New squat/deadlift sneakers

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  • threnjen
    threnjen Posts: 687 Member
    edited December 2014
    I have Wei Rui weightlifting shoes and I bought them at the link below. They were the ones on clearance for $45. I really like them and you can't beat an actual weightlifting shoe for 45 bucks.

    http://www.maxbarbell.com/collections/weightlifting-shoes

    ETA: I don't really know anything. I am happy with them though.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    deadlift slippers? Mofo's know you are hardcore if you wear them :stuck_out_tongue:
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    I want some dl slippers with little flowers on them for my comp.

    Or maybe not, since it will be a room of lifters, and not my normal gym denizens. lol.
  • mrprytania
    mrprytania Posts: 17 Member
    CarlydogsMom wrote: »
    I bought New Balance Minimus shoes. They mostly run a bit more than $100, but at www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com I got mine for $40. They might be last year's style but who cares. Haven't received them yet, so can't comment on quality, but there are a number of Minimus styles and they include in the description that they're good for weightlifting.

    I agree minimal shoes are a great option. I buy mine at sierratradingpost.com 40-80% off last years colors. Subscribe to their eFlyers for discount coupons.

    My current favorites are ASICS GEL-Fortius TR. I've also loved Merrell Barefoot shoes and New Balance Minimus 20v3. You can lift in them but also do a little cardio in them as well.

  • feisty_bucket
    feisty_bucket Posts: 1,047 Member
    heybales wrote: »
    I was actually surprised by the price of what I thought was a simple shoe. Wish I'd looked for an off brand same style/materials. Not like the seams get abused or such.

    Yeah, Converse really gouges on the price for Chucks. I don't know if that happened when Nike bought them or not, but at one time they were inexpensive shoes.

    The cheapest official variant is the "One Star DX Oxford" only available at Target for $35 which is still pretty lame because a few years ago they were $20.
    http://www.target.com/p/men-s-converse-one-star-dx-oxford-black/-/A-14480462

    The best knockoff I've found is from Walmart- the "Faded Glory - Men's Stinson Oxford Lace-up Sneakers" for $13. I've been using these as my standard daily shoe for a couple years now, and they usually last about four months before getting a hole in the sole. Though my current pair has lasted about twice that, so maybe they improved the quality. Or maybe it's just a freak pair.
    http://www.walmart.com/ip/26095863
  • Bardane
    Bardane Posts: 60 Member
    mrprytania wrote: »
    CarlydogsMom wrote: »
    I bought New Balance Minimus shoes. They mostly run a bit more than $100, but at www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com I got mine for $40. They might be last year's style but who cares. Haven't received them yet, so can't comment on quality, but there are a number of Minimus styles and they include in the description that they're good for weightlifting.

    I agree minimal shoes are a great option. I buy mine at sierratradingpost.com 40-80% off last years colors. Subscribe to their eFlyers for discount coupons.

    My current favorites are ASICS GEL-Fortius TR. I've also loved Merrell Barefoot shoes and New Balance Minimus 20v3. You can lift in them but also do a little cardio in them as well.

    I love my New Balance Minimus. Got them last year. I have fairly large wide feet and they fit true to size for me. They are wearing well, and wash easily. Am considering getting Olympic shoes for squatting though.
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  • peachyfuzzle
    peachyfuzzle Posts: 1,122 Member
    Chucks the whole way. They're inexpensive, serve their purpose, and really not much different from any other flat, hard soled shoe you're going to pay a hundred bucks more to buy.
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    I like to lift in my Nike free 4.0 V3s. I'll be very disappointed when they discontinue them. The frees are good for lifting because they don't compress and give you a more natural range of motion.
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    feisty_bucket wrote: »
    heybales wrote: »
    I was actually surprised by the price of what I thought was a simple shoe. Wish I'd looked for an off brand same style/materials. Not like the seams get abused or such.

    Yeah, Converse really gouges on the price for Chucks. I don't know if that happened when Nike bought them or not, but at one time they were inexpensive shoes.

    The cheapest official variant is the "One Star DX Oxford" only available at Target for $35 which is still pretty lame because a few years ago they were $20.
    http://www.target.com/p/men-s-converse-one-star-dx-oxford-black/-/A-14480462

    The best knockoff I've found is from Walmart- the "Faded Glory - Men's Stinson Oxford Lace-up Sneakers" for $13. I've been using these as my standard daily shoe for a couple years now, and they usually last about four months before getting a hole in the sole. Though my current pair has lasted about twice that, so maybe they improved the quality. Or maybe it's just a freak pair.
    http://www.walmart.com/ip/26095863

    If you have a DSW, Off Broadway Shoe, Marshalls, or TJMaxx near you, they often have low top chucks on clearance for about 20$. High tops aren't as common on the clearance shelves. The colors aren't always the prettiest but meh.

    When I lifted in a gym, I used Chucks - either high or low tops.

    I lift at home now:
    https://instagram.com/p/t7T6DmN4W_/embed/

    It's either socks or socks and slippers I got from Payless.

