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Originally Posted by OmaPlata most places wont let you wear shoes since its easy to cut someones face up with them |
I think that's probably true at strictly BJJ gyms. At MMA gyms though I think it's pretty common. Anyway, Like OmaPlata mentioned, if you wear shoes be very careful with your feet around other people's heads because you can cut them up easilly. The upside to wearing wrestling shoes is extra protection for your toes and ankles. The downside is a little extra danger for your training partner if you're not very careful, and that the shoe is easier for opponents to grip than your bare foot - makes heel hooks easier, etc... We are encouraged to wear shoes or any other kind of protective gear at our school. I don't wear wrestling shoes personally, but probably will buy some in the near future. I have very long toes and they get wrenched around alot when I go barefoot. Plus I've broken a few toes in the past doing kung fu and they are prone to re-injury.