Squatting Shoes

**SMCengineer** · 05-02-2008, 04:32 PM

What kind of shoes do you guys use to squat with? I need to get new sneakers because the Vans I've been using just aren't supporting me when I squat and it's giving me some slight ankle problems. So let's hear it.

**audis4** · 05-02-2008, 04:43 PM

I hear converse all stars are best for squatting and deadlifting....right now just some nikes.

**SMCengineer** · 05-02-2008, 04:48 PM

^^Weird, I was actually thinking about getting come converse all stars after i saw some guys wearing them in a Westside training video.

**facile** · 05-02-2008, 04:57 PM

you can still get converse all stars, I bought my last pair in 1986!

I know some people who wear wrestling shoes, I use nike frees, but they don't provide much support, almost like being barefoot.

**DSM4Life** · 05-02-2008, 05:14 PM

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 05-02-2008, 05:15 PM

Chucks for squats

**DSM4Life** · 05-02-2008, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by xlxBigSexyxlx

Chucks for squats

That whats most wear.

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 05-02-2008, 05:20 PM

or Adidas Adistar Weightlifting

http://www.dynamic-eleiko.com/products/shoesFR.html

they can get pricey though. thats why chucks seem to be ev1's fav. cheap and get the job done

**dupa95** · 05-02-2008, 05:22 PM

Boots with a low heel Old school baby!!!

**SMCengineer** · 05-02-2008, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by xlxBigSexyxlx

Chucks for squats

Hi-tops or low-tops?

**SMCengineer** · 05-02-2008, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by DSM4Life

I've tried these, but the leather chafes when I go real heavy.

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 05-02-2008, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by Blome

Hi-tops or low-tops?

all i ever use are hi tops.

come to think of it, ive never really seen lows in my gym.

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 05-02-2008, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by Blome

I've tried these, but the leather chafes when I go real heavy.

lol....

**SMCengineer** · 05-02-2008, 05:53 PM

I'm getting them!

**DSM4Life** · 05-02-2008, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by Blome

I've tried these, but the leather chafes when I go real heavy.

I have cream i could apply for you that helps ?

**SMCengineer** · 05-02-2008, 05:57 PM

^^could you also fix the heel? cause it broke.

**DSM4Life** · 05-02-2008, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by Blome

^^could you also fix the heel? cause it broke.

I don't know but ill take a look. Now lay on your back...

**SMCengineer** · 05-02-2008, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by xlxBigSexyxlx

Chucks for squats

You use these for deadlifting too?

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 05-02-2008, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by Blome

You use these for deadlifting too?

i very rarely deadlift, but yes.

**SMCengineer** · 05-02-2008, 06:07 PM

Cool. I bought a pair.

**DSM4Life** · 05-02-2008, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by xlxBigSexyxlx

i very rarely deadlift, but yes.

Really , why is that ?

**swol_je** · 05-02-2008, 07:37 PM

I tried doing squats in a pair of nike 360 and blew out one of the air bubbles in the bottom and they were over $160 but I returned them and they gave me a new pair. Ive also tried to squat in nike shox and that did workout to go either. I use new balance now, nuthing to pop in them. I might have to try some converse

***Doc.Sust*** · 05-02-2008, 07:45 PM

chucks for squats. wrestling shoes for deads

**SMCengineer** · 05-03-2008, 12:55 AM

I bought the black monochromes: http://www.amazon.com/Converse-Chuck...797689&sr=8-12

**firmechicano831** · 05-04-2008, 12:39 AM

I just use New Balance running shoes.

**thetank** · 05-04-2008, 01:24 AM

not that it matters for gym shoes, but i find chuck taylors are the ugliest ****in shoe in the history of mankind. i wear a pair of like 1970 newbalance shoes my dad gave me for squats usually, but ide pretty much squat in anything that fit me and was tied tight.

**SmittyTheOX** · 05-04-2008, 05:48 AM

Dunlop Volleys !!!

**Misery13** · 05-04-2008, 08:51 AM

I switched to chucks for squatting...but I still prefer to squat and deadlift barefoot...

**SMCengineer** · 05-04-2008, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by thetank

not that it matters for gym shoes, but i find chuck taylors are the ugliest ****in shoe in the history of mankind. i wear a pair of like 1970 newbalance shoes my dad gave me for squats usually, but ide pretty much squat in anything that fit me and was tied tight.

Agreed, they are pretty ugly, but if they give me good support for squatting than I'm happy.

**DSM4Life** · 05-04-2008, 09:58 AM

These are pretty bad a$$

**SMCengineer** · 05-04-2008, 10:13 AM

^^do those come with a matching helmet?

**IronReload04** · 05-05-2008, 09:45 AM

I have seen people take their shoes off to dead and squat.....IN fact, I would be better off doing that....My n balance shoes are worn to shit, might not be good in the first place.

**Manorexic** · 05-05-2008, 10:32 AM

tim boots are my favorite but my gym wont let me wear them

**thegodfather** · 05-05-2008, 10:53 AM

my friend does 600 pound squats in work boots...like timberlands..so it must work for him..

**Kratos** · 05-05-2008, 11:22 AM

I use running shoes, only kind of sneekers I buy.
A friend of mine uses converse all stars and says they are much better for squats.

**BITTAPART2** · 05-05-2008, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by thegodfather

my friend does 600 pound squats in work boots...like timberlands..so it must work for him..

your friend needs to be very careful, i wear tims when i lift for everything but squats, after doing them for about 3 years with boots, I had a mishap and twisted the living shihite out of my ankle, chucks for heavy squats is the only way to go.

**SMCengineer** · 05-05-2008, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by IronReload04

I have seen people take their shoes off to dead and squat.....IN fact, I would be better off doing that....My n balance shoes are worn to shit, might not be good in the first place.

To be honest, if the chucks don't feel right either I'm gonna try it barefoot.