Wearing proper footwear in the gym is important if you are lifting free weights. During weightlifting, all the power from your body should be contributing to moving the weight and moving the weight in a controlled and safe manner, says weightlifting website ExRx.net. Weightlifting while wearing a running shoe provides little support and could be dangerous. Consider purchasing power-lifting shoes to improve your lift strength and to support your ankles and core properly.
VS Athletics Power-lifting Shoe
The VS Athletics power-lifting shoe features a sole plate with hard rubber on bottom of the shoe, two hook-and-loop straps for added support and leather-reinforced flat rubber sole, says the VS Athletics website. These shoes are offered in men's sizes 5 to 12, 13, 14, & 15 and retail for $75 as of 2011.
Chuck Taylors
According to StrongLift.com, Chuck Taylor shoes are efficient, cheap and the the best overall lifting shoe. The sole of Chuck Taylor shoes is hard, thin, flat and incompressible. You will feel your feet during lifts because they are close to the floor, which enables you to have more stability and control. Low top Chuck Taylors offer full ankle mobility and high top Chuck Taylors can give the same effect if the top portion of the shoe is left unlaced. This shoe retails between $25 and $50 as of 2011.
Adidas Adistar
Shoes with a sturdy heel are recommended if you are performing heavy Olympic-style lifts such as power cleans, overhead squats and snatches. The Adidas Adistar has a comfortable design that will cushion your heel during heavy lifts and as of 2011, retails between $90 and $130 based on style.
Inzer Pillar
The Inzer Pillar power-lifting shoe offers unique features that come with a price tag of $115 as of 2011. The sole of the Pillar power-lifting shoe touches the floor the whole length of the shoe, which further stabilizes the foothold and solid base, says Inzer Advance Design. Also, the Pillar has a second leather and Velcro strap that spans across the foot to keep it from shifting, which is not typically found on other power-lifting shoes.
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