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So i know alot of brands make shoes specifically for lifting. Im always running from my apartment to the gym so i been wearing my nike odysseys. Im kinda getting sick of taking them off for squats and deadlifts and was wondering is there a shoe in between you guys recommend? Any input appreciated (even if you just post the type of shoe you wear while in the gym).
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Either barefoot or Adidas lifters if you're doing anything Olympic. Any gym worth its salt will let you hide them somewhere so you can run over there in whatever you normally wear but lift with the lifting shoes. Raised heel will add depth to your squats if you aren't flexible, let you move more weight- win win.
AnonI don't like anything with a raised heel. Flat sole shoes with arch support.
Yes but, raised heels make your calves look so much better.
Scribbling this down! Lol. I already do the whole, thick semi high socks thing. Any little bit helps to create the optical illusion that my calf genetics aren't gahhhbage.
Anonhaha if I shaved the hair too then they would really look nice.
I feel much comfortable doing legs without shoes. In my opinion any indoor sports shoes are fine. Don't make it complicated. I grow when completely focused and dedicated no matter what shoes/what gym gloves/what supplement brands/food brands.
Barefoot is my preferred footwear.
Converse dainty ox are the lowest chuck's which are great for lifting but no good for running. Stairmaster for cardio is ok. I live in these.
Alphamale500First, when it comes to choosing your shoes/sneakers for the gym, there's no need for the latest Nike air max sneakers or Jordans, lol! And you shouldn't choose any sneaker with a bubble on the bottom because it's gonna pop and leave you unbalanced.
From my experience, a good quality, comfortable, flat sneaker that'll keep you balanced is a pair of Puma's. I find them perfect for training in. I'm not even sure of the exact type or whatever, or if there even is one. Mine are black sneakers with a silver Puma symbol on the side, no air bubbles on them and they cost just like $50. However, I'm not a powerlifter and I'm sure there may be some other preferences required for powerlifting.
In all honestly a pair of old puma's is exactly what I use to train in too, had them over 10 years as I've only ever worn them indoors. Still holding together perfectly with no rips or tears in them and comfortable as hell!
I've trained shoes stay successfully. I'm finding it difficult training shoes to roll over. :-p
-king of the dad jokes
I squat in my socks
I’ve been using my old worn out new balance minimus trail running shoes. Super comfortable and about as close as I can get to barefoot without going to the 5 finger vibrams. My gym definitely doesn’t let us take off our shoes
I have joined the barefoot club .. I have the reebok lifting shoes though and I thought about trying vans ... I ditched the chuck taylors
Alphamale500You should try these sneakers that I use, that are so comfortable and perfect for training in. Mine are plain black Puma's with a silver Puma symbol on the sides. So comfortable and ideal for training that I've got a brand new pair in the box sitting in my bedroom for when my current pair get old. Someone told me once that they're female sneakers which is one reason I recommend them, lol! Idk if he was kidding or didn't know what the fck he was talking about. Either way I don't give a shit, because they're so comfortable and they look good!
thats what i do when i squat or deadlift but im tired of having to take off my shoes (i wear running shoes cuz i run to the gym) also i hate getting my socks dirty and having to put my running shoes back on
trying to keep my shoes fresh
I gave up on the socks too.. I carry antibacterial wipes with me and wipe my feet.... I also wear slip ons ... so slip on slip off .. obviously I don't need shoes off for accessory stuff ... but I have been reconstructing my technique and position and I was getting frustrated with the shoes and not really being able to feel my feet. honestly now I am lazy and don't feel like wearing shoes ..
jayiskI think i will try the sock less lifting now that my whole toe nail on my right big toe has completely come off.
have people throwing up as they walk by and look at it..lol
lol.. well I have all my toenails and they are ... pretty ;-)
jayiski should know better by now not to kick stuff that is bolted down...esp with chucks on...lol
i thought about kicking the bar yesterday.... for a second ...
jayisk"ditched the chuck taylors"..,thats blasphemy...lol
so do you use the little slip on's that go over your socks?
no shoes no slippers no socks... barefoot ... there are few feds I can lift in without having to wear shoes or something with a sole .. I don't like those slippery things .. they are slippy inside and I like to wedge my feet I can't stand those toe shoes either so those are out. I still wear my chucks for benching.. can't break that relationship up its been gold so far
I'm exactly the same - Completely barefoot Rocks! Lol In fact I've just finished doing em. Together with a nice big knee scab being ripped off on the way back down haha, don't believe in dropping it.
