whistlekick Karate Sparring Foot Gear for Karate/Taekwondo Martial Arts Industry Best Warranty - No Toe Strap

I have used many brands of sparring boots over my 30+ years in the martial arts. My students also like to bring me their sparring gear for review, so I have seen most of what is out on the market. I was a big fan of the company in Oklahoma that starts with a “C”. I also used several boots from the Philadelphia company called Asian World of ______. These Whistlekick boots are far and away the best boots I have seen.For starters, these boots are THICK. The foam in them is not a cheap camping foam, but a high quality, very dense foam. I would imagine the foam is close to ¾ of an inch think (if not more). Every detail scream quality (from the foam to the double stitching).I love the way the foot strap is used to form an “X” around the bottom of the foot. I recall one time, several years ago when I was much more flexible, I was in a tournament and threw a good, high sidekick. I slipped on the foot strap that was part of the boot near the pad of the foot. I fell down and hurt myself pretty good. These use the “X” strap near the ankle and make a nice, secure fit.Speaking of fit, they do run a bit on the small side. I wear a US Size 10 shoe. I ordered the XL (Extra Large) boot and it is a prefect fit. Just consult the size chart when ordering.Once my order was placed, I was contacted via email from Whistlekick. They just wanted to make sure I received my order and if I had any questions. This was great customer service, and I did not even ask for the help. I am 100% sure they would stand by their product with issues, returns, or exchanges.I love the color options. I will be ordering a red set so we can have a black vs red in our sparring matches. The color is Stealth Black so I guess my kicks will be invisible now (look out world).Push the button and get a pair of these boots. They are much better build quality than the other ones I have purchased in the past.

I have been doing Taekwon Do for the last 14 years and have worn through numerous foot protectors. These fit great, are comfortable and are very easy to put on. The foam is sturdy and thick and it is absolutely exactly as advertised. Zero complaints. My only issue (and it is with all brands of protectors) is that they are listed as small, medium, large etc. There is no shoe size equivalent for each measurement. I initially ordered one size too small, however, I was able to immediately return and exchange them for the correct size. The order came fast as well. The guards are well priced and I can confidently recommend them.

Excellent quality. I ordered what size the chart said to get but they are a bit small.

Best boot on the market. I bought a pair about 4 years ago. It is still in great condition I just wanted one in a different color. The one aspect that put its above the rest is durability. I have bought other foam boots from other companies and the average rip or tear rate is 6 months or less. With my first pair I got 4 years ago still has neither a single rip or tear. Highly recommend this product along with all the other whistlekick gear

The shoes have spots where holes have been made by some kind of machine or something on the bottom-and the quality is very poor. The plastic it is wrapped in is very thin and wouldn't last long at all. I'm sending this back and ordering Century instead. There is HUGE difference in the quality! I only ordered this brand because they had Prime shipping on it, but it wasn't worth it. I would only recommend this to someone who's kid is starting out and hasn't yet decided this is something they want to stick with-otherwise you'll be replacing this sooner than later.

Good fit. Size runs accurately. But be advised - there are no straps to hold them on your feet in the front of the pad, like every other pair I've ever bought have. The main elastic band that wraps around your foot is the only thing holding it on the bottom. Pad tends to roll back from the front of your foot with every strike. Cut the elastic off the worn set I was replacing and threaded it through the slots on the front of the pad, sewed it in place, and voila - no more problem. Annoying that I had to modify a brand-new set of pads, though.

You get what you pay for, and these are thin and flimsy. After 1 use they are already starting to tear. There is nothing on the bottom to help keep your foot secure, which of course requires you to make them very tight, which of course causes foot cramps. I can't recommend anyone buy these. Of the cheap sparring boots out there these are very poor quality.

Having recently received my new Whistlekick sparring boots and used them several times in sparring, I must say that these are by far the best sparring boots I have ever owned. Having been a martial artist for over 10 years, I have tried many different styles and brands of equipment and so far these are my favorite. The build quality of these boots is excellent so I have no doubt that these boots will last through many many sparring sessions well into the future. The biggest annoyance I've had with other brands of sparring boots is the toe strap. With the toe strap I have found that it just tends to get in the way and can be an irritant. I really like the fact that the Whistlekick boot doesn't have the toe strap for this very reason. This boot fits very well and provides excellent mobility without the boot shifting or turning on the foot during intense sparring sessions. I would highly recommend this product and will be ordering more for myself in the future when the need arises.