Boots for Squats?

[legendz]

Who here prefers to wear boots while doing squats and why? I've seen a number of guys do that and am thinking of trying it myself. I always thought the heels on a set of boots would be too high and place too much stress on the balls of the feet and toes (and knees).

What specific brands of boots do you prefer to squat in?

(As an aside, I'm also thinking of olympic weightlifting shoes, but wanted to know what benefits such shoes have over other ones when it comes to squatting.)

Thanks.

 

[jaybois]

I like to squat and deadlift barefooted it's the only way for me.

 

[Tblock1]

barefoot. Boots is the stupidest thing ever

 

[legendz]

Going barefoot is not an option at my gym and I have a hunch that the right pair of boots could be beneficial for me (maybe I've never tried it though). Come on, boot aficionados, I know you're there. I want to hear mainly from those who do wear boots for squats (and exercises like deadlifts, stiff leg deads, hack squats, leg presses, etc.)

 

[captainahole]

I use olympic boots for sqatting. I have a great squat but did not know how much I was missing until I started to wear boots. (I squatted bare foot as well), Ut changes your centre of gravity and enables you more reps and heavier weight. I like em.

 

[V-Opolis]

if your doing your squat right your weight shouldn't go into your toes...dunno howm uch the boot would effect that.

but i use some brooks running shoes i have(ONLY exercise shoe i have....cant wear mocosins(best option for me)). I dont have the money right now to buy new shoes for weight lifting.

 

[InGreatShape]

barefoots is the right thing for squats.

 

[legendz]

I use olympic boots for sqatting. I have a great squat but did not know how much I was missing until I started to wear boots. (I squatted bare foot as well), Ut changes your centre of gravity and enables you more reps and heavier weight. I like em.

Where can I get olympic boots? I didn't even know there was such a thing.

 

[captainahole]

Where can I get olympic boots? I didn't even know there was such a thing.

here's the link they are titans

SST Pro Series Squat Shoes - Powerlifting Shoes

 

[Wulfgar]

I wear high top Swat steel toe boots for squatting

I prefer the support of the steel shank and the slight heel elevaton helps me maintain upright posture