Strength-training puts extra stress on your feet. Workout shoes for strength-training are just as important as a weight belt and workout gloves. They provide extra support for the feet, increased flexibility and mobility. Professional weightlifters are not allowed to compete unless they have the proper weightlifting shoes during the competition. Weightlifting shoes are durable.
Things to Consider
Weightlifting shoes are made with extra padding to provide support during heavy lifting. Weightlifting during squats requires extra ankle flex so the strength-training shoe should not have lace-ups over the ankles. They should be cut under the ankles and use straps along with laces. Strength-training shoes will have a hard rubber sole with a raised heel to angle the foot, which allows the lifter to maintain an upright posture. Strength-training shoes that do not fit will affect your lifting.
Chuck Taylor
Chuck Taylor weightlifting shoes are inexpensive weightlifting shoes that are good for squatting lifts. Chuck Taylors do not have the raised heel and are not recommended for strength training. They have a hard sole that is thin and flat, which is useful in squats because your feet are close to the floor. Get the low tops for lifting instead of the high tops.
Pendlay Do-Win
The Pendlay Do-Win weightlifting shoe is made in China. They have the fit of an athletic shoe and have mesh sides, which allows the shoe to breathe. The have the raised heel to 0.75 inch, which is lower than a traditional Olympic weightlifting shoe. They have a wooden heel and are available in a variety of colors. Do-Win's are used for power cleans, front squats, overhead squats, snatches and high bar Olympic squats.
Risto Sports Series 2
Risto Sports Series 2 weightlifting shoes have a raised heel that is proportional to the size of the shoe. The Sports Series 2 is a custom-made leather weightlifting shoe. An extra 30 days is required to process and ship the Sports Series 2.They are sturdy, durable weightlifting shoes that work well for front squats, power cleans, overhead squats, snatches and Olympic squats. The Sports Series 2 are comparable to the Adidas and Nike weightlifting shoes.
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