So I normally just train in cross trainers but I'm looking for something more flat soled for deadlifts and squats. I was wondering if anyone here uses a specific shoe for such lifts and if you also have bad experiences with any certain shoes. I figured the people in this section know what they are doing in the gym so they would know the right shoes too
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Thread: Best shoes to squat/deadlift in
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12-10-2010, 10:52 AM #1
Best shoes to squat/deadlift in
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12-10-2010, 11:04 AM #2
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12-10-2010, 11:33 AM #3
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12-10-2010, 11:38 AM #5
Best footwear IMO would be chucks or barefoot.
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12-10-2010, 11:49 AM #6
I switched to wrestling shoes for squats and deadlifts. I like the way they provide some support without the give of running/cross trainer shoes. I really prefer them for most other days as well. They give me a good firm base to push off and drive out of the whole, and they do not let you role on your toes like running shoes because they are flat.
I would like to try the lifters shoes like APT and others sell. The rise in the heel helps those who are less flexible to go deeper which wrestling shoes don't have. I am not the most flexible in squatting as my hips are tight and this would probably help out.
The one thing I found by a lot of people when searching was that they found chuck taylors to still feel squishy, but better than regular shoes. Depends on what you really want. Just decide flat like wrestling shoes or with a slight heel raise depending on flexibility. The heel raise does give more power out of the whole too....Lose the fat or be fat.
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12-10-2010, 02:23 PM #14
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Some of these shoes listed are on the 'expensive' side. Is it really necessary to spend alot of money on shoes to lift in? I mean barefoot would be ideal but since most gyms frown upon that wouldnt you just want something as flat and non cushioned as possible? The only shoes that I shell out alot of money for are my running shoes which are Brooks and if any one cares they are by far the most awesome running shoe Ive ever owned and Im on my second pair and will be hard pressed to ever buy anything else
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12-10-2010, 03:10 PM #17
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For Deads just my Hi-Socks squats Otomix Hi tops.
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12-11-2010, 02:58 PM #25
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I have a pair of vibrams but honestly, any time I step in to the squat rack, my shoes come off. Socks only.
Same goes for deads.
When I was preping for my show in November, I flew out toe Nashville for 5 weeks or so to train at my brother-in-laws gym. No shirt, no shoes, no problems.. I loved it.
Coming back and training here in a public gym kind of sucked... Had to keep my shirt on..
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12-12-2010, 03:55 PM #26
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I use lonsdale boxing shoes, thin sole/high top and with minimal cushioning on sole so you feel really in touch with the ground when doing heavy singles. also great ankle support aswell.
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