Shoe question

cardio,shoot me

I was down in Schuh today looking at converse chuck taylors cause everyone says they are good for weightlifting. Well i went to inspect the heel on them and they were literally crap, i could poke my finger into them and see it bulging from the bottom. Is this just Schuhs brand or is that how they are meant to be??

itsallaboutheL

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bigstar

itsallaboutheL wrote: »

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8% Bodyfat

kevpants

There is no heel that's the point. The sole is very thin. That's why they're good.

itsallaboutheL

bigstar wrote: »

8% Bodyfat

from bustin his nut:)

cardio,shoot me

but the heel was very soft and wasnt firm at all, i thought the point was that the heel was nearly like wood. And itsallabouttheL, screw u :P

itsallaboutheL

cardio,shoot me wrote: »

but the heel was very soft and wasnt firm at all, i thought the point was that the heel was nearly like wood. And itsallabouttheL, screw u :P

Personal abuse, ban the little fcuker

OT ireckon vanns do the same job for less money




Or these babys for squattin

cardio,shoot me

they may be good for swaying on the aul curls u triangle.Fine L u big girl

brianthebard

cardio,shoot me wrote: »

but the heel was very soft and wasnt firm at all, i thought the point was that the heel was nearly like wood. And itsallabouttheL, screw u :P

Its soft but its so thin that there's nothign there to make you wobble or put you off. It'll feel solid when you put some weight on your back, unlike if you try squatting in an average pair of runners. Btw, look around to find your cons on sale, I got a pair half price one time in sligo, still waiting to find a similar sale so I can get a second pair.

cardio,shoot me

seems good, they were 50 quid, anyone finds any in and around dundrum pm me please

bigstar

you can buy a cheap pair in pennys or somewhere, same job really. but 50 quid isnt too bad, especially if your form the southsoide.:P

crotalus667

cardio,shoot me wrote: »

seems good, they were 50 quid, anyone finds any in and around dundrum pm me please

Amazon have a sale on converse , and thhere are a few floating around tk max for under 30-25 (none in my size:()

cardio,shoot me

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000OYM0SW/ref=s9_mwsh_gw_i4/276-7593476-3057505?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1BH1D6T01Z9PZPRS7S16&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467407073&pf_rd_i=468294 , cheers crotalus, im gonna flick to tk max this week, but in the mean time, are these any good ?

crotalus667

cardio,shoot me wrote: »

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000OYM0SW/ref=s9_mwsh_gw_i4/276-7593476-3057505?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1BH1D6T01Z9PZPRS7S16&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467407073&pf_rd_i=468294 , cheers crotalus, im gonna flick to tk max this week, but in the mean time, are these any good ?

I have never used them my self but I am pretty sure Hanley has (watch his vid‘s) , and the general consensus from the forums seem to be that they are as good as you get with out buying the pro lifting shoes

podge57

cardio,shoot me wrote: »

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000OYM0SW/ref=s9_mwsh_gw_i4/276-7593476-3057505?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1BH1D6T01Z9PZPRS7S16&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467407073&pf_rd_i=468294 , cheers crotalus, im gonna flick to tk max this week, but in the mean time, are these any good ?

yup, i have those (not in red) and theyre great for squats and deads.
although, most people recommend to buy a size smaller for all stars, so you might be better going somewhere to try a pair on and check first

brianthebard

The red ones are better for squats than the others! :P

floggg

The black on blacks looks way more gangsta!

I got a pair of chucks a while back for weighlifting - are quite good. there is no give in the sole when lifting, and are rock solid beneath you. feels way more solid underneath me than the old asics i used to wear.

rubadub

brianthebard wrote: »

The red ones are better for squats than the others! :P

White ones, turned red from the blood.

I have cheap dunnes knockoffs, not the boot. Like on the right here. Think they were €9


Also I got "aqua shoes" in lidl for about €6. these are a REALLY thin sole. Meant for walking on the beach, they are some quick dry material. I use them for cycling in the rain mainly, less bulky than wellies or putting bags over your feet. Good for the beach too.

I think they have a different type than mine on sale now in lidl, none showing online but I think they were in the booklet.

cardio,shoot me

ok, one more question, if anyone here has converse handy, would u be able to tell me if u can like push your finger into the sole a good bit. And id be going for gangsta pink

kevpants

cardio,shoot me wrote: »

ok, one more question, if anyone here has converse handy, would u be able to tell me if u can like push your finger into the sole a good bit. And id be going for gangsta pink

Strange as it may seem mine were on the floor next to me and yes if you stick your finger into the sole it feels squijjy but they aren't when you wear them.

In other shoe news, my Do-Wins just arrived. Sweeeet.

brianthebard

What's a Do-Win?

floggg

brianthebard wrote: »

What's a Do-Win?

Shoes for do-winners.

squat shoes i believe

kevpants

brianthebard wrote: »

What's a Do-Win?

These babies

brianthebard

very nice indeed, hope you enjoy them.

cardio,shoot me

im just wondering, would it be better to train in chuck taylors or just train barefoot. I train barefoot atm.

Hanley

cardio,shoot me wrote: »

im just wondering, would it be better to train in chuck taylors or just train barefoot. I train barefoot atm.

Chucks... less chance of hurting your foot if you drop something, or stubbing it against a rack or dumbbells!!!

Last FOREVER too. I've had my pair since first year of college.... I did 4 years and they're still going strong.

cardio,shoot me

well its been stubbed agaisnt dumbells many a time :P, i seem to be the only one who puts back dumbells and plates.

crotalus667

cardio,shoot me wrote: »

well its been stubbed agaisnt dumbells many a time :P, i seem to be the only one who puts back dumbells and plates.

I know the feeling :rolleyes:, don’t worry your not alone , we should start a club for people that actually leave the gym the way they found it

cardio,shoot me

well it just sickens me the people that load up a bar for squatting/benching with maybe 160kg of plates, do a quarter rep and walk off, leaving the next poor sod to unload it

crotalus667

cardio,shoot me wrote: »

well it just sickens me the people that load up a bar for squatting/benching with maybe 160kg of plates, do a quarter rep and walk off, leaving the next poor sod to unload it

My pet peve is the guy that leaves 4 set's of dumbbells (all of which where too hevy for him) on the floor next to a bench half a mile away from the rack:rolleyes: