Sneakers

RacerBill · 08-25-2005, 10:33 PM

Just curious... has anyone found a particular type of shoe is better for weight training? Usually I tend toward the ones marketed as "cross-training" (and on sale!) but I was wondering if basketball, running, tennis, or some other style might be better.

I think stability and adequate cushioning would be important, but anyone have any opinions here?

RedLefty · 08-25-2005, 10:54 PM

I wear cross trainers too, but that's just because they're the only pair of athletic shoes that I own. [img]smile.gif[/img]

There are all kinds of guys and preferences here -- I've heard of them wearing tennis shoes, basketball shoes, sandals, or go barefoot. Not sure if I've ever seen any studies or science on the topic.

ninja · 08-25-2005, 10:56 PM

Those are mine. I love em!

RedLefty · 08-25-2005, 11:06 PM

Nice, Ninja!

In fact, when I compare your shoes to your bike ( http://forums.jpfitness.com/noncgi/u.../t/003939.html ), it becomes very clear why your running was the strong point of the triathlon.

bobby · 08-25-2005, 11:38 PM

I wear cross trainers for most lifts, and Converse Chuck Taylor's for squats and deadlifts.

Keith S. · 08-26-2005, 12:02 AM

Red.

If you look at Nick's Tri pics tho he's not wearing those sneakers...

To answer the question:

I like to wear medium height basketball sneakers while I'm lifting. THey're nice and light and when I'm doing squats or anything they feel like they give me a some ankle support... [img]smile.gif[/img]

Phaedrus49er · 08-26-2005, 06:05 AM

I have a pair of New Balance cross-trainers for all gym work. Wide base, cushioning, good heel cup. I feel I put my relatively weak ankles at risk wearing treaded sneakers in the gym.

Anubis · 08-26-2005, 06:47 AM

I lift wieghts in boxer shorts and combat boots. Brings out the animal-freak in me

just kiddin'

Actually my pair of sketchers are getting pretty worn out and this question has crossed my mind before. I'll look into some cross trainers when I get some extra $$

Paradigm · 08-26-2005, 07:52 AM

I originally wore cross trainers to lift, but then I tried using my tennis shoes for squats/deadlifts and loved it because of the flat bottom really letting me push up with all parts of my foot

Terry Monk · 08-26-2005, 08:03 AM

Cross trainers for me too. Right now I'm wearing a pair of Nike Shox. They're not bad.

Newlife · 08-26-2005, 08:09 AM

I lift barefoot 100% of the time. If you have access to a private gym, this is the way to go. It feels great doing squats and deadlifts this way...

XTR · 08-26-2005, 09:00 AM

I don't bother having specific shoes - I just use old running shoes that aren't being run in anymore (but not the OLD old ones that I spend 3 hours per week chasing the lawnmower around in

...hehheh)

igunick · 08-26-2005, 09:10 AM

also barefoot

TrainingGirl · 08-26-2005, 09:22 AM

5-inch heels...lol.

I lift in New Balance cross-trainers.

Keith S. · 08-26-2005, 12:04 PM

hm..I'll have to try the barefoot thing. It would suck to drop a 45 plate on my foot though...

Paradigm · 08-26-2005, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Keith:
It would suck to drop a 45 plate on my foot though...

It wouldn't not suck to drop a 45lb plate on your foot with shoes either, unless said shoes are steel-plated.

laxcdn · 08-26-2005, 02:36 PM

Another for barefeet.

RacerBill · 08-26-2005, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TrainingGirl:
5-inch heels...lol.

Now THAT would be a sight to see!

It never would have occurred to me to lift barefoot as several mentioned. I'm clumsy enough that I know I'd stub my toe on a bench leg, the squat cage, etc.

Deedub · 08-26-2005, 09:19 PM

Another New Balance cross trainer wearer here...(excellent arch support)!

ernie · 08-26-2005, 09:56 PM

Boots and clean drawers for me, squats and pulls can be a little trying you know!

DiBatista · 08-27-2005, 11:11 AM

most of the time im barefoot, but chuck taylors are the way to go.