When it comes to boxing equipment, plenty of companies out there are trying to position themselves for a spot with those consumers, but only a few have the credibility of athletes and others. One of those credible companies is Hayabusa, which was “founded in 2006 by Ken Clement, Craig Clement, David Zikakis and Luke Harris,” according to their website.
Before getting into the boxing shoes that I had the privilege of testing out, it’s important to note the company’s history as there are plenty of ones that open and close down as they don’t do their due diligence or have no idea what it takes to make an excellent professional product.
“Initial product offerings included a specialized series of fight gloves, rash guards , and fight shorts, since these were the fundamental training tools fighters required. The products were created with a focus on producing equipment and apparel that could meet and exceed the requirements and demands of a new era of athletes. Hayabusa has maintained a research-based approach to conceptualizing, designing, testing, and manufacturing its products. These are driving factors as to how Hayabusa constructs the best equipment in terms of comfort, fit, feel, and, most importantly, performance and safety.
“A martial artist is continuously learning and improving their craft, a philosophy called Kaizen. Hayabusa has adapted the same Kaizen approach as martial artists by continuously improving in all aspects of business. Whether it is product development, performance research, or business processes, Hayabusa pushes to raise the bar and challenge the status quo.”
Their boxing shoes have grown in popularity primarily due to their sleek design and comfortability. I was recently sent a pair to see how well they do during training and whether the reviews about their comfortability are accurate. The answer to all of it is “Yes.” While putting on the Hayabusa Talon Boxing Shoe, one thing that immediately struck me was how smooth it was to slide them on. Having flat feet makes something as simple as putting shoes on a task, and I had zero issues with that part.
Then I wore them around the house and to the gym for two days to break them in, but I quickly realized after about an hour they felt broken in. Regardless, I waited the two days and then proceeded to do some foot drills and shadowboxing. They felt good, were reactive, and had stability around the ankles, suitable for someone with chronic ankle issues like me. The shoes were good for me to do some cross-training workouts and cross-fit activity.
If you are in the market for boxing shoes, I recommend the Hayabusa Boxing shoes. They are comfortable, high-quality boxing shoes that will help you forget that you have shoes on.
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