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Sigh... Chucks are not really a suitable lifting shoe for reasons pointed out in THIS article ---> http://wlshoes.com/what-are-weightlifting-shoes/ To answer your question, it depends on what is causing his feet to hurt. He may need orthotic inserts due to fallen or low arches.

There's a reason Ripptoe, Wendler, Pendlay, Ivan Rojas and every other professional level coach and lifter you hear talk about weight lifting recommend oly shoes - they serve a very specific purpose. Don't listen to the barefoot crowd, nor the chuck taylor crowd. Those are great options if you are pulling deads but when it…

Checks are widely used because they are cheap and get the job done. If you go that route, get the low-tops as the high-tops can actually prevent ankle flexibility. I also don't like that most all-stars are made of a canvas textile, which isn't a supportive as leather, and they run narrow. Other options would be any…

Well, weightlifting shoes is a really small market and WOMEN'S is an even smaller niche. Pendlay, Risto and Reebok all make women's Oly lifting shoes but I'd stay away from Pendlay as they've been known to have a lot of problems such as "wobbly" heels. My G/f wears the Reeboks and she loves them, she also owns a pair of…

This is some really bad advice. There ARE specific shoes for weightlifting for a very specific reason. Have you ever watched someone doing a barbell squat while wearing trainers or sneakers? Their feet wobble all over the place and their knees usually start turning inward - totally unstable. Anyone in the gym really…