PETN Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 They are boxing boots. From what i could make of rules only cleat type shoes are banned. So are these allowed? Also reckon theyd actually be alright? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Pretty sure they are bro because I was going to get a pair a while back. Lots of guys like them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Get wrestling boots instead, allow more ankle mobility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaz Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Yup you want more ankle mobility. I wish there was a shoe with romaleo type solid sole but without the heel.. Anyone know of one ? Chucks feels wobbly after romaleos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Jandals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Wrestling boots essentially have no heel or cushioning. Good enough for Malanichev, good enough for me. maccaz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bang_bang Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 My old coach used to do 350 in sneakers lol maccaz and nomoneynohoney 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 My bad I thought they were wrestling boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETN Posted April 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Yeah was looking specifically at wrestling boots then saw these on website that also had wrestling boots. Theyre basically the same thing with real thin flat soles just higher top. Im not very knowledgeable about shoes or PL but i thought it wouldn't really make much difference having the higher top? Like my steel cap work boots im pretty sure i could squat or deadlift without the high top being detrimentaly restrictive. What do you think the issue eould be with these shoes Wookie? And would result be heel lifting off ground or not being able to get low enough because lower leg movement restricted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigken1985 Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 3 hours ago, maccaz said: Yup you want more ankle mobility. I wish there was a shoe with romaleo type solid sole but without the heel.. Anyone know of one ? Chucks feels wobbly after romaleos Yup, the stability of the heel is tops but in a flat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 1 hour ago, PETN said: Yeah was looking specifically at wrestling boots then saw these on website that also had wrestling boots. Theyre basically the same thing with real thin flat soles just higher top. Im not very knowledgeable about shoes or PL but i thought it wouldn't really make much difference having the higher top? Like my steel cap work boots im pretty sure i could squat or deadlift without the high top being detrimentaly restrictive. What do you think the issue eould be with these shoes Wookie? And would result be heel lifting off ground or not being able to get low enough because lower leg movement restricted? I have no idea what the sole is like on boxing shoes. Wrestling its non-existent, almost a fabric sole. This is good cause it doesnt compress. The boxing boot goes higher up the leg and therefore allows less ankle flexion. Might cause issues getting depth in squat. Let me put it this way. I don't know anyone who uses boxing shoes for powerlifting. Many use wrestling shoes. They look similar but not the same. PETN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Btw... want to buy boxing shoes... go right ahead. Chucks are garbage as they compress like crazy under heavy weights. PETN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETN Posted April 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 57 minutes ago, Wookie said: Btw... want to buy boxing shoes... go right ahead. Chucks are garbage as they compress like crazy under heavy weights. Yeah bro some ppl seem to rate chucks then other ppl saying they fucking shit for the reason you said. Ill get some wrestling shoes i reckon. Maybe get these too and test them out as ive only got like 1 pair of shoes that doesnt have holes in it so could just wear them on odd occasion i bother with shoes which is basically casino or gym. FellowshipOfTheRon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumberjacked Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 I've had wrestling and boxing shoes before. Found that the leather split sole wrestling shoes are really flat and when you tie them up they lock in really tight to your foot and dosent move around. Depends if your squatting or just conventional deadlifting in them. If Deadlifts those Adidas boot would be ok. The boxing ones are harder to tie up tight and not get any lateral movement. They usually have a mesh upper material. Most of the Nike boots have a padded sole which caught me out when buying online too. Realtalk, PETN and Wookie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 I wear Nike wrestling boots for 3 powerlifts and Romaleos for overheads and front squats. Good quality. $100 shoe, 10c squat etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donz Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Agree with everything Wookie said in this thread - wrestling boots are amazing, Eastbay has 100s of pairs, took mine one sesh and got BG hooked on them, he got Nike ones and made the transition from raised squat shoes to his wrestling boots for squats and deads, I've recently done the same~ I think boxing ones are pretty similar in terms of low soles~ But have never worn them. They do however look fkn cool haha ;D Wookie and PETN 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.T Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 On 4/25/2016 at 10:25 AM, donz said: Agree with everything Wookie said in this thread - wrestling boots are amazing, Eastbay has 100s of pairs, took mine one sesh and got BG hooked on them, he got Nike ones and made the transition from raised squat shoes to his wrestling boots for squats and deads, I've recently done the same~ I think boxing ones are pretty similar in terms of low soles~ But have never worn them. They do however look fkn cool haha ;D I copied BG too and love em, so really I have you to thank. Also from Eastbay. donz and Wookie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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