir{background:#f2e8d5;color:#6b4e2e;border:1.5px solid #b08d4e}\n.eb-mat-pu{background:#e6f0f0;color:#0f6b6b;border:1.5px solid #0f6b6b}\n.eb-mat-micro{background:#efe8f7;color:#5b3a8e;border:1.5px solid #5b3a8e}\n.eb-summary{background:#f5f0eb;border-left:4px solid #c0392b;padding:.9rem 1.1rem;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;margin-bottom:1.75rem}\n.eb-summary p{margin:0}\n.eb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:1.25rem 0}\n.eb-scroll .eb-specs{margin:0;min-width:540px}\n.eb-specs{width:100% !important;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.25rem 0;font-size:14px;background:#fff !important;table-layout:auto !important;display:table !important}\n.eb-specs thead{display:table-header-group !important}\n.eb-specs tbody{display:table-row-group !important}\n.eb-specs tr{display:table-row !important}\n.eb-specs th,.eb-specs td{display:table-cell !important;word-break:normal !important;overflow-wrap:normal !important;hyphens:none !important}\n.eb-specs th{background:#1a1a1a !important;color:#f0c040 !important;padding:9px 13px;text-align:left;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap}\n.eb-specs td{padding:9px 13px;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;color:#333 !important;vertical-align:top;background:#ffffff !important}\n.eb-specs td:first-child{white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600}\n.eb-specs tbody tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f7f5f2 !important}\n.eb-specs tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}\n.eb-faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding:.9rem 0}\n.eb-faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:none}\n.eb-faq-q{font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.3rem;color:#1a1a1a;font-family:inherit}\n.eb-faq-a{margin:0;color:#444;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"eb-prod\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-badge-type\"\u003eSparring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-niv-intensif\"\u003eHeavy training \/ Pro\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-mat-cuir\"\u003eGenuine leather\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe essentials:\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003cstrong\u003eEsprit Boxe 2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e gloves, the old-school version with a \u003cstrong\u003ewoven label stitched onto the strap\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of a printed logo. \u003cstrong\u003eGenuine cowhide leather\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003enylon lining\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ethree foam layers\u003c\/strong\u003e, hook-and-loop closure. Four colours: silver, red, blue and vintage silver. 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 oz — €99. \u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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 \u003cstrong\u003eEsprit Boxe 2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e runs from that 8 oz competition weight up to the 16 oz sparring standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe stitched woven label\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is what separates the 2.0 from the rest of the range. A \u003cstrong\u003emustard woven label\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour colours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver, red, blue and a patinated \u003cstrong\u003evintage silver\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pick the colour in the selector above — the construction is identical across all four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGenuine cowhide leather\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell is \u003cstrong\u003e100 % cowhide leather\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree foam layers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe padding stacks \u003cstrong\u003ethree foam layers of different densities\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHook-and-loop strap\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewide hook-and-loop strap\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you glove up on your own in a few seconds and holds the wrist firmly. The \u003cstrong\u003ethumb is attached\u003c\/strong\u003e to limit thumbing and snagging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNylon lining\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inner lining is nylon: it slides on over a wrap without catching and dries faster than a fabric lining between two sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"eb-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGlove type\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSparring\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eUse level\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHeavy training \/ competitive\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eShell\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGenuine cowhide leather (100 %)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLining\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMarking\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWoven label stitched onto the strap\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePadding\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e3 foam layers, different densities\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eClosure\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWide hook-and-loop strap\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHand-stitched\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThumb\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAttached\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSilver, red, blue, vintage silver\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWeights\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e€99\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat oz should you pick for sparring?