(Part 2) Best martial arts protective foot gear according to redditors
We found 36 Reddit comments discussing the best martial arts protective foot gear. We ranked the 31 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Japanese-Fighter-Bujinkan-outdoor-approx/dp/B000L85H2C/
Really depends on what martial art and if it's indoor or outdoor.
When i was doing an indoor bujinkan class i would use cloth tabi:
And i would use outdoor jikatabi for.... the outdoors
I am doing HEMA now, and using wrestling shoes. While they aren't as minimal as my bedrock's, they have proven great for the art.
Note: I'm not specifically recommending any of the above brands, just picked examples of the style i have. (Although my bedrocks are AMAZING to run in!)
https://www.amazon.com/Ninja-High-Tabi-Boots-Size/dp/B0000C4JXY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1466033045&sr=8-3&keywords=ninja+shoes
Try something like these http://www.amazon.com/MAS-Feiyue-Wushu-Kung-Shoes-WHITE/dp/B003C56LZS/ref=pd_sim_sg_2
They don't provide too much padding as to obscure your ankle from rotating but does has a really good grip. These shoes will allow you to perform all kicks in TKD. You'll just need to get used to the extra grip. It can be helpful sometimes and other times not.
In general, you need to train both with and without shoes. Some kinds of shoes like boots will not allow you to perform techniques the same way you train them while barefoot. This should be obvious. It's easy to see how a shoe can limit movement so I prefer to train without them to learn how I can move if not impeded. I often train on hardwood floor so the constant impact on the balls of my feet toughens the bones as well as muscles and ligaments.
Let's just say it would be harder to transition from training with shoes to suddenly none than the other way around.
These might be of use: https://www.amazon.com/Hayabusa-Ashi-MMA-Footgrips-Black/dp/B005GSZ7BI
Look like [feiyues] (http://www.icnbuys.com/media/detail/feiyue/high-top-feiyue-shoes-503CW.jpg)
The [low tops] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0074SYIEA/ref=twister_B00MH2QMWO) are more popular so I'd assume these.
Ok not sure if this counts but they are really comfy shoes :)
http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-High-Tabi-Boots-Size/dp/B0000C4JXZ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=EA1E21Z4PQB5&coliid=I3P3DM1VVRZDE9&psc=1
I personally enjoy feiyues, they wear out pretty fast, but there cheap. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000CDBSO/ref=asc_df_B0000CDBSO5072283/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B0000CDBSO&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167154297821&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5708930130583454486&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005623&hvtargid=pla-340589424844#nav-search-keywords
I'm a fan of minimalist soles when I workout so I usually rock Feiyues. Great feel, especially if you're doing more dynamic movements. I like the high tops for ankle support.
https://www.amazon.com/Feiyue-High-Top-Shoes/dp/B001TUU0R8
You pretty much ARE me down to the age. Hopefully you have a good school where the instructor will put you through the ringer. Expect to sweat. Expect to be pretty uncomfortable with the stretching. Expect to be off balance.
On the flip side, expect to get stronger. Expect to get faster. Expect to get more flexible. Expect to suddenly notice that you really DO balance pretty well. And expect to have a great time!
I found the description that /u/truejim8888 gave to be pretty accurate as far as the types of things you can expect. Just add in there some sparring days, which are seriously sweaty events.
Be careful with yourself, too. Getting injured early on can be really frustrating. Get yourself some of these. They give JUST the right amount of protection to keep your instep intact, but allow it to develop in toughness.
My general advise would be to stretch a lot on your own. Ask your instructor questions when you have them. Don't worry about your belt level. They're each just a list of training goals and they say very little about you. And please have fun. It's a hugely rewarding activity to be involved in. Good luck!
Not entering, but I recommend ankle wraps because I love kickboxing and TKD and lately that's all I seem to enjoy. I like that these come in fun colors because it makes them easy to pick out of the laundry.
I think most workout accessories are silly but I'll admit my guilty pleasure is looking up heavy bags with kick foam, so decadent. If you want a kettle ball you can make one out of any bag/pillowcase etc. But a full body bag on a stand is just unadulterated hedonism.