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Lifting Shoes…?

ndj1979
ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
edited February 10 in Fitness and Exercise
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!

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  • BigAlNyc
    BigAlNyc Posts: 20 Member
    Wrestling shoes always work for me, non-slip, light, a bit supportive on the ankles.
  • donyellemoniquex3
    donyellemoniquex3 Posts: 2,384 Member
    Read this topic I was like, "why would he want to lift shoes ?"
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    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
    LishieFruit89 Posts: 1,956 Member
    Chucks
  • vjohn04
    vjohn04 Posts: 2,276 Member
    chucks.

    god, you're such a noob.
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    chucks.

    god, you're such a noob.

    :laugh:
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    Vibram Komodosport LS
  • littlebeardedlifter
    littlebeardedlifter Posts: 790 Member
    I wear new balance minimus. Just like going barefoot.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    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...

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    these are close to barefoot and you don't have to use the wrap part.
  • tehboxingkitteh
    tehboxingkitteh Posts: 1,574 Member
    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...

    untitled_zps18657d52.png

    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
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    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...

    untitled_zps18657d52.png

    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
    susieoj Posts: 181
    Innov8 makes awesome barefoot lifting shoes - I love mine.
    http://www.inov-8.com/New/Global/Product-Catagory-Select-Fitness.asp?L=27
  • birdiecs
    birdiecs Posts: 237 Member
    Merrell barefoots since I already had them
  • longtimeterp
    longtimeterp Posts: 614 Member
    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
    QueenBishOTUniverse Posts: 14,121 Member
    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!:tongue:

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  • BarbellCowgirl
    BarbellCowgirl Posts: 1,271 Member
    I wear new balance minimus. Just like going barefoot.

    Love the NB Minimus too!
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    Right now I lift in my socks but I am picking up a pair of Converse Chucks on the weekend.
  • LishieFruit89
    LishieFruit89 Posts: 1,956 Member
    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
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    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
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    Are you talking Oly shoes, or regular sneakers?
  • MUALaurenClark
    MUALaurenClark Posts: 296 Member
    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
    PtheronJr Posts: 108 Member
    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
    3laine75 Posts: 3,069 Member
    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
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    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...

    untitled_zps18657d52.png

    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
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    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
    CarlKRobbo Posts: 390 Member
    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
    Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
    The new Reebok's Mark Bell designed look pretty sweet. They come out next month.
  • TwoPointZero
    TwoPointZero Posts: 187 Member
    For deads and squats, the flattest things you can find . . . Certainly Chucks would work, and Vans would be good too.
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    I have zippered shoes that I wore for aqua zumba. they'd be good. Then you could shower in them afterwards.
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