Best Shoes For Lifting??

[B_mac]

currently using a pair of asics i got on sale cheap but the heel is raised up a little bit more then id like, i have a crappy knee to so any relief off of it helps,what are u guys using? when i deadlift and squat i have been going with just socks on

 

[ark94]

currently using a pair of asics i got on sale cheap but the heel is raised up a little bit more then id like, i have a crappy knee to so any relief off of it helps,what are u guys using? when i deadlift and squat i have been going with just socks on

i say stay in socks. i find it better just lifting in socks then anything, but if really necessary i have heard a lot of converse, idk the flat foot shoes they have because they don't provide any support and its just like wearing socks.

 

[cleandres]

olympic lifting shoes help alot you see the difference as soon as you put them on and squat or deadlift

 

[rikishi]

Chuck Taylor converse.

 

[SwitchMan]

chucks or olympic shoes

 

[Mr. dB]

Chuck Taylor converse.

This.

Mike Miller set his 1200 pound squat record in a pair of red Chuck hi-tops.

 

[B_mac]

looks like ill be looking for a cheap pair thanks guys

 

[bblazer]

I used to be an exclusive user of 'chucks. But one thing that always bothered me was that if you ever trained on hardwood (like on many platforms) they slid all over the place. I am not an Otomix user. They are just as flat, have more ankle support, and best of all do not move around on the hard surfaces.

B-

 

[Dial_tone]

You just want a solid sole that doesn't give. If you lack ankle flexibility Oly shoes will help with squats; not so much for deads.

 

[b fold the truth]

Chucks for squats and deads and OLY shoes for all OLY similar lifts.

I hear you on Chucks sliding. All lifts should be one on a rubber mat, carpet, or something similar.