Are Wrestling/Boxing Shoes Interchangeable???

[mightymouse2k]

boxing shoes are for boxing
wrestling shoes are for wrestling

are there huge differences? no
are there subtle differences? yes

u can get KOd in boxing shoes the same as wrestling shoes, it all depends on wut ur more comfortable in. i use boxing shoes, some guys in the gym use wrestling shoes. no one can answer this question for u, get a pair of both and decide for urself which ones u perform and feel better in.

I agree with this.

[themonk]

i wish i could get away with wearing my boxing shoes normally.

thats probably true about not doing floorwork in boxing shoes, but i do everything in mine, doesnt feel right working out without them on

[~CletoReyes~]

They are designed pretty much exactly the same way.

Traditional boxing shoes are higher for added ankle support. The ain design theory behind both shoes is mat grip, and lateral grip. They are designed to be light and have extreme traction (especially for lateral movements) on clothe or mat surfaces.

They are also designed to be light and not used much on hard surfaces. this is why many people and trainers do not wear boxing wrestling shoes while doing floor work. the soles are to thin and the support in the upper is to light for floorwork, as well not having proper support for running, jumping rope ect.... plus sneakers have much more cushion and reduce the impact on your knees, ankles, hips ect while running or doing rope work.

If you are going for midheight shoes they are the same thing, sometimes exactly. they are so close to the point that Adidas sells its shoes as "boxing shoes" on boxing sites and "wrestling shoes" on wrestling sites and catalogs.

Design is exactly the same.

Adidas ring pro
adidas combat speed
nike low-pro
TryntIII
Adistrike

all of the above shoes are marketed as both boxing and wrestling shoes. and there is no difference except you can usually find them a bit cheaper via wrestling suppliers.

they are so similar it doesnt really matter unless you really want high tops, then you will have to go with boxing.

the jordan's are more like sneakers, but i will have to disagree with the poster above that boxing shoes are interchangeable with basketball shoes. there is a weight difference of about 100%.

thanks alot... just needed to clarify thsi info

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Basketball shoes are way heavy for me, and I know frome experience that wrestling shoes are light as hell. I've never owned regular boxing shoes so I can't say, but I kno wrestling shoes would work fine.

[nedcmk1]

Adidas TryntIII are the shoes winky wright wore against Hopkins. They are sold as both wrestling and boxing. the label just depends on where you buy them.

If you prefer low or midheight shoes wrestling shoes are fine, they are the same thing.

If you like the very high boots then youll have to go with boxing.

There is no difference in mid or low top boxing shoes and wrestling shoes (unless you buy split toe wrestling shoes) this is a fact. same soles, same uppers, same materials.