WrestlingShoes.Com » 2010

Welcome to WrestlingShoes.Com

jeffpape — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:50:11 +0000

We relaunched WrestlingShoes.Com as a blog in late 2009. The purpose is to let you know what is going on with Nike, adidas, Matman, Asics, and DoubleSport wrestling shoes that you can buy at WrestlingGear.Com

WrestlingGear.Com has been in business since 1998 and has grown to one of the largest wrestling shoe stores in the USA. They only can ship within the USA sorry to all our non USA residents out there. They do ship to U.S. Military APO’s.

Here are some other websites to check out:

WrestlingGear.Com’s Facebook Fan Page – over 3,900 fans can’t be wrong.

Twitter Fan Page – follow Jeff Pape, the owner of WrestlingGear.Com. He posts updates on what is going at the company and his business and personal life.

WrestlingGear.Net – think social network for wrestlers. Over 100 wrestlers and fans here.

WrestlingGear.Com’s Blog - articles and videos on improving your performance on the mat.

WrestlingGear.Com’s Youtube Channel – lots of technique videos and shows on wrestling gear.

Wrestling Shoes Gossip for 2010

jeffpape — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:36:20 +0000

My, my, my if what I have been hearing about the 2010 wrestling season is true. It will be interesting.

On the Asics front, the Rulon’s will be going away and not known as Rulon’s next season. Will Rulon make the switch from Asics to adidas like Cejudo did?

On the adidas front, they have already released this photo below. Now the question is will this be an early release like they did with other shoes in the past? Not likely though as all of our vendors are delaying inventory investments as long as they can. Trust us, if they bring in only a few hundred pair, we will ask for them. The other question is, will they release a teal version of this shoe? Now if they could only bring back a version of the White adistar.

On the Nike front, just got the catalog. Guess what new color of the Takedown and the Inflicts are in the catalog in three colors. Wow! Let’s hope they come back this year. They will be on our wish list for next year.

Vegan Wrestling Shoes

jeffpape — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:28:28 +0000

Is the wrestling world ready for a Vegan wrestling shoe? Or even an environmentally friendly wrestling shoe?

Is that important to you? Is it important to others?

adidas launched a shoe that is made of synthetic leather and recycled material. The GT Response is also a wide shoe. So I think adidas was trying to cover all the areas with this vegan, recycled, wide wrestling shoe all in one shoe.

So far this shoe has not knocked it out of the park. Would it sell better if it was a crazy color combination? Ala the Combat Speeds?

What are your thoughts on this shoe? Here is a photo, the link and the technical information on the shoe.

Link to the site – GT Response Vegan Earth Friendly Wrestling Shoes

Earth Friendly Vegan Wrestling Shoes - GT Response - this is a wide wrestling shoe available from adidas wrestling

This elite wrestling shoe provides a sturdy, wider base for match-winning support and a glove-like fit. A product built in a sustainable way to make the world a Better Place.

* Built on a new, wide wrestling last
* Environmentally responsible high performance engineered leather, cutting down weight and wastage
* Encapsulated idsole construction for enhanced fit and support
* 100% recycle PET mesh lining
* Molded heel counter for ultimate support and hold

Remember to add a 1/2 size to your normal gym shoe size. Do not use your current wrestling shoe size to order adidas Shoes

Hot Shoes for 2009 – 2010 Wrestling Season

jeffpape — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:03:17 +0000

Just wanted to put an update of the top wrestling shoes blog post that I did on our other blog. Since it’s wrestling shoe related we will keep it over here from now on.

Shoes that are basically gone include The Inflicts (except in a few sizes outside of 9 to 12), The Black and Red Rulons, and The Black and Yellow Rulons. Now the Inflicts they are gone for good (or at least we don’t think they are coming back). The Rulon wrestling shoes we will get some more in stock in December and should have most sizes in late December or early January. I suspect The Rulons will likely be updated to a version 2.0 or at the very least be changing colors significantly for the 2010 – 2011 season. So if you love these Rulon wrestling shoes – you better get an extra pair this season.

