Realtalk Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Why so many Olympic lifting (squat shoes) for sale recently? Seems like everyone trying to get rid of them for no reason lol. Seen like 5 pairs for sale on the NZ powerlifting buy and sell this week and seen a few pairs for sale on here. whats going on guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaz Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 i tried sell them but seems like not many people out there got as small feet as me. i reckon i used them as a crutch for depth and now thats its not an issue my squat feels stronger in flat shoes. im gonna keep heels for front squats and thats it, if someone gives me 100$ for them il take it. off topic but i wish there were flat heeled shoes out there with a solid af sole like romaleos where they are glued to the ground (just without the heel) chucks are uneven bottom. as its not rigid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 I think cos a whole bunch of people jumped on the Olympic lifting shoe bandwagon for no good reason and now want off it. Or they're shit squatters and seeing as you don't need those shoes to deadlift or bench they're just taking up space where they could keep a couple of sets of high heels. PETN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bang_bang Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Because they don't suit a posterior chain dominant powerlifting style squat and are better suited for oly style squats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 So why buy them in the first place would be the first question? Does a powerlifter buy those shoes thinking they'll help his squat not do the research beforehand? That's why I was saying guys buy them cos they're the new "in" thing. Work out it doesn't help and sell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate225 Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Maybe someone started circulating Louie's quote about not having $300 shoes and a 10 cent squat........ FellowshipOfTheRon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 So they're buying shoes appropriate for their squat weight. .. finally some sense :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmybro1 Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 15 minutes ago, nate225 said: Maybe someone started circulating Louie's quote about not having $300 shoes and a 10 cent squat........ "$100 shoes" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 I get 10kg out of weightlifting shoes over flats on a front squat, and 5-10 out of flats over WL shoes on low bar backsquat. I actually think weightlifting heels slightly increase range of motion on a back squat in order to get depth - think about it. What it boils down to IMO that people don't have a clue how to experiment and find techniques that suit their builds, thus choosing the correct shoes for the job. bang_bang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETN Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Just a fad within a fad jimmybro1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 There's obviously something to them or every single oly lifter wouldn't use them . I loved them when I was high bar squatting . They increase hip and ankle flexibility allowing you to get lower in the squat. Also the firm heel rather than a soft squishy shoe heel allows you get the full force off the ground as you need to in squats, clean and jerks etc. Bigken1985 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 I think part of the problem is guys that try flats wind up using Chucks or the like, which are squishy. They're possibly fine in a monolift, but they compress like crazy with a big squat in a walkout. Now that people are working out that wrestling shoes can work on all 3 lifts, and have zero 'give', they see an alternative. Malanichev has the biggest raw squat of all time in wrestling boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realtalk Posted June 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaz Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 8 minutes ago, Wookie said: I think part of the problem is guys that try flats wind up using Chucks or the like, which are squishy. They're possibly fine in a monolift, but they compress like crazy with a big squat in a walkout. Now that people are working out that wrestling shoes can work on all 3 lifts, and have zero 'give', they see an alternative. Malanichev has the biggest raw squat of all time in wrestling boots. this is an issue for me, i'll find some wrestling boots, any particular type that aren't real expensive in case i hate using them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 I look forward to there being a lot of wrestling boots for sale on trademe in the near future lol Realtalk, Bigken1985, FellowshipOfTheRon and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 40 minutes ago, maccaz said: this is an issue for me, i'll find some wrestling boots, any particular type that aren't real expensive in case i hate using them? Eastbay.com bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 14 minutes ago, HarryB said: I look forward to there being a lot of wrestling boots for sale on trademe in the near future lol Thing is, unless you're one of the 1% of guys who deadlifts in heels, they're basically the best possible shoes for deadlift. So it's not a waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realtalk Posted June 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 29 minutes ago, HarryB said: I look forward to there being a lot of wrestling boots for sale on trademe in the near future lol Lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donz Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 I originally squatted in flats because i was too lazy to carry my oly shoes to gym.. theyre heavy bro haha then I got ok at it and thought meh ill make some cash but this weekend as it happens ill be back in my olys :D Also when im fat/prep it's hard to take wrestling boots off and put on heels to front squat after deads lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaz Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 12 minutes ago, donz said: I originally squatted in flats because i was too lazy to carry my oly shoes to gym.. theyre heavy bro haha then I got ok at it and thought meh ill make some cash but this weekend as it happens ill be back in my olys :D Also when im fat/prep it's hard to take wrestling boots off and put on heels to front squat after deads lol good news, how long do you think until you will be squatting back at full potential? donz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donz Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 12 minutes ago, maccaz said: good news, how long do you think until you will be squatting back at full potential? I feel like this is something you could ask me on Facebook.. hahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 On 06/06/2016 at 11:19 PM, maccaz said: i tried sell them but seems like not many people out there got as small feet as me. i reckon i used them as a crutch for depth and now thats its not an issue my squat feels stronger in flat shoes. im gonna keep heels for front squats and thats it, if someone gives me 100$ for them il take it. off topic but i wish there were flat heeled shoes out there with a solid af sole like romaleos where they are glued to the ground (just without the heel) chucks are uneven bottom. as its not rigid. Funny you say that I was thinking the exact same thing the other day. That wide firm sole but in a flat type shoe would be epic . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETN Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 10 hours ago, Wookie said: Thing is, unless you're one of the 1% of guys who deadlifts in heels, they're basically the best possible shoes for deadlift. So it's not a waste. Better than deadlift slippers? If so, why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 25 minutes ago, PETN said: Better than deadlift slippers? If so, why? Cost that's why. Cost more must be better. What's the website link wookie gave us? Check the business address, probably his place. Got a little sweatshop happening in the back yard next to his shed/gym. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 You can get a pair of wrestling boots for $50 if you're smart. In Aussie I've seen them on sale for $30. Same sole thickness. More durable. And don't allow your feet to move at all, especially in wide or sumo stances. If you already own deadlift slippers then they're unnecessary. You guys are hardcase. HarryB and donz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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