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.
23270
I believe these would be. Very comfortable and flexible. I use my pair for martial arts which includes intense sparring.
314733
This mat is not what I'd call "cushy." It is stiff black plastic/rubber, ridged on top -- think of an outside doormat. I would not recommend "just socks" because your feet would likely get too hot. I use mine in a workshop that has an unheated, uninsulated plywood floor, and I wear shoes -- usually workboots -- out there. The mat is perfect for that sort of application.
961482
Yes, they are made of stiff plastic, and they have a sort of slippery surface on top so you can slide your feet more easily into the shoes.
546857
Yes, I moved them between multiple shoes, they do have a small sticky patch on the backside but I never used it.
1252181
Yes, they fit. If you will be satisfied with the two problems I stressed in my review, then I say buy them. I grew up in south Boston and north Quincy and I know how much slush mats are needed. Just don't be disappointed with the rear mat not covering all of the carpet where an adult's feet would be. Kids legs probably wouldn't extend far enough to cause a problem. Enjoy the winter!
89291
No these shoes have special soles designed for the bowling alley. They are a felt like material under the ball of the foot that slides over the wood floors in bowling. There is also no real "tread" that you would see in a normal tennis shoe. I think the felt portion would wear our very quickly walking on pavement etc. That being said there is nothing really stopping you from wearing them as normal shoes. Mine are fairly stiff though, so I can't imagine them being comfortable for much walking. As others have said, if you do wear them as normal shoes.
827292
Yes, if the shoes have a closed heel. If you have straps on the heel, then buy the pedag slings. They are narrower and especially made for strappy shoes
532493
No, although they are plastic, they are very comfortable & I just slip them on without socks most days
1361145
Yes but this a very crappy mat! Did not even last three months! Do not but they do not stick by their warranty! Big mistake for us!! Sorry!!
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.
319480
These Are Not Socks that you can wear With shoes, as they are too thick and fluffy. Think of them more like a Slipper Sock on steroids! If these don't keep your entire foot warm, You should contact your MD, in my humble opinion.
887179
Mine were. I ordered size 10-10 1/2, and they were a perfect fit for the Nike running shoes I put them in.
596728
No and they are the size of a place mat. Too small for my 6 week old puppy.
1272955
Not sure of that. This mat is primarily good for having to be positioned on knees, or laying down and doing various exercises.Running, jumping jacks, etc may not be a good idea on the mat.
2146555
The picture I see seems wrong. It comes up just a few inches around the entire mat. Your foot would be on factory plastic, I believe.
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."