What are match shoes?
wrestling shoes are a type of specialized shoes that are designed to be worn in the match. Their primary function is to provide ankle traction and support without preventing the flexibility of the legs and ankles of the wrestler. The match shoes are usually in the shape of a shoe and made of lightweight, breathable material. Their shape similar to the shoe can be seen in the following photo of the classic style of match shoes.
No restriction of movement
Cutting positions and fast legs used in matches require athletes to have an unlimited range of movement in the lower legs. So the wrestle shoes are designed to bring freedom of movement when it experienced when barefoot. In general, highly flexible bodies have fabrics such as net or neoprene.
traction
Thewrestling shoes usually consist of very thin pieces of rubber, which provide a small amount of arc support while allowing the feet to move and bend freely. The most important entertainment of the soles is providedOut traction so that the wrestler can use his legs to push when moving on the mat or when performing movements. For this reason, the sole often extends to the sides of the shoes in certain places even through the fingers and heel. In the video below you can see the way in which the soles extend on the sides, the front and back of the shoes.
The extended feet allow the wrestler to push the fingers on their feet, for example, while lying on the mat instead of standing. This is important because a large part of the event occurs during the match while both wrestlers are on the mat. The following video shows an example of a move for which the wrestler must have a good traction to push the mat or "drive" with his feet.
ankle support
Another important feature of wrestling shoes is to provide ankle support that minimizes the potential for ankles to be outlined during a match or practice. This support results from the shapeU and lacing shoes. These shoes generally extend the ankle over the lower area of the calf, which resembles thin shoes. Some wrestlers prefer laces in some way, as the method see in the video below because they feel that they provide additional ankle support.
laces
laces runs from half a foot to the top of wrestling shoes. These laces are safely tied so that the upper part of the shoe hugs the lower leg and discourages the wearer from the twisting or excessive extension of the ankle. Free end laces are usually not allowed during the competition, so wrestlers could wrap the athletic tape around their shoes to secure their laces. Some wrestling shoes have built -in covers that fold down the laces.
leather protection
Portable skin diseases such as a ring worm can prosper on matches. This is greatly due to high temperatures on the mat combined with the fact that wrestlers often made body contact in sweatingwith mats. Another advantage of these shoes is their ability to protect the legs of legs from skin diseases. Covering legs and lower legs act like shields between the wrestler and the mat.
Finding shoes
popular wrestling shoes are widely available from online retailers and special sports shops. Wrestlers who are not sure what type of shoes to buy should consult their coaches or coaches who can give advice on which shoes could best suit their needs. In some cases, wrestlers could be obliged to buy shoes in their team colors to provide uniformity among team members.