Asics Men's Matflex 5 Wrestling Shoe

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US Men Wrestling Shoes Size Chart
Brand SizeEU SizeHeel to toe (in)
4348.9
4.534.59
5359.3
5.5369.5
6379.6
6.537.59.8
7389.9
7.53910
839.510.2
8.540.510.4
941.510.6
9.54210.8
1042.511
10.543.511.1
114411.2
11.54511.4
124611.6
12.546.511.8
134712
144912.2

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  • Lace Garage technology - A pocket enabling the laces to be tucked in and unexposed.
  • Full Length Gum Rubber Outsole -
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  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.44 x 6.3 x 4.75 inches; 9 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ Matflex 5-M
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 17, 2009
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ ASICS America Corporation
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00Q4V6QVG
  • Customer Reviews:
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the quality, comfort, value, and traction of the shoes. For example, they mention it's well-made, comfortable, and holds up well. Some are happy with weight, service, and weightlifting. That said, opinions are mixed on the fit.

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332 customers mention291 positive41 negative

Customers like the quality of the shoes. They say it's well made, stable, and holds up well during workouts. Some customers also say it is a great wrestling shoe for training and in ring competition.

"...for a few training sessions already and they feel very comfortable and stable...." Read more

"Shoes looks great, and i can't wait to wear them...." Read more

"...has no support its pretty flat, very flexible, and so far has been durable. The shoe also breathes extremely well...." Read more

"...I do like the shoes quite a bit...." Read more

158 customers mention127 positive31 negative

Customers like the comfort of the shoes. For example, they say the support is excellent, the material allows the foot to breathe, and they don't cramp.

"...Used it for a few training sessions already and they feel very comfortable and stable...." Read more

"...Deadlifting in them just feels great.One thing you should look out for is the smell...." Read more

"...by a friend, who said it stabilized his feet very well, and was comfy enough to wear in hot weather...." Read more

"...one leg day they are already a little stretched out and are now comfortable and still snug. Very flat...." Read more

91 customers mention91 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the shoes. They mention that the quality is great, the price is awesome, and it's a good buy.

"...have no major wear and tear that I can see, which is amazing considering the price...." Read more

"...The price is fair, and I love the material. It has been able to withhold all sorts of scratches and luckily I have not had to worry about rips...." Read more

"...but I think these shoes are rather stylish!! 9/10. Plus super affordable. Awesome purchase super happy" Read more

"...These fit the bill and also seem to be the best value for price." Read more

54 customers mention50 positive4 negative

Customers like the traction of the shoes. For example, they say it's light, has good grip, and is flat and grippy for deadlifts. Some mention that the sockliner is better than their converse and that the feet didn't slide around at all. That said, some complain that the grip doesn't last too long.

"...The grip on the soles is excellent for me since I deadlift in a sumo stance...." Read more

"...They provide good contact with the ground and almost feel like you are wearing nothing at all...." Read more

"...My feet didn't slide around at all and I was never in danger of rolling my ankles because the shoes don't have a lip to their soles...." Read more

"...That is not the case with these. I've found the grip is pretty good on dry surfaces, if something is wet though you are out of luck...." Read more

50 customers mention50 positive0 negative

Customers like the weight of the shoes. They say they're very comfortable, sturdy, and lightweight. Some mention that they don't take up much space and are great light workout shoes.

"...I like the shoes for weightlifting because they are very lightweight and very flat on the bottom...." Read more

"...Very very light weight and the grip is phenomenal...." Read more

"...The shoes are extremely light weight, and, again, perform excellently well. (once you buy the right fit)." Read more

"...The shoe is very light. Compared to the regular sneaker I wear at this time these are like being barefoot...." Read more

47 customers mention47 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the service provided by the store. They mention that the product is great, comfortable, and awesome. Customers appreciate the exceptional service.

"Decent product. It's light weight and grips well on the Matt...." Read more

"...Buy a. Half size bigger. But. Great. Product . Confortable and awesome" Read more

"...The bottom isn't as flat as I'd like but they are really good and comfy. Wear thin socks with these and buy a size up...." Read more

"Product is good but size is a bit small. 9US is my basketball shoes and it has good clearance for my toes, 9US for this shoes is tight...." Read more

36 customers mention36 positive0 negative

Customers like the weightlifting performance of the shoes. They mention that it's a good shoe for lifting, perfect for deadlifting, powerlifting and sumo deadlifts. The shoes have a hard sole and decent ankle support.

"...support to my arches and the grip on the bottom of the shoe is perfect for deadlifts." Read more

"...Right now, these fit perfect on me, nice and snug, perfect for squats and deadlifts...." Read more

"...have really broken in and feel as if i'm barefoot which is great for lifting weights...." Read more

"...other reviews online and found out that wrestling shoes are great for deadlifting...." Read more

599 customers mention220 positive379 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the shoes. Some mention that the fit is as expected, they're never snug or hard to put on or take off, and the shoe is narrow. However, others say that it's a bit snug, especially around their bunion. The sizing is just flat wrong and the toe box is tight.

