the Everlast 2214 pro style train glove come in 3 different weight size : 12 , 14 , and 16 oz and 4 color : blue , red , black , and pink . Everlast advertise this glove as its `` high Performance Hook-and-Loop Training Glove '' with `` dense two-layer sandwich foam for better shock absorbency . '' this be the Everlast glove that be stock in department\/sporting goods store throughout the Chicagoland area and typically cost $ 29.99 . this review be base on the 14 oz . version of this glove . my guess be that this review apply to the 2214 glove in all of its weight variation -lrb- 12 oz - 16 oz -rrb- . the exterior of the glove be vinyl . the vinyl exterior reduce the cost of the glove but decrease its longevity compare to leather glove . the fit be snug to a bit cramped . the hook-and-loop fastener make it easy to secure and undo . I prefer this type of hook-and-loop closure to the type find on certain training glove offer by title and ringside which have a additional pull down elastic flap to cover the hook and loop fastener . -lrb- the title\/ringside type fastener make it difficult to secure the glove by yourself . it may be a safer option -- likely to prevent facial abrasion -- but a boxer , when spar , be wear headgear anyway so facial abrasion be keep to a minimum render the add pull down elastic irrelevant and the aggravation that go along with secure the glove needless . -rrb- the 2214 glove be suit for a aerobic boxing class where occasional bag\/mitt work be perform . its weight be ideal for non-contact cardio-type workout and it offer adequate hand protection for light bag work session . however , this glove be not a good choice for spar or full time training\/bag work . its foam be weak and do not maintain its integrity over time . as a training glove it do not absorb the impact of a opponent 's punch well and offer average protection despite its `` dense two-layer sandwich foam . '' as a bag glove it offer slightly above average hand protection . better , albeit expensive , alternative training glove include : Everlast 's Professional Hook-and-Loop Training Glove Everlast Professional velcro train glove ; Ringside 's International Training Glove International Training Gloves - Hook & Loop Cuff ; and , Title 's platinum train Glove platinum Hook & Loop Training Gloves . all three glove be available for sale at they respective web site or through Amazon.com . in a pinch these glove may double as bag glove ; they add weight increase the benefit of a workout . a caveat , I be neither a professional nor amateur boxer . I have be train for over a year and a half and train simply to stay in shape . while training , I have try and use several different glove when hit a heavy bag , double-end bag , and punch mitt . I spar occasionally and have use several different glove when spar . my review of this glove be base on my personal experience use it during training and sparring .