Wrestling Shoes

[Masakatsu Funaki #1]

Going to post a few finds here, and you guys tell me what you think. (Recommendations, Reviews, etc)

I am trying not to spend over $80 bucks, and would like to try and stay around $50-$60 range if I can.

http://www.combatsports.com/detail.aspx?ID=24353

$79.99

 

[Masakatsu Funaki #1]

http://www.amazon.com/ASICS-Mens-Cael-V2-0/dp/B000A6QOY0

$39.99

 

[Masakatsu Funaki #1]

http://www.wrestlinggear.com/store/asicsshoes/842_Matflex_Wrestling_Shoes.html

$49.95

Its a beginner shoe, but I can get this from my job at 25% off.

 

[Masakatsu Funaki #1]

http://www.amazon.com/ASICS-Mens-Split-Second-VI/dp/B000H48YBQ

$59.99

 

[Masakatsu Funaki #1]

http://www.suplay.com/suplay/ItemMatrix.asp?GroupCode=67SF&eq=&MatrixType=1

$69.99 (9 1/2)

Wow, I have always wanted a pair of Nike wrestling shoes...

 

[Masakatsu Funaki #1]

http://www.suplay.com/suplay/ItemMa...d&selelement4=undefined&selelement5=undefined

$49.99 (9 1/2)

 

[Masakatsu Funaki #1]

http://www.suplay.com/suplay/ItemMa...d&selelement4=undefined&selelement5=undefined

$39.99 (9 1/2)

I think we have a winner.

 

[Masakatsu Funaki #1]

And just to throw in there so I don't forget later:

http://nysambo.com/joinus_sport.htm

Going to buy both the red and blue sambo shorts from there.

http://www.mmawarehouse.com/Clearance-s/70.htm

 

[salboski]

I like those Cael's, just not in that color. I bought some Fuerte's and now wish I would have went with the Cael's.

 

[Masakatsu Funaki #1]

I like those Cael's, just not in that color. I bought some Fuerte's and now wish I would have went with the Cael's.

The V2.0s? They also have them in black/silver.

 

[mjfgf]

For wrestling shoes and gear, try www.matmonster.com

They are owned by Ringside and Combat Sports International

 

[Freestyler]

Combat Sports has a sale on the rhino gears for 24.99 I believe... They look better than my ascis I have.

 

[Fozzy1]

i have the cael v1's 2 pairs of them, best shoe i've ever used.

~Foz@work

 

[DaFort]

i have the cael v1's 2 pairs of them, best shoe i've ever used.

~Foz@work

I highly agree. Cael v.1's are the greatest. Nike is shit when it comes to wrestling shoes. Either Asics or Adidas will do fine, although I have a bias towards Asics.

 

[Lapu-Lapu]

Nike wrestling shoes are horrible. My favorite shoes by far were my Adidas Tyrint. Given that was the ver 1, I haven't tried out the new ones yet.

 

[Lapu-Lapu]

Anyone try out the Rulons?

 

[MRRYZER]

Total n00b question, but are you guys using wrestling shoes for wrestling training or for mat work in general?

 

[Masakatsu Funaki #1]

Nike wrestling shoes are horrible. My favorite shoes by far were my Adidas Tyrint. Given that was the ver 1, I haven't tried out the new ones yet.

The problem I have with Adidas for overall grappling is the damn soles. Check out the heels on the Tyrint, thick as ever! Its like someone begging to be heel hooked.

Right now I roll in the classic Gables and love them due to the flexability of the soles. I am never afraid of getting caught in a heel hook or toe hold in those.

I would buy somemore Sambo shoes, but prefer the traction you get with wrestling shoes better.

Hmmm...

 

[Masakatsu Funaki #1]

Total n00b question, but are you guys using wrestling shoes for wrestling training or for mat work in general?

Totally valid question.

I am using wrestling shoes for mat work overall. Wether it be Folkstyle, Freestyle, Catch, Sambo, No-Gi, whatever!

 

[MRRYZER]

Totally valid question.

I am using wrestling shoes for mat work overall. Wether it be Folkstyle, Freestyle, Catch, Sambo, No-Gi, whatever!

Are they just for better traction?