Using basketball shoes for boxing training?

Question

hi ive been doing boxing training cant spar yet but need some shoes. The floors in the gym are wood so I thought basketball shoes would be good. Ive used running shoes but they have to much of a sole on them. For boxing you want more of a flat sole. Thank you

Answer 1

This sounds like a problem that only "Chuck Taylor" can fix!

Answer 2

use sambas made by Adidas. they are great sneakers for boxing

Answer 3

order boxing shoes from www.titleboxing.com or www.everlast.com you won't be able to move well in the ring with basketball shoes because there heavy, boxing shoes are very light so its easy to do rhythm with them

Answer 4

Order wrestling shoes they are basically the same as boxing shoes thats what i use