The 2008 Asics wrestling shoes lineup features dramatic changes with new models and additional colors!

Cael V3.0 - New Model!

Mat flex - New Model!

Dan Gable Ultimate - additional color options

Rulon - two new color options

Split Second VI - new color options

Most of the design modifications are represented by some striking new colors and some new construction elements. Asics continues to be extremely “brand” oriented and has chosen to maintain its classic wrestling logo of double “swish” stripes intersected with two parallel stripes.

The new Cael V3.O comes in 6 new colors and will compete head to head with the Adidas Response. The Matflex entry level shoe is available in 3 colors and features a cool “low slung” style. The Dan Gable Ultimate now comes in an additional hot color Hawkeye yellow! The Split Second VI will come in a variety of new colors including red/white which will do well since the Response shoe is no longer offered in red.

2008 Asics Wrestling Shoe Lineup Summary Elite - $100 to $135

Dan Gable Ultimate

Rulon

Advanced - $50 to $100

Cael V2.0 Split Second VI

Competitive - Below $50

Matflex

Matflex Jr.

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The 2008 Asics wrestling shoes lineup features dramatic changes with new models and additional colors!

Cael V3.0 - New Model!

Mat flex - New Model!

Dan Gable Ultimate - additional color options

Rulon - two new color options

Split Second VI - new color options

Most of the design modifications are represented by some striking new colors and some new construction elements. Asics continues to be extremely “brand” oriented and has chosen to maintain its classic wrestling logo of double “swish” stripes intersected with two parallel stripes.

The new Cael V3.O comes in 6 new colors and will compete head to head with the Adidas Response. The Matflex entry level shoe is available in 3 colors and features a cool “low slung” style. The Dan Gable Ultimate now comes in an additional hot color Hawkeye yellow! The Split Second VI will come in a variety of new colors including red/white which will do well since the Response shoe is no longer offered in red.

2008 Asics Wrestling Shoe Lineup Summary Elite - $100 to $135

Dan Gable Ultimate

Rulon

Advanced - $50 to $100

Cael V2.0 Split Second VI

Competitive - Below $50

Matflex

Matflex Jr.

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This post will provide a broad review of the new adidas wrestling shoes. A more detailed product review for each wrestling shoe will be presented in additional blog posts below. There are some new design and color options for adidas this year. They are the Response and Extero wrestling shoes with additional colors for the Adistrike John Smith. These are great new additions to the adidas lineup. The new wrestling shoe designs feature a futuristic look reminiscent of the more contemporary elements found in basketball sneakers.

For 2008, the top of the line wrestling shoe remains now the adiStike John Smith Signature. A new color has been added - red and white. The adiStrike will retail for $118, but can be found at www.mywrestlingroom.com for $104.95.

The Response will feature 3 colors for 2008 while the new Extero will be offered in black/silver and black/electricity.

2008 Adidas Wrestling Shoe Lineup Summary

Elite - $100 to $120

Adistrike John Smith

Advanced - $50 to $100

Response

Tyrint III

Competitive - Below $50

Extero

Extero Jr.

Unfortunately one new designs introduced last year, most notably the A’ttaak II did note fare well in the marketplace. The a’ttaak II was a dramatic departure from the past. Its design was too futuristic and its price point to high.

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The twister is a great headgear and builds upon its sister product the tornado. There are two essential differences. First, the twister is a 2 strap configuration while the tornado has 4 straps. As a result, it feels lighter. Second, the ear cups are smaller. Some wrestler had complained that when they were headlocked in a cowboy throw the tornado gave the opponent a tighter hold. Cliff keen aims to improve on that with the new twister.

Like the Tornado the Twister comes in a range of color and options

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This post will provide a broad review of the new adidas wrestling shoes. A more detailed product review for each wrestling shoe will be presented in additional blog posts below. There are some new design and color options for adidas this year. They are the Response and Extero wrestling shoes with additional colors for the Adistrike John Smith. These are great new additions to the adidas lineup. The new wrestling shoe designs feature a futuristic look reminiscent of the more contemporary elements found in basketball sneakers.

For 2008, the top of the line wrestling shoe remains now the adiStike John Smith Signature. A new color has been added - red and white. The adiStrike will retail for $118, but can be found at www.mywrestlingroom.com for $104.95.

