{"product_id":"gants-de-sparring-esprit-boxe-silver","title":"Silver leather 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 official \u003cstrong\u003eEsprit Boxe sparring gloves\u003c\/strong\u003e in silver, \u003cstrong\u003egenuine cowhide leather\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eThree foam layers\u003c\/strong\u003e of different densities, a \u003cstrong\u003ehook-and-loop wrist strap\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003ehand-stitched\u003c\/strong\u003e finish. 10, 12, 14 and 16 oz — €99. \u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmateur 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 \u003cstrong\u003esilver Esprit Boxe sparring gloves\u003c\/strong\u003e are made for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy silver?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\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\u003eHand-stitched\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery pair is hand-stitched on the stress lines, with the \u003cem\u003eEsprit Boxe — For the Glory\u003c\/em\u003e marking on the cuff.\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\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\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWeights\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e10, 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\/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\/metallic-sparring-gloves\" title=\"Esprit Boxe 2.0 gloves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEsprit Boxe 2.0 gloves\u003c\/a\u003e — metallic silver, mustard woven label stitched on the strap, plus the 8 oz option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/metallic-green-sparring-gloves\" title=\"Metallic green Esprit Boxe sparring gloves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMetallic green Esprit Boxe sparring gloves\u003c\/a\u003e — metallic emerald green, grey lettering — the rarest colour in the gym.\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 oz gloves are used in amateur boxing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e10 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.\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 use sparring gloves on the heavy bag?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes, 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.\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 \/ 10 oz","offer_id":55008041304440,"sku":"GANTS.SPARRING.SILVER.10OZ","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 12 oz","offer_id":55008041337208,"sku":"GANTS.SPARRING.SILVER.12OZ","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 14 oz","offer_id":55008041369976,"sku":"GANTS.SPARRING.SILVER.14OZ","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 16 oz","offer_id":55008041402744,"sku":"GANTS.SPARRING.SILVER.16OZ","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/3369\/2608\/files\/489296763_1042129834434047_1211088308215901278_n.jpg?v=1744153480","url":"https:\/\/esprit-boxe.com\/en\/products\/silver-leather-sparring-gloves","provider":"Esprit-Boxe.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}