Squat Shoes? Yes or No?

[karim275]

200 bucks! I want em but....

[Squatter]

I have a pair of Nike Romaleos. I wouldn't even consider squatting in anything but. They even saved my bacon in Vegas at the WPC Worlds. We had to squat on convention floor carpeting. They provided the stability I needed to nail my 2nd and 3rd attempts. I did get a strain in my right quad, but it could have been alot worse.

At my Oly lifting course I took last year, all the guys approved off them, including the Oly Coach.

[EliteDreams]

I squat and bench in construction/logging boots. Deadlift in socks,I need some slippers though for grip.

[karim275]

Originally Posted by Squatter

I have a pair of Nike Romaleos. I wouldn't even consider squatting in anything but. They even saved my bacon in Vegas at the WPC Worlds. We had to squat on convention floor carpeting. They provided the stability I needed to nail my 2nd and 3rd attempts. I did get a strain in my right quad, but it could have been alot worse.

At my Oly lifting course I took last year, all the guys approved off them, including the Oly Coach.

Great share! Thank you.

[evilinmotion]

Originally Posted by Squatter

I have a pair of Nike Romaleos. I wouldn't even consider squatting in anything but. They even saved my bacon in Vegas at the WPC Worlds. We had to squat on convention floor carpeting. They provided the stability I needed to nail my 2nd and 3rd attempts. I did get a strain in my right quad, but it could have been alot worse.

At my Oly lifting course I took last year, all the guys approved off them, including the Oly Coach.

Yeah thats the shoe of the USA Weightlifting team, The Romaleos 2...

[KCStrongmanben]

Karim Adidas makes a power trainer that's around $85. I know Jeff trains in the Nikes because they're wider. I have an old pair of VS Weightlifting shoes that I'm getting used to again this cycle. The jury is still out but I am able to stay more upright and hit depth easier.

[1morerep]

http://www.adidas.com/us/product/men...823?cid=G45630


Go to an adidas outlet store or online. Your wallet will thanks you!!!

I also have this pair but only use when powerlifters are not around...Lol!!!!!!Good for olympic lifts..

Originally Posted by karim275

200 bucks! I want em but....

[Soldier]

Reebok actually just came out with a new olympic lifting style shoe as part of their partnership with crossfit. My be worth checking out. I've held a pair and they're legit.

Personally, I just stick with chucks. 1/2 a size small, tied nice and tight when I'm squatting so I can push out against the ground without my feet moving around inside.

[fenrisulfr]

Originally Posted by 1morerep

http://www.adidas.com/us/product/men...823?cid=G45630


Go to an adidas outlet store or online. Your wallet will thanks you!!!

I also have this pair but only use when powerlifters are not around...Lol!!!!!!Good for olympic lifts..

I read these are more for crossfit and dont have the solid platform other oly shoes have. Care to weigh in?



On a side note what does Steve squat in??

[1morerep]

I have them. They are solid. However, they have a light forward inclination I have them. They are solid. However, they have a light forward inclination which will help more for Olympic lift. I'm not into cross fit but I can't see anybody using them...and like other said...squat in what ever is more comfortable for the lifter.

Originally Posted by fenrisulfr

I read these are more for crossfit and dont have the solid platform other oly shoes have. Care to weigh in?



On a side note what does Steve squat in??