Quality Boxing Gloves for Kids & Teens

Youth boxing gloves are built for smaller hands and lighter training loads than adult gloves. Sizes are measured in ounces, and the straps are easy for kids to manage on their own. Whether your child is hitting mitts for the first time or getting ready for light sparring, the right pair keeps hands and wrists comfortable while they learn good technique. Browse the range above, then use the size guide below to match a pair to your child.

How to Choose Youth Boxing Gloves

Start with three things: your child’s weight, hand size, and what they will be doing in the gym. Age is only a rough guide, since two kids the same age can differ a lot in build.

• Fit:The glove should feel snug across the knuckles, with room for the fingers and no sliding at the wrist.
• Closure:Hook-and-loop (Velcro) straps suit most kids because they can put gloves on and tighten them without help. Lace-ups offer more custom wrist support but need an adult every time, so they are usually for older, competition-minded boxers.
• Padding and wrist support:Look for dense foam and a wide strap that keeps the hand in line with the forearm.
• Material:Synthetic leather is common in starter gloves. Real leather costs more and usually lasts longer.

Choosing Gloves by Training Use

Light Sparring

Partner work calls for extra padding, coach supervision, and a mouthguard and headgear. Sparring gloves are built to protect both children, so choose the size your coach recommends instead of guessing.

Fitness and Kickboxing Classes

Lighter, flexible gloves work well for cardio boxing and kickboxing classes where the focus is movement, not power. They are also a low-pressure way to see whether your child enjoys the sport.

How to Care for Kids’ Boxing Gloves

Wipe the gloves with a dry or slightly damp cloth after every session. Open the strap and let them air dry away from direct heat. Avoid leaving them zipped in a gym bag. A glove deodorizer and clean hand wraps keep odor down. Check the fit every few months, because growing hands can outgrow a pair quickly.

Benefits and Features:

Sized for smaller hands

Youth sizing keeps the padding, hand opening, and wrist strap in proportion to a child’s hand, so gloves do not slide or bunch at the wrist.

Easy hook-and-loop closure

A wide strap lets kids put gloves on and tighten them without help, so more time goes to training.

Padded protection for training

Foam padding and wrist support absorb impact on the bag and mitts, helping young boxers build technique with confidence.

Types of Youth Boxing Gloves

Training Gloves

The all-round choice for heavy bag, mitts, and pad drills. A good first pair for most beginners.

Sparring Gloves

Extra padding for partner work with a coach. Usually one size up from bag gloves.

Fitness Boxing Gloves

Lighter and flexible for cardio boxing and kickboxing classes where movement matters more than power.

FAQ’s

What size boxing gloves does a kid need?

Most kids use 6 to 8 oz gloves for bag and pad work, moving to 8 to 10 oz for light sparring. Match the size to weight first, then age.

What size boxing gloves for a 10-year-old?

Most 10-year-olds weigh 60 to 90 pounds and fit 6 to 8 oz gloves for bag work. Check weight and hand size, because kids of the same age vary widely.

Can kids use adult boxing gloves?

Adult gloves usually start at 10 oz with a larger hand opening, so they fit loosely and shift on small wrists. Kids are safer in youth gloves sized for them.