I HATE when people drop it... it's a huge pet peeve of mine. my end goal is to get stronger and those negatives are there to help me so I never drop it... plus my luck I d find a way to crush my foot ..
basskiller89Nikes or flats
Adidas powrlift's are pretty good for the price.
my Mom got me those for Christmas a couple years back. (Yea I’m in my 30s and still get a christmas present... suck it!) I feel like they’d be great for Oly lifting, but the raised heal fucks me up on squats & deads.
Barefoot or chucks for squats/deads. The rest I just wear my Joe Shmoe Nike’s
Do you use shin guards for Deads at all? I still do the old school routine of cutting a 2 litre plastic soft drinks bottle into 2 semi circles Lol Works really well if you tend to scrape your shins a lot
jayiski'v seen people do deads with knee sleeves pulled down covering the front of their shin.
i just wear knee high compression socks. same thing as d/l socks just cheaper priced. P/L federations make competitors wear them so they dont bloody up the bar.
last thing you want to do is a meet and end up with MRSA or or staph.
Haha Nice, that’s awesome. I actually don’t use anything. I don’t scrape them very violently and it tends to be the smooth part of the bar that does scrape, so I don’t get too many scabs (although sometimes the powder coat on the axle gets me).
I do however have a hairless stripe running up the middle of each shin at all times. It starts about halfway up and stops mid-knee lol
On leg days, old school Converse Chuck Taylors.
Boom
I personally love my metcons.
NoBull makes sick lifting shoes. Check them out, my wife and i both have their hightops.
https://www.nobullproject.com/products/high-top-black-trainer-mens-1?var...
thanks all for the replies will be looking at trying some of your suggestions out soon! (going shoe shopping this weekend) will keep you guys posted on what i decide on and why
Like Makwa, cheap slip-ons. Once at the Gym Reebok Crossfit lifter 2.0. The shoe has a solid rubber sole and a slightly raised heel for squats & Deads. Not into crossfit at all but the shoe allows versatility in all areas in the gym
jayisknothing work with the hot Crossfit chicks working out in those little booty shorts..,lol
Getting to old to bend over and tie shoes anymore so I just get the slip-ons from walmart. They burn out pretty quick so I buy a new pair every month.
I feel your pain.I buy elastic no tie shoelaces to replace regular shoelaces.
I stick with ottomix and ryderwear, not sure how suitable the are for what you do but great for bodybuilding
I do everything in Nike 5.0 free runner. They don’t hold up long but feel good on my feet while they do!
Nike zoom pegasus 34 i think where my favorite
Adidas makes powerlifting sneakers. They are not cheap @225 a pair. I picked up a pair and they are surprisingly holding out now for years. Leistung 16 II BOA. They have the cheaper ones at about 100 but they dont last.
Merrells with Vibram soles.
Beat me to it. I got a pair of Merrill Vapor Glove 3s a few months ago and even though they look ridiculous, they are great for lifting. can really feel and hug the ground when squatting and deadlifting and have helped build some ankle mobility and foot strength. Definitely never wear them in public out side of the gym though.
But to the OP, either those or ultraboosts. Not the best for lifting but they are very comfortable.
DobermannI got ottomix they are pretty good...
Different shows for different people! You need to try various ones oil you find the ones that work best for you!
Go barefoot like Arnold ...
Lol thats what i been doing when i squat and deadlift