I only got them today so didn't get a chance to try them on the mat which is the only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 for the size 14, half wide feet (between regular and wide) so my options with wrestling shoes are VERY limited. I had Asics in high school and I know they are reliable, they looked cool and were selling, so I gave them a try. I'm skeptical about buying shoes online but they lived up to my expectations; they fit well, are stable at the ankle and hold well on the sole. I have yet to break them in and they are a bit long but given the size of my foot this is the best I can get. The Aggressor 2 will probably be my wrestling shoe from now on (at least until they stop making them).