Do you deadlift in oly shoes?

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  • LishieFruit89
    LishieFruit89 Posts: 1,956 Member
    Item 10. Shoes or Boots

    3.10.1 Lifting shoes or boots shall be worn. They may be of any color or colors.
    3.10.2 Shoes shall be taken to include boots; sport shoes, trainer’s gymnastic slippers or any foot
    covering that has a patterned molding or foot type outline that provides an inner sole.
    3.10.3 Shoes with metal spikes or metal cleats are not permitted.

    I copy/pasted this from the USPLA rule book. So pretty much they dont care, as long as your wearing SOMETHING (But your lift is gonna suck if you wear running shoes or say, Romeos :wink: ) Some people even wear ballet slippers.
    Haha thanks again for the input judging from responses in other forums there seem to be mixed feelings on the matter so I'm still going to give deadlifting in oly shoes a shot just to see how it feels for myself (won't be chasing after any PRs obviously).

    And @ the ballet slippers remark, I know someone who lifts at my gym in them! It all makes sense now!

    The biggest hitch about pulling in Vibrams in comp would be that you are generally required to wear socks, also. A lot of people buy their vibrams to fit barefoot.

    There are some awesome knee high toe socks!
    sockdreams.com


    I'm also piping in because I love the concrete/bed analogy.


    I lift in converse that I think I need to replace.
    My gym has two platforms and I'm concerned about sliding since my shoes are almost bald tires.
    I saw a dude deadlifting in his socks on the platform and I don't know how he didn't slide around lol
  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
    I find cheap shoes are the best as it's like standing on bare floor - the "rubber" is so hard and lacks shock-absorption. Awful for running in, perfect for lifting in. My £20 Slazenger tennis court shoes seem to be perfect - enough grip, good support, hard sole. I also have a £7 pair of "trainers" that I've had for so long the stitching is coming out so I don't wear it when it's raining. :D
  • animalrane
    animalrane Posts: 109
    Being that my gym is at home I DL barefoot
  • Docmahi
    Docmahi Posts: 1,603 Member
    some weeks I do cause I generally follow up my deadlifts with front squats and i just dont feel like taking the shoes off - plus then when I try a PR pull barefoot it seems much easier - I try to tell myself its like training with a small deficit

    brandon lilly the powerlifter who developed the cube method actually trains deads in adipowers
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    vibrams or New Balance minimus.
  • Leadfoot_Lewis
    Leadfoot_Lewis Posts: 1,623 Member
    Deadlifts - Soccer Socks

    All other Compound & Olympic Lifts - Weight Lifting Shoes
  • aakaakaak
    aakaakaak Posts: 1,240 Member
    Flat soled New Balance, similar to knock-off, low heeled Chucks.

    Pretty much these without the green:
    PROCTGR-290x290.jpg
  • Danny_Boy13
    Danny_Boy13 Posts: 2,094 Member
    I used to DL with my reg cross trainers but here recently I have started and liking to do DL's in my socks.
  • rassha01
    rassha01 Posts: 534 Member
    I bought a pair of Skora Base minimalist running shoes to try for running and figured out that I need some cushion when running! I will say that they give me the best feeling foundation for squats and deadlifts compared to my xtrainers and runners.
  • funforsports
    funforsports Posts: 2,656 Member
    I lift barefoot for deadlifts.

    Most other lifts I wear my converse.
  • scruffykaz
    scruffykaz Posts: 317 Member
    I read that as "Do you deadlift in only shoes?" ....that certainly created an image in my head!!! :bigsmile:
  • arghbowl
    arghbowl Posts: 1,179 Member
    Deads are barefoot. All others are in zero drops.
  • KCoolBeanz
    KCoolBeanz Posts: 813 Member
    Chucks.
  • Mr_Excitement
    Mr_Excitement Posts: 833 Member
    Converse or barefoot.
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
    I read that as "Do you deadlift in only shoes?" ....that certainly created an image in my head!!! :bigsmile:
    :bigsmile: Old, OLD school "gymnasium" in the original sense!
    I need lots of specialized footwear, depending on the task:
    Deadlift - Chucks
    Lunges - 5-fingers
    Squat - lifting shoes
    jogging - flat-soled Nike (Eclipse?)
    yoga - barefoot, duh!
    everything else can be whatever

    Can you tell I have a shoe fetish?! :laugh:
  • PrimalGirl
    PrimalGirl Posts: 148 Member
    i lift in these

    http://www.amazon.com/Merrell-Womens-Barefoot-Pace-Glove/dp/B005O6PPZK/ref=cts_sh_1_fbt

    i also do sprints on the indoor track in those shoes as well.

    Me too! Awesome shoes. I do all my gym and lift and run work in them.
  • glwerth
    glwerth Posts: 335 Member
    I lift barefoot. One of the benefits of doing it at home.

    Me too.

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