Squatting barefoot

[Fakepolitik]

Oh hey,

What do you guys think of squatting barefoot? I haven't got any money for proper weightlifting shoes, and I've read about how lifting in runners can do more harm than good because they cushion your feet rather than allow them to gain a 'feel' for the floor.

So would that mean that squatting without any shoes at all is better than squatting with shoes not designed for weightlifting?

Thanks.

 

[Alpha Moth]

It's fine...

people here also use chucks or volleys, volleys are cheap

 

[Christian]

I go barefoot

 

[Oli]

I used to squat barefoot which was okay until I got around 140kg. Chucks are so much more comfy though, and are probably better than weightlifting shoes if the truth be told. same price though.

 

[TGM]

If those $20 kmart ripoffs of chicks have a non compressible style just get those.

I'm pretty sure there are some lifting shoes for about $85 as well.

 

[Iron Alliance]

Check out Underground Elite, Nick has the cheapest weightlifting shoes I've seen around. On another note, a feller squats 200kg+ barefoot at my gym, so yeah, it's fine if you can still make depth and have no issues.

 

[benrok]

Check out Underground Elite, Nick has the cheapest weightlifting shoes I've seen around. On another note, a feller squats 200kg+ barefoot at my gym, so yeah, it's fine if you can still make depth and have no issues.

Yup.These shoes do the job!

 

[Simo]

I've been using some vibram's (which I also use for off road running), other then that volleys or chucks.