What's the best weight training (NOT RUNNING) shoe?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 Jun 2016 20:40:21 -0400

Response by Alan K. made Jun 11 at 2016 8:47 PM

Alan K. — Sat, 11 Jun 2016 20:47:58 -0400

ASICS give you the arch support you'll need....Maybe "gels" so you don't end up with flat feet

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 11 at 2016 8:50 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 Jun 2016 20:50:38 -0400

I find that you should have a sturdy shoe that can handle movements laterally as well as support your weight during isometric movements and sudden switches from one position to another. A good cross training shoe is ideal, especially if you have a regimen that is similar to the current trend of cross-fit style workouts or mixtures of high intensity workouts with weight training. Get a different, light weight running shoe for running and only for running.

Response by LCpl Sidney Green made Nov 6 at 2022 11:24 AM

LCpl Sidney Green — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 11:24:26 -0500

This question is six years old now, and these days we don't see those weight lifting shoes around much anymore. Nowadays, there seems to be this trend of squatting barefoot. Not sure where that came from, or why.