What kind of shoes are best for leg day?

[T82]

What kind of shoes should one use for leg exercises? Or does it make a difference? At the moment I just use running shoes, but would something else be better?

Bonus question: Usually leg presses really get my quads and glutes pumped up and it really feels like I'm working them, but not today. I was working as hard as I could, but somehow it just didn't feel like the muscles were doing much work. What's going on?

Many thanks

[He Man]

I used to squat in socks. I'm back to using shoes again, and I prefer it.

Nice work on the bonus question too. I am assuming your body is adapting to the workload. Time to jack up the weight.

[micky c]

spats, its jus classier



use trainers with grip u doofus

[Flex500]

I used to use running shoes but switched to some high top basketball shoes. I like it much better because the bottoms are totally flat and it is much more supportive.

[Zensuji]

i use addidas boxing shoes. really flat and a great fit

[Zensuji]

i had these before but someone at the gym stole them great shoes

*tear rolls down cheek*

[He Man]

Sucks to be you then.

[J.L.C.]

Asics wrestling shoes/boots.....

Sent my squats and deads wayyyy up.....feels so good and solid to lift in them.

I put my orthotics in there and it feels like I'm just walking around on a properly functioning pair of feet.

[markkorean]

i had these before but someone at the gym stole them great shoes

*tear rolls down cheek*

Nice shoes, man.

[Flex500]

otomix has some great shoes fairly cheap on their website.

[Zensuji]

Nice shoes, man.

thanks

[Defiant1]

What kind of shoes should one use for leg exercises? Or does it make a difference? At the moment I just use running shoes, but would something else be better?

Bonus question: Usually leg presses really get my quads and glutes pumped up and it really feels like I'm working them, but not today. I was working as hard as I could, but somehow it just didn't feel like the muscles were doing much work. What's going on?

Many thanks

I usually wear pumps with a three inch heel.

J/K

I would just use cross-trainers. Unless you are a competitive lifter, what matters is support and sturdiness. Running shoes are light by design, and lack the lateral support of a cross trainer.

Regarding the second question-it's just one of those things. I wouldn't worry about day to day variations, only about trends.

[T82]

Thanks everyone!