Formula Boxing 12oz Training Gloves (Horse Leather / Horween Cowhide) Review
- Price: $395 USD from formulaboxing.com
- Handmade in Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Intended use: heavy bag and mitt work
- Original design built from scratch, not a copy of an existing glove
- Horween cowhide and horse leather. Very soft and supple, and it holds up well
- Hybrid padding of quilted horsehair, memory foam, and EVA
- 5-hole lace system with thin paracord laces that glide smoothly and are easy to tighten on your own
- Waterproof ripstop poly blend liner that wicks moisture and grips your hand
- Comes with 1/8 inch gel knuckle guards
- Compact, medium-sized profile for a 12oz
- Deep finger compartment with plenty of room for long fingers
- Rough-out leather fingertip pad forms grooves to your fingers for a tight, natural fist
- Ergonomic thumb that sits correctly against the fist
- Breaks in within about 10 rounds and molds to your hand with a second-skin feel
- Actual weight: 13.4oz left, 13.2oz right
- Excellent knuckle protection, even on hard heavy bags
- Great feedback with a crisp horsehair pop on bags and mitts
- Hands feel fast and effortless, and the gloves stay locked on
- Tested over 120 rounds. Stitching and seams are flawless with no failure points
- Only minor wear: small scuffs, light lace marks, and slight sweat fading, all with zero conditioning
- Dries quickly
Pros
- Premium USA craftsmanship and materials
- Unique, well-thought-out design
- Excellent protection and feedback
- Quick break-in
- Under $500, while comparable boutique USA gloves run $500 to $900
Cons
- The grippy liner makes it harder to slide pre-tied gloves on and off
- The thumb could use a little more padding
- The price may cause sticker shock for some buyers
- Only available in 12oz for now
Verdict
- Excellent training gloves that will stay in my rotation. I would love to see a 16oz sparring version.
You can watch my in depth review here:
https://youtu.be/cgwafoUKE-g?si=En0aAmSyqUsBVyvb
JKM also recently dropped one as well:
https://youtu.be/5drBjwSAiXQ?si=3eDrXk7jMT0fDkjV
Thanks Boys!