flat shoes

[cole]

whats your alls recommendations for pulling in flats? im thinking Sabos. I need something sturdy with a strap across the top, but flat soles obvioulsy. ive been pulling in squat shoes for 8 years and im gonna try something new at the request of my coach. opinion?

[DanCR]

No strap but everything is awesome in Vans.

[mgil]

Merrell stuff is a nice option if you want a wider toe box. The Vapor Gloves are nearly like deadlift slippers. The trail gloves are a bit more like a regular sneaker but zero drop.

For pulling, I have no need for straps on shoes. Just my own two cents. I think for most PL work, the straps aren't needed.

[omaniphil]

I swear by Xero shoes. They're all zero-drop shoes with varying degree's of minimalism. For all lifting/training other than squats, I wear Prio Neos
https://xeroshoes.com/shop/shoes/prio-neo-men/

All my other casual shoes are Xeros too, even winter boots. They're awesome and last forever.

[MatthewR]

I've become a fan of Avancus shoes.

[hector]

Merrell stuff is a nice option if you want a wider toe box. The Vapor Gloves are nearly like deadlift slippers. The trail gloves are a bit more like a regular sneaker but zero drop.

For pulling, I have no need for straps on shoes. Just my own two cents. I think for most PL work, the straps aren't needed.

Are you also squatting in these?
If yes, I’ll order some today and thanks for the tip.

[mgil]

Merrell stuff is a nice option if you want a wider toe box. The Vapor Gloves are nearly like deadlift slippers. The trail gloves are a bit more like a regular sneaker but zero drop.

For pulling, I have no need for straps on shoes. Just my own two cents. I think for most PL work, the straps aren't needed.

Are you also squatting in these?
If yes, I’ll order some today and thanks for the tip.

I have…

I’ve squatted in…

Oly shoes with a 1” heel
Oly shoes that I had a cobbler make flat
FiveFingers
Variants of Merrell shoes
Crocs

The overall best for me when I care about squats is probably the heels. However, my main use of squatting is to maintain hip ROM now so I do goofy stuff like squatting on a bosu ball and that often happens in Merrells or Crocs.

Side note: I hate wearing Oly shoes when having to walk around. Seriously, they suck.

[cole]

I swear by Xero shoes. They're all zero-drop shoes with varying degree's of minimalism. For all lifting/training other than squats, I wear Prio Neos
https://xeroshoes.com/shop/shoes/prio-neo-men/

All my other casual shoes are Xeros too, even winter boots. They're awesome and last forever.

These look like they have a squishy sole, almost like a tennis shoe. Am I wrong? Thanks for the suggestion

[cole]

@mgil have you pulled in heels? You DL all the time, do you think its a disadvantage to pull in squat shoes? I swear it feels better to me but I'm gonna give flats a legit try.

[omaniphil]

I swear by Xero shoes. They're all zero-drop shoes with varying degree's of minimalism. For all lifting/training other than squats, I wear Prio Neos
https://xeroshoes.com/shop/shoes/prio-neo-men/

All my other casual shoes are Xeros too, even winter boots. They're awesome and last forever.

These look like they have a squishy sole, almost like a tennis shoe. Am I wrong? Thanks for the suggestion

I haven't tried other minimalist shoes, so can't compare, but it took me a while to get used to walking in them since they seemed so non-squishy my feet hurt. I think the stack is like 8mm or so, which is pretty thin.

[mgil]

@mgil have you pulled in heels? You DL all the time, do you think its a disadvantage to pull in squat shoes? I swear it feels better to me but I'm gonna give flats a legit try.

I used to. Then I had some Oly shoes converted to flats and they were way better. However, there is a period of time you’ll need to get used to the difference and your hips might need to start the pull lower.

[Skid]

whats your alls recommendations for pulling in flats? im thinking Sabos. I need something sturdy with a strap across the top, but flat soles obvioulsy. ive been pulling in squat shoes for 8 years and im gonna try something new at the request of my coach. opinion?

I have Sabo "Goodlift" shoes which have a flat sole (no heel), and used to prefer them for squatting as well as deadlifting. They have the metatarsal strap. They do make a deadlift shoe but since Russia is now under sanctions I don't think you can buy them anywhere in North America except for clearance sales which only have a few sizes left. If you can find a pair that fit they are good shoes that will last a long time since they are very sturdily built.
One shoe I see a lot is the Notorious brand - https://www.notorious-lift.com/products ... -4-stealth Probably the most widely used deadlift shoe I see nowadays at powerlifting meets.

[cole]

thanks @Skid i actually bought a pair of sabos on walmart website. well see if that actually works out. i think i had to size up half a size so not sure if the fit will work. didnt think about sanctions.