Guest Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Squating/olympic lifting shoes really help with keeping weight on the heels. They lift your heel higher of the ground which makes the angle seem more natural when the weight tips you forward a bit but it allows you to actually put more weight on the heels. I never had a pair but I used someone elses a few times to try them out and it made a significant difference in terms of feeling stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Here are some great videos on how to squat properly. Very informative with alot of nice tips. The series is called Squat RX on youtube... here is the first video... Here is a link to the rest of the videos... http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=C03D688F10C4DE1F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjs Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Squating/olympic lifting shoes really help with keeping weight on the heels. I've never been able to find a vegan pair. Were the ones you tried synthetic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganEssentials Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Adidas does have a synthetic model or two, and I've heard the name of another company that makes synthetic weightlifting shoes, but unfortunately I can't remember the name. I think that it is the Adidas Ironwork II which is the vegan one. Expect to pay something like $120 for a pair, though, but I'd expect you'll only need one pair of squatting shoes to last you a good decade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xveganjoshx Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 For squatting I use a pair of Reeboks that are all black and vegan. I don't think reebok made them exclusively for squatting but they might as well have because they are perfect. I have no idea what the model is, they just say Reebok classic and they are "high tops". They are synthetic but they are made in Indonesia for the loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 You are supposed to wear shoes??!! http://www.denisenicole.com/images/05232007wo2.jpghttp://www.denisenicole.com/images/05232007wo3.jpghttp://www.denisenicole.com/images/05232007wo4.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronco Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I think that it is the Adidas Ironwork II which is the vegan one. Expect to pay something like $120 for a pair, though, but I'd expect you'll only need one pair of squatting shoes to last you a good decade Yeah, that's the ones. I have a pair and they are nice . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Plaything Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Cool pics, SeaSiren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 You are supposed to wear shoes??!! I squat barefoot at home too.But my toenails aren't as pretty as yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Thanks guys! This is one of my favs. Especially after I went up to the rack in the gym and the guy ahead of me who was finished. Said "here I'll help you get these plates off" (like I was some helpless female) and the I informed him "that's OK, that's my starting weight to warm up"..... the look on his face was priceless! Then someone posted this on another board and I just can't resist reposting. http://www.denisenicole.com/images/squat.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjs Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I think that it is the Adidas Ironwork II which is the vegan one. Expect to pay something like $120 for a pair, though, but I'd expect you'll only need one pair of squatting shoes to last you a good decade Ouch. Ok these will have to wait until after I buy climbing shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Did anyone mention Chuck's? Good ol Converse All-Star Chuck Taylors work well for me. Can anyone imagine the ankle strength of basketball players back in the day wearing these day in and day out on the hardwood? I played a game out of curiosity one day and I felt like i was running around barefoot and didn't dare try cutting too quick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xveganjoshx Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Thanks guys! This is one of my favs. Especially after I went up to the rack in the gym and the guy ahead of me who was finished. Said "here I'll help you get these plates off" (like I was some helpless female) and the I informed him "that's OK, that's my starting weight to warm up"..... the look on his face was priceless! Then someone posted this on another board and I just can't resist reposting. http://www.denisenicole.com/images/squat.jpg Those quads are sexy. That pic is kinda amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Thanks guys! This is one of my favs. Especially after I went up to the rack in the gym and the guy ahead of me who was finished. Said "here I'll help you get these plates off" (like I was some helpless female) and the I informed him "that's OK, that's my starting weight to warm up"..... the look on his face was priceless! Then someone posted this on another board and I just can't resist reposting. http://www.denisenicole.com/images/squat.jpg Those quads are sexy. That pic is kinda amazing. what he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Those quads are sexy. That pic is kinda amazing. what he said. What they said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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