The Response will feature 3 colors for 2008 while the new Extero will be offered in black/silver and black/electricity.

2008 Adidas Wrestling Shoe Lineup Summary

Elite - $100 to $120

Adistrike John Smith

Advanced - $50 to $100

Response

Tyrint III

Competitive - Below $50

Extero

Extero Jr.

Unfortunately one new designs introduced last year, most notably the A’ttaak II did note fare well in the marketplace. The a’ttaak II was a dramatic departure from the past. Its design was too futuristic and its price point to high.

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The response is the go to shoe for Adidas and for 2008 the classic design is virtually unchanged and wrestlers will love the new color options!

This year the response will come in 3 colors combinations\

Black/black/gold, Hunter/white/gold, Navy/Silver/gold

Much to my surprise - gone are the Red/Black and Silver/black options. This was a big point of contention at the annual sales meeting as adidas/brute representative expressed concern that these color options are not offered. Based on our summer sales I can vouch that the response wont skip a beat!

The Response is also available in youth sizes starting as size 3. As youth wrestling continues to grow we see more and more young wrestlers who want a higher end shoe - sorry parents!

Features

Competitive athlete seeking a highly breathable, lightweight footwear

Engineered, asymmetrical mesh upper

Welded 3 Stripes midfoot support

Covered, integrated, asymmetrical lacing system with zipper construction 'QuickStrike' flow-molded polymer outsoles

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The Matflex is a very cool entry level shoe! Is has a low slung design that we think will be appealing not only to high school wrestlers but also to youth wrestlers.

The shoe comes in 3 color options

White/royal, White/red, Black/white

Interestingly for the first time ever the Asics entry level shoe will be priced BELOW that of the Adidas entry level shoe which is the Extero. The mat flex will retail for $42.95 vs. 44.95 for the Extero. The youth version or the GS will retail for $34.95.

Features:

Air Mesh - Quickly dissipates heat and moisture

Shine Up - Controls odor

Integrated Lace Cover - Complies with regulations

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The Extero is a great new wrestling shoe. The Extero replaces the lightweight mathog wrestling shoes which was a solid shoes - but the Extero is better built and will last longer. This will make the Extero a very good wrestling shoes for high school wrestlers that demand a tougher and long lasting shoes at a very affordable price.

The Extero Jr. will also be a great shoe for youth wrestlers for two reasons. First, the Extero features a 3 strap speed closure system which is very important for young wrestlers. Wrestling shoes are not easy to get on a kids foot. I remember always having to open up all the shoe laces all the way in order to put wrestling shoes on my son’s feet. The 3 strap system has no laces and feature velco ties - nothing could be easier.

The Extero comes in two color Black/Silver and Electricity/Black. Electricity is simply kiwi green! Both will be great sellers on the youth level since kids have been wanting cool color options on entry level shoes.

Features:

Three strap speed closure system for fast entry and easy exit

Ultra lightweight upper made of open breathable mesh and leather

European constructed outsole

Large medial drive zone area

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These shoes kicked some major butt last year. For 2008 Adidas has added a new red/white color above to go along with a black/red and silver/yellow.

This shoe along with the gable and response were top sellers in 2007. The adistrike John Smith is premium shoe that retails for $104.95 from our store and can range up to $120 from other internet retailers.

Features: Elite athlete, seeking feather light product with a highly breathable mesh upper, with technologically advanced features. Breathable tongue with wings for glove-like fit Lycra lace cover with zipper construction Innovative upper construction of integrated material Ventflow outsole ventilation system for ultimate comfort Hexagon lug profile for multi-directional grip Enlarged, medial Drive Zone areas for superior sidewall grip

These shoes kicked some major butt last year. For 2008 Adidas has added a new red/white color above to go along with a black/red and silver/yellow.

This shoe along with the gable and response were top sellers in 2007. The adistrike John Smith is premium shoe that retails for $104.95 from our store and can range up to $120 from other internet retailers.

Features: Elite athlete, seeking feather light product with a highly breathable mesh upper, with technologically advanced features. Breathable tongue with wings for glove-like fit Lycra lace cover with zipper construction Innovative upper construction of integrated material Ventflow outsole ventilation system for ultimate comfort Hexagon lug profile for multi-directional grip Enlarged, medial Drive Zone areas for superior sidewall grip