Chuck Taylor's = Awesome

[cuthroat]

So I have been testing various shoes in the gym trying to find something that is good all around. I don't do much cardio but was originally seeking a shoe I could use for this as well - eventually figured out that wasn't going to happen.

Bought a pair of Nike Romaleos and they were ok but can't say I really noticed an epic difference from lifting in my normal cross training shoes.

Picked up a pair of chucks the other day even though they are ugly as shit...a few heads turned and I could see the "what the fuck is this fool wearing" look on faces.

But you know what....who gives a shit - fucking best squats/deads I can fucking remember in forever! Fucking amazing stability no roll; I know a lot of people say they are really only practical for deadlift but fucking shit they worked killer for me on squats as well.

I think they are going to give the calfs/feet some good work as well.

Thats all.

 

[gstacker]

I feel kind of like a noob wearing my brand new chucks doing deadlifts lol like I just read a thread and ran out and bought some.... But i do like them I haven't hit any pr's yet... They work really well for calf rises the soles are nice an flexible. My kids laughed at first but there over it....
I want to get some weight lifting shoes next.

 

[SouthernLord]

My chucks have sweat stains lol

 

[pdaddyII]

Been sporting them for over a year now for squats/DL... Love em

 

[cuthroat]

I feel kind of like a noob wearing my brand new chucks doing deadlifts lol like I just read a thread and ran out and bought some.... But i do like them I haven't hit any pr's yet... They work really well for calf rises the soles are nice an flexible. My kids laughed at first but there over it....
I want to get some weight lifting shoes next.

Yeah it was your thread and so many positive reviews on these throughout the interwebs that finally made me cave. I look like a goofy mofo wearing them but agree they are great with the calf raises.

 

[WoodyO]

I picked up a pair after Gstackers last thread on Chucks. It was awkward squatting with them at first, but after a couple weeks I'm finding that it's easier to keep my weight on my heels.

 

[ExtraMile]

I use adidas sambas. They are flat soled like the chuck taylors but they don't look so shitty.

 

[gstacker]

I feel like Taylor gang starting trends n shit haha

 

[cuthroat]

I use adidas sambas. They are flat soled like the chuck taylors but they don't look so shitty.

Their sole is thicker; tried a pair on didn't like them. Go with the chucks.

 

[tballz]

I wear Vans skate shoes when I squat.

 

[cuthroat]

I wear Vans skate shoes when I squat.

Gay

 

[EarthRider]

keep tis got dam talk about squats and dead off chat, we don't work out here

lol

 

[Mr. dB]

But you know what....who gives a shit - fucking best squats/deads I can fucking remember in forever! Fucking amazing stability no roll; I know a lot of people say they are really only practical for deadlift but fucking shit they worked killer for me on squats as well.

This is a true fact. Chucks are useless for anything involving walking or locomotion, but for lifting they're the fucking bomb.

Mike Miller was wearing a pair of red high-top Chucks when he was the first man to squat 1200 in competition.

 

[Mr. dB]

But holy crap they're foot death if you try to walk in them.

 

[WoodyO]

I wear Durex extra sensitive ribbed condoms while squatting

 

[cuthroat]

But holy crap they're foot death if you try to walk in them.

Yeah they are, no arch support whatsoever... solely going to be used for the gym...no pun intended.

 

[EarthRider]

I wear Durex extra sensitive ribbed condoms while squatting

i figured that, your hoping the spotting goes places aren't you

 

[WoodyO]

I'll be prepared if it does

 

[Mr. dB]

Yeah they are, no arch support whatsoever... solely going to be used for the gym...no pun intended.

Imagine, they used to be considered "basketball shoes".

 

[EarthRider]

really, huh

couldn't see running in them

 

[lartinos]

Hate them, terrible for support.
But others do like them.

 

[canadianhitman]

Chuck Taylor's are huge in South Korea right now...young guys and girls wearing them just about everywhere. Saw a few Converse stores in the shopping districts when I was touring around.

 

[Mr. dB]

Chuck Taylor's are huge in South Korea right now...young guys and girls wearing them just about everywhere. Saw a few Converse stores in the shopping districts when I was touring around.

Emo Kids/Scene Kids wear them too.

 

[AAP]

Emo Kids/Scene Kids wear them too.

with Levi skinny jeans... black color of course.

 

[teddykgb29]

love the look, just hated the ankle support.