There are frequent cases when novice wrestling athletes quit classes not only due to insufficient training, but also to incorrectly selected equipment. In order to avoid the last problem, it is necessary to obtain a certain theoretical level, and only then proceed to classes on the carpet.
Let's try to figure out what wrestling shoes are for free-style wrestling, how to choose them and which manufacturers to focus on.
Freestyle wrestling
This is a very mobile and active sport, therefore, shoes for freestyle wrestling should be distinguished primarily by increased wear resistance. An important factor is the material from which the sole is made: traction with the surface is an extremely important point for any wrestler. It’s better to choose the basis for shoes softer and more flexible, for example, high-quality synthetic and genuine leather are perfect.
Quite a lot of biases relate to all kinds of leatherette, but in this case it should be borne in mind that wrestlers for freestyle wrestling made of high-quality synthetics will make shoes more reliable and durable. A high-quality skin substitute overtakes natural materials in many ways, because the latter tend to lose their original appearance and stretch. In order not to be mistaken with a choice, it is better to dwell on proven brands - they know a lot about this, since they have been working on the market for more than a decade. For example, for several years now, wrestlers of the Russian national freestyle wrestling team have been equipped with Asics, the recognized leader in sportswear.
Advantages of wrestling shoes over sneakers
Many novice athletes often face a difficult choice: what to buy - professional shoes or already familiar sneakers. If someone thinks that free-style wrestling (tights, wrestling, bandage - its irreplaceable attributes) is an ordinary sport and standard equipment is suitable here, then he is deeply mistaken. The advantage of specialized sports equipment is obvious.
Consider the main points where the obvious advantages of highly specialized shoes are visible over ordinary, albeit expensive, sneakers. Also, these points will help determine the choice of wrestlers.
Material
High-quality and sufficiently durable material distinguishes narrow-profile shoes from those sold in markets and ordinary stores. Wrestling shoes for wrestling are made only from materials that have been tested in practice, and the technologies by which venerable companies produce their shoes make them durable, comfortable, and most importantly, environmentally friendly.
Protection
Specialized equipment protects the ankle and fingers from all kinds of injuries and damage. Quite a few manufacturers, who are happy for their products, sew special protectors in the areas of bones and fingers into wrestling shoes for freestyle wrestling. A significant plus of such technological modifications is minimal pain and a low level of danger. And despite the fact that such shoes are almost invisible in the sock.
Sole
Specialized shoes and the material from which it is made are designed specifically for the load that an athlete will have to experience. For example, junior wrestlers for freestyle wrestling (for children) are made, first of all, with emphasis on leg comfort, because the load on the child during wrestling is much lower than that of an adult, so the main thing in this case is to ensure proper flow material, which means unhindered blood circulation.
The weight and thickness of the sole also play an important role and directly depend on the type of martial arts. The same wrestling shoes for Asics or Adidas are made of thin and light rubber soles that provide the fighter not only with good grip, but with sufficient mobility. For other types of wrestling or heavyweights, it is better to give preference to a cast and massive sole, that is, a sole that can withstand solid loads, coupled with a good indicator of wear resistance.
Clutch
When choosing wrestling shoes (and not only for freestyle wrestling), grip is a critical factor that you must pay attention to. Almost all shoes of this kind have their own tread, similar to what is on automobile tires. And each picture is designed for different purposes, so at the time of purchase, be sure to ask the seller of the model with the tread specifically for freestyle wrestling.
Softness
This factor should not be underestimated, because many professionals put it on the second in conducting a successful match. Before buying, be sure to check the shoes for the quality of the material, namely for softness. Many manufacturers respecting themselves and their consumers complete shoes with certificates of conformity, which indicate the tested criteria for wrestling in practice.
As mentioned above, although the skin is a noble material, alas, it is short-lived and prone to deformation, while the latest synthetic substitutes (especially patented by eminent brands) will last you a very long time and most importantly - qualitatively.
Lacing
Durable and high-quality lacing will provide the athlete not only with comfort during training, but also hedge against all kinds of bruises and dislocations. The most optimal option for freestyle wrestling will be lacing from modified synthetics. It firmly forms a knot and is extremely durable.
It is also worth paying attention to the length of the laces: too short will be inconvenient to use, and too long will hang down and interfere during class. There are frequent cases when a fighter received serious injuries by simply stepping on a cord and losing his balance.
Let us designate the highest-quality manufacturers, whose name appears in the first places of almost all sports stores.
Adidas
This company needs no introduction. The brand’s products have been leaders in sports for decades and are recognized leaders in sports equipment. Such an enviable success of the company is due not only to a wide range and quality, but also to the comparative availability of sporting goods.
The brand cares not only about professionals, but does not forget about amateur beginners, as well as children. Therefore, along with expensive premium rulers, you can find relatively inexpensive wrestlers for free-style wrestling “Adidas”.
It should also be noted that the brand has an enviable amount of patented technologies that make the company's products even more secure and in demand. Many owners of Adidas shoes respond extremely warmly to their purchases, setting perfectly balanced characteristics as competitors: soft and high-quality synthetics, excellent lacing, good grip and, of course, comfort. There were no criticisms on the sports equipment forums regarding wrestling.
Asiks
As with the previous brand, Asix inventory is leading the sporting goods market. This Japanese company was founded back in 1949 and is still very popular among both professionals and amateur sports. The famous phrase "In a healthy body - a healthy mind" is a decoding of the abbreviation "Asix".
Also, it will not be out of place to mention the fact that the Russian team prefers wrestling wrestling for Asiks wrestling, and this already says a lot. Another trump card of the company is that the main developments are carried out on the basis of sports universities that are directly involved in the study and research of the needs of athletes.
Most owners of Asix shoes respond very warmly to the company's products. They are all pleased with the quality of the material from which the wrestling is made, good traction of the sole, convenient lacing and comfort. Some complain about too high price tags from the brand, but this is a completely different issue.
Bigser
Bigser is a domestic company that has repeatedly saved our athletes in the scarce 80s, and not only in freestyle wrestling. In that far period, even professionals were forced to share with each other high-quality shoes purchased abroad.
But Bigser has solved (even if not to the full extent) this problem and is still one of the leading manufacturers in the Russian sporting goods market.
Russian athletes fell in love with Bigser shoes for an adequate pricing policy, quality of material, good grip during training and the comfort of wrestling. It is also worth noting that the company does not forget about children's sports, releasing models of appropriate sizes. The only fly in the ointment, which many owners of brand shoes complain about, is mediocre lacing, but the problem is solved by buying laces from the same Adidas or Asiks.