commit to. Besides your gloves and hand wraps, you may want to check your shoes. The main specs of boxing shoes is that they are very thin so that you can grip the floor with your feet for turns and pivots. Boxing shoes are super lightweight, and unfortunately, don’t tend to last that long if you box regularly.
So this is another shoe that you might want to reserve exclusively for your boxing matches and training to keep them in good shape for the longest time possible.
Walking: Shoes specifically for walking do exist, and typically these have a lot of support like running shoes. The difference is that walking shoes will have more support at the ball of the foot as opposed to the center of the foot like running shoes where you strike down the hardest with your foot.
However, if you’re doing a lot more running than walking, just use your running shoes for your walks so you can get plenty of support and the miles won’t add up as fast as the miles you run.
When in doubt, just remember that shoes are NOT a one-size-fits-all kind of deal!
Sharita Jennings is a health policy attorney and ACE certified group fitness instructor and fitness nutrition specialist. She leads group fitness classes in Washington DC and she provides online coaching and tips on her site, GetFitLikeThat.com