Could You Wrestle In These Boots

Why do you have to take your shoes off on wrestling mats in a wrestling room?

Because of diseases. Your shoes are on the dirty ground all day, picking up traces of bacteria, viruses and fungi that then get transfered to the mat, which in turn comes into contact with the wrestlers body.Ring worm, a fungus related to athlete's foot, is the most common and least dangerous of all of these. But I've seen friends contract various diseases, that gave them a rash that quickly over took their entire face, requiring temporary hospitalization, eventually they were fine and there were no lasting effects, but they were lucky to get the medical attention they needed in a timely manner.Wrestling mats need to be cleaned with a strong disinfectant every day, at least once after practice, but if people are walking on the mats during the day before practice then it needs to be disinfected before practice too, to keep the wrestler Fram getting anything nasty.BUT the 2 best ways to avoid the spread of disease, is for the wrestlers to maintain high levels of personal hygiene and for everyone to stop walking on the mats with their street shoes

What are the best wrestling shoes?

There is no definite best wrestling shoe. It all comes to down to user preference. There are different types of shoes like split soles and and single soles, which can give your foot a little more flexibility, but there really is no practical difference. The classic beginner shoe if you are just getting into wrestling and don't want to shell out 100 bucks is the Asics Matflex. If you have a penchant towards Asics, the Asics Aggressors are a very solid choice and are my choice of shoe due to their durability, looks, and traction. The unique tread gives the shoe a ton of grip. However, Nike’s Inflicts and Takedowns are also excellent as well as Adidas’ Jake Varners, the new Pretereos, Mat Wizards, and Combat Speeds. These are the main three companies for wrestling shoes and they all have durable and competent products. In reality, it does not matter what shoe you buy-the only things that will affect your performance are your hard work and mental toughness on and off the mat.

What is the best way to clean wrestling shoes?

Running shoes aren’t high maintenance, but they do require a little care and cleaning along the way. Your goal isn’t to keep them minty fresh, you just need to keep muck and sweat from doing their worst:If you’re a trail runner or a road runner who sometimes ventures off pavement, then dirt-caked outsoles can compromise traction.If your shoes’ uppers are perpetually grimy, particles of dirt and grit can work their way into the mesh and fabric, grinding away like sandpaper.If your shoes’ funky odor is beginning to offend even you, that can mess with your mojo.What you’ll need for cleaning your running shoes:An old toothbrush or an old vegetable brush—soft bristles are the key.A hose or utility sink.For uppers: a mild soap or, if the shoes have Gore-Tex® or another waterproof/breathable membrane, use a specialized footwear cleaner because soap or detergent additives can gum things up.For insoles: a mild soap, a paste of baking soda and water, or a solution of one part vinegar to two parts water.Cleaning Running Shoe Uppers :Cleaning uppers is a simple process:Remove the laces. (They can be placed in a mesh bag and run through the washing machine on a gentle cycle.)Remove the insoles/liners.Use a brush to gently remove dust and dirt from the uppers.Scrub them with a mild soap and water solution (or Gore-Tex-friendly cleaner).Rinse your shoes thoroughly with clean water.Never put shoes in a washing machine because it can damage them.If you have shoes with a waterproof/breathable membrane, this is a good time to renew the fabric’s waterproofing.For more details : CLICK HERE