VS-08 is a boxing shoe in our range, stocked in the colourway shown on this page and EU sizes 38–47. It works for boxing, kickboxing and bag work where constant pivoting is the norm.
Built for
Boxing is played on the balls of your feet with constant pivoting. The wrong shoe — anything with a cushioned running sole — grabs the floor and twists the knee instead of letting it turn. VS-08 is built for the ring, the bag and the mat: thin, flat, and free to rotate.
Key features
- Pivot, not grip. A thin, flat outsole with a smooth pivot point under the ball of the foot lets you turn without the shoe catching and loading your knee.
- Ankle support without bulk. A mid-cut collar braces the ankle for lateral movement while staying light enough to feel the floor.
- Close, locked fit. Lacing runs low over the instep so the foot cannot slide forward when you push off a punch.
Materials & construction
Breathable synthetic and mesh upper with a reinforced toe, on a thin rubber outsole with minimal cushioning by design. A padded collar and tongue protect the ankle and instep without adding weight.
Sizing
Boxing shoes should fit snug — roughly half a size down from your running shoes — because a loose shoe rolls on the ankle during pivots. There should be a finger's width at the toe and no heel lift. Wear the wraps or socks you actually train in when you try them.
Care
Air them out after every session; gym shoes trap sweat and the lining is the first thing to fail. Wipe the outsole with a damp cloth to keep the pivot surface clean — dust and rosin reduce the release you need. Never put them in a washing machine.