Footwear

[TauRine]

What footwear do people wear when Squatting/Deadlifting? I hear that normal trainers aren't the best thing as they are spongy and someone at my Gym suggested going barefoot (this would also save upto 1'' on how far you'd have to lift the bar).

What are the best competitive shoes you can buy?

TauRine.

 

[p03t1c]

converse chuck taylor allstars

 

[TauRine]

Do you go for the Hi or the Lo-Cut AllStars? Presumably the Hi-Cut offers some ankle support?

What about shoes designed specifically for Powerlifting? Anyone heard of/used the Adidas Protactic or Mat Wizard Boots? They sell them at http://www.pullumsports.com here in the UK.

Not trying to be a snob about these things - I'd buy whatever is best at the end of the day and was just wondering whether it is worth the money to buy more specialised footwear or not.

TauRine.

 

[natural-mike]

Chuck Taylor's are like $20 a pair, I don't care where you live, they are cheap and effective.

Later hater.
Mike

 

[Skizac]

I wear wrestling shoes for deadlift, and chucks for squat. The wrestling shoes have a very thin sole, and more traction than the ballet slippers that some guys use.