Athletic apparel: form-fitting kit (no loose clothing that could catch on obstacles); Footwear: indoor parkour/training shoes — grippy soles, non-marking; No protective padding required (standard); some athletes choose wrist supports or shin sleeves
Why people argue about this
People think that protective padding is completely off-limits in WCT, which leads to arguments about whether wrist guards are allowed when they're not explicitly mentioned as optional. The confusion arises because the rule doesn't outright ban padding but leaves it up to personal discretion with no mandatory requirements, leaving room for interpretation and debate.