How to Buy Wrestling Shoes
Make your next pair of
wrestling shoes your best pair yet. The more expensive, highest performance wrestling shoes have these characteristics:
" Tight laces and lace guards (or at least material that covers the knot or all of the shoe lacing, complying with regulations), to avoid stalling violations " Best shoe materials " Air vents so your feet can breathe, feel cool and dry " Best soles, uni-sole (non-ripped) or split sole (ripped) " The lightest weight and the most flexibility for control and easy movements " The most softness inside the shoe " Best traction and grip " Flat, thin soles so you can feel the floor " Just the right cushioning
Durability is another factor; but, if all of the above assets are in place, this will then depend more on how much wear the shoes undergo. The major brands, such as Asics, Adidas, Nike, and Onitsuka Tiger engineer their wrestling shoes for beginners, intermediate and elite players to experience form-fitting elegance in their shoes. The Asics Dan Gable Ultimate line boasts release of odor when the insoles are placed in sunlight.
The top brand manufacturers of
sport shoes are aware that your wrestling shoes are the most expensive part of your wrestling uniform. So, they strategically produce all that makes up their shoes, from the rubber soles to the laces, to compete and establish their signature designs as having the most flexibility and mobility.
Try Asics, including Asics Cael for kids, and Adidas for reliable youth wrestling shoes.
It will take some time and research on your part to find your best personal fit, design, color and price. The rewards are finding comfortable and functional wrestling
shoes that help you excel at your talent. Companies like Asics, Nike and Adidas are constantly updating designs (for example, the Asics Cael V.2, V.3, V.4) to stay in the league of best and trusted brands.
Be very careful in your choice of shoe size because sizing is different from company to company. For instance, some companies recommend that you buy your wrestling shoes one-half size or one-full size larger than your street shoes. For children, a company may encourage a thumb space between the big toe and the inside tip of the shoe. So, size your feet with the sizing system of each manufacturer you try before you buy.
It is common that wrestling shoes for adults and children (no matter the brand) will stretch after a few wears; so, take this into account when you buy. Also, verify the manufacturer's size guarantee and return policy prior to your purchase. The best companies will give you the best service.