Lifting Shoes…?

ndj1979

I was going barefoot for a while but the guy who runs my gym banned that. Why, I have no idea, but it is what it is…just seeing what everyone thinks are a good pair to get for lifting…primarily deads and squats…

thanks!

BigAlNyc

Wrestling shoes always work for me, non-slip, light, a bit supportive on the ankles.

donyellemoniquex3

Read this topic I was like, "why would he want to lift shoes ?"

livingleanlivingclean

I wear new balance minimus.
I know plenty of people swear by toe shoes but I think they're the most hideous things in the world.
There are also other shoes I've seen lots of power lifters wear....kind of chunky bowling shoe looking things with a Velcro strap

LishieFruit89

Chucks

vjohn04

chucks.

god, you're such a noob.

Mia_RagazzaTosta

chucks.

god, you're such a noob.

:laugh:

CyberEd312

Vibram Komodosport LS

littlebeardedlifter

I wear new balance minimus. Just like going barefoot.

SezxyStef

I was going barefoot for a while but the guy who runs my gym banned that. Why, I have no idea, but it is what it is…just seeing what everyone thinks are a good pair to get for lifting…primarily deads and squats…

thanks!

That's awful...I lift barefoot too...

if it ever gets to that point for me I am getting those Nike shoes for yoga...no I don't do yoga but...



these are close to barefoot and you don't have to use the wrap part.

tehboxingkitteh

I was going barefoot for a while but the guy who runs my gym banned that. Why, I have no idea, but it is what it is…just seeing what everyone thinks are a good pair to get for lifting…primarily deads and squats…

thanks!

That's awful...I lift barefoot too...

if it ever gets to that point for me I am getting those Nike shoes for yoga...no I don't do yoga but...



these are close to barefoot and you don't have to use the wrap part.

I think he needs to use the wrap part...

SezxyStef

I was going barefoot for a while but the guy who runs my gym banned that. Why, I have no idea, but it is what it is…just seeing what everyone thinks are a good pair to get for lifting…primarily deads and squats…

thanks!

That's awful...I lift barefoot too...

if it ever gets to that point for me I am getting those Nike shoes for yoga...no I don't do yoga but...



these are close to barefoot and you don't have to use the wrap part.

I think he needs to use the wrap part...

only if he buys the pink pair

susieoj

Innov8 makes awesome barefoot lifting shoes - I love mine.
http://www.inov-8.com/New/Global/Product-Catagory-Select-Fitness.asp?L=27

birdiecs

Merrell barefoots since I already had them

longtimeterp

Adidas Power Lift Trainer 2.0 is a nice shoe under $100

http://www.adidas.com/us/product/mens-training-powerlift-20-shoes/AU517?cid=G96435&breadcrumb=1z13071Z1z11zrf&

QueenBishOTUniverse

Oh good, I thought I looked like a noob lifting in my toe shoes I got for running, but apparently not! Here OP, these are what I have, almost as good as the yoga shoes with the ribbons!

BarbellCowgirl

I wear new balance minimus. Just like going barefoot.

Love the NB Minimus too!

BlueBombers

Right now I lift in my socks but I am picking up a pair of Converse Chucks on the weekend.

LishieFruit89

Right now I lift in my socks but I am picking up a pair of Converse Chucks on the weekend.

TJMaxx/Marshalls has them often.
And if you dont care about the color, the ones aon clearance are even cheaper

BlueBombers

Right now I lift in my socks but I am picking up a pair of Converse Chucks on the weekend.

TJMaxx/Marshalls has them often.
And if you dont care about the color, the ones aon clearance are even cheaper

I would prefer black but not a big deal. A few friends of mine suggested them to me.

LolBroScience

Are you talking Oly shoes, or regular sneakers?

MUALaurenClark

These lifters and the lifter pluses are the shiznit. http://shopcrossfitreebok.com/footwear/mens-footwear/mens-lifters.html

also I have a 30% off code that works on them plus free shipping. message me if you want the code.

PtheronJr

Wrestling shoes always work for me, non-slip, light, a bit supportive on the ankles.

This is really all you need, get a cheap pair of sturdy wrestling shoes.
Don't buy sneakers, and especially don't buy the ones with the weird *kitten* gel padding and crap for "support," I literally squat 50 pounds less when wearing stuff like that, they just **** up your center of gravity and your natural cling to the ground.

3laine75

The kids got me oly shoes for Xmas and they are great. My squat form is much better in them and it feels much easier.

ETA: I was wearing gutties (for viewers in Scotland) before - bit like chucks or bare feet. The lifting shoes are not something you NEED but I do like them.

ndj1979

I was going barefoot for a while but the guy who runs my gym banned that. Why, I have no idea, but it is what it is…just seeing what everyone thinks are a good pair to get for lifting…primarily deads and squats…

thanks!

That's awful...I lift barefoot too...

if it ever gets to that point for me I am getting those Nike shoes for yoga...no I don't do yoga but...



these are close to barefoot and you don't have to use the wrap part.

I think he needs to use the wrap part...

my man card will get pulled if I wear those...

ndj1979

Are you talking Oly shoes, or regular sneakers?

actually I really do not know …was just going barefoot/socks for a while but now I can't do that anymore..

any thoughts..?

CarlKRobbo

Depends on what your willing to spend, and how custom you want to go.

chucks as has been said are a good shout, I used to lift in a pair of wrestling boots, now I'm in the Addidas Powerlift 2.0's, but they are £80-90 (Mind you, I compete in power lifting, hence why I spent on those).

If in doubt, go for Chucks, or any other flat, solid sole shoe.

Huffdogg

The new Reebok's Mark Bell designed look pretty sweet. They come out next month.

TwoPointZero

For deads and squats, the flattest things you can find . . . Certainly Chucks would work, and Vans would be good too.

MostlyWater

I have zippered shoes that I wore for aqua zumba. they'd be good. Then you could shower in them afterwards.