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.