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Wrestling Shoes: New Asics Models for 2008!

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:47:00 -0700

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. Remember to check our other posts to find valuable consumer information about wrestling gear, wrestling singlet and other wrestling equipment at www.MyWrestlingRoom.com

Wreslting Shoes: New Asics Models for 2008!

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:47:00 -0700

Wreslting Shoes: New Adidas Models for 2008!

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:46:00 -0700

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. Remember to check our other posts to find valuable consumer information about wrestling gear, wrestling singlet and other wrestling equipment at www.MyWrestlingRoom.com

Wrestling Shoes: New Adidas Models for 2008!

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:45:00 -0700

Twister Headgear - New from Cliff Keen!

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:45:00 -0700

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 Remember to check our other posts to find valuable consumer information about wrestling gear, wrestling singlet and other wrestling equipment at www.MyWrestlingRoom.com

Matflex Wrestling Shoes: New for 2008

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:44:00 -0700

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 Remember to check our other posts to find valuable consumer information about wrestling gear, wrestling singlet and other wrestling equipment at www.MyWrestlingRoom.com

Response Wrestling Shoes - New for 2008!

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:44:00 -0700

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 Remember to check our other posts to find valuable consumer information about wrestling gear, wrestling singlet and other wrestling equipment at www.MyWrestlingRoom.com

Adistrike Wrestling Shoes

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:24:00 -0700

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

John Smith Adistrike Wrestling Shoes

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:23:00 -0700

Dan Gable Wrestling Shoes

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:22:00 -0700

The Dan Gable Ultimate wrestling shoe sold like hot cakes in its first year on the market! For 2008 Asics has expanded the line to include a Iowa hawkeye yellow color. With this move asics continues to offer a wide range of non-conventional colors after seeing the dramtic sales growth from Adidas who have been aggressively offering new colors and styles. The hawkeye should do very well. Many wrestlers bought the yellow John Smith wrestling shoe last year even though I didn?t think it would do that well. Features design and construction makes this one of the most flexible wrestling shoes ASICS® has ever made. Injection molded PU provides structural support while maintaining a soft feel and light weight Full Ecsaine upper for soft, lightweight and form-fitting shoe Three-dimensional last for improved fit Integrated lace cover system complies with regulations Weight: 8.9 oz. Remember to check our other posts to find valuable consumer information about wrestling gear, wrestling singlet and other wrestling equipment at www.MyWrestlingRoom.com

Cael V3.0 Wrestling Shoes: New for 2008!

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:20:00 -0700

Finally! Asics has designed a shoe that matches its name. Asics has radically changed the design and color options for the 2008 Cael Sanderson Wrestling Shoe. The reason for this change is that adidas has been kicking asics butt in the market with about a 70% market share. Its response shoe has been killing them. Asics has struck back big time with a shoe that we expect will sell like hot cakes. The Cael V3.0 comes in six different colors Silver/pearl/bronze, White/navy gold, Cyclone/gold/black, Royal/black/silver, Green/flame/black, Black/serpent/gold In addition, the cael with now come in youth sizes with the Cael V3.0 GS or Junior. Sizes for the Cael Junior range from 1- 5 and is priced at $66.95. The junor however is available in just black and cylcone gold. Features: Escaine Upper - Soft, form fitting and lightweight Air Mesh-Quickly dissipates heat and moisture Shine Up-Controls odor Integrated Lace Cover-Complies with regulations Remember to check our other posts to find valuable consumer information about wrestling gear, wrestling singlet and other wrestling equipment at www.MyWrestlingRoom.com

Asics Split VI Wrestling Shoes

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:20:00 -0700

Asics continues to refine it product line with new color options in the popular split second line. The split second is for the wrestlers who like a split sole for more flexibility. Personally I keep going back and forth about this feature - it really is a personal preference rather than an advantage. The red Split above will do well since Adidas has removed its very popular Response red and black shoe from the market. There really is no other ?All Red? shoe on the market for those wrestlers who want to match will their singlet. Features: For wrestlers of all levels that prefer a two-piece sole. Split sole for increased midfoot flexibility. Open mesh upper provides excellent comfort and breathability Extended sole wrap provides traction higher up the sides Integrated lace cover complies with regulations. Weight: 9.2 oz. Remember to check our other posts to find valuable consumer information about wrestling gear, wrestling singlet and other wrestling equipment at www.MyWrestlingRoom.com

Tyrint III Wrestling Shoes

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:16:00 -0700

The Tyrint III wrestling shoe was introduced by Adidas last year. Everything about the Tyrint III is ANGULAR. The wrestling shoe comes in 3 color options. black/white, cobalt/white and red/white. This shoe was designed by the Brute design team rather than Adidas. This is the first time that Brute has designed wrestling shoes. The Tyrint is the bread and butter shoe for Adidas/Brute although I think that will change for 2008 as the Extero is making quite a splash in the market even though its an entry level shoe. Features: For athlete seeking a dependable product for training and competition! Dynamic upper design Contoured breathable mesh tongue Mesh upper for durability and breathability Aggressive outsole graphics Elasticized lace cover system Quick Strike flow-molded Polymer outsole inserts with multi-directional grip The product sold very well in it first year and I expect that will continue in 2008. Remember to check our other posts to find valuable consumer information about wrestling gear, wrestling singlet and other wrestling equipment at www.MyWrestlingRoom.com

Brute ZerO g6 Headgear Product Review

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:54:00 -0700

In the never ending battle between Brute and Cliff Keen over the top spot in wrestling head gear, Brute has introduced the new and improved ZerO g6 to compete head on with the Cliff Keen Tornado headgear. I spoke with Brute to get the skinny on the new design and features. First, it?s important to note the differences with the Zero g model from last year. When evaluating a headgear the following criteria are the most important. They are: Important Consideration when selecting and ear guard Protection Weight - the lighter the better Ease of use in adjusting straps - you don't want to issue and "act of congress" to fix your straps - especially during a match Ventilation - has to allow your ears and head to breath Hearing - can you hear your coach?s instructions (maybe you don't want to?) or is everything muffled Looks - can look like a knuckhead out on the mat Reliability - has to last at least 2 seasons Having worn the 2005 ZerO g model, I was always frustrated by its fit on my head - it never really matched the contour and shape. I also noticed this among many wrestlers who used this headgear. The edges of the head gear were always kind of sticking out from the head Comparatively the Tornado seemed to have a better contour and looked less bulky than the Zero G However, Brute has breathed new life into the term "Zero-Gravity" with the new Ultra light ZerO-g6 ear guard and it has been Redesigned primarily to provide a better form fit. Features: ? Reduced weight, ? Unique Audio-Collection System? for expanded audible range. ? Quick-Ez? strap adjustment system for speed,ease, and fit. ? Slot-ventilation system? maximizes air flow for enhanced performance. ? Perfect combination of the latest in Polymer technology and durable coated Ensolite ® foam pads for critical protection. ? The low 2 high? graduating profile form maximizes ear cup depth without making your head a target for the competition. This product should do well in the market-place, it certainly is better looking than last year's model. Overall the ZerO g6 is a noticeable improvement over last year's model and it remains to be seen if it can unseat the cliff keen Tornado as the wrestling's top headgear.