Weightlifting shoes

[gramboh]

Hi,

I've been lifting in my running shoes with orthotics in (New Balance 1023's) which I know is not ideal due to the cushioning.

I've read on Stronglifts and forum posts that Converse Chuck Taylor's are a good cheap shoe that is flat soled and not cushioned that will work well for lifting, plus I've seen a bunch of people at my gym with them. I don't want to spend $100+ on real shoes until I get further into training.

This is kind of a dumb question but does it matter if you use the lowtop or hitop version? I guess the hitop might give you more ankle support but I prefer the lowtop version, plus most of the real weightlifting shoes I've seen are lowtop

Low top

Hi top

Thanks

 

[Jahee]

Just do them in your socks? I do.. Unless its an excercise where you bear weight on your feet its not going to be much use, you don't state what you'll be doing..?

 

[MegaVovaN]

Originally posted by: Jahee
Just do them in your socks? I do.. Unless its an excercise where you bear weight on your feet its not going to be much use, you don't state what you'll be doing..?

He has a journal and in it he does basic barbell exercises: squat, deadlift, oh press.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

I train at home, so it is either bare foot, or my Pine trees

 

[gramboh]

Sorry forgot to clarify, this is for basic 5x5 (squat, DL, bench, OH press, row) but I will be learning cleans, power cleans and clean + jerk hopefully sometime in the next month.

My feet get really sweaty so I'm concerned about slipping in both socks and barefoot (plus gym rules require shoes).

Those pine trees look pretty cool, are they flat soled with good grip? Looks like it from the pics anyway, and same price as the Chuck Taylors.

 

[Jahee]

Originally posted by: gramboh
Sorry forgot to clarify, this is for basic 5x5 (squat, DL, bench, OH press, row) but I will be learning cleans, power cleans and clean + jerk hopefully sometime in the next month.

My feet get really sweaty so I'm concerned about slipping in both socks and barefoot (plus gym rules require shoes).

Those pine trees look pretty cool, are they flat soled with good grip? Looks like it from the pics anyway, and same price as the Chuck Taylors.

I'm not sure what the floor is but i doubt you'll slip, but if you're not comfortable doing without shoes thats fine, i much prefer it though even compared with those shoes you're describing.. Just me!

 

[crt1530]

Originally posted by: gramboh
Sorry forgot to clarify, this is for basic 5x5 (squat, DL, bench, OH press, row) but I will be learning cleans, power cleans and clean + jerk hopefully sometime in the next month.

My feet get really sweaty so I'm concerned about slipping in both socks and barefoot (plus gym rules require shoes).

Those pine trees look pretty cool, are they flat soled with good grip? Looks like it from the pics anyway, and same price as the Chuck Taylors.

Low-top Chuck Taylors will be fine. Olympic weightlifting shoes are really nice, though.

 

[Spamela]

i wear some wrestling (high-top) shoes i got on sale, but some powerlifters swear by Chuck Taylor's.

 

[gramboh]

Thanks guys. crt I think I'll go with low-top Chucks for now and maybe toward the end of the year buy a pair of real lifting shoes depending on how things go.

 

[SVT Cobra]

Most olympic lifting shoes are slanted forward for olympic type exercises, as in the clean and jerk and snatch...certainly not suited towards deadlifts or heavy squats where the weight needs to be kept on the heels. Both shoes are good for forcing your legs and knees out, but chuck taylor's (high tops more support) are superior to addias or whatever olympic shoes you were looking at for what you are doing.

 

[jiggahertz]

Originally posted by: gramboh
Hi,

I've been lifting in my running shoes with orthotics in (New Balance 1023's) which I know is not ideal due to the cushioning.

I've read on Stronglifts and forum posts that Converse Chuck Taylor's are a good cheap shoe that is flat soled and not cushioned that will work well for lifting, plus I've seen a bunch of people at my gym with them. I don't want to spend $100+ on real shoes until I get further into training.

This is kind of a dumb question but does it matter if you use the lowtop or hitop version? I guess the hitop might give you more ankle support but I prefer the lowtop version, plus most of the real weightlifting shoes I've seen are lowtop

Low top

Hi top

Thanks

What kind of orthotics, arch supports? I wouldn't recommend lifting without shoes if you have foot problems. Your orthotics are probably going to add some extra cushioning anyway.

 

[gramboh]

SVT: Thanks for the info, I wasn't sure if the slant was a bad thing for squats/DL's or not. I've just ordered Chucks from amazon so I will try em out and see how I like em.

jigga: I don't really have major foot problems, I just use orthotics for running long distances to avoid foot/leg pain. I don't wear them in my every day shoes so I don't anticipate any problems lifting with flat shoes.

 

[StageLeft]

I workout--in public no less--in $6 watershoes from walmart. They look more like shoes than dive slippers, so it takes a second or third glance to realize what I'm wearing, but they offer no cushioning, the heel is only subtly above the forefoot, basically I think they are great for working out.

 

[Ultima200]

You do not need a special shoe to lift weights, anyone who tells you otherwise is full of sh!t. Find yourself a pair of shoes your are comfortable in and your will be fine. If you run/jog, do not wear running shoes while lifting weights. Running shoes should only be used when running unless you do not mind shortening their effective lifespan.

 

[gramboh]

Well since Chuck's are so cheap I'm going to try them. I've been using my running shoes (with orthotics) and I think the cushioning is a bit of a problem. I need another pair of shoes anyway.

 

[spamsk8r]

Originally posted by: Ultima200
You do not need a special shoe to lift weights, anyone who tells you otherwise is full of sh!t. Find yourself a pair of shoes your are comfortable in and your will be fine. If you run/jog, do not wear running shoes while lifting weights. Running shoes should only be used when running unless you do not mind shortening their effective lifespan.

You definitely don't need them, but a good flat-soled shoe makes a nice difference, as it allows for a more stable base than thick, soft-soled shoes. I agree that one should not wear running shoes to lift (I do it when I have to, and I always feel wobbly).

 

[crt1530]

Originally posted by: Ultima200
You do not need a special shoe to lift weights, anyone who tells you otherwise is full of sh!t. Find yourself a pair of shoes your are comfortable in and your will be fine. If you run/jog, do not wear running shoes while lifting weights. Running shoes should only be used when running unless you do not mind shortening their effective lifespan.

You already established that you have no ide what you're talking about in this thread. Go away.