Are these considered mat shoes?
434624
They are used for personal practice and not sparing. I guess that would depend on your sensei.
434625
I'm not sure what you mean by "mat shoes." The studio where I study Kung Fu .. US Martial Arts .. requires a particular shoe for a number of reasons ... worn only "on the mat" they keep the mat clean.. they also allow for the flexibility you need from a shoe if you are opting out of barefoot.. in this sense they are an ideal "mat shoe"
434626
My experience is as a current Tai chi and Kung fu student that these shoes work very well. If you are a judo or aikido student they would work fine - although I understand a lot of students go barefoot. THESE SHOES ARE LISTED AS EITHER KUNG FU OR TAI CHI! Hope I answered your question.
434627
Yes, but good on tile floors as well. Be careful with the size. Go larger than they suggest. I had to send mine back and am hesitant to get the next size up.
760611
I have never wore heels in the kitchen with this mat. But I don't think it would be a smart move for ANY anti-fatigue mat.
1105163
No, I use them in my athletic shoes and insert them between the shoe and and pad. They stay in place nicely and are much better than the felt pads the doctor gave me, not to mention a lot less expensive ($80!!) You could probably glue them in place if you had to.
68790
Yes. They're elastic like a shower cap. They're small and wadded up, and will stretch to hug your foot.
2004181
I cannot answer that, as I am not familiar with weightlifting shoes. These are simply correcting heel lifts.
437129
Hi Katie yes it is but to be sure because of the different styles and makers of these you want to be sure.if the cleats that came with your shoes look the same as these in the picture you'll be fine.hope that helps
1494545
Yes. That is exactly what we are using them on. It was a great purchase. And plenty of cushion to them.. Not like some of the thin ones.
596728
No and they are the size of a place mat. Too small for my 6 week old puppy.
1226180
Walking barefoot on these mats would be hard on the feet. I tried it. However, the material they are made from is impervious to water so they would be fine for an underwater application.
147310
Yes. Got these shoes for daughter-in-law who is a nurse and she loves them.
2091729
Not at all. Your feet feel well planted. Its surface is uneven and textured. The mat has suction underneath to hold it in place.
1881682
No. These are specifically made for athletic use. These aren't made for walking in heels, which I do frequently. You want these: http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Scholls-DreamWalk-Insoles-Womens/dp/B0020I3750/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1410496324&sr=8-3&keywords=dr+scholls+for+her+heel+liners
137423
yes they do. But that takes away from the room you have in the shoe, so if you are looking to order them, order a half size bigger or they will be too tight... especially with socks on.
407678
I don't know and their web site did not address the issue (http://www.martialartsmart.com/90-200.html) what they did say was that, "NOTE: The size runs narrow/small, for a wider foot please consider a larger size than your regular shoe size."
429624
I have not had any issues with using my mat. I do not have the data on what they are made of, but I imagine this might be listed in the product details.
1065507
No, they are not, but my husband and I both like them because they are comfortable, they stay up and they do not pinch or squeeze the leg area because of the elastic. These socks have held up well. They won't last for ever, but we like them so much we have gone back and purchased them several times. We ordered the larger size and it works for both of us. We are so glad that we found them. We did not want anything heavily cushioned. Good luck with your decision.
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They probably are if you want them to fit snugly. But that doesn't mean they will fall past your foot. And you could always wrap a small towel or clothing around your ankle first.