Kids Boxing Boots

Kids boxing boots need to do the same job as the adult versions, support the ankle and grip the canvas, in a size that will probably be outgrown by next season. This collection of 41 junior styles from Nike, Adidas, Rival, Pro Box and Fly is built around that reality, with proper boxing boots rather than adult kit scaled down and prices from £14.99. Whether your child has just joined a club or is boxing on their first show, there is a boot here in their size.

Which kids boxing boots do you need?

For training, fit and budget decide it. The Pro Box Kids Speed-Lite and Classic boots are the club standard: light, inexpensive and durable enough for three sessions a week. Adidas Box Hog Classic and New Havoc junior boots add more structure, and the Fly Storm and Tempest bring the brand's adult designs down to youth sizes. For juniors who compete, the Nike HyperKO 3, Youth Speedsweep and Rival RSX-Future are the sort of boots worn on amateur shows, with real ankle support and a thin sole.

Sizing kids boxing boots

Boxing boots should fit closer than school shoes or trainers. Buy the size your child wears in trainers, not a size up to grow into, because a boot that slides at the heel gives no ankle support and catches on the canvas. Junior boots are sized in UK children's and youth sizes, with each brand's chart on the product page. Check the fit with boxing socks on, and expect to replace boots as feet grow. Once they reach adult sizes, move across to the main boxing boots range.

High-top or low-cut for a young boxer?

High-top boots give the most ankle support and are the right choice for most children. Low-cut and mid-height boots are lighter and suit older juniors with strong ankles who want to move faster. Boots must have a flat, non-marking sole; running trainers with a cushioned heel are unstable in a boxing stance and most clubs will not allow them for sparring or competition.

Everything else a junior boxer needs

Boots are usually the third purchase after gloves and wraps. Our kids boxing gloves run from 4oz upwards, kids body protection covers gum shields, head guards and groin guards in junior sizes, and kids boxing clothing has shorts, vests and tracksuits. The full kids boxing range is in one place. Every order ships with express UK delivery, and you can bring your child to our Romford store to try boots on.

Frequently asked questions

What size boxing boots should I buy for my child?

The same size they wear in trainers, checked against the brand's chart on the product page. Boxing boots need a snug fit at the heel to support the ankle, so do not size up for growing room. If they are between sizes, take the larger half size and wear a thicker sock.

Do kids need boxing boots to train at a club?

Not on day one; most clubs let beginners train in flat trainers while they decide whether boxing is for them. Once a child is sparring regularly or preparing for a bout, boxing boots become necessary for ankle support and grip, and many competitions require them.

Are Nike kids boxing boots worth the money?

For a junior who competes, yes. The HyperKO and Speedsweep youth boots are lighter and more supportive than entry-level club boots. For a beginner training once or twice a week, a Pro Box or Adidas junior boot does the job for far less.