    Payless has knockoff Vans and Converse under the Airwalk line
  • Wheelhouse15
    Wheelhouse15 Posts: 5,575 Member
    Checkout Rogue for some ideas http://www.roguefitness.com/. There own line is pretty popular and not very expensive. Also, I have used cheap dress shoes with good results since they have a hard supportive sole and are almost as good as a real lifting shoe.
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  • Wheelhouse15
    Wheelhouse15 Posts: 5,575 Member
    MrM27 wrote: »
    Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
    Checkout Rogue for some ideas http://www.roguefitness.com/. There own line is pretty popular and not very expensive. Also, I have used cheap dress shoes with good results since they have a hard supportive sole and are almost as good as a real lifting shoe.

    Yup. I was on there all day yesterday and on Eastbay. Eastbay has better deals so I'm going with them.

    I've heard great things about Eastbay but they don't seem to have a Canadian presence so for me Rogue is the better option. Sucks having to pay duty! :angry:
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  • Wheelhouse15
    Wheelhouse15 Posts: 5,575 Member
    MrM27 wrote: »
    Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
    MrM27 wrote: »
    Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
    Checkout Rogue for some ideas http://www.roguefitness.com/. There own line is pretty popular and not very expensive. Also, I have used cheap dress shoes with good results since they have a hard supportive sole and are almost as good as a real lifting shoe.

    Yup. I was on there all day yesterday and on Eastbay. Eastbay has better deals so I'm going with them.

    I've heard great things about Eastbay but they don't seem to have a Canadian presence so for me Rogue is the better option. Sucks having to pay duty! :angry:
    My condolences on being Canadian.

    LOL, it's not so bad if you like snow! ;)
  • GretchenB02
    GretchenB02 Posts: 59 Member
    LolBroScience wrote: »
    GIo35CU.jpg

    I'm ordering these reeboks from the advice of my lifting coach.
  • SpecialSundae
    SpecialSundae Posts: 795 Member
    I got Romaleos for squatting and bench and wear seriously cheap Chuck knock-offs for deadlifting.

    You can wear Chucks for both but it depends on your squat style and ankle flexibility how well they'll suit for squats long term.

    I love the feeling of being stuck to the floor that I get with Romaleos.
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    LolBroScience wrote: »
    GIo35CU.jpg

    I tried searching google for this image, and I got back a whole bunch of read pumps and red purses. Google fail...
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    auddii wrote: »
    LolBroScience wrote: »
    GIo35CU.jpg

    I tried searching google for this image, and I got back a whole bunch of read pumps and red purses. Google fail...

    http://www.reebok.com/us/reebok-crossfit-lite-tr/M42788_510.html?pr=CUSTOMIZE_IMG_Reebok%2520CrossFit%2520Lite%2520TR

    They have them in low top version too
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    edited December 2014
    New Balance Minimums- not good for heavy abuse honestly- the rubber grips on mine started giving way within 3 months- but I have had them for 2 years now and I still reach for them regularly- run- jump- squat- dead- all the things. Great for just mucking about the city too if need be.

    I'm honestly to cheap to buy a pair of frigging chucks for 45$ that I can only lift in.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
    MrM27 wrote: »
    Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
    MrM27 wrote: »
    Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
    Checkout Rogue for some ideas http://www.roguefitness.com/. There own line is pretty popular and not very expensive. Also, I have used cheap dress shoes with good results since they have a hard supportive sole and are almost as good as a real lifting shoe.

    Yup. I was on there all day yesterday and on Eastbay. Eastbay has better deals so I'm going with them.

    I've heard great things about Eastbay but they don't seem to have a Canadian presence so for me Rogue is the better option. Sucks having to pay duty! :angry:
    My condolences on being Canadian.

    LOL, it's not so bad if you like snow! ;)
    I envy you folks, you can actually buy horse meat. That stuff is delicious.
  • Wheelhouse15
    Wheelhouse15 Posts: 5,575 Member
    dbmata wrote: »
    Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
    MrM27 wrote: »
    Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
    MrM27 wrote: »
    Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
    Checkout Rogue for some ideas http://www.roguefitness.com/. There own line is pretty popular and not very expensive. Also, I have used cheap dress shoes with good results since they have a hard supportive sole and are almost as good as a real lifting shoe.

    Yup. I was on there all day yesterday and on Eastbay. Eastbay has better deals so I'm going with them.

    I've heard great things about Eastbay but they don't seem to have a Canadian presence so for me Rogue is the better option. Sucks having to pay duty! :angry:
    My condolences on being Canadian.

    LOL, it's not so bad if you like snow! ;)
    I envy you folks, you can actually buy horse meat. That stuff is delicious.

    Actually, that's news to me but I've never actually looked for it.
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    auddii wrote: »
    LolBroScience wrote: »
    GIo35CU.jpg

    I tried searching google for this image, and I got back a whole bunch of read pumps and red purses. Google fail...

    Hah so did I! Too funny!

