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Eh. High-top wrestling shoes don't really do much to restrict movement in the ankle. I could still do round kicks and other "point the toe" maneuvers just fine.

But it's true that they aren't...

Typically, no shoes. But when I do (did) train in shoes, I wear wrestling shoes. Asics Tigers, if memory serves.

i'm inclined to think that if the difference between success and failure is the type of shoes you're wearing, that's a big problem. i see some sense in training in jeans and sneakers occassionally. ...