New to boxing? You're gonna need gloves. Here's the thing: you can totally rent them, typically for around $5. Seems like a steal, right? Well . . . until you smell them. We're not saying this is true of all rental boxing gloves, but the ones we have smelled ourselves have been foul, to say the least. If you think about it, you can only clean so much. These puffy gloves trap heat and sweat, and there's a LOT of sweat happening during a boxing session.
We got our gloves for $20, and there are many in the $20 to $30 range. You'd only have to take four to six classes to break even. Best part? They smell (and feel) clean.
Our suggestion: If you're OK with the smell and germ situation, and you only plan on going to one class, then go for a rental (just please wash your hands before you do anything else afterward!). However, if you're going to give it a try at least four times, the cost of getting your own gloves is a very, very small investment.
