Squatting in Chuck taylors??

[azmic123]

Im not a power lifter but was looking for a cheap lifting shoe and found chucks for 55$ everybody says theyre a good shoe but how do they work for squats deadlifts? or should i invest my money in a differant pair of shoes? looking in 100$< range

[Justin.Martin]

Im not a power lifter but was looking for a cheap lifting shoe and found chucks for 55$ everybody says theyre a good shoe but how do they work for squats deadlifts? or should i invest my money in a differant pair of shoes? looking in 100$< range

If you don't have the money to invest in a good Oly Shoe, then Chucks may just be your best most versatile option. I actually use to rock a pair that I found on sale for $30. They are a great, low profile, durable, generally hard soled shoe which will give minimal power loss compared to cushioned regular shoes. Not to mention they are a rubber sole and grip pretty well too. Just make sure you get the high-tops so you can get a little bit of ankle support. (if needed)

[azmic123]

If you don't have the money to invest in a good Oly Shoe, then Chucks may just be your best most versatile option. I actually use to rock a pair that I found on sale for $30. They are a great, low profile, durable, generally hard soled shoe which will give minimal power loss compared to cushioned regular shoes. Not to mention they are a rubber sole and grip pretty well too. Just make sure you get the high-tops so you can get a little bit of ankle support. (if needed)

thanks bro will buy a pair now and then think of getting a sick pair of olympic shoes later on

[Fletch1986]

Plenty of people prefer the flat sole. You may find you actually prefer them over Oly shoes. Put some 5lb plates underneath your heels to find out if it's a feel you like. If you do like it, then oly shoes will feel even better than that. I have some Wei Ruis that were around 90 and they have models less than that. I like them a lot.

[naturalguy]

Chuck's are great and I like them better than Oly shoes.

I'll be tying the new Reebok power shoe when they come out but Chuck's have served me well.

[WN86]

Chuck's are great and I like them better than Oly shoes.

I'll be tying the new Reebok power shoe when they come out but Chuck's have served me well.

This, I am patiently awaiting their release. They look like they are well made and will be a great shoe.

[naturalguy]

This, I am patiently awaiting their release. They look like they are well made and will be a great shoe.

They are supposed to be available 1/24 on the Reebok site

[WN86]

They are supposed to be available 1/24 on the Reebok site

I have a feeling that I'll be doing some shopping on the 24th.

[302rx7]

Chuck High tops because they are so damn versatile. They are what I started out with, now I have 3 different shoes I have to lug around. It's overkill and annoying.

I don't own Oly shoes, but the 3 different pairs I have tried I didn't like. Another option is wrestling shoes for the squat and deadlift. I know Big 5 has a $60 pair of wrestling shoes, maybe find a coupon or sale.

[jamalfudge]

I wear Chucks to lift, use a 1/2" board under heels to squat, too.

[BigJon55]

If you like a raised heel you can make some inserts out of linoleum tiles and put them in your chucks

[MikeMadden96]

I have a pair of chucks and they're good, I deadlift barefoot and for a time even squatted barefoot so you don't really need a specific pair of shoes.

[jamalfudge]

If you like a raised heel you can make some inserts out of linoleum tiles and put them in your chucks

Might do this!

[TheIronAsylum]

i like using the oly shoes now but reebok and mark bell are coming out with a powerlifting shoe

[Anthony21]

I recently started using my Adidas Adipowers. Prior to that all I did was squat in Chucks for years. The major difference i've noticed with the switch is the elimination of intra shoe foot movement.

With my Chucks my feet would move slightly within the shoe vs the Adipowers this is completely eliminated. I also feel the Adipowers provide a strong solid base to push from when coming up from your squat, you pretty much feel nailed to the ground and are pushing on a solid base.

So long story short with Chucks I don't like them for squats because of that intra shoe movement along with a less stable base.

For bench and deadlifts I always use my Chucks.

[AdvanceForward]

Rogue Do Wins are really great oly shoes for their price.

[Murdok1741]

Chucks are fine. I've been using some Asics wrestling shoes and they've been working great for me:

[TNTstrength]

I've got some awesome otomix wrestling shoes that I do all three in.

[supermaz]

I forgot my normal squat shoes for a meet lay month and squatted in my chucks for the first time. Didn't mind it at all. Depends on how wide you go. Don't want to blow out the sides

[Vessel]

Been using chuck taylors for around 2 years, still on the same pair!

watch out for blowouts though, ****s kinda scary!

[jamalfudge]

Aware me on blowouts?

[302rx7]

Chucks are fine. I've been using some Asics wrestling shoes and they've been working great for me:

Do you deadlift in these? I have deadlift slippers, but I feel my foot moves around too much in them. Been thinking about getting wrestling shoes because of that.

[nickstib]

Do you deadlift in these? I have deadlift slippers, but I feel my foot moves around too much in them. Been thinking about getting wrestling shoes because of that.

I have the same pair of asics and I love them for deadlifting. I used to only deadlift bearfoot, but now I only use these. They have good grip and are thin enough to keep you close to the ground.

[AirChair]

+1 on the Asics. They are the goods for both squat and dead.

[TheLiesEndHere]

If your going chucks for squatting make sure you get the low tops!!! I cant believe how many guys buy the high tops, you are destroying your ankle mobility with those even if they are put on loose. At least the low tops you can achieve adequate dorsi flexion in the ankle.
For deads they are fine, if you can go barefoot this is the best since the bar travels the least to get to your hip.

Best option for squatting is weightlifting shoes. These optimize your knee angle when descending in the squat, keep yourself a more upright torso without good morning the lift as much, and achieve deeper depth easier.

[Firefist44]

I've been squatting in my trainer 2.0s for the last few months. Im normally a wide stance squatter but had to move my feet in to make it work with them.

Threw on my old pair of chucks and went wide yesterday and it just feels more natural.

[sumolgi]

Rogue Do Wins are really great oly shoes for their price.

^^^^ This. I was going barefoot/vibram/chuck's and gave these a try for squats and... what a difference. I feel nailed to the floor. Love mine and pretty good bang to buck as far as sport specific shoes go.