Traditionally, Taekwondo is practiced barefoot; however, if you are a referee in a match then you can wear Taekwondo shoes as there is no need for you to be barefoot. Nonetheless, for all injuries related to the foot, Taekwondo shoes are a great help. Taekwondo shoes facilitate in reducing the risks of strain and stress on the feet during prolonged and intensive training sessions. Shin-ankle-instep guards also help likewise. Pacific Sports offers high-quality Taekwondo shoes and shin-ankle-instep guards to practitioners of Taekwondo from all around the world.
Taekwondo shoes can help prevent injuries of the foot like blisters, calluses, contusions or bruises, abrasions or cuts, toe injuries, stress fractures, and ankle sprains.
Pacific Sports Martial Arts Shoes
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- Excellent design, versatile to suit Taekwondo, Karate and most martial arts
- Made in hard-wearing, long-lasting leather, soft and comfortable
- Good-looking stylish design
- Manufactured for practice sessions and competition training – snug fit with a lace for extra security
- Lightweight and flexible with good shock absorption
- Pivot point located on ball of foot area on sole
- Sole available in white and black variety
- Please see the size chart to find your size
- Please visit the product page to see the available sizes
Blister
A blister is a small pocket of body fluid within the upper layers of the skin. Practicing barefoot can result in forceful friction with the floor, which may cause blisters. If the blister gets infected, then it may be filled with pus. Taekwondo shoes help you to prevent blisters being formed on the sole of your foot, as there is no direct contact of the foot with the floor.
Callus
A callus is an area of thickened and sometimes hardened skin that forms as a response to repeated friction, pressure, or other irritation. Taekwondo involves pivoting on the balls of the foot, due to which the skin on that area gets hardened and forms a callus. A callus is generally not harmful; however, excessive formation may sometimes lead to other problems, such as a skin ulceration or infection. Taekwondo shoes can prevent calluses being formed, and since the sole of the shoe has pivot points, it helps in pivoting without the skin being rubbed.
However, any ill-fitting shoes can also cause blisters and calluses, therefore you must ensure that the shoes fit you well. If necessary, then the shoes should be first broken in by wearing them casually for a few days, before wearing them for your Taekwondo practice. Check out the shoe size chart so that you buy well-fitting shoes.
Contusion/bruise
A contusion, also known as a bruise, is a type of hematoma of tissue, the most common cause being capillaries damaged by trauma, causing localized bleeding that extravasates into the surrounding interstitial tissues. Most bruises occur close enough to the epidermis such that the bleeding causes a visible discoloration. The bruise then remains visible until the blood is either absorbed by tissues or cleared by immune system action.
A shoe provides a layer of protection on your foot. Impact from kicking during training or sparring is greatly minimized by the shoe and your foot does not suffer any bruise or contusion.
Abrasion/cut
An abrasion/cut is a partial thickness wound caused by damage to the skin. Abrasions usually involve minimal bleeding. Abrasion injuries most commonly occur when exposed skin comes into moving contact with a rough surface, causing a grinding or rubbing away of the upper layers of the skin. While practicing barefoot on rough mat or outdoors, the foot may experience an abrasion. The abrasion should be cleaned, and medical attention should be sought for further treatment.
Taekwondo shoes help you to prevent abrasions when practicing outdoors. It also helps indoors, as it prevents the skin of the foot from being forcefully rubbed on the floor, while you are practicing various types of falls or throws.
Toe injuries
Accidental stepping on or stubbing of the toes can occur and this may result in your toe getting injured. Taekwondo shoes help to protect your feet from such accidents.
Stress factures
The shoes provide cushioning of the foot so that the stress felt by the bones of the foot, due to impact with the floor is absorbed and minimized. When you are practicing barefoot then stances, kicking, sparring, and other movements may cause the bones of the foot to experience a high level of stress, which may result in a stress fracture. Taekwondo shoes absorb impact and help in reduction of the stress; thereby, they minimize the chances of a fracture in the bones of the foot due to stress.
Ankle sprains
An accidental incorrect placement of the foot while practicing stances, kicks, landings, or throws, may result in the ankle being sprained. An ankle sprain can take away days or weeks of practice. A Taekwondo shoe provides firm support to the ankle due to which it helps in preventing or minimizing such accidental ankle sprains. The Taekwondo shoe supports your ankle and reduces the likelihood of your foot experiencing awkward twists or landings.
Taekwondo/Martial Arts Shoe Size Chart
Please see the size chart to find your shoe size. Please see the product page for the availability of your size.
Taekwondo shoes certainly help to prevent or minimize foot injuries, nonetheless, adequate warm-up, stretching, breathing, plyometric exercises, cardio exercises, conditioning exercises, and cool-down, also play an important role in preventing or minimizing injuries.
Normally, incorrect technique leads to an injury and therefore focus should be on getting the technique correct. Once the technique is correct, then by wearing Taekwondo shoes, several other types of foot injuries as mentioned above can also be prevented.
Along with Taekwondo shoes, you may also try out Pacific Sports shin-ankle-instep guards for practicing various types of kicks in an extremely safe manner.
Pacific Sports Shin-Ankle-Instep Guards
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- Shin-Ankle-Instep Guard (High-Density)
- Provides excellent protection for shin, ankle and instep
- For almost all forms of martial arts
- Neoprene fabric outside, strong foam inside and mesh sides
- Designed to comfortably fit around the shape of your leg
- Elastic straps at the back hold the pads securely in place
- See product page for size and availability
- Shin-Ankle-Instep Guard (Pull-on Pads)
- Protects shin, ankle, instep (top of foot)
- For almost all forms of martial arts
- Good quality elasticated pull-on pads
- Elasticated cotton material outside – impact absorbing foam inside
- Easy to pull on, comfortable against the skin and non-restricting
- Perfect for light-contact sparring, no more bruised shins
- Easy to care for, wash in washing machine
- See product page for size and availability
Pacific Sports quality
All products sold at Pacific Sports undergo rigorous testing. Numerous gyms and martial arts schools of Australia and the world, rely on the Pacific Sports quality for tough and long-lasting products, which includes uniforms, jackets, pants, belts, shoes, rash guards, compression wear, protective wear and training gear. Additionally, products offered on sale carry this same high quality but with drastically reduced prices. Moreover, if the monthly newsletter is subscribed, then an additional 10% discount is also offered.
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