The battle of the ultra high end market – e.g. wrestling shoes that exceed say $125 is being won by the White adidas adistar. The sad thing is this shoe is gone and likely selling well because we are one of the only places in the country with it. If you take out of the mix this White adistar, the Dan Gable is beating the Black adistar. True there are 3 Dan Gables to only one Black adistar, but last year the White adistar smoked all challengers even with just one color.

Now if you add John Smiths shoe into the mix, it’s being out sold by the Gable too. This year the Gable shoe is much hotter of a shoe than it has been in the past. Is it because Iowa won two recent NCAA Championships? Is it because of better design? I suspect it’s a little bit of both. I think once more people take a look at the shoe, the Gable will sell even more. It’s a cool looking shoe up close.

Cael vs Cejudo (battle of the $80 shoes), right now Cael is winning this battle. Although, the Cael V3.0′s are still selling very well against even the V4.0′s. This is likely because the designs are pretty different between the V3.0′s and V4.0′s and the color options of these two shoes. When we talk to customers on the phone, some like the V3.0′s and some like the V4.0′s. We still have pretty good availability on the Cael V3.0′s at least for now. If all goes well, much of this inventory will be gone by the first of the year.

Here are the shoes that we talked about in this blog posting:

adiSTAR White Wrestling Shoes
SKU: 561256
Sizes: 6.5-13, 15
Price:$141.98

adiSTAR Black Wrestling Shoes
SKU: G00135
Sizes: 5.5-13, 14, 15
Price:$141.98

Mat Wizard III Wrestling Shoes
SKU: G03702
Sizes: 5-13, 14, 15
Price:$119.98

Mat Wizard III Wrestling Shoes
SKU: G03703
Sizes: 5-13, 14, 15
Price:$119.98

Mat Wizard III Wrestling Shoes
SKU: G02652
Sizes: 5-13, 14, 15
Price:$119.98

Cejudo Signature Wrestling Shoes
SKU: G02496
Sizes: 5, 5.5, 6.5-13, 14, 15
Price:$77.98

Cejudo Signature Wrestling Shoes
SKU: G03698
Sizes: 5-13, 14, 15
Price:$77.98

Cejudo Signature Wrestling Shoes
SKU: G03699
Sizes: 5-13, 14, 15
Price:$77.98

Dan Gable Ultimate 2 Wrestling Shoes
SKU: J900Y-4790
Sizes: 6-13, 14, 15
Price:$124.98

Dan Gable Ultimate 2 Wrestling Shoes
SKU: J900Y-9093
Sizes: 6,7-8.5,10,11.5-13, 14, 15
Price:$124.98

Dan Gable Ultimate 2 Wrestling Shoes
SKU: J900Y-9094
Sizes: 6-10,11-13, 14, 15
Price:$124.98

Rulon Wrestling Shoes
SKU: JY500-9094
Sizes: 7,10.5-11,12-12.5,14,15
Price:$99.98

Rulon Wrestling Shoes
SKU: JY500-9024
Sizes: 6-6.5,8.5,9, 10-11.5,14,15
Price:$99.98

Nike Inflict Wrestling Shoes
SKU: 325256-013
Sizes: 6-7,12-12.5
Price: $69.98

Nike Inflict Wrestling Shoes
SKU: 325256-001
Sizes: 6-7.5,12-14, 15
Price: $69.98

Cael Sanderson Wrestling Shoes V-4.0 Black Silver

jeffpape — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:36:58 +0000

This page is dedicated to the Cael Sanderson V4.0. This is the 4th version of the shoe (hence the original name). With the start of the 2nd version, our customers have started calling them V2, V3, V4′s. I must admit when they first started doing this we had no idea what the kids were talking about. Now that it is in it’s fourth iteration and no other shoes are in the same version, the V4.0 is a unique name to ask for them.

