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OneKickWonder
Purple Belt
Joined: 17 Feb 2018
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Styles: Tang soo do
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 Posted: Sat May 26, 2018 7:20 am Post subject: Boots for outdoor sparring |
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In class, when it comes to sparring, we have to wear those awful padded boots. The ones where the sole of the foot is exposed, but the tops are padded. I hate them. They offer no significant protection to either the wearer or the opponent, and often a well blocked kick results in the round stopping while the kicker fumbles about putting the padded boot back in place.
But anyway, some friends and I want to practice outside. Either in one of our gardens or the local park or beach.
We don't want passers by to see lycra clad amateur warriors. We just want to look normal (or as normal as you can look when engaged in mock combat).
Any suggestions for footwear that looks fairly normal, isn't too brutal for the recipient of a kick, and for those of us with previous injuries, offers some protection for the toes? |
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singularity6
Pre-Black Belt
Joined: 26 Jun 2017
Posts: 958
Location: Michigan
Styles: Jidokwan Taekwondo and Hapkido, Yoshokai Aikido, ZNIR Iaido, Kendo
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I don't think such a thing exists. The best option, IMO would be what some folks wear for MMA. The next up would be some simple MA/TKD shoes.
Or... invest in some privacy fences around your yards?
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Zaine
Black Belt
Joined: 31 Aug 2005
Posts: 2277
Location: Dallas, TX
Styles: Matsumura-Seito, Shobayashi-Ryu, Shudokan, Long Fist, American Street Karate, Southern Mantis, HEMA
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 4:58 pm Post subject: |
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| singularity6 wrote: |
| I don't think such a thing exists. The best option, IMO would be what some folks wear for MMA. The next up would be some simple MA/TKD shoes. |
This would be my suggestion as well. I don't know of any boots like the ones you are describing. However, is there a reason you don't wish for people to see you in safety gear? Safety is more important than fashion.
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JR 137
Black Belt
Joined: 10 May 2015
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Location: In the dojo
Styles: Seido Juku
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DWx
Black Belt
Joined: 17 Jan 2007
Posts: 6455
Location: UK
Styles: Tae Kwon Do & Yang family Tai Chi
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Could try the Ringstar shoes? They're like sports shoes but extra padded: https://ringstargear.com/
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singularity6
Pre-Black Belt
Joined: 26 Jun 2017
Posts: 958
Location: Michigan
Styles: Jidokwan Taekwondo and Hapkido, Yoshokai Aikido, ZNIR Iaido, Kendo
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Huh... Look at those!
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neoravencroft
Orange Belt
Joined: 02 May 2015
Posts: 122
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Styles: Wing Chun, JKD, Uechi-Ryu, Escrima, Muay Thai
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Well look at that. I'll have to try those out.
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tallgeese
Black Belt
Joined: 04 May 2008
Posts: 6879
Location: McHenry County, IL
Styles: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Bujin Bugei Jutsu, Gokei Ryu Kempo Jutsu, MMA, Shootfighting, boxing, kickboxing, JKD, Pekiti Tersia Kali
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This. Wrestling shoes are my go to outdoors for doing any sort of sparring. They won't protect your foot, but like you said, neither do those ridiculous foam things really. Wresting shoes will protect the soles of your feet. Just don't turn around and wear them on the mat! 
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Spartacus Maximus
Black Belt
Joined: 01 Jun 2014
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Styles: Shorin ryu
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| Whether or not one trains barefoot, it is a good idea to develop a minimum of conditioning to withstand hits and knocks to the striking surfaces of the legs and feet. That way, with or without footwear the pain or risk of injury can be limited. |
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