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By *zero OP Man 24 weeks ago
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My trusty set of imitation converse are starting to show signs of wear and tear. What do you fellow fabbers use when doing squats n deadlifts? Are proper weightlifting shoes worth it or just a gimmick?
I've been looking online and there's tons of options  |
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By (user no longer on site) 24 weeks ago
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I tend to just take my shoes off and stay in my socks for big, compound lifts but have been thinking of investing in weightlifting shoes more and more recently |
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"My trusty set of imitation converse are starting to show signs of wear and tear. What do you fellow fabbers use when doing squats n deadlifts? Are proper weightlifting shoes worth it or just a gimmick?
I've been looking online and there's tons of options "
I have old Adidas lifting shoes, hardly any actual lift. When I could actually stand up to lift, I had better stability. I think I mainly wear them out of habit now, though they are quite supportive for my wonky foot. |
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Weightlifting shoes are great for squats and overheads. I've had a pair of Nike Romaleo 2s now for about 10 years.
Barefoot for deadlifts.
Barefoot style shoes for everything else. I like the Inov8 range |
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Nike Romaloes, the V2 are easily the best. I've had mine for years for Oly lifting.
Strength shop online do 2 x pairs around the £105 price point. They'd be a good starting point.
Adidas Adipower are good.
I'd avoid crossfit, metcons and the like if you're looking for a lifting shoe. They're not stable enough.
Feel free to pm me.
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"Weightlifting shoes are great for squats and overheads. I've had a pair of Nike Romaleo 2s now for about 10 years.
Barefoot for deadlifts.
Barefoot style shoes for everything else. I like the Inov8 range"
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Romaleo 2 
Best lifting shoes ever. |
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Definitely worth them if your serious about lifting if not then not so much as I would only use weightlifting shoes if squating or Olympic weightlifting like someone further up said the ideal shoe which is kind of a all rounder is Nike metcons hope that has helped pal  |
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"Weightlifting shoes are great for squats and overheads. I've had a pair of Nike Romaleo 2s now for about 10 years.
Barefoot for deadlifts.
Barefoot style shoes for everything else. I like the Inov8 range.
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Romaleo 2
Best lifting shoes ever. "
Agreed. They may well outlast me! |
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"Oh, and I don't think they're a gimmick either, the raised heel helps provide more stability and eliminates any ankle mobility issues
Concur, especially on the ankle shizz. "
Mine are Adidas Powerlift 2s, I've just investigated. |
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By *AB247Man 24 weeks ago
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For squats have a pair of reebok legacy lifters which at the time had the highest heel height and from the reviews were better for taller people.
Deadlifts if I go heavy I do them socks, however most cross training shoes are fine Nike metcon, reebok nano etc |
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