Squating and Deadlifting - Which footwear?

[Nooomoto]

High top chucks for deads and squats. You guys are saying you "didn't notice a difference" when lifting in flat shoes compared to running shoes. The purpose of wearing flat shoes is not to provide you with some sort of advantage, it's to prevent injury. Flat shoes have no cushioning, foam or rubber like they do in running shoes that would flex under extreme weight and cause a shift in the position of your foot. If you have 545 lbs on your back and your ankle rolls you'll be in a world of hurt.

[im83931]

High top chucks for deads and squats. You guys are saying you "didn't notice a difference" when lifting in flat shoes compared to running shoes. The purpose of wearing flat shoes is not to provide you with some sort of advantage, it's to prevent injury. Flat shoes have no cushioning, foam or rubber like they do in running shoes that would flex under extreme weight and cause a shift in the position of your foot. If you have 545 lbs on your back and your ankle rolls you'll be in a world of hurt.

Agreed, I guess I should explain that I use stability not cushion running shoes. They dont have much flex in them and are design to help keep your ankle from rolling..