Weight Training Shoes

Here is a shoe by shoe analysis of what to wear when lifting heavy(specifically squat and deadlift variants). Let me know if you have any other shoes you want opinions on.

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[jusgeo89]

Hey I just started doing olympic squats for the first time. I have a really hard time keeping my back straight-> its locked with a lordotic arch but i lean forward and do a half leg press half good morning at the top of my squat. I lean forward because I feel like I'm gonna fall on my ass. Will olympic squat shoes allow me to sit back a little more on my heels and perhaps help me keep my back perfectly neutral throughout the whole squat. Also do you recommend any stretches to help me correct?

[PlanetMeathead]

@jusgeo89 Yes, the arch of shoes like these should really help out your issue. I am no expert in stretching, but checkout a search for MobilityWod. Supposed to be a good place for that.

[ozakariya]

Hi - Do you have an opinion on Do-Win weightlifting shoes? And what about sizing, get the same size as regular shoes or a size up/down?

[PlanetMeathead]

@ozakariya Unfortunately my only experience is with the adidas adistar. I believe a lot of people use the Do-Win, but I can't comment on sizing. Also, check out VS brand for a lower cost shoe if that fits your needs.

[piemiester]

I play tennis, so i use tennis shoes for lifting. Tennis is all about agility and quickness. Also, tennis shoes deal with a lot of friction so it's common to see very hard rubber soles. They work very well for lifting because they have heavy, flat soles that are really solid, and they don't have much side to side give because they're designed for lateral support. I use them to squat, dead lift, and clean and i've had no problems with wobbling.

[PlanetMeathead]

@piemiester I've never owned a pair of real "tennis shoes" so I can't comment. If it works for you great.

[guitarbecker]

very good vid

[czoraa21]

now i have been using the VIBRAM FIVEFINGERS. they looks like the socks with the individual toes but its just like training barefoot. i have really felt the results with these. the only thing is it takes you a week or two to get use to them because they do feel a little different at first but otherwise id have to say one of the best footwear ive ever used.

[wlshoes]

Check out the review of all different brands of weightlifting shoes over at WLSHOES.COM

[headyshot]

great video. What do you think of skater shoes? I suppose very similar to that of the converse weapon you show at a guess? I tend to lift heavy in those and wondered what your thoughts were? No give in the sole, flat, and quite thick, i'd say those were all good points with skater shoes? Also i tend to wear them as Hi-tops, again similar to that of the converse weapon. Just wondering if you or anyone else agrees with those points?

[bdumaguina]

I use New Balance NB520's, it IS a running shoe, but it's alright for me. I don't do heavy lifting though. Mostly circuit training on free weights, weights are around 25% of bodyweight, 8-10 exercises, 10-12 reps, 3 sets. And yes, if your doing heavy lifting (eg. strength or hypertrophy training), then correct footwear is a must.

[tempac91]

Anyone know the heel height of the Adidas adistar?

[Newbpwng]

Adidas superstars flat soul and my converse snickers flat soul and they both work well for every exercise, if something there should be a video what not to wear and example is Motorsport shoes they don't have a big soul coverage and your feet have a chance to roll to the side

[jazzmusicplayer]

@PlanetMeathead i use an old pair of Nike Air Force Dunks can those work?

[sub7design]

I have a similar pair of Skechers which are great.  But I wore them with no socks this summer so when I wear them they make my feet or socks smell like hell. I tried putting in this sole that Footlocker insisted was great for me but refused to allow me to return it and it's absolute garbage.