Boots for Squats?

[JDid23]

I used to squat in aquatic shoes held well to the floor. However the big issue will happen later. Your arches will begin to fall and give you feet problems. I know it will never happen to you. Don't kid yourself. Have you noticed that your shoe size is one or 2 sizes bigger than it was when you were in your twenty's.

It's funny you mention this because today i saw some guy squatting with shoes that looked like they should be worn at the beach. Idk what to call them since i have never seen them before- they kinda resembled sandels but were much gayer.

 

[b fold the truth]

never seen a record setting squat done barefoot, but I'm sure all you good bros know wtf you're doing.

Personally, I would go with a flat soled shoe. Chuck Taylors are great for this. I have a couple pairs of Vans shoes that have flat soles that I like too.

I know b fold the truth has an opinion on this matter. This thread has been done to death btw.

HAAAAA...you kill me!!! It has been nearly a month though!

I have never squatted in boots but I do know some friends that squat around 1,000 lbs in Caterpillar boots and there are quite a few 1k squatters that use OLY shoes. The rest of the people that squat big, will wear Chuck Taylor High Top All-Stars.

I've been very ill this week and yesterday I box squatted 726+220lbs of band tension x 1. Chucks are the cheapest and best way to go, by far, if you are a medium-wide stanced squatter. If you squat medium to closer stance, buy OLY shoes. If you search Google for Olympic Lifting Shoes you can find some that are the price you are looking for.

 

[joe d]

I used to squat in aquatic shoes held well to the floor. However the big issue will happen later. Your arches will begin to fall and give you feet problems. I know it will never happen to you. Don't kid yourself. Have you noticed that your shoe size is one or 2 sizes bigger than it was when you were in your twenty's.

i have been squatting for almost 10 years. my shoe size has remained a us10 the whole time. if it does happen it hasnt yet.