SparringHeavy training / ProGenuine leather
The essentials: the official Esprit Boxe sparring gloves in silver, genuine cowhide leather. Three foam layers of different densities, a hook-and-loop wrist strap and a hand-stitched finish. 10, 12, 14 and 16 oz — €99. Free shipping.
Amateur boxing and professional boxing do not glove up the same way. Under the international amateur rules, men box in 10 oz from light flyweight to light welterweight and in 12 oz from welterweight upwards, while women and juniors use 10 oz in every class. Professionals go lighter, at 8 or 10 oz. Sparring ignores all of it and goes heavier, which is the range these silver Esprit Boxe sparring gloves are made for.
Why silver?
A mirror silver finish, with the ESPRIT lettering printed in grey, tone on tone — the most understated marking in the range. The palm and the strap are white. The build is the one shared by the whole Esprit Boxe sparring range — only the colour changes.
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.
Hand-stitched
Every pair is hand-stitched on the stress lines, with the Esprit Boxe — For the Glory marking on the cuff.
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 oz gloves are used in amateur boxing?
10 oz from light flyweight to light welterweight and 12 oz from welterweight up for men; 10 oz in every class for women and juniors. Check your federation before a bout — the rule varies by country and by age group.
Can I use sparring gloves on the heavy bag?
Yes, and the extra padding is easy on the knuckles. The trade-off is wear: bag work ages a leather sparring glove faster than partner work, which is why many boxers keep a dedicated bag pair.
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.
