I wear this for Krav Maga. It feels great on the mat and I can make better contact with the ground. Significantly improves leg function. I am a woman wearing US 7.5 sneakers. So I ordered US 8 as most reviews recommend. The length seems perfect as I have room for my big toe between the tip of the shoe and the toe. But the width seems a bit narrow despite the women's legs. However, he still feels good about working on it. I guess I'll just have to lace it up differently and let it spread out.