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amysj303
amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
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What shoes do you lift in? I just heard I should not be wearing running shoes. What should I wear?

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  • Ohbutiloveicecream
    Ohbutiloveicecream Posts: 37 Member
    I wear vibrams (which I also use for running). I like 'em. My brother prefers to lift in chucks, vans, and worn out basketball shoes. Anything with a flat sole interferes less with form.
    :)
  • deninevi
    deninevi Posts: 934 Member
    I lift with chucks-way better than running shoes for me.
  • fuschiadiamond
    fuschiadiamond Posts: 16 Member
    I use Innov8 for lifting. Or you can use what most CrossFitters use because they do bunch of crazy stuff..... ESP lifting.
  • piebird79
    piebird79 Posts: 201 Member
    I just ordered New Balance Minimus running shoes with Vibram soles for lifting.
  • Victoria2448
    Victoria2448 Posts: 559 Member
    I do everything barefoot...it's not for everyone, but it does strengthen your feet.
  • bizco
    bizco Posts: 1,949 Member
    I wear Converse One Star shoes (a.k.a. Chuck Taylors). They are totally flat-soled shoes, the closest thing to going barefoot. Some of the guys in my gym take their shoes off and lift in their socks.

    I bought them on sale for around $32 at JC Penney. Zappos.com sells a huge variety (colors, sizes) too.
  • Nataliaho
    Nataliaho Posts: 878 Member
    I have Risto lifting shoes for oly, bench and squat, I deadlift barefoot and I have Innov-8s for crossfit :) This is mirrored in my real life with a pretty significant sneaker and stilletto collection :)

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