Old School Wrestling Shoes

If you have been practicing wrestling for a while, you may already have considered getting some good gear. You may be pondering over the idea of getting a pair of old school wrestling shoes, something that nobody else wears in your club.

Vintage Wrestling Shoes

If you want a pair of shoes like Dan Gable was wearing back in the seventies, Amazon should be your first try. Even though they aren’t always stocked with old school wrestling shoes, you may hit the jackpot and come across something nice.

Sports forums are also great ways to network with people who share your passion and may provide you with some insightful tips. There are many online wrestling communities, ask around and you may get lucky.

Last, but not least, try out eBay. There are many sports collectible vendors who sell everything from Michael Jordan autographs to – you guessed it – vintage sports shoes.

Used Wrestling Shoes

Don’t be afraid to buy used wrestling shoes. If you dig around well enough, you can find great quality old school vintage shoes that have only been worn for a tournament or so. Here are a few tips:

• Check local thrift stores regularly. These are an amazing source to get high quality clothing and household items at a fraction of their market price.
• Monitor local garage and yard sales. People sometimes want to free up some storage space or are moving out and don’t want to carry a lot of useless items with them. Again, you can get a bargain deal for a good pair of used wrestling shoes.
• Try eBay. People often sell their old sports gear and equipment because they either no longer practice that sport or they bought something better.

Some shopping tips
Don’t buy from the first vendor you run across. If you are on eBay, make sure you check the supplier’s feedback, see how he handles the sales and watch out for scam complaints. Even though you may be covered by Paypal’s buyer protection, filing a chargeback and waiting for your money isn’t probably worth the hassle.

If you shop from Amazon you are more or less on the safe side. However, make sure you understand the exact condition the shoes are in and see if that’s okay with you. If the description is in any way fuzzy, make sure you ask for details before ordering the shoes.

Last, but not least, remember that even though broken shoes can be reconditioned, they won’t be as good as new. If you only want them as collectibles – to brag that you own a pair of old school wrestling shoes that have been worn by John Sena – then you could probably take them to a professional shop that will make them look as good as new, no matter how torn they are. However, if you want to wear them at your next wrestling tournament, get a pair that is still in good condition.