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The 2024 Olympic Games have kicked off, and for boxing enthusiasts, there's nothing more exciting than watching athletes represent their countries in the ring.
One of the most fascinating aspects for fans and fellow athletes alike is the footwear worn by these boxers. There's always a lot of talk about what boxing boots the athletes choose and the reasons behind their selections.
In this article, we’re looking into the different boxing boots worn at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. We'll explore the different features these boots offer, the various colour ways available, and whether there are any limited-edition releases for this year's Olympics.
Official Release from Nike for the Olympics
Nike is ushering in a new era for combat sports with their latest footwear innovations. The Nike Paris Olympics Boxing & Wrestling Boots range promises unmatched performance, style, and technology, crafted specifically for the demands of boxing and wrestling.
These boots showcase an Olympic design in either an orange or grey animal theme, featuring safari prints.
- Animal Theme Nike Boxing Boots: Inspired by the wild, the orange cheetah pattern and textures add a fierce edge to the boots.
- Grey Safari Print Nike Boxing Boots: Embracing a rugged and adventurous spirit, the grey, orange, and black safari print brings the essence of the great outdoors to the Olympic Boxing & Wrestling stage.
These colour options are available for the Nike Olympic Machomai 2 and Hyper KO 2, two of Nike's top boxing boots.
Now that we've covered the Olympic Edition release from Nike, let's take a look at what boxing footwear some of the competitors from various countries, both men and women, have been competing in this year.
Boxing Boots Worn at the 2024 Olympic Games
Delicious Orie
Representing Country - Great Britain
Boxing Boots - Black Adidas Speedex Ultra Boxing Boots
Delicious Orie, born on May 31, 1997, is a talented British amateur boxer who has won gold medals at both the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the 2023 European Games.
Recently, he was spotted wearing the Adidas Speedex Ultra Boxing Boots during his fight against Davit Chaloyan in the men's 92kg weight class in the 2024 Olympic Games.
These boots are designed with input from professionals to ensure a snug fit and lightweight feel. Plus, they're made with at least 50% recycled content, making them a great choice for sustainability!
Davit Chaloyan
Representing Country - Armenia
Boxing Boots - White/Orange/Pink Nike HyperKO 2 Limited Edition 121
Next up, we have Davit Chaloyan, born on September 30, 1997, who proudly represents Armenia.
Chaloyan competed at the 2021 AIBA World Boxing Championships, where he earned a silver medal in the super heavyweight event. During his bout against Orie, he was seen wearing the Nike HyperKO 2 Boxing Boots in the striking white, orange, and pink colourway (a limited edition release, see images below)
Angela Carini
Representing Country - Italy
Boxing Boots - Nike Machomai 2 Boxing Boots White/Gold
Another athlete representing Nike at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris is Angela Carini, who is boxing for Italy.
The 25-year-old Carini competes in the 66-kilogram (145.5-pound) welterweight class. She has previously won silver medals at both the World and European Championships in 2019.
This Olympic Games, Carini was sporting the Nike Machomai 2 Boots in a stunning white and gold colourway – definitely a favourite of ours here at Made4Fighters. The Machomai 2 boots are feather-light, weighing only 8.0 oz., enabling lightning-fast movements and quick reactions for boxers.
Cindy Ngamba
Representing Country - Cameroon
Boxing Boots - Nike Machomai 2 White/Gold
Ngamba moved to the United Kingdom at the age of 11 and was granted refugee status in 2021, as she faced the threat of imprisonment for being gay in Cameroon. She has shared that boxing has been her escape from the chaos, lifting her up to the international stage.
Now at age 25, Ngamba has recently won her quarterfinal bout against No. 6 seed Davina Michel of France in the 2024 Olympics, making it a story worth telling!
She is another female star sporting the Nike Machomai boots in the elegant white and gold colorway.
Davina Michel
Representing Country - France
Boxing Boots - Nike Machomai 2 White/Gold
Davina Michel, born on December 27, 1997, is a French boxing star proudly representing her country. She was also seen wearing the Nike Machomai 2 boots in the stylish white and gold colourway during her bout against Cindy Ngamba for her choice of Olympic Boxing footwear.
Alessia Mesiano
Representing Country - Italy
Boxing Boots - Red/White Nike Hyper KO Boxing Boots
Representing Italy in the 60kg division is Alessia Mesiano, the 2016 AIBA world champion in the 57kg category. She stepped into the ring sporting the iconic Nike Hyper KO Boxing Boots in the classic red and white colour way.
These boots are a timeless favourite among boxers, even with all the new releases on the market. Interestingly, her opponent, Kellie Harrington, was also wearing the same boots.
Omar Shiha
Representing Country - Norway
Boxing Boots - Nike Machomai 2 Olympic Colour Way
Stepping into the ring with a splash of brightness was Shiha, a 25-year-old from Norway making his Olympic debut in the 92kg division.
He faced a formidable opponent, Bakhodir Jalolov, the reigning Olympic and world champion, making for a tough first match. Shiha sported the vibrant orange Nike Machomai 2 Olympic edition boots, which were impossible to miss and are quickly becoming a favourite among boxers worldwide.
Bakhodir Jalolov
Representing Country - Uzbekistan
Boxing Boots - Black Adidas Box Hog 2
Representing Uzbekistan is Jalolov, a professional boxer with an impressive track record. He won a bronze medal at the 2015 World Championships, and took home gold at the 2019 and 2023 World Championships, as well as the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Jalolov can be seen wearing the classic Adidas Box Hog 2 Boxing Boots in sleek black. These boots are a top contender among professional boxers, known for their multidirectional outsole that allows for lightning-quick footwork, and a breathable mesh upper with inner reinforcements that provide both comfort and support.
Djamili-Dini Aboudou Moindze
Representing Country - France
Boxing Boots - White/Black/Pink Nike Inflict SE Wrestling Boots
Djamili-Dini Aboudou Moindze, the French boxer born on February 16, 1996, is competing in the men's +92 kg weight division. Bringing a unique flair to the ring, Djamili-Dini sported the White/Black/Pink Nike Inflict SE Wrestling Boots in his boxing match.
While these boots aren't the most common choice among boxers, many fighters appreciate their comfort, and Djamili-Dini certainly made a stylish statement with them.
Gerlon Gilmar Congo Chala
Representing Country - Ecuador
Boxing Boots - White/Orange/Pink Nike HyperKO 2 Limited Edition 121
At just 23 years old, in the Men's +92kg division, he celebrated his first Olympic fight with a victory. However, in his second bout, he faced a tough opponent and lost to Aboudou-Moindze.
Representing Ecuador, he stepped into the ring sporting the Nike HyperKO 2 Limited Edition shoes, a timeless favourite among fighters.
Additional Boxing Boots - Continuously Updated Selections
As the Olympics progress and more fights unfold, we'll explore the boxing boots worn at the Olympics showcased by both men and women across all weight divisions. Be sure to check back for updates on what everyone is wearing in the ring – we’ll keep this information continuously updated for you!
