Shoes for the gym

[rthor4573]

I need a new pair of shoes for lifting. I mainly do bodybuilding style workouts. No Olympic lifts. Squats and rackpulls. And typical bodybuilding movements.

Looking for a stability shoe without a crazy drop. Some drop is ok.. I've been using a pair of new balance stability running shoes that fit great, but the sole is just too soft and bouncy for squats n stuff. My feet pronate, hence the stability shoe.

Ideas or recommendations? Thanks.

 

[StorGuillermoKardamo]

I can't help with whatever a "stability shoe" is, but the Merrill Trail Glove ended ten years of chronic foot pain in about a month.

 

[rthor4573]

I'll check it out for sure.

A stability shoe is just one that's designed to prevent ankle rolling (essentially). I think its more a a running shoe thing, but its for those feet that don't land perfectly and tend to roll or something. Its common in the running shoe world, every company has several stability shoe designs.

 

[StorGuillermoKardamo]

I'll check it out for sure.

A stability shoe is just one that's designed to prevent ankle rolling (essentially). I think its more a a running shoe thing, but its for those feet that don't land perfectly and tend to roll or something. Its common in the running shoe world, every company has several stability shoe designs.

Ah, I see. These do not have that, but if you don't have trouble being barefoot you won't have trouble with them. But it sounds like they may not be what you need.

What about high top chuck Taylor's with the shitty insoles removed?

 

[Jet Labs]

I use low cut, flat foot shoes like Dickies or Champion ultra light, but now that Payless went under I can't find the same kind of Champion shoe anywhere and that fucking sucks because they are sooooooo comfortable

 

[wsmwannabe]

I am not a crossfitter but I do all of my lifting and strongman event work (lots of running around with weight, but also lots of static stuff) in Reebok nanos. They have a flat, solid sole (no air cushion) which I really like because it helps promote stability. I think what you are looking for is any shoe with a solid sole, like chuck taylors, pretty much any crossfit shoe, No Bull shoes, etc. Is that an accurate statement?

 

[Ryu82]

I'm either in Nike Metcon's, Convers Chucks or just my socks. Honestly you cant go wrong with Metcon's or Nano's as mentioned above.

 

[Jet Labs]

Maybe I'm turning into a cheep fuck, but $167 before tax for a pair of shoes is crazy. BLACK HEATHER TRAINER (MEN'S)

That being said I really like the look of these and would most likely pay the small ransom they are asking for

 

[TrennedOutLunatic]

 

[rthor4573]

I am not a crossfitter but I do all of my lifting and strongman event work (lots of running around with weight, but also lots of static stuff) in Reebok nanos. They have a flat, solid sole (no air cushion) which I really like because it helps promote stability. I think what you are looking for is any shoe with a solid sole, like chuck taylors, pretty much any crossfit shoe, No Bull shoes, etc. Is that an accurate statement?

I dont think Chuck taylors would qualify as a stability shoe. Stability shoes are designed to keep your foot and ankle in a neutral, correct position and prevent pronation or rolling, so they have extra support through the mid foot, and a more supportive, deeper heel cup I believe.

This is in contrast to a squatting shoe, lets say.. which has a solid flat sole without any bounce that gives you a great solid footprint on the floor, but maybe isn't designed specifically as a stability shoe to prevent pronation or rolling.

I'll check out no bull shoes tho. Thanks man

 

[wsmwannabe]

I dont think Chuck taylors would qualify as a stability shoe. Stability shoes are designed to keep your foot and ankle in a neutral, correct position and prevent pronation or rolling, so they have extra support through the mid foot, and a more supportive, deeper heel cup I believe.

This is in contrast to a squatting shoe, lets say.. which has a solid flat sole without any bounce that gives you a great solid footprint on the floor, but maybe isn't designed specifically as a stability shoe to prevent pronation or rolling.

I'll check out no bull shoes tho. Thanks man

Ah I gotcha, so you’re probably looking for more of a “high top” shoe

 

[Jestopherson]

I use 3 different shoes

-New balance Fuel cells
-Reebok legacy lifters
-Sabo deadlifting shoes

Depending on the workout I will bring 1 up to all 3 of these shoes for different exercises.

Fuel cells are great for cardio and hammering out upper body workouts

Legacy lifters are for any type of squatting and for the occasional heavier bench Day

Sabos are for deadlifting/rack pulls. Anything that requires a planted sole with no give and decent ankle support. They're also extremely comfortable for the price and feel almost weightless

 

[Forthewin1123]

I've been using a pair of shoes from Ryderwear.. priced very well and so far I like them alot.. they are very flat which I like.. also have good ankle support.. check them out I got a plain black pair for $60 shipped

 

[PimpyLongCockings]

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If Ric's having a hard time holding those alligators down I'm fucked!

Seriously, the price on the "lifting" shoes is too much.
Socks for me on the heavy lifts

 

[jJjburton]

I'll check it out for sure.

A stability shoe is just one that's designed to prevent ankle rolling (essentially). I think its more a a running shoe thing, but its for those feet that don't land perfectly and tend to roll or something. Its common in the running shoe world, every company has several stability shoe designs.

Chucks high top, tie those all the way up, wont roll a thing.

 

[jJjburton]

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I need a new pair of shoes for lifting. I mainly do bodybuilding style workouts. No Olympic lifts. Squats and rackpulls. And typical bodybuilding movements.

Looking for a stability shoe without a crazy drop. Some drop is ok.. I've been using a pair of new balance stability running shoes that fit great, but the sole is just too soft and bouncy for squats n stuff. My feet pronate, hence the stability shoe.

Ideas or recommendations? Thanks.

when are you looking to use them? All the time? When you run?

 

[rthor4573]

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when are you looking to use them? All the time? When you run?

Not for running, but just general gym use.

 

[StorGuillermoKardamo]

Not for running, but just general gym use.

I agree with JJJ then, high top chucks. Tear the insole out (foam Nike bullshit, sucks more dicq than Paris Hilton or Trenn'y)

Love you TrenndOut, you're my favorite intelligent shit poster (who actually hides a shit ton of good info in their posts).

 

[Perrin Aybara]

Chucks for all around lifting plus low bar squats or conventional deadlift

Reebok U Form Crossfit for high bar squats, front squats, and bench

Sabo deadlift shoes for sumo deadlift

A cheap pair of And 1's if I'm not doing any of compound movements

 

[TheChosen1]

Ironically, I had gotten a new pair of Reebok steel toe work shoes for work. But decided that they looked too good to work in and dirty. So they became my official workout shoes. I actually have another pair of Reebok work shoes (different model) to work in so I was taken care of.