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Best Kickboxing Gloves

Updated August 2018
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Everlast
Pro Style Training Gloves
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Bottom Line

Protective with improved shock absorbency, these kickboxing gloves are the industry standard for training and sparring.

Pros

Features ThumbLock feature for better safety. Full padding up front, wrist and back. Easy to put on and secure. Quick release for removal. Available in several colors.

Cons

Some users complain of a strong chemical odor.

Best Bang for the Buck
Everlast
MMA Kick Boxing Gloves
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Bottom Line

MMA and Muay Thai rated kick boxing gloves that mix foam and breathable mesh provide comfort as well as protection.

Pros

Ideal for classes and practice. Easy to get on and off. Good absorption for bag work and punching. Comfortable and durable kick boxing gloves. Offer a secure and tight fit. Good for grappling as well.

Cons

Mesh material can sometimes be uncomfortable during heavy punching.

Empower
Weighted Fitness Gloves
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Bottom Line

Weighted kickboxing gloves designed for women. Adds resistance training with 2 lbs. of weight during training and aerobic practice.

Pros

Training gloves designed for strength training. Ideal for adding speed and impact resistance to shadow boxing and kickboxing practice. Made of high-quality neoprene. Available in several colors.

Cons

Strictly for non-contact training and exercise.

Fairtex
Kickboxing Sparring Gloves
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Bottom Line

Versatile all-purpose boxing gloves with a tight fit design. Offer solid comfort in sparring and practice conditions.

Pros

Made of premium leather. Great for training and various contact sport styles from shadowboxing to sparring or pad work. Offer excellent wrist stability. Build quality stands up to heavy use.

Cons

Might be too tight around the knuckles for some users.

Century
Strive Cardio Kickboxing Gloves
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Bottom Line

A washable and stylish boxing glove that fits well in most aerobic exercises including lighter boxing and kickboxing training.

Pros

Fashionable training gloves available in multiple colors. Machine washable and highly durable. Built for comfort and fit. Designed for feminine hands.

Cons

Not as padded as other gloves.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 17 Models Considered
  • 5 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 102 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
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    Everlast

    Pro Style Training Gloves

    Everlast

    Pro Style Training Gloves

    Protective with improved shock absorbency, these kickboxing gloves are the industry standard for training and sparring.
    $21
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    Everlast

    MMA Kick Boxing Gloves

    Everlast

    MMA Kick Boxing Gloves

    MMA and Muay Thai rated kick boxing gloves that mix foam and breathable mesh provide comfort as well as protection.
    $23
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    Empower

    Weighted Fitness Gloves

    Empower

    Weighted Fitness Gloves

    Weighted kickboxing gloves designed for women. Adds resistance training with 2 lbs. of weight during training and aerobic practice.
    $18
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    Fairtex

    Kickboxing Sparring Gloves

    Fairtex

    Kickboxing Sparring Gloves

    Versatile all-purpose boxing gloves with a tight fit design. Offer solid comfort in sparring and practice conditions.
    $73
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    Century

    Strive Cardio Kickboxing Gloves

    Century

    Strive Cardio Kickboxing Gloves

    A washable and stylish boxing glove that fits well in most aerobic exercises including lighter boxing and kickboxing training.
    $41