What kind of shoes do you workout in?

**NYCmitch25** · 05-25-2009, 12:55 AM

I bought a pair of Chuck T's and i f'ing hate them. They are terrible. 1930's bball shoes and the design hasnt changed. u pl'ers use these they suck...My ankle and foot felt like shit after squats... not good. look cool though

**powerman2000** · 05-25-2009, 01:29 AM

I've been wearing Otomix shoes for several years now.

squanto · 06-26-2009, 02:45 AM

Im using Sambas. Theyre the shit. Theyre very comfortable and theyre über sexy.

**DJSTARER** · 06-26-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NYCmitch25

I bought a pair of Chuck T's and i f'ing hate them. They are terrible. 1930's bball shoes and the design hasnt changed. u pl'ers use these they suck...My ankle and foot felt like shit after squats... not good. look cool though

It depends on your squat style.

most guys i know do not squat in their chucks. You may have poor ankle/hip mobility. Saying you dislike squating in chucks is like saying you dislike squating barefoot.

**Ikaika** · 06-26-2009, 05:36 PM

I just wear my normal running shoes, a pair of Nike Shox. I didn't really think much of it until a buddy of mine started training in those Vibram 5-toed shoes. Supposedly they're way better for your body, especially for running. I haven't had the balls to buy them since you kinda look like a ninja when you're wearing them, but he loves them so I may give them a shot.

**powerman2000** · 06-29-2009, 09:53 PM

I just dropped 400 bones on some custom made arch supports for me feet.

I'm hoping that at the very least it will prevent some growing aches and pains as I continue to mature.

**NYCmitch25** · 06-29-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ikaika

I just wear my normal running shoes, a pair of Nike Shox. I didn't really think much of it until a buddy of mine started training in those Vibram 5-toed shoes. Supposedly they're way better for your body, especially for running. I haven't had the balls to buy them since you kinda look like a ninja when you're wearing them, but he loves them so I may give them a shot.

I added 100lbs on my lifts when I went from a running shoe ($100) to a flat shoe ($35) LOL. it was eye-opening.

**NYCmitch25** · 06-29-2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DJSTARER

It depends on your squat style.

most guys i know do not squat in their chucks. You may have poor ankle/hip mobility. Saying you dislike squating in chucks is like saying you dislike squating barefoot.

just for deads why bother? i dont have time to swapping between shoes every other day. I think its more like saying i dislke squating in rubber boots. i would be fine barefoot.

they suck and should cost 1/2 of what they do.

**NYCmitch25** · 06-29-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by squanto

Im using Sambas. Theyre the shit. Theyre very comfortable and theyre über sexy.

im with ya bro. indoor soccer shoes crush the chuck tees. picked up some Nikes and Adidas.

05-25-2009, 12:55 AM	#1
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05-25-2009, 01:29 AM	#2
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06-26-2009, 05:36 PM	#5
Ikaika resident degen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4,061 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 486	Re: What kind of shoes do you workout in? I just wear my normal running shoes, a pair of Nike Shox. I didn't really think much of it until a buddy of mine started training in those Vibram 5-toed shoes. Supposedly they're way better for your body, especially for running. I haven't had the balls to buy them since you kinda look like a ninja when you're wearing them, but he loves them so I may give them a shot. __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

06-29-2009, 09:53 PM	#6
powerman2000 Master Blaster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,590 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 376	Re: What kind of shoes do you workout in? I just dropped 400 bones on some custom made arch supports for me feet. I'm hoping that at the very least it will prevent some growing aches and pains as I continue to mature. __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do.

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