re: Lifting Shoes

Just picked up some low too Vans with hard soles. I've been lifting in old Asics with too much cushion. Curious to feel the difference. Always feels like I've got a wobble in the cushy shoes.

I wear Xeros now. Feels like I'm barefoot.

Did DL today in the Vans I purchased this weekend. Made a big difference in my stability having a hard, flat surface v. a cushy, tilted surface that I was sinking into.

I use Reebok legacy lifters occasionally for certain squats . You really don’t need angled lifting shoes. They are a huge help if you do a lot of really vertical back squats, front squats, or Olympic lifting. The catch position of heavy snatches and cleans are tough on ankle mobility/achilles.

Any zero drop shoe will work great for normal lifting.

Nike mens Blazer Mid 77 Vintage



I always thought they were goofy to wear for weight lifting, but I'd say more than half of the people I see at the gym wear these particular shoes or something equivalent. I have a couple pairs I wear out, but can understand why they'd be use for weight lifting. The sole is incredibly stiff and the heel counter is rigid from top to bottom. There is not a whole lot of flexibility in these shoes. Nike does make a cheaper version of the shoe that uses a little bit less material, although I imagine the ankle support is probably close to the Blazer. Sole is probably a tiny bit more flexible as well.
Nike Men's Court Royale 2 Mid Shoes

No Bull.