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bertie		Squat shoes	09-04-2013 @ 09:39
I work as a boner Member 3115, 490 posts SQ 240, BP 140, DL 300 680.0 kgs @ 132kgs Eq	What is you're preference of footware to squat in? I use Adidas ironworks 3 I feel they have a good heal and a firm base to both squat and do overhead in. Also would anyone of you recommend squatting in bare feet or shoes with a flat thin base without a heal in? The reason I ask is I saw a post on Facebook from (Raw Power Gym Ware) last night advertising there new squat boots), I thought these could be a good investment as a boot would save you're ankles a bit on a comp day. So before buying a pair I asked if they had a flat base and a wedge in the heal. The response I got was the base is flat and wafer thin but they didn't have a heal in. After this I private messaged them saying IMO they'd do better marketing them for deadlifting as a risen heal is a must for squatting. The reply I got to this was "if anyone needs a heal in there footware for squatting there doing it wrong and have poor form, and to squat you should do it in bare feet or shoes with thin soles and no heal". They also said they had been lifting for 23 years and because of this they knew what they were talking about and I don't! I did try and reply to this but before I could I'd been blocked by them.

unit94		...	09-04-2013 @ 09:43
what is everyone's fran time? Member 3986, 10443 posts SQ 340, BP 200, DL 400 940.0 kgs @ 129kgs Eq	Loads of guys squat in converse which are flat soled, it's to sit back into the squat but I think it's more applicable if you wear a suit.

shortandmighty		...	09-04-2013 @ 09:45
Aiming for a 250 squat by the end of 2012 Member 1989, 3168 posts SQ 240, BP 140, DL 270 650.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq	I squat both barefoot and in oly shoes. I do feel more stable in oly shoes but I feel barefoot recruits more muscle and to stabilise the body. Any company that sends out that sort of reply are very silly and short sighted.

chaos		...	09-04-2013 @ 09:46
An amazing human being Member 2047, 17156 posts SQ 262.5, BP 170, DL 300 732.5 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq	Sound like a bunch of fktards!!! Some people squat better in converser flat shoes other people (like me and the mongs up in mongacaster) prefer shoes with heels! Pretty sure if you sent them hixxy 300 x 6 squat vid they'd struggle to complain about form! Personally I have the nike romaleo 2's and they're fkin awesome! I can't squat heavy in flat shoe anymore!

IainKendrick		...	09-04-2013 @ 09:49
some nice relaxing jazz. Member 77, 12599 posts SQ 265, BP 165, DL 280 710.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 09.04.2013 @ 09:50 AM by IainKendrick Retards really. However why PM them giving them incorrect advice?

Benvie		...	09-04-2013 @ 09:50
embarrasingly poor bench Member 2684, 4043 posts SQ 240, BP 135, DL 275 650.0 kgs @ 103kgs UnEq	I squat in either converse or my reebok high tops, both of which have flat heels. I personally find squatting in anything with a heel very awkward but thats just me. I dont think there is any particular footwear that is the best kind and it all comes down to what individual lifters feel comfortable in.

CJR		...	09-04-2013 @ 09:50
Member 4145, 1331 posts SQ 172.5, BP 115, DL 220 507.5 kgs @ 100.4kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 09.04.2013 @ 09:51 AM by CJR lol at that reply. Sounds like top customer service! I squat in Power Perfect IIs for what it's worth.


IrishMarc		...	09-04-2013 @ 09:52
no really Irish Member 1196, 5908 posts SQ 312, BP 230, DL 320 862.0 kgs @ 114kgs UnEq	The majority of strong raw squatters who go to depth use shoes.

Fazc		...	09-04-2013 @ 09:52
Sports an extremely muscular arse. Member 38, 6253 posts	Close minded powerlifters?! Well I never!!

brownbear		...	09-04-2013 @ 09:55
Morrisons - rump - 7£ Member 2206, 11578 posts SQ 228, BP 150, DL 260 638.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq	IrishMarc said:The majority of strong raw squatters who go to depth use shoes. depth is subjective bro! if youre really fat (and american) i've heard some of that fat can go to the brain and when your friends are lifting, there is a magic neurological/optical phenomenon whereby it looks like a squat that is 12" high is actually ass to calves deep.

bertie		...	09-04-2013 @ 09:56
I work as a boner Member 3115, 490 posts SQ 240, BP 140, DL 300 680.0 kgs @ 132kgs Eq	chaos said:Sound like a bunch of fktards!!! Some people squat better in converser flat shoes other people (like me and the mongs up in mongacaster) prefer shoes with heels! Pretty sure if you sent them hixxy 300 x 6 squat vid they'd struggle to complain about form! Personally I have the nike romaleo 2's and they're fkin awesome! I can't squat heavy in flat shoe anymore! I would of sent them that video or possibly a few, seems I'm wrong and they don't want a response as they blocked me. The to**ers.

ozzie		...	09-04-2013 @ 09:59
in the RAF not black sabbath Member 595, 516 posts SQ 170, BP 132.5, DL 230 532.5 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq	chaos said:i prefer shoes with heels! thanx for letting us know

chaos		...	09-04-2013 @ 10:03
An amazing human being Member 2047, 17156 posts SQ 262.5, BP 170, DL 300 732.5 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq	These are Robbo's suqat shoes http://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/webimage/1.1989536.1322733621!i...

walker		...	09-04-2013 @ 11:33
Does not need Advice, knows everything. Member 3505, 3510 posts SQ 295, BP 182.5, DL 290 767.5 kgs @ 105kgs Eq	bertie said:After this I private messaged them saying IMO they'd do better marketing them for deadlifting as a risen heal is a must for squatting. To be fair to them you're both wrong.. A heel is definitely not a must for squatting. I squat in flat soled trainers similar to vans/cons. If you squat with a wide stance then you generally don't need a heel. Metal squat boots and alot of others are flat soled. Narrow stance I would say you generally do need a heel BUT everyone is different!

WaterfieId		...	09-04-2013 @ 11:35
Member 4114, 355 posts	Brilliant customer service right there...

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