This wrestling shoe will likely be 2009-2010 wrestling season and 2010-2011 wrestling season. This has not been confirmed yet – we are assuming Asics will keep these in the line for two years which is what they normally do.

Cael Sanderson was a 4 time NCAA undefeated Division I Champion and an Olympic Gold Medalist and World Silver Medalist. He is the head coach at Penn State moving there this year after several season at Iowa State.

You can buy these shoes at WrestlingGear.Com – all the Asics Wrestling shoes are available there.

Here is the technical information on the Cael V4.0 Wrestling Shoes:

The fourth edition of the Cael continues on the path of excellent performance for wrestlers of all abilities.

Open Mesh Forefoot and Tongue: Helps to control heat and moisture

Shine Up: Lining material on the sockliner releases odor when exposed to sunlight

Integrated Lace Garage: Complies with the rules regarding laces

Asics Cael Sanderson Wrestling Shoes V4.0 Black Silver Side View

Asics Cael Sanderson Wrestling Shoes V4.0 Black Silver Side View 2

Cael Sanderson V4.0 Wrestling Shoes Black Silver Rear View

Asics Cael Sanderson V4.0 Wrestling Shoes Black Silver Close Up

Asics Cael Sanderson V4.0 Wrestling Shoes Black Silver Inside View

Asics Cael Sanderson V4.0 Wrestling Shoes Black Silver Front View

Asics Cael Sanderson V4.0 Wrestling Shoes Black Silver Bottom View

Response II 2 adidas Wrestling Shoes Black and Gold

jeffpape — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:58:41 +0000

The Response I wrestling shoes have been in adidas’ line up for several years. Quite possibly 5 years if my memory is not failing me right now. Originally they were offered in Silver and Red and Orange. Vegas gold was added a few years ago and Lime Green was quite popular too. Then two years ago the Black and Navy and Green colors were added and essentially dropped in favor of the Response II. The Response I’s are technically still in the catalog this year, but they have been replaced with the Response II’s.

If adidas is consistent with their offerings, this shoe should be offered in both the 2009-2010 season and the 2010-2011 wrestling season.

Our first color combination we will shoe on this blog is the Black and Yellow Gold shoe. If you are interested in buying them, check out WrestlingGear.Com

Here is the technical information along with our sizing recommendation for these shoes:

The Response Wrestling legacy continues featuring ClimaCool ventilation providing 360 degree of cooling and the unbeatable reputation of consistency and winning.

* ClimaCool provides 360 degree cooling for the entire foot
* Zippered lace cover for additional instep support and protection
* ‘Inside/Out’ heel liner construction reduces pressure along the achilles tendon area
* Molded heel counter for ultimate support and hold

Remember to add a 1/2 size to your normal gym shoe size. Do not use your current wrestling shoe size to order adidas Shoes.

adidas Response II 2 Wrestling Shoes Black and Gold Side View

adidas Response II 2 Wrestling Shoes Black and Gold Rotated Side View

adidas Response II 2 Wrestling Shoes Black and Gold Back View

adidas Response II 2 Wrestling Shoes Black and Gold Close Up View

adidas Response II 2 Wrestling Shoes Black and Gold Rotated Outside View

adidas Response II 2 Wrestling Shoes Black and Gold Bottom View

Extero Jr. Wrestling Shoes Sizing Recommendation

jeffpape — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:01:03 +0000

Just a quick note, for the Extero Jr’s you may have to go up a full size on these little guys shoes. I have a son with a wide foot and we brought them home for my kids that measure a 11.0 k and 11.5k – normally you may try to get into an 11.0 and a 12.0k for these two guys. My son that has an 11.0k foot had to go up to the 12.0k because of the width in his shoe. And my son who is an 11.5k had to go up to a 12.0 k (which is as expected).

