I'll admit that I'm not a wrestler and bought them more as casual sneakers, partly because I think the style looks hell. I have many friends who run and swear by ASICS. I've always stayed away from this brand because I don't like their design. Really, why bother with words? You are seriously fugitive. I would grab the designers by the ears and get them out of the building because they have Homer Simpson's sense of aesthetics. Design is extremely important to me, and if the form or function doesn't fit, I match my wallet and leave. somewhere else where all my needs are met. In this case I am pleasantly surprised by the view and I hope this is not an isolated case; )