shoes for powerlifting

[iddc]

The ones I use now are Merrell barefoots. Almost entirely flat soles.

Well I thought these were good enough, but I'm now realizing that they're crap when trying to "grip" the floor with your feet and twisting. (esp during dl) great for bench, OHP and GPP work but may have to buy a different pair for squat/dl

Can't afford Pl shoes, and I don't want to use em.

Chucks? Anything specific? (sole, cut, etc.)

 

[Deathclaw]

Yeah just the regular converse chuck Taylor's are very a very good all round shoes for powerlifting.....I use them for all lifts I tried doing ohp in my new balance and it felt terrible, really wobbly and unstable

 

[Abe Lincoln]

I like my flat bottom nike shoes

 

[goodvibes]

Have you tried just goin barefoot/socks? I wear Nike frees and take em off every set. Works perfectly.

But! I just received my nike romaleos and I'm excited for leg day

 

[iddc]

Have you tried just goin barefoot/socks? I wear Nike frees and take em off every set. Works perfectly.

But! I just received my nike romaleos and I'm excited for leg day

Can't go with socks, floor/padding is slippery where I'm allowed to do deads.

 

[iddc]

I like my flat bottom nike shoes

Might google this.

 

[kenpoengineer]

Check out Addidas Samba soccer shoes. I've had mine for 4 years now and they have been great for all my lifts.

 

[mjrpwrlfting]

Get a pair of chucks... If you have a wide foot, get a half size smaller. Wear the **** out of them... Use them to cut the lawn, walk in the rain, wash them over and over...
Then start using them to walk out your squats. I can't tell you any better.
To compare, I had a pair of old, expensive, flat soled, wrestling shoes, pretty good. But one day I decided to pull out some ****ty chucks I had found in the goodwill bin... Fell in love. I can screw in tight to the floor... Best there is.

 

[iddc]

Get a pair of chucks... If you have a wide foot, get a half size smaller. Wear the **** out of them... Use them to cut the lawn, walk in the rain, wash them over and over...
Then start using them to walk out your squats. I can't tell you any better.
To compare, I had a pair of old, expensive, flat soled, wrestling shoes, pretty good. But one day I decided to pull out some ****ty chucks I had found in the goodwill bin... Fell in love. I can screw in tight to the floor... Best there is.

Haha! Nice explanation!

But yeah I've got wide feet (flat footed) so thanks for the size comment.

And I'll remember to wear the f**k out of them!

 

[asooneyeonig]

chucks. some of the best lifters in the world still wear them.

 

[jumpshot903]

I just have a pair of Canvas Nikes were similar price to Chucks but already had them so decided to use them instead. Really it's preference when I forget my shoes, i just go barefoot when it comes to squat I've never tried powerlifting shoes but heard great things so those are probably most ideal for that situation. But for deadlift anything canvas or with a flat sole should do, you don't have to buy them specifically for lifting mine are casual shoes and ones I can wear out too baring I keep them clean.

 

[JRowe79]

I know you said that you can't afford powerlifting shoes, but some to check out would be the VS athletics shoes. I use the Nike powerlifting shoes for my squats and for me it makes a world of difference. When I have the higher heel I feel it is easier for me to hit depth. For deadlifts, you can get relitivley cheap deadlift slippers anywhere from $10-$20 but I like chuck taylors as well, they are really good for deadlift, but I like the absolute least sole as possible and that's what the deadlift slippers give me.

 

[iddc]

I know you said that you can't afford powerlifting shoes, but some to check out would be the VS athletics shoes. I use the Nike powerlifting shoes for my squats and for me it makes a world of difference. When I have the higher heel I feel it is easier for me to hit depth. For deadlifts, you can get relitivley cheap deadlift slippers anywhere from $10-$20 but I like chuck taylors as well, they are really good for deadlift, but I like the absolute least sole as possible and that's what the deadlift slippers give me.

Yeah, can't afford em since I'd have to get them shipped all the way to Bahrain! Can't get a Pl belt either.

 

[JRowe79]

Yeah, can't afford em since I'd have to get them shipped all the way to Bahrain! Can't get a Pl belt either.

Well yea that is a problem then. I'm not to positive about this, but there isn't any companies that make PL shoes over there? I know a lot of people that make their own belts from leather, it may not be as good as an actual belt, but it's better than nothing. Quest Nutrition sells some pretty cheap ones, I'm sure international shipping is only $15. If you can save up some money.

 

[ThorBara]

Converse Chuck Taylors.

 

[tyga tyga]

Sabo deadlifting shoes

 

[iddc]

Sabo deadlifting shoes

Heard these were the best. Gonna try save up for a pair.

Got myself a pair of chucks!

 

[Wrivest]

I wear the same ones you wear now and love em.... But I hear TONS of dudes on here say they lift in Chucks

 

[jwood10]

i got the reebok crossfit lite TR, but i had them customized through reebok.com. i think they were like $115. i like them, but a little pricey. i squat in chuck taylors and deadlift in my reeboks.

 

[Rodja]

Deads: Sabo deadlift shoes

Squat raw: Oly shoes

Squat gear: Sabo deadlift shoes

 

[Quads_of_Stee]

ASIC wrestling shoes from wherever for like $30. Super grip meant for wrestling, lightweight, flat soled