[gotripped]

Foot bones are alot like the rest of our body in that they can withstand increased forces if allowed to adapt progressively to an increased load. I'm not saying it's right for everyone to go sans footwear, but there currently is a "shoeless" movement in distance running. (it develops previously unused foot/ankle muscles and tendons)

I KNEW IT! During a summer when I had to get in shape for long distance running I ran barefoot and developed enlarged muscles in my feet. I thought they were strange but they were there nonetheless. Then I started wearing shoes and they kind of disappeared.

[Jim Mills]

I have a home gym and I've always worked out with bare feet. Just for some reason I feel comfortable that way.... I'm glad someone brought this up..... Thought I was weired or something.

[jon1026]

I'm bare footed when working calves since I feel I get a better feel when working them.

[DreamOfWeight]

Nike Shox!!!

[big trav]

There are cutaneous proprioceptors on the bottom of our feet, they tell us/give us a sense of our surroundings and a sense of the kinematic dependent variables (forces) associated with any closed kinetic chain (planted on the ground) motion that goes through the foot. Take a look at inverse dynamics and you will see that the process involved in completing one of these equations starts with a ground reaction force (in this case coming through the foot) and works it's way up through every joint segment that you are willing to plug the trig data into. Arnold and some of the best powerlifters i know know how to utilize this proprioceptive input in order to maximize performance. I.e. lifting barefoot gives us a better sense of the relationship between our feet and every muscle that works with the foot!!! yes Arnold squatted only 405... but because he could voluntarily recruit muscles due to proprioceptive input he was able to rep 405 for 20 reps!!!

(I lift in chucks too!!!)

[big trav]

sorry... kinetic dependant variables.

[MuscleBound1337]

I like my nike airmax running shoes.

[thewrx]

I wear puma's, tried the CT's but I just look goofy with my size 13.

[Plates1971]

I use Tiger Asics....(Wrestling shoes)....always had good luck with them....but I will be checking out CT's since they have gotten such rave reviews........

[David Dunn]

I wear shoes, since I can afford them

[bigpapa]

I wear shoes, since I can afford them

x2....usually wear nike shox...have been for years...on heavy squat day..chippewa boots.

[Skeetopunk01]

Vans Slip-ons! I lift heavy and want a firm foot plant when I'm lifting. Basketball and running shoes are not ideal for doing heavy squats or deads.

[thaOrleanyte]

i thought i was the only one who religiously lifted in chucks

[dustinhxc]

bare feet all the way here!

[planetfuzz]

I would but they have a rule at my gym that you have to wear shoes. What are some good shoes to wear for squatting?? tennis shoes just don't cut it

[dustinhxc]

I get to hot to wear a shirt or shoes or socks.
but if i was at a gym i would def wear shoes. dont know about a shirt though ; ) haha jk.

[Big Wides]

lifting in bare feet, hell no. Too much nasty stuff on the ground.....chucks all the way

[DreamOfWeight]

ya barefoot, at home untill i stubbed my toe!!! after that never again

[Royd The Noyd]

I dead and squat in my socks. I have Nike Free Pre's or whatever they are called but barefoot absolutely pwns all forms of shoes I have tried.

Feels better on the knees and hips and more natural for sure.

[Highlanda01602]

Rogue Fitness Do-Wins... Mark Rippetoe advocates the weight lifting shoe, and I thought I'd give it a shot after reading through one of his books. One of the best training equipment purchases I've ever made.

[Pemmican]

bare feet for squats occasionally...if i do, i'll throw some weights under my heel for a little bit of lift under there.

[b unit]

check these shoes out, they are VIBRAM FIVEFINGERS shoes.

a friend of mine brought some, they look interesting to say the least.

http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/pro...TOKEN=32706761

[Highlanda01602]

check these shoes out, they are VIBRAM FIVEFINGERS shoes.

a friend of mine brought some, they look interesting to say the least.

http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/pro...TOKEN=32706761

Ah, the Five Fingers. Although I have yet to try them for myself, they get phenominal reviews. Most say it's as close to getting barefoot as possible while retaining adequate protection. Olympic weight lifting, to rock climbing, to trail running... lots of people speak very highly of them. Good post, I almost forgot about them. Definitly an interesting shoe.

[b unit]

Ah, the Five Fingers. Although I have yet to try them for myself, they get phenominal reviews. Most say it's as close to getting barefoot as possible while retaining adequate protection. Olympic weight lifting, to rock climbing, to trail running... lots of people speak very highly of them. Good post, I almost forgot about them. Definitly an interesting shoe.

they definitley have merit, they aren't cheap though but they do look like they are worth it.

[Frank Reynolds]

I wanted to get a pair of the new NIKE romaleos, but they are all sold out of most sizes on their site..

I need a new pair of shoes to lift in.