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Chapter 3 Summary

Do boxing boots make a difference? They absolutely do. If you take your
training seriously and wish to avoid injury, I highly recommend you pick up a
pair – they don’t need to be top of the range by any means… just find a pair

that fit you like a glove.

The benefits that boxing boots offer include:

Boxing boots often fantastic ankle support during pivots, angle changes etc,

You’ll feel far more grounded and maintain your balance easier while going
on both the offensive and defensive in the ring.

Boxing boots are designed to fit like a glove, ensuring no unnecessary
movement within your boot while cutting angles, pivoting etc.

A thin sole that isn’t overly rigid with a grip pattern designed for the canvas
of your boxing ring ensures you can ‘feel’ the canvas properly, allowing you
to make minute footwork adjustments as you see fit – if you were wearing

runners you wouldn’t have anywhere near as much feel or control.
With most pairs of boxing boots weighing only a couple hundred grams

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you’ll find in long sparring sessions as you approach the 10 , 11 and even
12 round those light as a feather boots become a godsend as your legs begin
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to fatigue.