Deadlift - Shoe's or bare feeted?

[Robcardu]

Shoes and a thong, thats it.

 

[tim290280]

Shoes and a thong, thats it.

Stop lying you don't wear all that.

Spoiler

You can't afford shoes

 

[El Freako]

For deadlifts I think Chucks pwn all but I also lift barefoot and with a pair of capris (I think) that have next to no sole thickness.

 

[PrinceVegeta]

I got some flat kappa shoes, squat and deadlift in those.

 

[ironheart]

I think that everyone who has owned or does own a pair says they are worth every penny (from my research into buying a pair).

The hard part is sizing considering that you have to order them online.

i use weightlifting shoes for squats and they are worth every penny imo.

allthough they are not a must i can definitely recommend buying a pear.

 

[dilatedmuscle]

i use asics running shoes or DC skating shoes or some flat puma shoes... i dont really care either way, it all feels the same to me since i have really bad flatfoot.

 

[tim290280]

i use asics running shoes or DC skating shoes or some flat puma shoes... i dont really care either way, it all feels the same to me since i have really bad flatfoot.

Ditch the running shoes. They were made for running not lifting.

 

[Cork]

i use weightlifting shoes for squats and they are worth every penny imo.

allthough they are not a must i can definitely recommend buying a pear.

For consideration to the OP, let's stay on topic and not start talking about fruit.

 

[kn609]

For consideration to the OP, let's stay on topic and not start talking about fruit.

Be careful when you mention fruits, you might attract the Kai Greene haters.

i use asics running shoes or DC skating shoes or some flat puma shoes... i dont really care either way, it all feels the same to me since i have really bad flatfoot.

Like Tim said, don't use running shoes for lifting, they're meant for running for a reason. They are practically the complete opposite of what you should be lifting in.

Hey Tim, do you think the Chuck Taylors work well with Olympic lifts, too?

 

[tim290280]

Hey Tim, do you think the Chuck Taylors work well with Olympic lifts, too?

My previous shoe was very similar to a Chuck Taylor. They are ok to do the O'lifts in but I can see why most weightlifting shoes have a heel on them. As an allround lifting shoe Chuck's are hard to beat. But there is a reason O'lifters have their shoes, I'm using Frees as a compromise for that.

 

[Braaq]

I have really noticed a difference deadlifting in socks only (barefoot basically) Squats I prefer flat foot shoes to barefoot.

 

[tim290280]

I have really noticed a difference deadlifting in socks only (barefoot basically) Squats I prefer flat foot shoes to barefoot.

Actually I like training barefoot, but I really do appreciate shoes more when squatting heavy than deadlifting. Deadlifting feels very natural in barefeet, squatting I often feel like I prefer having the shoes on.

 

[Anabolicus]

Actually I like training barefoot, but I really do appreciate shoes more when squatting heavy than deadlifting. Deadlifting feels very natural in barefeet, squatting I often feel like I prefer having the shoes on.

Squatting barefoot should have advatage by strenghtening the foot area right? I remember when I first started squatting barefoot I had nice pump in my calfs and foot area. Haven't used any shoes since the beginning of june and I love it!

 

[tim290280]

Squatting barefoot should have advatage by strenghtening the foot area right? I remember when I first started squatting barefoot I had nice pump in my calfs and foot area. Haven't used any shoes since the beginning of june and I love it!

Strengthen, get the foot more mobile, improve biofeedback, improve proprioception, etc.

Like a I hinted at above the limitation of barefoot is down to the fact that we have trained ourselves to wear shoes since we were kids. So suddenly changing that, especially for people with high arches, can be an issue.

 

[cereal]

i use weightlifting shoes for squats and they are worth every penny imo.

allthough they are not a must i can definitely recommend buying a pear.

weighlifting shoes ftw!

 

[vdawg]

flip flops for me hahahah

 

[Skeptic]

I don't deadlift barefoot because I deadlift Sumo style... although the chucks aren't much protection, they do help a bit if I dump the weight on my foot.

 

[tim290280]

I don't deadlift barefoot because I deadlift Sumo style... although the chucks aren't much protection, they do help a bit if I dump the weight on my foot.

Yep, nothing worse than blood, skin and bone all over the gym floor. Much better to keep that in your shoes.

I seem to be alternating between deadlifting barefoot or in shoes at the moment. Doesn't make much of a difference for me. I only notice it when I go to do calves afterwards, which I really need shoes on for.

 

[TM817]

deadlift-bare feet. everything else-always boots.

 

[Justwonderin]

i just wanted to point out that I believe its barefoot not barefeet. thats about all I could contribute to the discussion