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What is a good weightlifting shoe?

Posted on 1/30/25 at 9:00 am
Posted by prplhze2000
Parts Unknown
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54655 posts
Posted on 1/30/25 at 9:00 am
Need one that has strong side support as I have flat feet.
Posted by jose
Houma
Member since Feb 2009
29352 posts
Posted on 1/30/25 at 9:07 am to
I bought Nike Metcons a few months back and I like them a lot.

Posted by Mingo Was His NameO
Brooklyn
Member since Mar 2016
29341 posts
Posted on 1/30/25 at 9:08 am to
Like actual weightlifting shoes or just good cross training shoes?

I hate Nike metcons the way they fit and their arch. I like the Reeboks and Rads

Actual weightlifting shoes with a raised heel is different
Posted by sp22
Member since Jan 2019
755 posts
Posted on 1/30/25 at 9:10 am to
I have adidas adipowers for squat shoes
Posted by lsugerberbaby
baton rouge
Member since Mar 2008
2951 posts
Posted on 1/30/25 at 9:14 am to
Love my Xero's. I'll be purchasing some Vivo's soon as well.
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22382 posts
Posted on 1/30/25 at 9:18 am to
I have adipowers for leg only days and metcons for everything else
Posted by ronricks
Member since Mar 2021
9632 posts
Posted on 1/30/25 at 9:37 am to
Get some Otomix and don't forget the parachute pants as well.
Posted by prplhze2000
Parts Unknown
Member since Jan 2007
54655 posts
Posted on 1/30/25 at 9:53 am to
weightlifting shoe. The raised heel would help actually. I normally wear the Brooks Beast.
Posted by Mingo Was His NameO
Brooklyn
Member since Mar 2016
29341 posts
Posted on 1/30/25 at 9:54 am to
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I normally wear the Brooks Beast.


You need to get a training shoe to lift in. Running shoes are going to compress with any kind of squats or deadlifts
Posted by Aubie Spr96
lolwut?
Member since Dec 2009
43166 posts
Posted on 1/30/25 at 10:00 am to
quote:

Love my Xero's. I'll be purchasing some Vivo's soon as well.


Posted by Prosecuted Collins
The Farm
Member since Sep 2003
6829 posts
Posted on 1/30/25 at 11:28 am to
I randomly found the ON on sale and I really like them. Flat and firm with a super wide base. No squish, chunky but still light,
Posted by scottydoesntknow
Member since Nov 2023
7154 posts
Posted on 1/30/25 at 11:31 am to
It depends on what you are considering weightlifting. General cross training or mostly platform lifts(oly, squats, deadlifts)
Posted by jordan21210
Member since Apr 2009
13859 posts
Posted on 1/30/25 at 11:33 am to
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I bought Nike Metcons a few months back and I like them a lot.

You’re welcome.
Posted by OysterPoBoy
City of St. George
Member since Jul 2013
40309 posts
Posted on 1/30/25 at 11:40 am to
quote:

Love my Xero's


I just got some. I was wearing vans before and thought they were flat. My first time squatting in the xeros I realized my vans were not flat.
Posted by prplhze2000
Parts Unknown
Member since Jan 2007
54655 posts
Posted on 1/30/25 at 12:08 pm to
Legs.

Presses, squats, etc.
Posted by lsugerberbaby
baton rouge
Member since Mar 2008
2951 posts
Posted on 1/30/25 at 12:28 pm to
I was doing the same thing with Vans prior to Xero.
Posted by jose
Houma
Member since Feb 2009
29352 posts
Posted on 1/30/25 at 12:39 pm to
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You’re welcome.



Posted by scottydoesntknow
Member since Nov 2023
7154 posts
Posted on 1/30/25 at 12:52 pm to
quote:


Legs.

Presses, squats, etc.


Some legit weightlifting shoes wouldnt hurt. They have a solid raised heel. You might have to order them though as I doubt many shoe stores would carry them
Posted by lsucoonass
shreveport and east texas
Member since Nov 2003
68982 posts
Posted on 1/30/25 at 1:07 pm to
For deadlifting, slippers or barefoot I find work best

For squats, converse all stars and doc martens were great back in the day.

For okympic weightlifting, adidas adipower
Posted by tke_swamprat
Houma, LA
Member since Aug 2004
10482 posts
Posted on 1/30/25 at 1:51 pm to
I'm a Reebok Nano fan. But I would look into some Vivo or Xero for my next shoe just to have something different.
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