Youth & Kids Wrestling Shoes

Wrestling shoes for kids and youth wrestlers, from size 1Y up. Growing feet are the hard part of buying wrestling shoes — kids can outgrow a pair mid-season, and stiff shoes that need weeks of break-in are miserable for a 10-year-old learning the sport.

How to size a growing wrestler

Order snug but leave about a thumbnail's width at the toe — enough room for moderate growth through a season without the foot sliding around. Check fit mid-season: if toes are pressing the front, it's time. Don't buy a full size up "to grow into" — a loose wrestling shoe slips on shots and gives up the traction the shoe exists for. And skip the temptation to size down an adult shoe for a bigger kid; youth sizes are built for youth foot proportions.

The Limitless Effort 1.0 runs youth 1Y through adult 13 in Stealth Black and Ivory White, and its stretch construction molds to the foot on first wear — no painful break-in window, and a little more forgiveness as feet grow. Parents' two most common questions are answered in the youth sizing guide and best youth wrestling shoes post.

What size wrestling shoe should I order for my kid?

Start from their street shoe size and check the size chart — wrestling shoes fit snugger than sneakers, and sizing varies by brand. If you're between sizes on a growing kid, take the half size up.

How long do kids' wrestling shoes last?

Usually the foot outgrows the shoe before the shoe wears out — plan on one season for a fast-growing kid. Keeping them mat-only (never worn outside) is the single biggest thing that extends their life.

What if they quit after two weeks?

It happens. LE shoes carry a 30-day money-back guarantee, so a short-lived wrestling career doesn't cost you $135.

Also see: Beginner Wrestling Gear · All Wrestling Shoes

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