Shoes

[bigwhat62]

i dont recommend the free for lifting. no matter how much i tighten them up my feet are still loose in them. buy some rogue dowins, a little pricey but they pay for themselves. its worth it.

[fun meter]

Adidas Ironwork 3's are very good.

[Chris]

I have the adistar weigthlifting shoe 2008 - I am very impressed the way it helped me keeping my back straight.

In case you're from Europe www.pollum-sports.co.uk has them! (they are nice guys too )

[bigwhat62]

I have the adistar weigthlifting shoe 2008 - I am very impressed the way it helped me keeping my back straight.

In case you're from Europe http://www.pollum-sports.co.uk has them! (they are nice guys too )

just notices you sig, seems we have the same bday. feb 27 for me as well

[Chris]

just notices you sig, seems we have the same bday. feb 27 for me as well

So how old are you then? not turning forty next time?

[bigwhat62]

nah man, i am 25. so 26 next time around.

[Chris]

nah man, i am 25. so 26 next time around.

I weep and cry

[Young Athlete]

Just my thought on shoes:

Chuck taylors:

Pros:
Solid Built
Can Draw on them
Some how don't smell to bad....?
An old beat up pair is fashionable... works for me lol
Get very comfortable once broken in

Cons:
Take a while to dry off
Not good for sprints

[SmellyOrc]

My take: go barefoot. I only lift barefoot, and wouldn't want to switch to ANY shoe, except a weightlifting shoe for olympic lifts.

[Tobo-Potato]

I feel the same way. I think lifting barefoot gives a good type of stability that not only helps you when lifting, but when doing other things.

[rere]

I feel the same way. I think lifting barefoot gives a good type of stability that not only helps you when lifting, but when doing other things.

I squat barefoot when i can.
Agree, barefoot feels much more stable and you can feel if your going to slip or if your heels are coming off the floor on a squat.
I always deadlift barefoot too (with socks on of course), despite the looks from fellow gym goers

[Tobo-Potato]

I don't understand what's so wrong about lifting barefoot. I too get some looks and one time one of the instructors told me I should put my shoes on because of the hygiene. Stupid.

[rere]

I don't understand what's so wrong about lifting barefoot. I too get some looks and one time one of the instructors told me I should put my shoes on because of the hygiene. Stupid.

Yeah i know what you mean lol
Not sure what would happen concerning hygiene, i do have my socks on, it just feels natural, gives you a stable surface to push from, let them look

[javanek]

I don't understand what's so wrong about lifting barefoot. I too get some looks and one time one of the instructors told me I should put my shoes on because of the hygiene. Stupid.

Yeah i know what you mean lol
Not sure what would happen concerning hygiene, i do have my socks on, it just feels natural, gives you a stable surface to push from, let them look

Well there is a minute possibility of some foot borne germs that might cause an issue with others. So I can see when gyms would prefer folks to wear their shoes. Kind of like the sneeze shield at a salad bar. Some marginal level of prevention/protection. But it seems kind of silly that they aren't nearly as anal about sweat on equipment. Nice little signs asking people to wipe them down, but I've never seen any actually say anything to the primates who don't clean up after themselves. Maybe their workout is just that intense.

[Cleave]

This morning a guy ran out of the gym and headed for the bathroom. He wears gloves, and when he came back his gloves were still on.

I'm wiping dow the oly bars first from now on.