Resulting in better balance, footwork, and punching power! If they have TOO MUCH GRIP, you won’t slide but now you can’t pivot either without decreasing weight on the pivoting foot (which affects your punching power and ability to change directions).īoxing shoes can exert more force to the ground WITHOUT SLIPPING, If they have TOO LITTLE GRIP, you slide all over the place and can’t ground yourself. The problem with NON-boxing shoes is that they either have too much grip or too little grip.
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You need the non-sliding feature to keep your body anchored to the ground, and then you need to be able to pivot so you can throw deadly punches with full body rotation. They don’t let your feet slide BUT THEY DO let your feet pivot easily. Your boxing footwork will be instantly better,īoxing shoes prevent sliding BUT allow pivoting. Having the right equipment is the bare minimum for achieving higher performance. This is boxing, so please get the proper gear. The sole is so thick sometimes even so curved, that you can’t plant your feet firmly into the ground.Įven without a single footwork drill, you will feel much more slick and agile in the ring simply by buying a pair of shoes. This is because they’re built for shock absorption which means they DECREASE the amount of power transferred from the ground. The problem with NON-boxing shoes, even other athletic shoes, is that their sole is too thick. The thin soles allow your feet to feel and grip the ground like a panther pushing, pulling, and changing directions all over the canvas. (A very durable sock, if you will.) Assuming you got a quality brand and not a $25 pair of boxing shoes, you’ll feel like a ninja in the ring. If you’ve ever put on a pair of boxing shoes, you’ll be amazed at how they feel more like a sock than a shoe. Really…it’s the same thing.īoxing shoes are thinner allowing for more power transfer. It’s like wearing a sweater into the swimming pool and complaining that you can’t move your arms. This is boxing! You shouldn’t be complaining about having bad footwork in the ring if you’re wearing tennis shoes in there. Watch my video for better demonstrations of boxing footwork technique.Ĭ’mon now, guys.
I’d love to write guides on fancy footwork one day, but right now 99% of you don’t even know these: It’s simply a lack of understanding basic human anatomy. It’s not because you didn’t train hard enough. Unfortunately, this might mean you.Īnd it’s NOT your fault. The average fighter has terrible footwork. And I’m not talking about the guy in the corner that’s only been boxing for 2 months, I’m talking about the AVERAGE AMATEUR-LEVEL COMPETING BOXER.
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