    If you've got a Reebok outlet near you, they've got a bunch of shoes just like that there. I wandered through one a few weeks ago. What sucks is that it's marked up because it says "Crossfit" on it =/
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    edited December 2014
    I typically lift in these:
    new-balance-minimus-10v2-running-shoes-minimalist-for-men-in-white-blue-greenp6596j_011500.2.jpg

    I've used these in the past:
    adidas-powerlift-trainer-weightlifting-shoes-e1328909707581.jpg

    These are my favorite all-around shoe, though sounds like you're looking for something more purpose-specific:
    f-lite%20195%2012%2013%20Blk%20wht.jpg
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
    dbmata wrote: »
    Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
    MrM27 wrote: »
    Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
    MrM27 wrote: »
    Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
    Checkout Rogue for some ideas http://www.roguefitness.com/. There own line is pretty popular and not very expensive. Also, I have used cheap dress shoes with good results since they have a hard supportive sole and are almost as good as a real lifting shoe.

    Yup. I was on there all day yesterday and on Eastbay. Eastbay has better deals so I'm going with them.

    I've heard great things about Eastbay but they don't seem to have a Canadian presence so for me Rogue is the better option. Sucks having to pay duty! :angry:
    My condolences on being Canadian.

    LOL, it's not so bad if you like snow! ;)
    I envy you folks, you can actually buy horse meat. That stuff is delicious.

    Actually, that's news to me but I've never actually looked for it.
    All the horse I've eaten I've had people bring back from the land of the maple and mounties.
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    603reader wrote: »
    auddii wrote: »
    LolBroScience wrote: »
    GIo35CU.jpg

    I tried searching google for this image, and I got back a whole bunch of read pumps and red purses. Google fail...

    Hah so did I! Too funny!

    If you've got a Reebok outlet near you, they've got a bunch of shoes just like that there. I wandered through one a few weeks ago. What sucks is that it's marked up because it says "Crossfit" on it =/

    I saw the women's low tops were on sale for $45, which is pretty good; but, they don't have many color/size combinations in stock.
  • PwrLftr82
    PwrLftr82 Posts: 945 Member
    I wear VFFs, but another option that I sometimes wear are Merrell Vapor Gloves.

    http://www.merrell.com/US/en-US/Product.mvc.aspx/30843M/87111/Mens/Barefoot-Run-Vapor-Glove?dimensions=0
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    dbmata wrote: »
    Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
    dbmata wrote: »
    Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
    MrM27 wrote: »
    Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
    MrM27 wrote: »
    Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
    Checkout Rogue for some ideas http://www.roguefitness.com/. There own line is pretty popular and not very expensive. Also, I have used cheap dress shoes with good results since they have a hard supportive sole and are almost as good as a real lifting shoe.

    Yup. I was on there all day yesterday and on Eastbay. Eastbay has better deals so I'm going with them.

    I've heard great things about Eastbay but they don't seem to have a Canadian presence so for me Rogue is the better option. Sucks having to pay duty! :angry:
    My condolences on being Canadian.

    LOL, it's not so bad if you like snow! ;)
    I envy you folks, you can actually buy horse meat. That stuff is delicious.

    Actually, that's news to me but I've never actually looked for it.
    All the horse I've eaten I've had people bring back from the land of the maple and mounties.

    well they don't have slaughter houses in the states any more- so it all goes to Canada or Mehico to be consumed or shipped.

    I honestly wouldn't eat USA grown horse meat that's just been slaughtered up there.
    Nope nope nope nope. The drugs we put into horses here for regular things (worming etc) aren't FDA approved- nothing about horse meat here is regulated for human consumption.

    As a horse lover I'm an outliar- I don't oppose it for squimy issues- I just think it's questionable on the health front.
  • Wheelhouse15
    Wheelhouse15 Posts: 5,575 Member
    dbmata wrote: »
    Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
    dbmata wrote: »
    Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
    MrM27 wrote: »
    Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
    MrM27 wrote: »
    Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
    Checkout Rogue for some ideas http://www.roguefitness.com/. There own line is pretty popular and not very expensive. Also, I have used cheap dress shoes with good results since they have a hard supportive sole and are almost as good as a real lifting shoe.

    Yup. I was on there all day yesterday and on Eastbay. Eastbay has better deals so I'm going with them.

    I've heard great things about Eastbay but they don't seem to have a Canadian presence so for me Rogue is the better option. Sucks having to pay duty! :angry:
    My condolences on being Canadian.

    LOL, it's not so bad if you like snow! ;)
    I envy you folks, you can actually buy horse meat. That stuff is delicious.

    Actually, that's news to me but I've never actually looked for it.
    All the horse I've eaten I've had people bring back from the land of the maple and mounties.

    Hey! Don't forget strong beer and beavers -- the animal kind I mean. ;)
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    Chucks - I was wearing regular sneakers while weight lifting. I hate it. I feel like I'm sinking into my shoes. I don't feel stable. And furthermore, I'm convinced I had a blood vessel blowout from wearing "squishy" shoes. I had a huge lump and bruise under my knee. When I wear my Chucks for heavy lifting, such as squatting, I don't have blood vessel blowouts. I feel much more stable.
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