Looking for shoe recommendations

I love my Metcons. Was considering the No Bull trainers but some reviews said they were quite stiff, which I don't like, and others said the laces fray easily, though apparently they give you an extra pair. The Metcons are just fine for everything as far as I'm concerned, both lifting and boxing and general gym stuff.

I had read something about not using running type shoes, so I recently bought a pair of chucks for lifting. I’m far from any kind of power lifter myself, but I’m liking them so far.

I've had two pairs of UnderArmour lifting shoes that I've liked quite a bit; hard enough sole, wide toe box. The first pair (UA Charged Ultimate Trainers) I bought in 2016 and retired them from lifting last summer. They're in the same vein as Metcons but I fundamentally have a problem with the Nike's arches fit my feet.

Linked below is the current model closest to what I have.
https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/p/training/mens-ua-tribase-reign-2-training-shoes/3022613.html?start=0&breadCrumbLast=Men

The actual pair I have now are these: UA Charged Legend
https://www.amazon.com/Under-Armour-Charged-Legend-Cross-Trainer/dp/B01GU92S3G?th=1

Though when I bought my last pair I searched ebay for NIB pairs of the previous model and lucked into a pair in my size at $60

Brooks Walking Shoes are wonderful for stability. Not particularly attractive, thick wide soles, laces, only come in Black and White, but comfortable and supportive. I have had two back surgeries and an spinal cord injury and they are my "go to" shoes when I exercise or walk longer distances. Brooks also offers workout and running shoes that are much more attractive. If you are going to be lifting heavy weights, you need to protect your joints.

Joeyd727 wrote: »

Hello, I'm looking for recommendations for shoes. Pros/cons and your honest opinions. I don't plan on becoming a powerlifter, mainly for lifting weights and further getting Into shape. I was looking at the no bull trainers, metcon 6s, and just old fashion chucks. I don't really care about price and I'm.not looking to get 1 shoe mainly for squats and something else for DL . I'd like something all around good for weight training in the gym and ok for the treadmill but running isn't important

For the weight room, I like my Nike Metcons...I've also owned a pair of Reebok Nanos and they were good too, but my preference is Metcon just for how they feel on my feet. Metcons provide a good solid platform for things like squats and deads or other lifts that you need to push through your heels, but aren't as stiff as a true power lifting shoe (which I also have, but have since retired to the back of my closet) and are also much lighter, so they are just fine walking about the gym and doing other things like box jumps, etc. Mine are ugly as hell and look like the 80s puked all over them...and apparently, that particular color scheme wasn't very popular as they were substantially discounted from the others.

Side note, I have bad feet so I can't really use them for anything besides strength and conditioning type of stuff. I've tried doing short 1/2 mile warmup jogs on the treadmill with them and my feet hurt afterwards...but I've seen other people get away with doing short bouts of warmup/cooldown cardio with them seemingly without issue.

kristingjertsen wrote: »

Brooks Walking Shoes are wonderful for stability. Not particularly attractive, thick wide soles, laces, only come in Black and White, but comfortable and supportive. I have had two back surgeries and an spinal cord injury and they are my "go to" shoes when I exercise or walk longer distances. Brooks also offers workout and running shoes that are much more attractive. If you are going to be lifting heavy weights, you need to protect your joints.

For lifting you really don't want to use a runner or trainer. They don't provide a solid enough platform...you don't really want any cushion or give in a lifting shoe. Competitive power lifting shoes for example are extremely rigid and feel more like a ski boot when you're trying to walk around as they have little to no flexibility or give and the sole is rock hard. Cushioned shoes zap power transfer as they compress with weight.

I like converse for lifting.

I am a new person re: weights.

I wear, uh . my feet.

As in I just take my shoes off.

It's maybe not fancy but it works, it's comfortable and it's VERY cheap!

psuLemon wrote: »

wunderkindking wrote: »

I am a new person re: weights.

I wear, uh . my feet.

As in I just take my shoes off.

It's maybe not fancy but it works, it's comfortable and it's VERY cheap!

A lot of gyms won't allow that.

There is a big sign at my gym (0k, it's a regular piece of paper size) by the deadlift platform.

Says people have to wear shoes to prevent FUNGUS.

It kind of makes me giggle. Fungus. Still a fun word.

Wrestling shoes, indoor soccer shoes, vans, chucks all are good options for deads and squats. We want good arch support.

kristingjertsen wrote: »

Brooks Walking Shoes are wonderful for stability. Not particularly attractive, thick wide soles, laces, only come in Black and White, but comfortable and supportive. I have had two back surgeries and an spinal cord injury and they are my "go to" shoes when I exercise or walk longer distances. Brooks also offers workout and running shoes that are much more attractive. If you are going to be lifting heavy weights, you need to protect your joints.

That is done with strengthening and hypertrophy primarily. Also a stable shoe without cushion.

I never bought weight lifting shoes and have gone barefoot (or rather with socks only). It made a big difference for me vs normal shoes (cross training) cause I felt more stable, more secure on my squats. Am I going to gain a benefit using weight lifting shoes?

inov lifting shoes are the absolute best if you ask me.