The Best Weight Lifting Shoes for Squats & Deadlifts (Blog)

[Mouse]

Use this thread to discuss the next post from StrongLifts.com's blog:

What are the best Weightlifting Shoes for Squats and Deadlifts

[vhalros]

I've got a pair of those Vibram Five Fingers shoes, I've got to say I love them for lifting, as well as running (although I do not do a lot of running).

I'm a little concerned about their durability though. I got my pair last May and the seem in the upper by the big toe already ripped. It was pretty easy to repair though. I have been putting them through a lot, but they are kinda expensive so I hope they last a good while. Nothing else looks worn, at least.

[rossi]

Alternatives to five fingers (which are expensive, and the looks are not universally adored) are other 'barefoot-experience' shoes, with very thin and flat soles.

See here for what's on the market:
http://www.adventureinprogress.com/tcfm ... g-footwear

[rere]

Chuck taylors, love em!

[rossi]

For Belgians: Brantano has allstar clones for 20 to 29 euro. Even the pattern in the sole is cloned.