Considering both options, it is difficult to immediately determine the differences, because these types are very similar in appearance. Let's tell beginners how shoes differ from each other.
How to avoid making the right choice and getting injured during training.
The main differences between boxers and wrestlers
They differ in appearance design elements:
- Suitable for boxing.
- In the height of the product, which should be significantly higher.
Attention! But modern types created for non-professional sports can have different heights.
In the sole. The pattern on the sole is of great importance.
Different manufacturers.
No backdrop.
Material of manufacture.
The weight of the shoes.
History of sports shoes
Dive Coffman, a historian of world martial arts, said that wrestling appeared 150 years earlier than boxing. And the roots of boxing history claim that boxers acquired a more modern look in the twentieth century.
But the first sports shoes appeared in Greece, and it was then that they began to play the game in the form of wrestling and it was called Greco-Roman.
Reference! And the shoes themselves looked like sandals with straps. In winter, the straps were padded with fur to keep the feet warm. But over time, the equipment acquired a modern look of the 21st century.
Shoe materials
Boxers are made from suede, natural leather, and synthetic materials.
Attention! May have different mesh inserts for better foot ventilation. This prevents your feet from sweating.
Attention! May have different mesh inserts for better foot ventilation. This prevents your feet from sweating.Wrestling shoes are made of lightweight synthetic materials, leather substitutes, which also have a mesh insert.
Important! Significantly lighter in weight than the previous one.
Height of boxing and wrestling shoes
The height of boxing shoes is significantly lower than that of wrestlers, who tie their laces above the ankle, thereby preventing foot injuries in the ring. Sometimes wrestlers use Velcro to hide their shoelaces when entering the ring.
Attention! Such shoes reach no more than 25 centimeters.
Soles of boxing and wrestling shoes
Boxing shoes have a herringbone pattern on the sole, which allows you to quickly move around the ring. They have optimal traction for lunges, as well as oblique movements.
In wrestling shoes, the sole is pointed, allowing you to cling to the sports mat and carry out a certain throw or exciting movements. The sole has elastic softness and is made of rubber. With different positions of the legs, you immediately feel maximum convenience and comfort.
Attention! The drawing has circles.
Knowing the subtleties of the differences, you can always distinguish and choose the appropriate shoes for playing certain sports. The health of your legs depends on the equipment you choose, because when you come to training, you must clearly understand the sports equipment and know what sport it is suitable for.
If you suddenly have difficulty making a choice, seek advice from a specialist.
Advice! Buy equipment only in specialized sports stores, so you can avoid fakes.
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