So, you’ve recently purchased a pair of lace-up boxing gloves and now you’re wondering how to use them for solo training without someone to tie them for you. Well, fear not! There are two methods you can try to use your lace-up gloves when training alone: elastic shoe laces and lace converter systems like Lace N’ Loop. Let’s explore the pros and cons of each system.

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Benefits of Lace-Up Gloves vs Velcro Gloves

Lace-up boxing gloves offer numerous advantages over their Velcro counterparts. The laces provide a custom fit in the hand and wrist area, offering more wrist support. Additionally, these gloves typically have padding around the wrist, making them more comfortable and streamlined. Unlike Velcro gloves, you don’t have to worry about the Velcro scratching your sparring partner. Lace-up gloves are a classic choice that has stood the test of time and, in my opinion, they simply look better.

However, one major drawback of lace-up gloves is that they can be difficult to put on and take off, especially when training alone. Even with someone to tie your laces, they can be time-consuming, which can be inconvenient if you’re doing intervals or transitioning between different disciplines like grappling. But don’t worry, there are solutions!

Elastic Shoe Lace Method Pros and Cons

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One method you can try is using elastic shoe laces. Simply replace the laces currently in your gloves with elastic ones. I recommend using 45-inch flat elastic laces, although they may initially appear too short, they work well due to the give in the laces. If you prefer more length, you can opt for the largest size and wrap them around your gloves a few more times. Once the elastic laces are in, tie them like normal lace-up gloves (without your hands inside the gloves for now). The elasticity in the laces allows you to slide your hand in the glove while still providing a secure fit during training.

Pro tip: Make sure to cinch the laces tighter than you think before tying your knot. Elastic laces tend to stretch further than expected. This will allow you to easily put your hands inside the gloves while maintaining a tight fit for wrist protection and proper glove positioning during training.

Pros:

1. Ease of use: Tie them once and leave them tied for as long as you want.
2. Aesthetically pleasing: They look better compared to lace converter systems.
3. Affordable option: Cheaper than most lace converter systems.
4. Suitable for sparring: Can be used similarly to traditional laces.
5. Quick to put on and take off, almost as fast as Velcro gloves, which is convenient for transitioning between striking and grappling.

Cons:

1. Reduced wrist support (which can be an advantage for MMA or Muay Thai, where more wrist mobility may be necessary).
2. The knot can come untied more easily than traditional laces (but can be fixed with athletic tape).
3. Changing back to non-elastic laces can be time-consuming within a training session.

Lace N’ Loop Method Pros and Cons

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Another option worth considering is the Lace N’ Loop method. With this method, you keep your traditional laces in your gloves. The Lace N’ Loop is a nylon band with Velcro and an eyelet on one end. To use this system, you thread your laces through the eyelet, wrap the band and laces around the glove tightly, and secure it like a normal Velcro glove.

Pros:

1. Easy to install and switch back and forth between traditional and Lace N’ Loop methods.
2. Provides slightly more wrist support, although not as much as traditional lace-up gloves.
3. Convenient for adjusting tension.

Cons:

1. Slightly bulkier than elastic laces.
2. Not ideal for sparring due to the increased risk of scratching a partner (due to the strap).
3. Higher cost compared to elastic laces, but still reasonable.
4. Slower option when transitioning between grappling and striking.
5. Can be difficult to grab the loop to pull, depending on the stiffness of your gloves.

Pro Tip: Other companies offer similar products to solve this problem. For example, Title boxing has a hook and loop glove converter. However, I find Lace N’ Loop to be the most appealing option due to its ease of transition from the product to a traditional lace glove compared to Title’s version.

Conclusion

Both elastic laces and lace converter systems are great options if you want to use your lace-up boxing gloves for solo training. If I had to choose which option to use most frequently, I would go with the Lace N’ Loop system because of the flexibility to switch between traditional lace-up and Velcro within the same training session. However, I still prefer using traditional laces for sparring due to the extra wrist support they provide. Whichever method you choose, enjoy your training and make the most out of your lace-up boxing gloves!

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