"...get a size 8 and it was extremely tight and narrow and I could barely get my foot into it (Had to really loosen the laces and really jam my foot in)...." Read more

"...here and so ordered a size up from what I usually wear and they fit perfectly. I have been wearing these for about a year now and they are fantastic...." Read more

"...The lack of true arch support and tight toe box will take some getting used to, but I've heard wrestling shoes can stretch out, so I'm going to wait..." Read more

"...I use these shoes now for boxing. The fit is as expected. I typically wear a size 7 shoe but ordered up to a size 8 so my toes were flush...." Read more

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Amazing shoe for the price
First, these shoes definitely run small. I was expecting it from the reviews here and so ordered a size up from what I usually wear and they fit perfectly. I have been wearing these for about a year now and they are fantastic. I wear these approximately two or three times a week and they are holding up great. They really have no major wear and tear that I can see, which is amazing considering the price. I use them at the gym as a general purpose shoe, but I got them specifically for deadlifts. They provide good contact with the ground and almost feel like you are wearing nothing at all. I've tried deadlifting in bare feet and wearing these shoes is better. Deadlifting in them just feels great.One thing you should look out for is the smell. Since the shoes are thin, they get saturated in foot sweat pretty quickly and can get smelly if you don't clean them.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very grippy soles. My preferred shoes to squat and deadlift.
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2016
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I normally wear a size 7.5/8 for everyday shoes such as vans/converses. Decided to get a size 8 and it was extremely tight and narrow and I could barely get my foot into it (Had to really loosen the laces and really jam my foot in). I went to return it and sized up to a size 9 instead of an 8.5 and they fit very nicely. There's a little extra room on the toes with the size 9s still but I'm using these to squat/bench/deadlift so it didn't need to be a very snug fit for something like wrestling. I'm sure the 8.5 would've been fine for me as well, although it would have probably taken a few sessions to really break them in. Used it for a few training sessions already and they feel very comfortable and stable. The grip on the soles is excellent for me since I deadlift in a sumo stance. It also feels amazingly stable when I externally rotate my hips for squatting. Yes, I prefer to squat in flat soles shoes vs shoes with a lifted heel. I opted to buy these pair of shoes instead of the Crossfit lite TRs because the price was alot cheaper. Perhaps when these are too worn down I'll give the other shoes a try, but for now, I'm really digging these matflexes.
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KyleB
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing shoe for the price
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2017
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First, these shoes definitely run small. I was expecting it from the reviews here and so ordered a size up from what I usually wear and they fit perfectly. I have been wearing these for about a year now and they are fantastic. I wear these approximately two or three times a week and they are holding up great. They really have no major wear and tear that I can see, which is amazing considering the price. I use them at the gym as a general purpose shoe, but I got them specifically for deadlifts. They provide good contact with the ground and almost feel like you are wearing nothing at all. I've tried deadlifting in bare feet and wearing these shoes is better. Deadlifting in them just feels great.

One thing you should look out for is the smell. Since the shoes are thin, they get saturated in foot sweat pretty quickly and can get smelly if you don't clean them.
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KyleB
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing shoe for the price
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2017
First, these shoes definitely run small. I was expecting it from the reviews here and so ordered a size up from what I usually wear and they fit perfectly. I have been wearing these for about a year now and they are fantastic. I wear these approximately two or three times a week and they are holding up great. They really have no major wear and tear that I can see, which is amazing considering the price. I use them at the gym as a general purpose shoe, but I got them specifically for deadlifts. They provide good contact with the ground and almost feel like you are wearing nothing at all. I've tried deadlifting in bare feet and wearing these shoes is better. Deadlifting in them just feels great.

One thing you should look out for is the smell. Since the shoes are thin, they get saturated in foot sweat pretty quickly and can get smelly if you don't clean them.
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Cameron
4.0 out of 5 stars Size up a full size (2 half sizes).
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2020
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SIZING SUMMARY:
These shoes run a half size smaller than other Asics wrestling shoes (I compared their measurements to the Asics Matflex 6).

Size up a half size if you have narrow, flat feet. If you have average or slightly wide and/or slightly high arches, size up a full size (2 half sizes). If you have very wide feet, size up 1.5 size or more. Because of the narrow shoe design it is unlightly your foot will slide down into the extra length from sizing up to accommodate foot width. The correct size will feel SLIGHTLY tight in the toe-box. A size too large will fit like a street shoe in the toe-box.

IN DEPTH SIZING EXPLANATION BELOW:
For context I'm a 5ft3in tall adult woman. I wear a women's 8.5 and a men's 7 in most shoe brands and found the SIZE 8 (men's) in these shoes to be most comfortable. I purchased these shoes in a 7.5, 8, and 8.5 to test which size I would like best as I was unsure based on previous reviews. I have an average to wide toe box (9.5in width while standing at widest point) and an average to high arch.

Based on length, these shoes (Matflex 5) run a half size smaller than other Asics wrestling shoes (I compared them to the Asics Matflex 6, in which I wear a men's 7.5). In terms of length, toe-box width, and arch height, the Matflex 5 SIZE 8 is equal to that of the Matflex 6 SIZE 7.5.

