By the looks of the current sporty state of footwear, it’s most certain that boxing shoes have swung into the ring of style.

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Boxing boots have long been essential for speed, support, and agility in the ring. Early designs were basic leather shoes, offering little beyond grip, but as boxing evolved, so did the footwear.

It's also about fashion. Local custom shoe designers, Dennis Velliquette of The Source Design Kings and Kia Cabell of Kia'z Kickz, have been taking boxing shoes and making them star-worthy.

Shoes are becoming more imaginative, soles are getting lower to the ground, and whether presented as a pair of agile hi-tops or gothic office-ready flats, the boxing silhouette is here to stay.