The rule referenced by Mr. Johnson in the 2005-2006 NFSHSA Wrestling Rules Book states:

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Rule 4-1-3 (pg. 17) Wrestlers shall wear light heelless wrestling shoes, reaching above the ankles. If the laces are visible, they shall be secured in an acceptable fashion.
The NFHS rule does not require taping, only that the laces, if visible, "be secured in an acceptable fashion."


Richard D. Salyer