What Shoes Do You Wear To The Gym?

[HaNs]

Tried bare foot squats today, they rule. So much more stability.

[rose]

Why chucks?

They've got a flat sole, so it's the next best thing to being barefoot. A lot of shoes have contours in the soles that make squatting and pulling feel really unstable.

You can't spread the floor effectively in a shoe that has a soft, cushioned sole. As Pman says, cushioned shoes impair stability.

[nate225]

Why chucks?

They've got a flat sole, so it's the next best thing to being barefoot. A lot of shoes have contours in the soles that make squatting and pulling feel really unstable.

You can't spread the floor effectively in a shoe that has a soft, cushioned sole. As Pman says, cushioned shoes impair stability.

Chucks for wide squatters who 'spread the floor', otherwise solid soled weightlifting shoes (Adidas @ $360 a pair, cheapies around $100).

Deadlift slippers for DL's (reduce height, anything heeled gives a disadvantage).

Tramping type shoes or sports shoe without cushioning for all other weight training. Save crosstrainers/running shoes for cardio - they have no place in the weights room - squishy soles equal a world of pain with heavy weights! :nod:

[Ordy]

When the Crosstrainers fail me ill look at something else.

So far I cant see it making any disadvantage to me. Weights are going up and never have issues, though i suppose it could be one of those you dont know till you try it things.

[Chillicat]

I have red sequined chucks :grin:

Picks please!!

Mine are pink, white and grey.

I LOVE mine and they is falling apart, I have to try and find some more.

I have black polka-dot laces in them too :grin:

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Oooh nice - they were 'shoe of the week' a while back in the Sunday mag. I'd love some!

Never occurred to me to wear chucks in the gym. I've seen one or two people wearing them, but just figured they'd forgotten their gym shoes so were wearing their street shoes.

My chucks are just plain black with white bottoms, but my laces are cool - they have witches and spiderwebs on them - love them to bits!

[nate225]

When the Crosstrainers fail me ill look at something else.

So far I cant see it making any disadvantage to me. Weights are going up and never have issues, though i suppose it could be one of those you dont know till you try it things.

Try squatting even three plates a side (let alone 5+) or even 3-4 plates a side bar rows in crosstrainers...... Nightmare! Better off in steel cap work boots as they have little 'give' in the sole.

Either that or stay on the leg extensions...... :pfft:

[luv.me.oats]

asics 2140 plus orthotics

[Ordy]

When the Crosstrainers fail me ill look at something else.

So far I cant see it making any disadvantage to me. Weights are going up and never have issues, though i suppose it could be one of those you dont know till you try it things.

Try squatting even three plates a side (let alone 5+) or even 3-4 plates a side bar rows in crosstrainers...... Nightmare! Better off in steel cap work boots as they have little 'give' in the sole.

Either that or stay on the leg extensions...... :pfft:

Yeah thats probably why im ok at the moment, i cant lift near that

[musclenz]

Why chucks?

They've got a flat sole, so it's the next best thing to being barefoot. A lot of shoes have contours in the soles that make squatting and pulling feel really unstable.

You can't spread the floor effectively in a shoe that has a soft, cushioned sole. As Pman says, cushioned shoes impair stability.

Chucks for wide squatters who 'spread the floor', otherwise solid soled weightlifting shoes (Adidas @ $360 a pair, cheapies around $100).

Deadlift slippers for DL's (reduce height, anything heeled gives a disadvantage).

Tramping type shoes or sports shoe without cushioning for all other weight training. Save crosstrainers/running shoes for cardio - they have no place in the weights room - squishy soles equal a world of pain with heavy weights! :nod:

I use DVS full leather skate shoes (flat soles) prob next best down from Chucks or proper weightlifting shoes. Been thinking I would like a pair of these to go with my old Otomix trackies but not sure about size. Can buy atm for US$84 real cheap.

[mr natural]

those are some uncool 90's looking body builders shoes mnz

[Buzzard]

Cheap black Chucks lookalikes from the Warehouse

[musclenz]

those are some uncool 90's looking body builders shoes mnz

Yeah they are a bit 90's got to admit but these Pendlay Barbell Weightlifting shoes US $119, meant to be pretty good, are a bit gay, even for me. :pfft:

[genetic freek]

I wear socks,

Go off like a hotmilkshake in the sun!

Why wear shoes..

[Optimass]

those are some uncool 90's looking body builders shoes mnz

Yeah they are a bit 90's got to admit but these Pendlay Barbell Weightlifting shoes US $119, meant to be pretty good, are a bit gay, even for me. :pfft:

I always wanted a pair of otomix (secretly still dream of it :pfft: ) - are they really uncool? :shifty:

[Old Bull]

CHUCKY's, limousines for the feet!!!! Adidas Adistars & Deadlift Slippers.

[mr natural]

its alright mnz i had a pair of those mc hammer type pants that tapered down form wide to thin that all the body builders use to wear until about 3-4 years ago. at the time i suspected i was being alittle gay wearing them not fully knowing how truely gay they really where. :oops:

[jonafat]

those are some uncool 90's looking body builders shoes mnz

Yeah they are a bit 90's got to admit but these Pendlay Barbell Weightlifting shoes US $119, meant to be pretty good, are a bit gay, even for me. :pfft:

Nothings to gay for you pal :pfft: :pfft: :pfft: :pfft: :pfft: :pfft: :pfft:

[musclenz]

those are some uncool 90's looking body builders shoes mnz

Yeah they are a bit 90's got to admit but these Pendlay Barbell Weightlifting shoes US $119, meant to be pretty good, are a bit gay, even for me. :pfft:

Nothings to gay for you pal :pfft: :pfft: :pfft: :pfft: :pfft: :pfft: :pfft:

Nah ya Big Fckr, I'm just in touch with my feminine self :grin:

[rose]

its alright mnz i had a pair of those mc hammer type pants that tapered down form wide to thin that all the body builders use to wear until about 3-4 years ago. at the time i suspected i was being alittle gay wearing them not fully knowing how truely gay they really where. :oops:

Waaa. I just wasted a mouthful of food imagining this crime :shock:

[brayantobbe]

I'm using New Balance brand of shoes every time I go to the gym. It is more comfortable to wear and easier to move. This is the reason why I love my new footwear.

Clarks Shoes.

[vinnie700]

+1 chucks

[kels]

my trust adidas superstars, got my first pair at the age of 15 and havnt lookd back 8)

[ohjoshua]

i used to wear weighlifting shoes until I did my first powerlifting comp.

now i wear bare feet.

:cry:

[TonganTerror]

FLAT SOLED SKATE SHOES WITH NO "SPRING" NEXT BEST THING TO BARE FEET!!!

[Elite121]

Chucks,Free's or barefoot.