we do a lot of spar at the gym . Everlast be ususally a good bet . I have only hear of everlast boxing glove fall apart too early maybe twice over the last 14 year . these be good glove for spare , etc. . I still keep a pair in my bag but I make the switch to a higher price glove a while back and have not pull these out of the bag since . I have go through a few pair of these glove over the year and they be well worth the money . once you go to a higher quality brand you probably will not go back to these , but they get the job do for a good price . I would not recommend they for just hit the bag because they be a bit hard and you risk damaging you wrist .