Power lifting shoes

[PTC]

You'll need USA sizing

 

[180sx kid]

after getting my Risto weighlifting shoes back from melb they got stolen at my local gym whilst I was in the shower. soo ive been squatting in my chuck taylors again the last 3 weeks and im actually likeing it more.. A little more uncomfortable doing front squats and cleans are much harder in the chucks but they will do the job until I get a new pair of ristos from the USA.

 

[PTC]

f u c k there are some low lifes around

 

[Spritcha]

the inzer pillars are rubbish

Wilks reckons they are the best on the market

 

[dandexter]

Does wearing shoes help? Whenever I lift I never wear them, should I?

Thanks and sorry if its a dumb question.

 

[some_cs_student]

PowerClean & Squat will sometimes benefit from a good lifting shoe....
Normal sneakers are not that good when squatting heavy.

 

[eaglebay]

I got my do wins yesterday, ordered a size small and they're bigger than expected, with thick socks they fit fine though. Very quick turn around from aus kb, ordered friday lunch time, delivered monday early arvo, thats the quickest anything has been delivered to me from the eastern states

 

[amac38]

nice gary,
yea i actually bought a size smaller and still they're a bit loose. ahh well...

 

[dawsy]

i find that normal runners give me more grip and spring off the ground then other shoes

 

[craze]

What is actually different about the shoes?

 

[PTC]

i find that normal runners give me more grip and spring off the ground then other shoes

Spot on, I mean what would guys that C&J 266kg know about correct footwear, they are dumbasses, spring and grip is the key to a good shoe

 

[Martigan]

Spot on, I mean what would guys that C&J 266kg know about correct footwear, they are dumbasses, spring and grip is the key to a good shoe

Yeah i know aye that's why i sourced a pair of them old school Nike pumps, Whenever i start to fail i just bend over and start pumping.

 

[PTC]

The biggest problem the internet creates, a faceless person giving dreadful advice, which some guy reads and repeats.

I can see why guys like Bro have problems, not knowing who to listen too.

The thread is about Powerlifting shoes, shoes that enable lifters to squat 500kg and deadlift 450kg, and he's talking about runners that are springy.

People get banned on forums for all sorts of petty reasons.

That should be reason number one lol

 

[Oli]

The biggest problem the internet creates, a faceless person giving dreadful advice, which some guy reads and repeats.

I can see why guys like Bro have problems, not knowing who to listen too.

The thread is about Powerlifting shoes, shoes that enable lifters to squat 500kg and deadlift 450kg, and he's talking about runners that are springy.

People get banned on forums for all sorts of petty reasons.

That should be reason number one lol

Ever since ironaddict died theres been a lot of threads made by a single mod. The guy has a pretty solid bench but all his other lifts were crap, he couldnt even pull 500, just that he trained at westside for 6 months.

One of his tips was how by wearing joggers when he squatted he got 'more quad activation'. I asked him 'why not just wear OL shoes?' and I got a smartass reply about how 'joggers work just fine'.

I logged out and never went back.

 

[gongi_meter]

surely the old boots for the basketballs from 1950s is best for the squattings

 

[Light Weight]

I finally received my Adidas Powerperfects 2's today after a 18 day wait... Bloody UK
Trying them on and walking around in them is insane, im already in love with them and i havent even lifted in them yet... Tonight im doing squats so perfect timing
Ill post after my workout also.

 

[craze]

Can someone tell me what is different about these shoes? Thanks

 

[eaglebay]

craze, they have a solid wooden sole which gives your ankle much more support and stops twisting while squatting heavy, The heel is usually raised also which usually allows for deeper, more comfortable squats

Fadi explains this much better than I can
http://ausbb.com/bodybuilding-training-discussions/10156-increase-your-squat-weights-instantly.html

 

[craze]

Cool thanks, i might have to invest in some

 

[Light Weight]

Its taken me so long to post back about my shoes but i didnt know where this thread got moved to...
Anyway, if your serious about lifting weights then do yourself a favour and fork out the dollars and buy yourself a pair of weightlifting shoes.
They make so much of a difference... Its like they cement you to the ground, its hard to explain to someone thats never worn a pair but honestly theyre one of the best things i have ever bought and imo the confidence they give you with heavier weight is worth the price tag.