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<\/a>Fantastic for running. . . Slightly dangerous for lifting.<\/p><\/div>\n
Running shoes are built to give support while cushioning the impact of your stride, and this cushioning is horrible for weight lifting;\u00a0 Also, running shoes typically contour to your foot, and thus aren’t flat–\u00a0 Most of the time, this is to keep your feet from pronating, or under pronating.\u00a0 This creates an unstable base for your lift, which could potentially be hazardous.\u00a0 I experienced this first hand when doing “Good Mornings” in running shoes–\u00a0 I kept shifting about while trying to keep steady.\u00a0 (I immediately went out and bought what I currently wear for weight lifting.)\u00a0 Just think about it–\u00a0 Running shoes are meant to help while you run, not stand in place holding a lot of weight.\u00a0 (We’ll get into running footwear in a separate post.)<\/p>\n
So, if you shouldn’t wear running shoes for weight lifting, what do you wear?\u00a0 Literally, almost anything else.\u00a0 There is only one distinction:\u00a0 If you’re doing Olympic style lifts, you will want an actual weight lifting shoe, as these have a moderate heel built in that forces your body into a more engaging starting position.\u00a0 They run anywhere from $80 to $300.<\/p>\n
If you’re not training for the Olympics, then most shoes fall into one of three categories:\u00a0 Training, Flat, and Barefoot.\u00a0 I use a training shoe now because I was in need of stability while squatting and doing good mornings.\u00a0 A training shoe is typically all leather (or synthetic leather), which helps keep your foot steady as there’s no mesh in it that flexes.\u00a0 There’s also a very solid, mostly flat sole with a slight heel which will help to keep your feet planted and stable during dead lifts, squats, and good mornings.<\/p>\n