Chucks. High top? Low cut? Any suggestions for lifting?

Chucks. High top? Low cut? Any suggestions for lifting?
I do have Chucks for the gym. I like the feel of the flatness. And they have been fairly well regarded in this forum.

Get a pair of high tops. Once you're advanced you get to wear the flannel. :nod:

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I wear my pink Chucky T's for squat day, and my fluorescent lime green Chucks for deadlifts. :nod:

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The argyle chucks are awesome looking personally I like lowtops to me they look better and are more comfortable but the black and white ones are dirt cheap.

Old school black or white w/ high top:tu:

I've got low top faded denim Chucks. :nod: I don't like giving up ankle mobility on high tops in general.

Chucks make my size 13 feet look about a mile long :)

I have to think that Chuck Taylors are faaaar inferior to newer model shoes when it comes to support. Why would you even consider Chucks other than "I gotta look cool" or "I gotta look bada$$" when working out? Give me a pair of nice cross trainers or running shoes (Nike Shox or Sauconys) every time.

I have to think that Chuck Taylors are faaaar inferior to newer model shoes when it comes to support. Why would you even consider Chucks other than "I gotta look cool" or "I gotta look bada$$" when working out? Give me a pair of nice cross trainers or running shoes (Nike Shox or Sauconys) every time.
Cross trainers and running shoes aren't flat. They slope forward, which some people find detrimental to lifting. They also don't provide much sideways support to stop your foot from pushing past the edge of the sole, which can be problematic when doing even moderately wide-stance squats (and other lifts, no doubt).

I have to think that Chuck Taylors are faaaar inferior to newer model shoes when it comes to support. Why would you even consider Chucks other than "I gotta look cool" or "I gotta look bada$$" when working out? Give me a pair of nice cross trainers or running shoes (Nike Shox or Sauconys) every time.
Well, it's that "support" that normal shoes have that really makes them inferior for weight training. You generally don't want shoes that have any give to them when squatting, deadlifting, etc. Chucks have a nice flat, thin rubber sole that doesn't compress nearly as much as a running shoe.

I have to think that Chuck Taylors are faaaar inferior to newer model shoes when it comes to support. Why would you even consider Chucks other than "I gotta look cool" or "I gotta look bada$$" when working out? Give me a pair of nice cross trainers or running shoes (Nike Shox or Sauconys) every time.

Have somebody load up 500 lbs on a deadlift on Nike Shox and watch the soles collapse under load. Do you think that's an efficient way to put force on the bar OR keep your body in proper position?

Plus, your feet will develop as well. Our over stabilized shoes have caused us to have weakened feet.

Once I started doing most of my exercises actually barefoot (a step down even from Chucks), some plantar fasciitus problems I'd been having were greatly reduced (with the help of some tennis ball rolling).

So don't knock it until you've tried it.

I have to think that Chuck Taylors are faaaar inferior to newer model shoes when it comes to support. Why would you even consider Chucks other than "I gotta look cool" or "I gotta look bada$$" when working out? Give me a pair of nice cross trainers or running shoes (Nike Shox or Sauconys) every time.

Well sure, if you're about to go out and hit the pavement (or a treadmill) for an hour where your foot will be striking the ground for thousands of steps.

Your footwear needs to be appropriate for your activity, and Chuck Taylor's fit the bill quite nicely for lifting weights.

Have somebody load up 500 lbs on a deadlift on Nike Shox and watch the soles collapse under load. Do you think that's an efficient way to put force on the bar OR keep your body in proper position?

Plus, your feet will develop as well. Our over stabilized shoes have caused us to have weakened feet.

Once I started doing most of my exercises actually barefoot (a step down even from Chucks), some plantar fasciitus problems I'd been having were greatly reduced (with the help of some tennis ball rolling).

So don't knock it until you've tried it.


I lift barefoot too. (Just another benefit of working out at home).

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Nate

I have to think that Chuck Taylors are faaaar inferior to newer model shoes when it comes to support. Why would you even consider Chucks other than "I gotta look cool" or "I gotta look bada$$" when working out? Give me a pair of nice cross trainers or running shoes (Nike Shox or Sauconys) every time.

Present this argument to Louis Simmons and his boys at Westside Barbell. I'd be interested in his...uh, reaction. :whistle:

Actually Kenpo, you've got things backwards. :D.... If I want to look "cool" or "bada$$", I'll wear combat boots or construction boots to the gym, and dress up like Rambo. If I want proper footwear for squatting and deadlifting, I'll wear my flourescent lime green or flame red Chucky T's or some low flat soled wrestling shoes.(Along with my Winnie the Pooh 3XXX long sleeve T :cool: )

If I wanna look cool outside the gym, I'll wear some crosstrainers. :nod:

Whatever Mastover says should be taken seriously, he is a pro and knows what he is talking about.

I wear Chucks, high tops and love them. The other day I bought some VS Athletics weightlifting shoes for doing Olympic lifts and they are awesome. If you do these lifts I would strongly recommend them.

They have a raised heel and solid base that I can really feel. The support is fantastic in the bottom of a cquat clean or snatch. If you are not doing these lifts then they probably would not help you much.

Whatever Mastover says should be taken seriously, he is a pro and knows what he is talking about...

Even the part about the Winnie the Pooh long sleeve T? Who needs gear when you've got that kind of apparel going on. :lol:

Even the part about the Winnie the Pooh long sleeve T? Who needs gear when you've got that kind of apparel going on. :lol:

yes goonie, even that part.

yes goonie, even that part.

Especially that part.