Nike HyperKO
The Nike HyperKO 2 boxing shoes offer you a unique boxing experience with unbeatable benefits. The sock-like design ensures a seamless fit, no matter how you move. The innovative shape of the upper sets new standards in terms of performance and comfort.
With the ultra-light outer support of the foot and the material overlays, you can enjoy firm support with a feather-light feel and unrestricted freedom of movement. Thanks to the Knit material, the shoes fit your feet like a second skin, while the Knit sock makes putting them on and taking them off effortless.
The Nike Flyknit design offers unrivalled adaptability and support, while the Nike Skin provides exoskeletal support for the ankle and midfoot. The split sole provides increased flexibility and stability during push-off movements.
Dive into the world of boxing with the name that stands for quality: Nike HyperKO 2. Get these first-class boxing shoes now and take your boxing experience to the next level!
Technical details:
Brand: Nike
Model: Hyperko 2.0
Lightweight shoes: Agility and speed
Flyknit: comfortable fit and support
Additional damping: more protection
Nike Skin: Outer structure for maximum hold
Split sole: Flexibility and improved stability
Information Sizes:
Place your foot on a white sheet, step on the skin with your heel and make a mark at the height of your big toe. Measure this distance and select your size using the table above.
Nike boxing shoes are designed to optimally support the foot during every movement. Comfort and stability are essential for strong, dynamic footwork.
Boxing shoes therefore have numerous reinforcements in the stress zones (toe, heel and side panels):
It is normal for the shoes to feel stiff during the first few training sessions.
Boxing shoes should fit snugly but not pinch uncomfortably.
Frequently asked questions:
Do I need boxing shoes?
Theoretically, normal indoor shoes would also be suitable for training or competitions, but boxing boots have important features especially for boxing, so sooner or later you should think about buying boxing boots. You can certainly wear sports shoes in the early days without any problems. But you should switch to boxing boots at the latest for sparring or sandbag training. Here are the most important factors:
- Boxing boots are particularly light
- Boxing boots fit snugly on the foot
- Boxing boots have little or no cushioning
How should boxing shoes fit?
In boxing boots, the foot is tightly enclosed and stabilised, which gives the foot additional stability. The laces are often concealed to prevent accidental loosening.
Why are boxing boots high?
Put simply, it's all about stability. This is extremely important in boxing. A high, tight-fitting boxing boot fixes the ankle and thus provides a little more stability. Of course, you can't override the laws of physics with a boxing boot and it is possible to twist your ankle even in the best boxing boot, but the advantages of the high and firm shaft are still there and have often been proven in practice.
Boxing boots for women
The question of special boxing boots for women comes up from time to time. However, there is basically only one answer in terms of appearance. Many women prefer lighter colours than the classic black, which is particularly popular with men. Otherwise, there are no other differences and it can be assumed that the models shown and recommended above are basically "unisex" products, i.e. equally suitable for women and men. And as is so often the case, the colour and design are simply a matter of taste.
Caring for and washing boxing boots
Boxing boots (like all sports shoes), which are used intensively and often sweaty, must of course be washed from time to time or cared for accordingly. After training, the shoes should be aired very well. The laces should be completely loose and the boxing shoe should be left to dry out in the open air. The laces should also be washed separately at regular intervals.
The upper material can be cleaned relatively easily with a damp cloth or sponge. Opinions differ as to whether boxing boots should also be cleaned in the washing machine. What is certain is that a washing machine cycle can damage the leather or synthetic leather and the seams and possibly shorten the durability. You should therefore avoid the washing machine if possible. The shoes will certainly not fall apart immediately just because you have washed them in the machine. In this respect: If, after a year or more, you feel that the boxing boots could "do with" a thorough wash, you can try a low temperature (30 degrees) care programme in the machine. However, excessive spinning should be avoided (preferably no spinning at all).
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