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Shoes for squats, deads etc

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Mickdog

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What shoes should I wear? I'm currently just wearing my runners but I would think that stability might be an issue. What shoes should I buy for lifting? Preferably cheap
 
weightlifting shoes (check out aussie kettlebells, queensland weightlifting association and underground strengths models) theyre not expensive.
 
Oliver04 said:
weightlifting shoes (check out aussie kettlebells, queensland weightlifting association and underground strengths models) theyre not expensive.
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Kind of figured that. Just wanted to know what people use and if they had any other ideas. Thanks mate, i'll get some prices
 
I wear converse and a lot of other people wear dunlop volleys but those of us who do squat in a particular style (lowbar) and can get away with them.
 
I used to wear chucks, but I prefer my Do-wins. They are a bit pricey now though so maybe give the ones from queensland weightlifting or underground a shot.
 
I use these, cheap as chupps, think they were around $25-$30. Haven't been wearing them last few weeks though. When the weather gets a bit warmer i go barefoot.


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I wear Chucks cos they're relatively cheap and I already use them as a casual shoe so whenever they start getting a bit too beat-up I immediately relegate them to a lifting shoe and buy a new pair.
 
I either wear volleys or if the gym permits barefeet/socks to squat and deadlift.

If I'm doing jumping exercises I'll wear X-trainers just for a bit more ankle support.
 
I squatted 130 x 5 a few weeks ago in my runners, it felt really heavy, uncomfortable and bouncy.
This thursday I bought a pair of do-wins, squatted 150 that night and it felt really comfortable and solid as a rock. Never wearing runners again
 
Sorry if there is a topic on this already around but where are you guys buying your Do-Wins from? Aus kettlebells? Anywhere else?
 
adidas ironwork 3's for squats and deadlifts. there is alot of argument between flats vs oli shoes for deads. each to their own i say. i love the ironworks, very solid, stable, no flex etc. gotta get em from the US. let me know if you want a url.

mick
 
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