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Why More of the Best High School Wrestlers Are Choosing FFB & Nidrogen Wrestling Shoes

Something is changing at the highest levels of high school wrestling. More of the best wrestlers in the country are stepping onto the mat in Funky Flickr Boyz and Nidrogen wrestling shoes, and the ...

Complete Guide to Choosing Wrestling Shoes

Complete Guide to Choosing Wrestling Shoes

By Connor Boike, Founder and CEO of Nidrogen Group Most wrestlers pick their shoes the wrong way. They browse a website, find something that looks good, check the price, and order. Two weeks later ...

Wrestling Shoes vs Boxing Shoes: Can You Use Wrestling Shoes for Boxing?

Wrestling Shoes vs Boxing Shoes: Can You Use Wrestling Shoes for Boxing?

By Connor Boike, Founder and CEO of Nidrogen Group At first glance, wrestling shoes and boxing shoes look almost identical. Both are lightweight. Both feature high ankle collars. Both are designed ...

Wrestling Shoes Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Pair

Wrestling Shoes Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Pair

By Connor Boike, Founder and CEO of Nidrogen Group Buying wrestling shoes seems simple until you start looking at the options. Lightweight models. Split soles. Different traction systems. High-top ...

How to Know If Your Wrestling Shoes Actually Fit Correctly

How to Know If Your Wrestling Shoes Actually Fit Correctly

By Connor Boike, Founder and CEO of Nidrogen Group Most wrestlers have worn the wrong size at some point. Not because they did not try the shoes on. Not because they were careless about it. But b...

How to Care for Wrestling Shoes

How to Care for Wrestling Shoes

By Connor Boike, Founder and CEO of Nidrogen Group Most wrestlers only think about their shoes when they buy them. What they don’t realize is this. The way you take care of your wrestling shoes dir...

The Science Behind Grip in Wrestling Shoes

The Science Behind Grip in Wrestling Shoes

By Connor Boike, Founder and CEO of Nidrogen Group Grip is not just about sticking to the mat. It is about control through movement. Wrestling is constant motion. You are driving forward, rotating ...

How We Designed the Lightest Wrestling Shoe We've Ever Made

How We Designed the Lightest Wrestling Shoe We've Ever Made

Inside the Aero Series: Void & Slime By Connor Boike, Founder and CEO of Nidrogen Group Every wrestler understands how much speed matters on the mat. The difference between finishing a takedown...

Why Wrestlers Are So Particular About Their Shoes

Why Wrestlers Are So Particular About Their Shoes

By Connor Boike, Founder and CEO of Nidrogen Group Every wrestler has a pair of shoes they swear by. Ask them why and they will struggle to explain it at first. They will say something about the fe...