GLOVES STORIES: SHOCK
THE SYMBOL OF THE NEW GENERATION LEONE
The Shock model was born in 2014: its classic design links it to the history of the Milanese company, while its high-absorption padding and top-quality leather project it into the new generation of Leone1947 gloves.
The most popular choice among boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai and savate fighters, destined to soon become a bestseller.
LEONE SYSTEM – FIT TECHNOLOGY
Power, technique and safety. LEONE SYSTEM-FIT is a technology born from years of study and research, which has allowed for the design of a pre-shaped, highly anatomical structure tested and approved by the Technische Universität Berlin. The closed-fist shaping and curved thumb place the hand in the biomechanically correct position, allowing you to express all your power in complete safety and achieve flawless technique.
SMALL DETAILS, BIG DIFFERENCES
The AB-TECH ventilation system and the highly breathable lining promote better heat dissipation, preventing excessive sweating and the formation of unpleasant odors. The practical WRAP&STRAP closure allows you to put on and take off the gloves quickly and easily, completely on your own. Once the cuff is tightened, the SAFETY-LOCK SYSTEM perfectly secures the wrist, offering additional joint protection. You will feel your gloves as a natural extension of your hands.
ANTISHOCK HI-FLEX PADDING
PU HI-FLEX anti-trauma padding. A lightweight and extremely flexible polymer like polyurethane guarantees perfect shock absorption even during the most intense exchanges. The precisely calibrated thickness of the LEONE padding offers absolute protection for the knuckles, wrist, and elbow without compromising your performance. Hypoallergenic, antibacterial, anti-fatigue.
FULL GRAIN LEATHER
Strength, durability, and elasticity. We select the finest “full grain” buffalo leather from the best international tanneries. The quality and thickness provide greater resistance in high-impact areas and superior elasticity even under repeated stress.
THE MODEL OF CHOICE FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS
The Shock model, initially available only in a training version featuring a Velcro closure, quickly becomes one of the most popular in the collection. The company itself selects it as the model to represent the brand in Italy while also introducing the brand to the international market: the 8 and 10 oz models are launched, featuring lace-up closures and proven multi-layer padding for pro matches.
Italian boxer Luca Rigoldi (right), born in 1993, will defend his EBU European super bantamweight boxing title against Frenchman Anthony Settoul on April 25, 2019, at the Palasport San Filippo in Brescia.
At the Palau Olímpic Vall d'Hebron in Barcelona, Spaniard Juli Giner (right), former EBU European super featherweight champion, takes on England's Darren Traynor.
The Italian-Belgian Francesco Patera (right) wins by KO in the sixth round against Northern Irishman Paul Hyland Jr and confirms his European lightweight champion status in front of the crowd at the Allianz Cloud in Milan, on June 28, 2019.
FROM RESTYLING TO SPECIAL EDITIONS, THE STYLE REMAINS UNMISTAKABLE
In the years following the positive reception of the Shock gloves, there have been several restylings and limited-edition releases, all with a common and enduring goal: to reinterpret and renew the model while respecting its formal rigor, clean aesthetics, Italian attention to detail... and all the guidelines that have made it one of the most appreciated and recognized models worldwide.
2017
To mark the company's 70th anniversary, one of the most significant initiatives is the "scrapping" of used gloves. In exchange for any pair of gloves, regardless of size and model, you will have the opportunity to purchase the KIT SPECIAL 70 at a special price, which includes, in addition to hand wraps and a punching bag, a unique limited-edition pair of gloves: a combination of the brand's two most iconic models, the SHOCK and the ITALY.
2018
In 2018, by popular demand, a version of the Shock glove dedicated to our female fighters arrives. The new model, in addition to the special purple color of the full-grain buffalo leather, is offered in the specific size 10M: a 10-ounce glove with a fit specifically designed for women's hands.
2019
Five years after the introduction of the Shock gloves, a restyling that is as graphic as it is technical is presented: the Shock Pro. The new colorways, in "vintage" green and red, the redesigned label and the new details enhance the model. The specially designed multi-layer padding is now also available for the first time in the Velcro closure version, making it ideal for pro training.
