Why weren't you allowed to kick when wearing shoes in UFC and K1?

[A11]

If a fighter requested shoes in either UFC or K1 he wasn’t allowed to kick. Why?

Has it do with the fact that you can kick with the toes?

[W.Rabbit]

@A11

If a fighter requested shoes in either UFC or K1 he wasn’t allowed to kick. Why?

Because a shoe is a weapon.

@A11

Has it do with the fact that you can kick with the toes?

No because shoes would transform Muay Thai forever. And we can’t have that.

[Dr.Gonzo]

@A11

Has it do with the fact that you can kick with the toes?

Probably. Savate kicks to the liver are no joke.