When do you need weight lifting shoes?
bakerkate221
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I started weight lifting a couple of weeks ago (using Stronglifts 5x5). The weights are still quite light, as I'm practicing form. The only appropriate shoes I own are my running shoes, so I've been wearing those. At what point does it make sense to get shoes more suited for lifting (ie flat sole, etc)?
I was looking at these, since they're cheap ($18.75):
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KFS5L2O/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=35BM1E8F6HM9J&coliid=I3VO68EV2CJ1OX&psc=1
I don't want to buy something I don't need, but if they'll be genuinely useful even for a beginner, then I'll go for it. Especially if it saves my running shoes from unnecessary wear and tear.
I was looking at these, since they're cheap ($18.75):
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KFS5L2O/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=35BM1E8F6HM9J&coliid=I3VO68EV2CJ1OX&psc=1
I don't want to buy something I don't need, but if they'll be genuinely useful even for a beginner, then I'll go for it. Especially if it saves my running shoes from unnecessary wear and tear.
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For the money, who cares? Unless you're destitute give them a try. I found them very important for squatting, as raised heels gave me hell with my squat form for a year at least. Then again if you ARE destitute you could just go barefoot.
Your mileage may vary.0 -
Those are good, and i'd get them relatively soon. Do you NEED them? No.. just like you don't need to run in running shoes. If you can afford it, it's a good idea.0
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I can squat and deadlift in my socks at our work gym but most commercial gyms have a policy against it around where I live. So, flat wrestling shoes and plates under my heels when I'm at a commercial gym.0
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For less than twenty bucks I'm not concerned about the cost. I guess I would just feel stupid wearing "special shoes" if they weren't particularly necessary. When I go to the gym, I've been lifting and doing cardio, and my gym requires that you change out of your street shoes when you come inside (to keep the place cleaner). So I would be bringing two pairs of shoes with me. At least the shoes I linked to don't really look like lifting shoes, with the velcro and whatnot.0
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I wear chucks but those are fine. You can always just use the stationary bike or the step mill on the days you need to wear your flat sole shoes, if you don't have too much trouble with your feet. That's what I do...I mean, if I ever decide to actually do cardio.0
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And yes, they are going to be necessary very soon. You really don't want to be squatting and dead lifting in running shoes.0
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Thanks for the opinions! I'll get them on order.0
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My squat form improved when I stopped wearing my running shoes. Give them a try and see what you think.0
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arditarose wrote: »I wear chucks but those are fine. You can always just use the stationary bike or the step mill on the days you need to wear your flat sole shoes, if you don't have too much trouble with your feet. That's what I do...I mean, if I ever decide to actually do cardio.
x2 for Chucks. They are inexpensive and used a lot by powerlifting as they're so good.0 -
arditarose wrote: »I wear chucks but those are fine. You can always just use the stationary bike or the step mill on the days you need to wear your flat sole shoes, if you don't have too much trouble with your feet. That's what I do...I mean, if I ever decide to actually do cardio.
x2 for Chucks. They are inexpensive and used a lot by powerlifting as they're so good.
Those are good too, if you have skinny little dancer feet.0 -
arditarose wrote: »I wear chucks but those are fine. You can always just use the stationary bike or the step mill on the days you need to wear your flat sole shoes, if you don't have too much trouble with your feet. That's what I do...I mean, if I ever decide to actually do cardio.
x2 for Chucks. They are inexpensive and used a lot by powerlifting as they're so good.
Those are good too, if you have skinny little dancer feet.
LOL barbelle
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I put plates under my heels for squats. Other than that, just normal cross trainers.0
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These are similar to chucks, just a wider toe box and bit more cushioning/support.0
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This is good information from the stronglifts page: I love to lift barefooted but if you're going to a gym where you can't then there are good suggestions here. Running shoes should be avoided.
http://stronglifts.com/weight-lifting-shoes-squats-deadlifts/0 -
just wear converse chucks
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LolBroScience wrote: »These are similar to chucks, just a wider toe box and bit more cushioning/support.
Yes. I have the Reebok TR lites (different color than the one you pictured) and chucks. I love my reeboks. Chucks are too narrow in the toe for me and the reebok cups the heel nicely. The reeboks do not have a raised heel for squatting, but for an actual squatting shoe with a raised heel you're going to pay a lot more than $19. Chucks are actually a lot more expensive than the TR lites on Amazon. The TR lites are going to be a huge improvement from your running shoes. The cushion on the bottom of running shoes is too unstable, especially as the weights get higher.0 -
Anything flat will do. I wear my Vibram fivefingers or my Vans slip-ons.0
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piperdown44 wrote: »I can squat and deadlift in my socks at our work gym but most commercial gyms have a policy against it around where I live. So, flat wrestling shoes and plates under my heels when I'm at a commercial gym.
I go the socks route. My gym owner doesn't mind.
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I've got them on order and am excited to try them out. I deliberately did not want something with a heel... I don't seem to have a problem going all the way down in my squats (low-bar). Just looking for something flat and not cushioned. Thanks for all the opinions!0
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