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSparring runs heavier than bag work, because the padding protects the person in front of you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 oz:\u003c\/strong\u003e the sparring standard in most clubs, whatever your body weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 oz:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and technical sparring, pad rounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 – 12 oz:\u003c\/strong\u003e bag work, mitts and speed rounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are between two weights, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/blog-esprit-boxe\/what-size-boxing-gloves\" title=\"What size boxing gloves to choose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eboxing glove size guide\u003c\/a\u003e sizes by body weight and by what you actually train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlso at Esprit Boxe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silver-leather-sparring-gloves\" title=\"Silver Esprit Boxe sparring gloves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSilver Esprit Boxe sparring gloves\u003c\/a\u003e — mirror silver, tone-on-tone grey lettering — the most understated marking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gold-leather-sparring-gloves\" title=\"Gold Esprit Boxe sparring gloves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGold Esprit Boxe sparring gloves\u003c\/a\u003e — mirror gold, matte silvery-grey lettering — the most reflective pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/white-leather-sparring-gloves\" title=\"White Esprit Boxe sparring gloves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWhite Esprit Boxe sparring gloves\u003c\/a\u003e — matte leather, black lettering — the most legible contrast from a distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompetition ahead? The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lace-up-leather-boxing-gloves\" title=\"Esprit Boxe lace-up pro boxing gloves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003elace-up pro gloves\u003c\/a\u003e give the tightest wrist hold, for the ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor daily bag and mitt rounds: the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leather-bag-gloves\" title=\"Esprit Boxe leather bag gloves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eleather bag gloves\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe full range in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-gloves\" title=\"Full boxing gloves collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eboxing gloves collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat are 8 oz boxing gloves used for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eSanctioned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the 2.0 and the Esprit Boxe sparring gloves?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eCan I choose the colour?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes — silver, red, blue and vintage silver are selectable above, all at the same price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat size boxing gloves should I get for sparring?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e16 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eAre these real leather boxing gloves?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow do you clean and care for leather boxing gloves?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eTake 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Esprit-Boxe.com","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ 8 oz","offer_id":45366867787968,"sku":"GANTS.EB2.ARGENT.8","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 10 oz","offer_id":45366867820736,"sku":"GANTS.EB2.ARGENT.10","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 12 oz","offer_id":45366867853504,"sku":"GANTS.EB2.ARGENT.12","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 14 oz","offer_id":45366867886272,"sku":"GANTS.EB2.ARGENT.14","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 16 oz","offer_id":45366867919040,"sku":"GANTS.EB2.ARGENT.16","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 8 oz","offer_id":45366879584448,"sku":"GANTS.EB2.ROUGE.8","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 10 oz","offer_id":45366879617216,"sku":"GANTS.EB2.ROUGE.10","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 12 oz","offer_id":45366879649984,"sku":"GANTS.EB2.ROUGE.12","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 14 oz","offer_id":45366879682752,"sku":"GANTS.EB2.ROUGE.14","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 16 oz","offer_id":45366879715520,"sku":"GANTS.EB2.ROUGE.16","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ 8 oz","offer_id":45366879748288,"sku":"GANTS.EB2.BLEU.8","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ 10 oz","offer_id":45366879781056,"sku":"GANTS.EB2.BLEU.10","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ 12 oz","offer_id":45366879813824,"sku":"GANTS.EB2.BLEU.12","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ 14 oz","offer_id":45366879846592,"sku":"GANTS.EB2.BLEU.14","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ 16 oz","offer_id":45366879879360,"sku":"GANTS.EB2.BLEU.16","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Vintage silver \/ 8 oz","offer_id":55596735037816,"sku":"GANTS.DE.SPARRING.CUIR.ARGENT.VINTAGE.8.OZ","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Vintage silver \/ 10 oz","offer_id":55596735070584,"sku":"GANTS.DE.SPARRING.CUIR.ARGENT.VINTAGE.10.OZ","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Vintage silver \/ 12 oz","offer_id":55596735103352,"sku":"GANTS.DE.SPARRING.CUIR.ARGENT.VINTAGE.12.OZ","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Vintage silver \/ 14 oz","offer_id":55596735136120,"sku":"GANTS.DE.SPARRING.CUIR.ARGENT.VINTAGE.14.OZ","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Vintage silver \/ 16 oz","offer_id":55596735168888,"sku":"GANTS.DE.SPARRING.CUIR.ARGENT.VINTAGE.16.OZ","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/3369\/2608\/files\/Photoroom-20240708_023730.png?v=1720401681","url":"https:\/\/esprit-boxe.com\/en\/products\/metallic-sparring-gloves","provider":"Esprit-Boxe.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}