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I gave the wide stance squatting a good go but I am still far stronger with a medium wide stance.
So I'm going to buy a squat shoe. I don't want an Olympic shoes but something with a slight heel. I was thinking the Titan Safety shoe. I can't find a good place to buy this in Australia though (couldn't find it on the Titan site).
Does anyone know where I can buy this shoe or a shoe very similar to it?
I have fairly small feet so is 3/4" is too big for me?
The Safe shoes have a 2/3" heel which I thought would be better as the Do-wins are more for olympic lifting
Addidas Powertrainer have a 0.6" heel, maybe worth looking into. They suit narrow feet too (moreso than the Do-wins), which I'm guessing may apply to you?
Addidas Powertrainer have a 0.6" heel, maybe worth looking into. They suit narrow feet too (moreso than the Do-wins), which I'm guessing may apply to you?
I recently moved from Chucks to Do-Wins and have found them to be really good. They are also sparkly on the strap and the heel. Adds 10kg to your lifts and the shoes look really great in the gym if they catch the light just right.
You just gotta experiment, down to the individual it seems.
Personally, I squat olympic style full depth, and if anything no heel = a bit more poundage, but the movement pattern does change. 3/4" heel I can stay very upright, without heels = it looks a bit like a lowbar squat.
I like an 0.6" heel for oly or overhead work and 3/4" for squatting, staying nice and upright avoids back discomfort (herniated L4/5). Havn't tried 1" heel but will at some point soon.