confused on shoes?

GridIron77

GridIron77

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i dont know what kind of shoes to wear or to buy for the gym. i do normal training squat bench dead aux. also oly lifts alot. but now im starting to train for strongman comp. i usually use nike shox, but for legs and oly i use new balance shoes so would lifting shoes be good for strongman training or should i get some like work boots for that?
 
Chuck Taylors are the way to go. Anything that is stiff and without cushion should do.

This should tell you damn near everything you need to know about lifting shoes.
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thanks yeah i was reading that eariler thats what got me thinking. but would chucks be good for the strongman training? i was thinking chucks. id have to order online for a 15 and they look really narrow
 
Esox Express said:
Chuck Taylors are the way to go. Anything that is stiff and without cushion should do.

This should tell you damn near everything you need to know about lifting shoes.
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I got a pair about 2 months ago. I love em. Best $40 I ever spent on lifting.
 
I've been lifting for over a year with a pair of KSwiss similar to these: Invalid Link Removed
When I squat I notice my knees wabble - not very stable.

I also have a pair of Adidas wrestling shoes similar to these: Invalid Link Removed
Mine don't have the velcro strap. I'm going to give these a try next time I squat and see if I get better results.
 
Olympic weightlifting shoes work wonders. I have a pair of last years Addidas Adistar.. love em
 
Everyone, thanks for the info on shoes!

I took my pair of wrestling shoes to the gym yesterday since it was leg day. The flatter soles made a huge difference, in fact I was able to add an extra 40 lbs to my squat without having my knees wiggle all over the place.

Thank you again.
 
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