FabSwingers.com forum: Gym trainers

By *zero OP Man
10 weeks ago

A wretched hive of scum and villainy

My trusty set of imitation converse are starting to show signs of wear and tear. What do you fellow fabbers use when doing squats n deadlifts? Are proper weightlifting shoes worth it or just a gimmick?

I've been looking online and there's tons of options

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By *oeBeansMan
10 weeks ago

Derby

I tend to just take my shoes off and stay in my socks for big, compound lifts but have been thinking of investing in weightlifting shoes more and more recently

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By *r John WickMan
10 weeks ago

The Continental

I use Nike Metcons, flexible to use generally, but also give me a stable platform in the lift too.

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By *oeBeansMan
10 weeks ago

Derby

Oh, and I don't think they're a gimmick either, the raised heel helps provide more stability and eliminates any ankle mobility issues

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By *amnaughtybutniceWoman
10 weeks ago

tf1

Socks only. Don’t wear shoes. It’s better for stability.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
10 weeks ago

North West

"My trusty set of imitation converse are starting to show signs of wear and tear. What do you fellow fabbers use when doing squats n deadlifts? Are proper weightlifting shoes worth it or just a gimmick?

I've been looking online and there's tons of options

I have old Adidas lifting shoes, hardly any actual lift. When I could actually stand up to lift, I had better stability. I think I mainly wear them out of habit now, though they are quite supportive for my wonky foot.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
10 weeks ago

North West

"Oh, and I don't think they're a gimmick either, the raised heel helps provide more stability and eliminates any ankle mobility issues

Concur, especially on the ankle shizz.

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By *ang bang bangity bangCouple
10 weeks ago

Sunderland

Weightlifting shoes are great for squats and overheads. I've had a pair of Nike Romaleo 2s now for about 10 years.

Barefoot for deadlifts.

Barefoot style shoes for everything else. I like the Inov8 range

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By *zero OP Man
10 weeks ago

A wretched hive of scum and villainy

Thanks for the suggestions so far

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By *inister_SpinsterWoman
10 weeks ago

North West

Nike Romaloes, the V2 are easily the best. I've had mine for years for Oly lifting.

Strength shop online do 2 x pairs around the £105 price point. They'd be a good starting point.

Adidas Adipower are good.

I'd avoid crossfit, metcons and the like if you're looking for a lifting shoe. They're not stable enough.

Feel free to pm me.

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By *inister_SpinsterWoman
10 weeks ago

North West

"Weightlifting shoes are great for squats and overheads. I've had a pair of Nike Romaleo 2s now for about 10 years.

Barefoot for deadlifts.

Barefoot style shoes for everything else. I like the Inov8 range"
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Romaleo 2

Best lifting shoes ever.

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By *heff123CoolMan
10 weeks ago

sheffield

Definitely worth them if your serious about lifting if not then not so much as I would only use weightlifting shoes if squating or Olympic weightlifting like someone further up said the ideal shoe which is kind of a all rounder is Nike metcons hope that has helped pal

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By *ang bang bangity bangCouple
10 weeks ago

Sunderland

"Weightlifting shoes are great for squats and overheads. I've had a pair of Nike Romaleo 2s now for about 10 years.

Barefoot for deadlifts.

Barefoot style shoes for everything else. I like the Inov8 range.

Romaleo 2

Best lifting shoes ever. "

Agreed. They may well outlast me!

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By *lue Eyed JokerMan
10 weeks ago

Always on the move

Adidas Dropset 2 are my newest purchase for the gym.

Comfy with a good solid base for lifting.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
10 weeks ago

North West

"Oh, and I don't think they're a gimmick either, the raised heel helps provide more stability and eliminates any ankle mobility issues

Concur, especially on the ankle shizz. "

Mine are Adidas Powerlift 2s, I've just investigated.

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By *Silver-Man
10 weeks ago

Mold

Gorrilla wear high tops, great stability and great for my ankles

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By *AB247Man
10 weeks ago

London

For squats have a pair of reebok legacy lifters which at the time had the highest heel height and from the reviews were better for taller people.

Deadlifts if I go heavy I do them socks, however most cross training shoes are fine Nike metcon, reebok nano etc

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By *eordieJeansCouple
10 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

I’ve got a pair of Nike Romaleos and I love them. They are not made for walking in so remember to bring a change of shoes to the gym if you’re doing something before or after.

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