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ohhaiimmadi
ohhaiimmadi Posts: 4 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey everyone!
I was wondering what everyone recommends as footwear for heavy lifting and resistance training. I'm new to weight training and wear nike frees now but I was wondering what everyone prefers and what creates the most support.
Xoxo, Madi

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  • LazSommer
    LazSommer Posts: 1,851 Member
    Footwear for heavy lifting? Bare feet works.
  • hill8570
    hill8570 Posts: 1,466 Member
    You don't want "support", you want as little as possible between your foot and the floor. Running shoes with big cushy raised heel = bad.

    Barefoot (or the equivalent minimalist shoe). Chuck Taylors (low or high cut...depends on preference) or the generic equivalent. I lift in Adidas Sambas (just happened to be dirt cheap when I was looking for a shoe).
  • HealthierRayne
    HealthierRayne Posts: 268 Member
    I agree with the other posters - for weight training/lifting you want to make sure you aren't wearing shoes that might pitch you forward in lifts (running shoes can do this with the sole design I've found) or have too much support.

    Minimalist is absolutely the best way to go, Chuck Taylors might seem silly to wear to the gym but long time lifters swear by them.
  • jmc0806
    jmc0806 Posts: 1,444 Member
    edited May 2016
    what they said above. Flat or minimalist shoes with hard soles work best. If you really want lifting shoes, look at something like the Reebok lifter 2.0/Nike Romaleos 2 but those are probably overkill for most people
  • ohhaiimmadi
    ohhaiimmadi Posts: 4 Member
    Thank you all so much! This was very helpful ☺️
  • capaul42
    capaul42 Posts: 1,390 Member
    LazSommer wrote: »
    Footwear for heavy lifting? Bare feet works.

    This works for me.
  • julie_broadhead
    julie_broadhead Posts: 178 Member
    Personally, lifting barefoot throws off my balance and on a platform or smooth surface causes my feet to shift around. For powerlifting, Chuck Taylor's are a good option. I use these http://m.store.crossfit.com/reebok-crossfit-lite-lo-tr-poly/M47705.html?pr=home_rr&slot=9
    I'm pretty happy with them.
  • SonyaCele
    SonyaCele Posts: 2,841 Member
    i wear chuck converse for lifting, squats DL . Running shoes for bench press. and running shoes for general fitness and cardio stuff. i dont like lifting barefoot because i think its gross to have sweaty feet all over the floor.
  • Willbenchforcupcakes
    Willbenchforcupcakes Posts: 4,955 Member
    I use my reebok lifters for squats, bench and any oly partials, and chucks for deads.

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