why are boxing shoes so high?

[blanko]

i mean it comes way above the ankle and is higer than basketball shoes? What's the reasoning behind that?

 

[Sprawl N' Brawl]

to add support for all the footwork.

 

[CowboyPete]

to add support for all the footwork.

Yup. There's a lot of shuffling and foot pivoting compared to something like basketball. A high shoe means lots of support for your ankles.

 

[Vilo Magee]

you can get lower ones if you want them.

 

[RuDOWN4It]

There are all kinds. Most of the ones that go above the ankles are for support. But there are the ones that goes just below the knee. I think those are more for style if you like them. I personally prefer the 12 inch ones.

 

[Sinister]

I personally prefer the 12 inch ones.

Yeah I bet you prefer 12 inches. lol

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

 

[Basu Rutten]

Yeah I bet you prefer 12 inches. lol

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

Always on the lure... LOL
It's like in a fight with Ali, give the man an opening and he will jab you straight away! haha
No offense to King Kabuki, I just thought it was funny.

 

[BritishMMAchamp]

i kinded of wondered that but yea it is for higher support because of all the shuffles

 

[BritishMMAchamp]

i used to wear plimsoles when i first started, workded just as fine