Work out shoes? Need a new pair looking for recommendations

**harley121** · 11-26-2012, 07:47 AM

Hey all, my Nike Cross trainers are getting tired. I have used this same thing for years and was wondering what everyone likes and can recommend for a good bodybuilding shoe? I see the powerlifters using boots for squats,etc. makes sense to support ankles, etc. My focus has always been serious bodybuilding. Any thoughts?

**Lunk1** · 11-26-2012, 07:50 AM

I like flip flops but it kinda hurts when I step on a pop top

**Shsm** · 11-26-2012, 07:54 AM

What I've been using for about 2 months. No issues whatever so far.

http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?l=sh...81/pgid-582109

**austinite** · 11-26-2012, 08:02 AM

I just stick to the old Nike Pegasus 27 or 28

**lovbyts** · 11-26-2012, 08:05 AM

No cowboy boots, no rubber boots, no snow boots, no high gloss dress shoes, no slippers or flip flops; unless in Thailand or Philippines. Other than that most everything else is G2G especially any form or tennis shoes.

**austinite** · 11-26-2012, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by lovbyts

No cowboy boots, no rubber boots, no snow boots, no high gloss dress shoes, no slippers or flip flops; unless in Thailand or Philippines. Other than that most everything else is G2G especially any form or tennis shoes.

Great answer

**Euroholic** · 11-26-2012, 08:12 AM

There called urges they sell them at the universal store. Best lifting shoe cause there flat. There also good for shuffling.

**austinite** · 11-26-2012, 08:14 AM

Lovbyts, I dare you......

**lovbyts** · 11-26-2012, 08:23 AM

LOL well now I bet if Marcus wore those to the gym no one would say sh*t. That being said, Ill pass.

**njs** · 11-26-2012, 08:32 AM

Skateboarding shoes there made to stand up to a lot of wear and tear. I go with dc's there very padded and ment to take alot of shock and weight change.

**austinite** · 11-26-2012, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by lovbyts

LOL well now I bet if Marcus wore those to the gym no one would say sh*t. That being said, Ill pass.

lmao. I'd say something to marcus, but I would be in my car and driving by really fast.

**Sfla80** · 11-26-2012, 08:34 AM

Hope no one uses the "toe shoes" don't know what they are called. But looks like a glove for your feet. It's disgusting lol.

**austinite** · 11-26-2012, 08:34 AM

Originally Posted by goode80

Hope no one uses the "toe shoes" don't know what they are called. But looks like a glove for your feet. It's disgusting lol.

lmao. I hate those.

**JWP806** · 11-26-2012, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by goode80

Hope no one uses the "toe shoes" don't know what they are called. But looks like a glove for your feet. It's disgusting lol.

Phil Heath

**Sfla80** · 11-26-2012, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by JWP806

Phil Heath

Really????

And aust, I hate feet in general. So seeing someone with those walking around the gym freaks me out.

**Armykid93** · 11-26-2012, 10:18 AM

I say the same thing every time these threads pop up. High top converse all stars. Work great for me and they are cheap.

**gixxerboy1** · 11-26-2012, 10:33 AM

wrestling shoes work well also

**Back In Black** · 11-26-2012, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by goode80

Hope no one uses the "toe shoes" don't know what they are called. But looks like a glove for your feet. It's disgusting lol.

Ha ha, I do! On leg days and cardio days that I use a bike or an elliptical only.

**Sfla80** · 11-26-2012, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by SteM

Ha ha, I do! On leg days and cardio days that I use a bike or an elliptical only.

Lmao. Ok so what's the point of them? I never even knew. To me it's just weird like putting your feet all over the equipment.

**Back In Black** · 11-26-2012, 10:54 AM

They have no padding/foam in the sole. That way there is no wasted energy when I do anything that requires pressing of my feet against an object. Flat soles like Chuck Taylor's or wrestling shoe/boots. They fit me better than Chucks though!

**harley121** · 11-26-2012, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by austinite

Lovbyts, I dare you......

I guess these would either make you grow or get your a** kicked! haha

**harley121** · 11-26-2012, 10:58 AM

Well, guess I have been on track for years here w/ one of the Nike cross trainers. Thx for the input- no toe shoes, bunny slippers, etc- till I get bigger

for me at this time.

**alexISthrowed** · 11-26-2012, 06:08 PM

I wear Jordan's when I lift. I like flat bottom shoes for squats and what not.

**OdinsOtherSon** · 11-26-2012, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by SteM

Ha ha, I do! On leg days and cardio days that I use a bike or an elliptical only.

I do too..love'em actually.

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**lovbyts** · 11-26-2012, 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by OdinsOtherSon

I do too..love'em actually.

Look like gorilla feet.

**Nicotine** · 11-26-2012, 11:21 PM

vibrams - love em, esp on legs day.

**gixxerboy1** · 11-26-2012, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by lovbyts

Look like gorilla feet.

the good one's are made from real gorilla

**Renesis** · 11-27-2012, 12:08 AM

I wear boots since I don't do cardio.... you don't like it? they are steel toe for breaking shins.

**MickeyKnox** · 11-27-2012, 12:28 AM

Saucony Hurricane's with Arch Lock. The best running shoe i have ever worn. Period.

**bigZthedestroyer** · 11-27-2012, 02:21 AM

Hoghtop Adidas. They fit my feet better then most shoes

**Honkey_Kong** · 11-27-2012, 02:31 AM

I've been wearing an old pair of sketchers that have a few rips in them. They feel comfortable and support my feet good. I don't see the point in making a fashion statement when you're supposed to be just going there to workout and get all sweaty.

Although if somebody offered to pay for my gym membership fees, I'd wear the bunny slippers.