This should mean that my true size is a size 7.5; however, this shoe was too small. The toe-box of the size 7.5 was more narrow than my foot while standing barefoot and there was hardly enough room for my arch (you could see my sock if the tongue was pushed to the side even slightly.

I sized up to the size 8, but found it was still tight around my toe-box, so I tried the size 8.5. Unfortunately, in the 8.5 the extra room in the toe-box and arch area allowed my feet to slide around slightly while trying them on. This is how I prefer my street shoes to fit, but I purchased these shoes for tricking and freerunning, so I didn't want my feet to slide at all (an issue I have with Feiyue). I added my usual arch support inserts and this eliminated the sliding issue, but the arch supports prevented me from using my full range of pointing motion in these shoes. The loose sole that lets you fully point and push through your toes is a huge benefit of this style of shoe, so I chose to size back down and keep the size 8 shoes.

REAL WORLD TEST:
I wore the size 8s to work (I work in athletics) and for some tricking. My feet didn't slide around at all and I was never in danger of rolling my ankles because the shoes don't have a lip to their soles. The lack of true arch support and tight toe box will take some getting used to, but I've heard wrestling shoes can stretch out, so I'm going to wait for that to happen. The shoes aren't something I'd recommend wearing for longer than your wrestling competition/workout because the tight fit isn't the most comfortable, but they definitely get the job down while you're wearing them.

The back of my right ankle had a lot of chaffing during my wear despite me wearing thick, crew socks, so be ready to experience some chaffing while you're breaking the shoes in.
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JC
5.0 out of 5 stars Runs small, fit is very snug. Order at least a size up. Lightweight, stable, sole has good grip.
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2017
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I work as stage crew/roadie for a band. I needed lightweight, grippy, stable shoes for hot-weather gigs - something that allowed me to move fast and be mobile without straining my feet. This shoe was recommended by a friend, who said it stabilized his feet very well, and was comfy enough to wear in hot weather.

As some other reviewers have noted, it does run small. I have narrow feet, and wear a Women's size 9 in most brands, 9.5 in others. I also have a bunion. I ordered a Men's 8, and while it technically did fit me, it was a bit snug, especially around my bunion, and didn't have quite the toe room I needed. I returned the 8 for an 8.5, and that works well for me.

The insoles are very thin, and there's no arch support, but I knew that going in, so it's not a big deal. I may insert a lightweight arch support and/or a super-thin gel insole, but we'll see. I'll update my review and let you all know how that works out.
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Evan M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Squats!
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2017
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First off, I use these for working out. Definitely go up at least a half a size. I usually wear a 12 for a casual shoe I wear all day but prefer a tighter fit for a sporting event so usually I get like an 11 or 11.5 for a basketball shoe or football cleat. Anyway I wanted an 11 in this shoe but listened to everyone's advice and got an 11.5. Shoe was incredibly tight the first time, I almost returned it but decided to give them a try anyway. After one leg day they are already a little stretched out and are now comfortable and still snug. Very flat. I was worried the rounded heel would be weird to squat with but I had no problem squatting in the 400s with them. sometimes the heel feels weird but not when actually lifting. Side note - I have been lifting in converse for years because of the flat sole but these are just as good and cheaper.
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lucky pain
1.0 out of 5 stars necesito me resuelvan por favor
Reviewed in Mexico on September 16, 2019
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hola hice un pedido y no me llego nada , y ahora dicen que me reembolsaron mi dinero y no es cierto , ya fui a ver al banco y no aparece el reembolso , necesito me ayuden por favor , buen dia .
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Martyn
3.0 out of 5 stars Order a size up if you want these.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2020
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My instructor advised that I get a size up from 9s to 10s. I couldn't get these in the UK as they were only showing 8s and 11s. Arrived in good condition and they are comfortable. My instructor commented they were a little on the expensive side.
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Thomas Dubé
5.0 out of 5 stars Great lifting shoes (if that is what you are looking for)
Reviewed in Canada on April 16, 2017
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It is a really great pair of shoes for lifting at the gym. I think it is worth every penny I paid for it. Make sure you do buy half size bigger then your shoe size because they are a bit tight, but I guess that is how they are suppose to be. I am usually size 11 and I bought 11.5. I have been using these shoes for about 3 weeks now and they still are in great condition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Me encantaron los tenis
Reviewed in Mexico on August 8, 2017
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Muy buen servicio y rapidísimo..... el tenis de excelente calidad .... llegaron antes de lo esperado y así como se ven en la foto así realmente son
... gracias
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Jason
1.0 out of 5 stars sizing is very wrong
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2021
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I've never given a review before but having lost over £27 on postage (quicker delivery to me + returning them!) a warning to others about the sizing was needed.
Having read other reviews I ordered a half size up, however when I opened the box I could see straight away they were not going to fit but I tried them on out of desperation anyway! without the laces done up and they were painfully tight.
So basically unless you have the feet of a ballerina walk away because the advertised width of M is wrong, I've got some ASICS trainers I brought a few years ago and they're a good fit so I don't know why these should be so different but they just are.
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