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Powerlifting Shoes
Posted on 2/13/20 at 1:44 am
Posted on 2/13/20 at 1:44 am
Im curious on what shoes to get here, i tried some shoes which are those high angled ones once and it seems like that is the only thing you can do is squats with them due to the angle being detrimental during a deadlift motion with the bar out front
anyone have suggestions for a shoe that is good for both? or should i get 2 separate shoes?
i would mostly like just a pure flat bottomed rigid sole shoe for both
anyone have suggestions for a shoe that is good for both? or should i get 2 separate shoes?
i would mostly like just a pure flat bottomed rigid sole shoe for both
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Posted on 2/13/20 at 6:08 am to DVinBR
The elevated heel helps people with limited ankle mobility, like myself, get more depth in their squat. I wear the adidas powerlift brand and have no complaints. If you don't have issues with ankle mobility then something with a flat rubber surface would work for both, think chuck taylors. I personally always deadlift barefooted.
If you do more than powerlift (jumping, sprinting, rowing, hiit etc) and don't want to change shoes you could consider some of the crossfit shoes (nike, reebok, nobull), though I have no personal experience with any of those.
If you do more than powerlift (jumping, sprinting, rowing, hiit etc) and don't want to change shoes you could consider some of the crossfit shoes (nike, reebok, nobull), though I have no personal experience with any of those.
This post was edited on 2/13/20 at 6:10 am
Posted on 2/13/20 at 6:16 am to DVinBR
Personally, I find Vans to be the perfect all around lifting shoe. Flat, stable, flexible, and grippy.
Chucks are too narrow and all of the trendy shoes are too expensive and too cushioned. I’m blatantly opposed to lifted heels for almost everyone, fixing ankle mobility should be a prerequisite.
Chucks are too narrow and all of the trendy shoes are too expensive and too cushioned. I’m blatantly opposed to lifted heels for almost everyone, fixing ankle mobility should be a prerequisite.
Posted on 2/13/20 at 6:18 am to DVinBR
Not powerlifting specific shoes, but I do all of my training in Reebok Nano 2s and love them. I do squat and deadlift in them among other things. I would definitely go to a store and just try a bunch on though.
Posted on 2/13/20 at 7:14 am to LSUfan20005
Vans and Chucks...
I personally wear all stars. Old skool Vans are great lace up option, $10 more than converse- so you should try both and see what works. Also classic Adidas like Seeley have the thick run er sole and are great for lifting
I personally wear all stars. Old skool Vans are great lace up option, $10 more than converse- so you should try both and see what works. Also classic Adidas like Seeley have the thick run er sole and are great for lifting
Posted on 2/13/20 at 7:25 am to DVinBR
A lot of us on the board wear metcons or reebok nanos. I had metcon 4s and now have 5s and love them. I also have a pair of adidas leistung’s for squats if I want them, but have just been using the metcons lately to work on ankle mobility.
Posted on 2/13/20 at 8:01 am to Dixie Normus
I use Merrell trail gloves most of the time. Also have a pair of Adipowers that I wear occasionally if going heavy in my garage.
Posted on 2/13/20 at 9:55 am to DVinBR
I've been through Inov-8, two pairs of Nanos, Metcon Frees and borrowed lifters. The Metcon Frees are by far my favorite for all lifting.
Posted on 2/13/20 at 10:10 am to DVinBR
Chucks here. If you're just powerlifting, they're the best.
If you want to blend powerlifting with running and jumping, that's when they're suboptimal. They're good because they have a flat, thin sole with good grip and no cushion. That's ideal for powerlifting, but far less than ideal for running and jumping.
If you want to blend powerlifting with running and jumping, that's when they're suboptimal. They're good because they have a flat, thin sole with good grip and no cushion. That's ideal for powerlifting, but far less than ideal for running and jumping.
Posted on 2/13/20 at 10:29 am to Dixie Normus
The 5’s come with the heel insert that helps a lot with people who have ankle mobility issues
For true powerlifting training you need two different shoes
Elevated heel for squats and a flat sole for squats
For true powerlifting training you need two different shoes
Elevated heel for squats and a flat sole for squats
Posted on 2/13/20 at 10:41 am to StraightCashHomey21
I have Metcon 5's and I love the heel inserts. Those shoes have been a great purchase for me.
Posted on 2/13/20 at 11:38 am to DVinBR
Can’t go wrong with classic Chuck Taylors. Not very expensive and you can use them for anything. I know a lot of people rave over the Nike Metcons over their versatility. In my experience, shoes that claim to be all purpose are mediocre at everything. I have a pair of Chucks for deads and a pair of Romoleos for olympic lifting. For upper body days I just wear my Chucks. No arch support, but I don’t run in them anyway.
Posted on 2/13/20 at 11:47 am to DVinBR
I have chuck Taylor’s, adipowers, and a running shoe.
Posted on 2/13/20 at 11:47 am to Bonkers119
Yeah I love the metcon 5s. Might even just get a 2nd pair soon
Posted on 2/13/20 at 1:03 pm to DVinBR
Got a pair of Adidas CrazyPower from ebay for around $75. Only lifting shoes I've ever owned, so I don't have much of a point of reference, but they've helped with depth on front squats (I don't work on mobility near as much as i should).
Posted on 2/13/20 at 1:32 pm to LSUfan20005
quote:why?
fixing ankle mobility should be a prerequisite.
Posted on 2/13/20 at 1:42 pm to tigerfoot
Because it means you are more efficient in your lifts. Better ankle mobility helps put less strain on your hips and your knees. Especially when you’re trying to lift under high intensity.
Posted on 2/13/20 at 2:50 pm to DeafJam73
Elevated heel even helps when you have good ankle mobility
In competitions you don’t see most people squatting in flat soles.
In competitions you don’t see most people squatting in flat soles.
Posted on 2/13/20 at 2:53 pm to DeafJam73
quote:So do lifters. They also allow for better spinal alignment under heavy weights as well.
Better ankle mobility helps put less strain on your hips and your knees
If someone has no functional limitations in ankle mobility, using lifters for certain lifts can be beneficial versus continually compensating for lower ranges of motion at the start of the chain.
Everyone is different, some can benefit some not so much. It just depends.
Posted on 2/13/20 at 4:17 pm to DVinBR
Wrestling shoes.
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