The reason you have to size up a full size maybe even a size and half is the velcroe straps on the shoes are not wide enough to work with a wider foot or a foot with a higher instep. You may want to go with a tied wrestling shoe if your son or daughter has a wide foot.

Henry Cejudo Wrestling Shoes – Vaporspeed II

jeffpape — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:43:02 +0000

This shoe was originally just going to be called the Vapor Speed II but when adidas signed Olympic Champion Henry Cejudo they put his name on it. Interesting fact with adidas only John Smith, Kendall Cross, Brandon Slay and Henry Cejudo have their name on an adidas shoe. The Cejudo comes in other color combinations like Black/Grey/Orange and White and Black.

If you are looking to save some money, this shoe has a very similar sole (or bottom) of the shoe as the much more expensive adidas adistar wrestling shoes.

This shoe will likely be out for the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 wrestling seasons. Assuming of course adidas keeps these shoes in the line like they normally do with new shoes they bring out.

You can buy this shoe from WrestlingGear.Com

Here is the technical information about the Cejudo’s/Vapor Speed 2:

For the serious high school or college wrestler, these swift boots delivery all-over ClimaCool ventilation and an unrelenting RadialCurve outsole for monstrous grip and support.

ClimaCool provides 360 degree cooling for the entire foot
Lace cover with integrated pockets keep laces secure along the achilles tendon area
Molded heel counter for ultimate support and hold
‘VentFlow’ foregoot vents for comfortable foot climate
‘DriveZones’ featuring “radialCurve’ contour for consistent medial contact and grip

Henry Cejudo Wrestling Shoes Blue and Black Side View

Henry Cejudo Wrestling Shoes Blue and Black Close Up

Henry Cejudo Wrestling Shoes Blue and Black Rear Close Up

Henry Cejudo Wrestling Shoes Blue and Black Inside View

Henry Cejudo Wrestling Shoes Blue and Black Bottom View

Dan Gable Ultimate 2 – Red and Black Wrestling Shoes

jeffpape — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:54:09 +0000

Technical Information on shoe:

At just over 9 oz., the Dan Gable Ultimate 2 is engineered for memorable performance at the highest levels of competition.

Injected PU Upper Reinforcement: Provides lightweight structural support while maintaining soft fee
Ecsaine Upper: Soft, form-fitting and durable
Integrated Lace Garage: Complies with the rules regarding laces
Shine Up: Lining material on the sockliner releases odor when exposed to sunlight

This shoe will wind up being one of the more popular shoes at least based on early sales. You can buy this shoe at WrestlingGear.Com

Below we shot this shoe in a bunch of different angles. Leave a note let us know what you think of this shoe. Most likely this shoe will be around for the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 wrestling season. Normally Asics will keep a shoe in the line for at least two years.

Dan Gable Ultimate 2 Wrestling Shoes Red Black

Dan Gable Ultimate 2 Wrestling Shoes Red Black Side View 2

Dan Gable Ultimate 2 Wrestling Shoes Red Black Back View

Dan Gable Ultimate 2 Wrestling Shoes Red Black Inside Back

Dan Gable Ultimate 2 Wrestling Shoes Red Black Inside View

Dan Gable Ultimate 2 Wrestling Shoes Red Black Inside Front View

Dan Gable Ultimate 2 Wrestling Shoes Front View

Dan Gable Ultimate 2 Wrestling Shoes Red Black Bottom View

Nike Wrestling Shoes for 2009 2010

jeffpape — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:32:51 +0000

In this video we will show you the Nike Speedsweep VII and the Takedown that will be in the line for the 2009 – 2010 wrestling season. As a bonus, we did have some Inflicts that we were able to get from Nike and we showed them as well. Be warned they are basically gone for the season (and likely not going to be coming back any time soon). There is a possibility that WrestlingGear.Com will be getting a few more Inflicts in late October and a few Nike Freeks. Best to check out their facebook page for updates.