Nike Tawa Combat Shoes - Bright Crimson/Black

The Nike Tawa is the only shoe in this collection built for more than boxing — a crossover combat shoe designed to cross between the ring, the wrestling mat, and general grappling training without switching footwear between disciplines.

What defines the Tawa

• High-cut design that gives ankle coverage suited to both boxing pivots and wrestling stance changes.
• Lightweight build that doesn't compromise for either sport specifically — a genuine middle ground rather than a boxing shoe repurposed for mat use.
• Crossover outsole pattern designed to grip canvas and mat surfaces alike.

Who this actually suits

If you only box, a HyperKO or Machomai model will serve you better — those lines are purpose-built for boxing specifically. The Tawa makes sense if you train across boxing, wrestling, or general combat sports and don't want a shoe bag full of single-purpose footwear.

Sizing

Order half a size up from your normal shoe size; Nike's combat-sports range runs narrow and about half a size short of the marked size.

FAQ

Is the Tawa as good as a dedicated boxing shoe for boxing specifically?
It's built to cross disciplines, so a purpose-built boxing shoe like the HyperKO or Machomai line will give more boxing-specific lockdown. The Tawa's strength is versatility across sports, not maximum performance in one.

Can I wrestle and box in the same pair?
That's exactly what the Tawa is designed for — one shoe built to cross between mat and ring training.

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.