Olympic weightlifting shoes, worth it?
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| PAGAN |  | ... | 16-12-2009 @ 21:51 |
 I took about £4 out of Sooty's bottom Member 685, 8719 posts SQ 225, BP 150, DL 290665.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq | Joni said:your shoe size is pretty big for your height, no? Joni ,how very dare you , you clown footed fool.Only childrens entertainers and Ronald McDonald should have a shoe size over a uk 10 ! | ||
| dan302 | | ... | 16-12-2009 @ 22:06 |
 i shy away from hard work Member 549, 2761 posts SQ 250, BP 132.5, DL 282.5665.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | http://www.pullum-sports.co.uk/clothing-and-shoes/shoes/do-win... i got last years version of these i love them, they have a nice wide fitting, the addidas ones are quite narrow apparently. my mate luke (luuuuuuukey) has these he likes them, bit higher heel than addidas. good for the money. | ||
| nathan | | ... | 16-12-2009 @ 22:15 |
 no longer sugdens strongest man Member 455, 1336 posts | i got the iron works 3 they are the bomb best gym bye ever always put buying them off cause tghought they dont make a difference but squatting especially they helped rehabilitate my knee having a sturdy foundation | ||
| MrSmall | | ... | 16-12-2009 @ 22:17 |
Gone and easily forgotten....... Member 331, 22298 posts SQ 185, BP 100, DL 230515.0 kgs @ 85kgs UnEq | nathan said:i got the iron works 3 they are the bomb best gym bye ever always put buying them off cause tghought they dont make a difference but squatting especially they helped rehabilitate my knee having a sturdy foundation So you are saying they are the best gym buy ever because they helped you squat with a dodgy knee? Nothing else? | ||
| Wes | | ... | 16-12-2009 @ 22:17 |
31.6 and Obese !! Get in.... Member 869, 1355 posts SQ 320, BP 200, DL 310830.0 kgs @ 97.5kgs Eq | I do all my squatting in Converse 'all stars' Should I be thinking about getting some proper shoes ? I do have a relatively wide stance if that makes a difference... ?? | ||
| dr_hazbun | | ... | 16-12-2009 @ 23:24 |
tabbouleh and fattoush salads were very refreshing Member 267, 8548 posts SQ 220, BP 165, DL 250635.0 kgs @ 90kgs Eq | Smalls, I'd say yes they're worth it especially if you're going to be doing lots of squats. Most, if not all, ouplc club members I've seen switch to a weightlifting shoe have made dramatic improvements in squat form (and weight) within a few sessions. | ||
| nathan | | ... | 16-12-2009 @ 23:38 |
no longer sugdens strongest man Member 455, 1336 posts | MrSmall said: So you are saying they are the best gym buy ever because they helped you squat with a dodgy knee? Nothing else? yeah id say the shoes made me squat with a better technique hence improve my knee injury hence improve my squat there a win win buy | ||
| bignige1986 | | ... | 17-12-2009 @ 00:24 |
 Taleban says his views on women are extreme Member 639, 3518 posts SQ 10, BP 10, DL 1030.0 kgs @ 10kgs Eq | luke00 said:Nice thread, a new weapon to my arsenal. Now I have a couple of questions: 1.Which are the best to buy ? 2.Where is the cheapest place to purchase ? Cheers Ya can get a pair of i think theyre called do winns from pullum sports for bout £60 or pay like £140 for decent adidas your choice big fella ha im gettin sum soon as pennies available  | ||
| LukeC | | ... | 17-12-2009 @ 01:02 |
 The one in the guns and roses teeshirt. Member 171, 2462 posts SQ 272.5, BP 140, DL 245657.5 kgs @ 80.2kgs Eq | At least get some Converse Smallsy, it hurts me everytime I see you squatting in trainers! You can get some Converse for about £25 if you shop around. | ||
| cuntos | | ... | 17-12-2009 @ 01:20 |
 old fat fingers needs to find 10kg Member 192, 640 posts SQ 280, BP 210, DL 245735.0 kgs @ 122.7kgs Eq | My hero (dDean Bowring) always used to use shoes with a heel for squatting, but since he widened his stance somewhat and changed to flat-soled shoes he has become IPF World Champ. Make of that what you will! | ||
| VinnyfromCustardLand | | ... | 17-12-2009 @ 07:39 |
 JEDWARD Member 454, 980 posts SQ 225, BP 170, DL 275670.0 kgs @ 106kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 17.12.2009 @ 07:41 AM by VinnyfromCustardLand Glad this thread is up becuase I have a question.Does anyone know if there is any real difference between the Adidas Ironworks III and the Adidas Adistar??? Is the extra money purely becuase they looks prettier and are newer, ie is the heel higher or something  I've always had VS Athletics (do-wins re branded)and had a play with my training partners Ironworks and found them much more comfortable. The do-win heals are quite a bit higher and launches my knees that much further forward whilst squatting and am now thinking of upgrading to the Adidas. | ||
| Tony | | ... | 17-12-2009 @ 07:54 |
 Is partial to the odd bender. Member 6, 10239 posts SQ 280, BP 192.5, DL 317.5790.0 kgs @ 102kgs Eq | Where did you get your VS athletic from Vinny? | ||
| luke00 | | ... | 17-12-2009 @ 08:23 |
 either Im a penis or Im not a penis Member 722, 2977 posts SQ 300, BP 220, DL 350870.0 kgs @ 123kgs UnEq | I know earlier people said it helped with overhead as well, is this the case - Just because everyone is talking about squat improvement. What about dead lift to | ||
| nathan | | ... | 17-12-2009 @ 09:59 |
no longer sugdens strongest man Member 455, 1336 posts | luke00 said:I know earlier people said it helped with overhead as well, is this the case - Just because everyone is talking about squat improvement. What about dead lift to u dont deadlift in olympic shoes makes u to high off the ground if anything converse would eb the best to deadlift in or just socks | ||
| Steve | | ... | 17-12-2009 @ 10:13 |
nothing to hide, please follow my life on webcam Member 255, 3732 posts | Most people deadlift with flat shoes so that they have less distance to pull, however not everybody agrees that this is always the best thing to do. The articles below by Mark Riptoe explain why a small amount of heel may help in deadlifting. http://www.elitefts.com/documents/deeper_into_deadlift.htm http://library.crossfit.com/free/pdf/51-2006_AnalysisofDeadlif... | ||