Can you help me pick the best shoes for lifting heavy

tabithajoyy
tabithajoyy Posts: 680 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I have been lifting heavy off and on for 2 years now but never had the correct shoes. I have Nikes, plixar (sp) and lunar3's. Not the best for lifting. My feet actually go numb alot when i lift and during cardio. I need everyones opinion on what type works well for you?

Thank you :)
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  • wolfsbayne
    wolfsbayne Posts: 3,116 Member
    I use Chuck's for my lifting.
  • richardheath
    richardheath Posts: 1,276 Member
    For lifting you just want something flat, or even barefoot. Lots of people around here seem to use Converse Chuck's.

    If your shoes are making your feet numb when doing cardio (what, exactly?) then maybe they are too tight? Feet swell up to half a size when running, for example.
  • MarineCodie
    MarineCodie Posts: 256 Member
    I use New Balance Minimus or Merrells with Vibram soles.
  • parkscs
    parkscs Posts: 1,639 Member
    I only have experience with adipowers but I've never had any complaints about them. I love them for leg day. I usually wear my Nike's or something that's generally comfortable for cardio days.
  • jillmarie125
    jillmarie125 Posts: 418 Member
    I use New Balance Minimus or Merrells with Vibram soles.

    i use both as well. Love them!!!
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    Barefoot or Chucks
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    Least expensive to most expensive
    Barefoot
    Socks
    Chucks
    New Balance Minimums
    Vibrums
    Power lifting shoes

    roughly- I mean the chucks/vibrams/minimalist shoes all run you from 70-150. but you get the idea.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    I use Chuck's for my lifting.

    Yup. Mine are purple.
  • edwardkim85
    edwardkim85 Posts: 438 Member
    Olympic lifting shoes...

    reebock nano 3.0
  • dixoncrew
    dixoncrew Posts: 186 Member
    I use my chucks. They work great :)
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
    Chucks :-)
  • Huffdogg
    Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
    chucks
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    Converse Chuck Taylors. Mine are purple with pink laces and they make me feel like a super hero.:happy: I only paid $38 with free shipping for my recent Chucks.
  • bepeejaye
    bepeejaye Posts: 775 Member
    I have five pairs and variations of the Nike Torch 4...They work pretty well for me
  • wolfsbayne
    wolfsbayne Posts: 3,116 Member
    Converse Chuck Taylors. Mine are purple with pink laces and they make me feel like a super hero.:happy: I only paid $38 with free shipping for my recent Chucks.

    Now I feel kinda plain....mine are just gray and white :ohwell: They get the job done, though. I'll have to invest in some more super hero-ish ones later on :bigsmile:
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    I lift barefoot...I am lucky I have a home gym but my husband got me a30day trial so I am hoping to get these....

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    as close to barefoot I can get without being barefoot on a public gym floor...cause I don't like lifting in socks either...

    Mind you I haven't tried Chucks but hear good things.

    ETA: the straps are optional btw and they come with a full slipper to go over them (3 parter)
  • jorralee
    jorralee Posts: 74 Member
    For my Deadlifts I like to use Chucks and for squats I like to use Adipowers. But if I would choose an overall shoe for almost every lift that is affordable I would recommend Chucks.
  • catfive1
    catfive1 Posts: 529 Member
    Socks
  • mreeves261
    mreeves261 Posts: 728 Member
    SHOE SHOPPING!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!! Another reason to buy shoes!!!!

    :love:
  • mustgetmuscles1
    mustgetmuscles1 Posts: 3,346 Member
    Vans skate shoes. Almost same sole as Chucks but I found them to be cheaper.
  • ken_m
    ken_m Posts: 128
    Doesn't get much better than Inov-8
  • ATGsquats
    ATGsquats Posts: 227 Member
    I wear adidas powerlift when I do legs, the ones I'm wearing in my profile. But chucks, adidas sambas, new balance minimus should all be fine.
  • rlw911
    rlw911 Posts: 475 Member
    Chucks. Black with turquoise double tongue, purple and a couple of knock-offs from Academy in lime green sherbet and one in turquoise I got on clearance the other day from $6.99.
  • Diary_Queen
    Diary_Queen Posts: 1,314 Member
    Someone mentioned feet falling asleep with shoes and the possibility of them being laced too tightly. Check out this link with different lacing types-processes (links to other sites though they seem to have ideas) to help eliminate pressure on certain areas of some people's feet. Mine were usually falling asleep because they were laced tightly at the ankle to prevent heel slippage as I have a foot shaped much like a duck - wide in the front, narrow in the back. Relacing my shoes helped.

    http://readytechrun.com/2013/05/shoe-lace-techniques/

    also see
    http://media.theathletesfoot.com.au/media/wysiwyg/images/LacingtechniquesTheAthletesFoot.jpg
  • mamacoates
    mamacoates Posts: 430 Member
    I lift barefoot...I am lucky I have a home gym but my husband got me a30day trial so I am hoping to get these....

    untitled_zps18657d52.png

    as close to barefoot I can get without being barefoot on a public gym floor...cause I don't like lifting in socks either...

    Mind you I haven't tried Chucks but hear good things.

    ETA: the straps are optional btw and they come with a full slipper to go over them (3 parter)

    I got a pair of these for Christmas. Haven't tried them out yet but looking forward to it. No ankle ribbons - just the foot wrap. They are actually designed for yoga/pilates so I think they should be functional for heavy lifting "bare-foot style".
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    I wear vibram 5 fingers...after wearing runners and then going to those, I love them for the light weight, and I have better balance.
  • tabithajoyy
    tabithajoyy Posts: 680 Member
    So many replies, thank you everyone! Chucks seem to be the popular pick. I don't own any but I will
    Check them out as well as some of the others mentioned.

    Helps me a lot, thanks!
  • tabithajoyy
    tabithajoyy Posts: 680 Member
    For lifting you just want something flat, or even barefoot. Lots of people around here seem to use Converse Chuck's.

    If your shoes are making your feet numb when doing cardio (what, exactly?) then maybe they are too tight? Feet swell up to half a size when running, for example.

    My shoes aren't tight at all actually. I just don't get why they go numb sometimes. I usually do turbo fire or chalean extreme for my cardio. Looks like maybe it's time to find a diff shoes altogether. I just love the comfort of my nikes but they always make some of not all of my toes numb.

    Thank you for the feedback!
  • navyrigger46
    navyrigger46 Posts: 1,301 Member
    I use a pair of Etnies skate shoes, or go barefoot.

    Rigger
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    I lift barefoot...I am lucky I have a home gym but my husband got me a30day trial so I am hoping to get these....

    untitled_zps18657d52.png

    as close to barefoot I can get without being barefoot on a public gym floor...cause I don't like lifting in socks either...

    Mind you I haven't tried Chucks but hear good things.

    ETA: the straps are optional btw and they come with a full slipper to go over them (3 parter)

    I got a pair of these for Christmas. Haven't tried them out yet but looking forward to it. No ankle ribbons - just the foot wrap. They are actually designed for yoga/pilates so I think they should be functional for heavy lifting "bare-foot style".

    girl at my dance studio has them- I'm in love- I really want them but can't justify shucking out the 100 bucks for them.

    and where- oh please where are you all getting chucks for 40 bucks?

    last time I looked they were something stupid like 80-100$ at the store!!! I was shocked.

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