I got rooked into buying a pair of Adidas wrasslin' shoes for like 80 bones. However they are tight...very comfortable and grip enough to keep me moving but not enough to slow down my CDPBs (significantly). We train on mats, BTW, which is why shoes tend to drag.
They also look cool, all things considered. Black and grey with that little flappy thing that goes over the laces.
the japanese firm onitsuka tiger do a great range of trainers etc that are probably great for moving around in and they have their shop round the back of carnaby street in london, but there are a lot of other shops where you can get them.
i already do boxing kickboxing & thaiboxing i did savate once with fred rado and i started doing again with james southwood at camden, i go to train and spar with students but i don't know if i will take it up as i am too busy with everything else
as i have mentioned to julie i do boxing, kickboxing and thai boxing i do savate but only for fitness etc and i just thought that i could generate some ideas. i also run and do circuit training so i was wondering what people out there thought.
Julie's right! If you're training in Savate, the ideal situation is to get some proper shoes for the job. (In the same way that you wouldn't try to play Golf with a crooked-head walking stick, or Snooker with a straight handled one!)
Running shoes are designed specifically for running in a straight line - in the main. They're not designed for sudden fast turns and sudden changes of direction. They're also usually much too bulky, as are most Cross Trainers.
Squash shoes, however, are designed for sudden changes of direction - something which the sport of Squash demands - which means they can be used for basic training and light sparring.
At the end of the day, Savate boots are still far better though, as they have been designed specifically for the sport of Savate.
If you are interested in grading or competing, you should invest in a pair of "regulation" SAVATE boots! Otherwise, a pair of addidas squash shoes will serve the purpose well.
Savate boots vary in price from £30 (Sports 7 own brand) upwards. Most people seem happy with Rivat Boomerang at around £55 to £60 (depending on exchange rate). Addidas squash shoes are currently £12.50 in one of our local sports shops.
do any of you out there find trainers or running shoes quite clumpy when training? some workout,trainers or running shoes may be good but i believe in having the right tools for the job.
although you can use midcut boxing boots there are still great shoes you can wear for training. here are some examples:
apart from the usual such as addidas martial arts kickers there are:
the infamous black PE plimsolls,they have been around for about 70 years and they are good
discipline martial arts trainers good and now available in this country
nike midcut boxing/wrestling boots
otomix shoes
pine tree kung fu sneakers
BUT
You will find that the world of dance has some very interesting trainers that are ideal for the ring and for training in and they negotiate well when it comes to footwork
for instance, capezio dance sneakers, jazz dance shoes. check out dance shops and dance supplies websites and you will see what i mean. but what does anyone think?
