2018-05-13T00:06:27+00:00

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The highest rated lifting shoes for Men and Women

 

Your lifting shoes are your contact point which transmit force from the ground to your legs and through your entire body. With the help of a lifting shoes raised heel, you are capable of squatting into deeper positions, than you would normally be able to with your ankle’s range of motion. Its stability, comfort, and design is different from those of ordinary shoes, ensuring your stable base to push through and push up with consistent and strong balance. With more ankle support, lifting shoes prevent injuries that would otherwise be sustained if lifting without. Have the right kicks in order to be effective and safe in lifting without sacrificing your comfort, or joints.

1.) Inov-8 Men’s Fastlift 335 Weight-Lifting Shoe

 

Inov-8 Men's Fastlift 335 Weight-Lifting Shoe

Nylon ripstop upper with lightweight, welded synthetic overlays. Adjustable hook-and-loop instep strap promotes optimal lockdown. Plush tongue and collar for added comfort. Breathable mesh lining. Molded, 3 mm footbed supplies light underfoot comfort. EHC and Power-Truss technologies provide stability, support and structure in the heel and mid-foot. Meta-Flex system allows for flexibility and comfort throughout the forefoot. Precision fit offers a snug fit to ensure minimal internal movement. Imported.

Based in “England’s last wilderness,” the North Pennines, inov-8 is a British company that is passionate about specialist off-road running products and creating the lightest weight, most flexible footwear on the market. Since the company’s launch in 2003, it has become one of the fastest growing off-road running brands in the United States. From the footwear to the hydration packs, inov-8 products are created to complement the natural functions of human body biomechanics. Inov-8 designs its athletic gear to meet the demands of various environments and terrains at a peak level of performance. The comfort and durability of inov-8 products is what makes this brand a top-quality choice for the high-performance athlete and the recreational user alike.

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2.) York Athletics The Henry Mid Lightweight Training Sneaker – Perfect 5 star review.

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Winner of Men’s Health Magazine’s “Best New Fitness Gear of 2017” and Men’s Fitness Magazine’s “Best CrossFit Training Shoes of 2018” awards. This lightweight & responsive unisex cross-trainer is built for fitness, boxing and high-intensity gym training. The upper is constructed from breathable mesh for flexibility and ventilation. The Henry Mid’s height is cut below the ankle for maximum comfort and optimal stability. An internal two-way stretch lycra arch band is placed for medial & lateral support. For increased durability, the perforated micro-suede material is used for toe box. The Henry Mid comes with gum rubber outsole options for enhanced grip for higher intensity gym activity.

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3.) Adidas Originals Adidas Men’s Powerlift.3.1 Cross Trainer

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These shoes can help you acheive a deeper squat. If you’ve reached a pinnacle or climax in your squat and feel that you are paying the price in terms of foot pain, try these shoes out. Over 200 positive 4 and up stars reviews on Amazon. If you’re at a point where your form is starting to break down under heavier weight because you can’t reach a depth thats comfortable with your legs and hips and compromising my lower back, try these shoes out.

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4.) Adidas Men’s Adipower Weightlift Shoes

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These shoes feature a weightlifting-specific design for support under heavy loads. They have a leather upper with a mesh tongue and collar for comfort and a power strap across the laces to lock down your foot. The leather upper complements an engineered chassis, and an instep strap provides a secure foothold, and they look pretty sweet too.

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5.) Otomix Royal Blue Stingray Escape Bodybuilding Weightlifting

Otomix Royal Blue Stingray Escape Bodybuilding Weightlifting

OTOMIX brings its heritage of mat sports experience in Martial Arts to the world of Wrestling, MMA, Grappling with the introduction of the MMA Stingray Escape shoe. People do review this shoe as a little tighter so it may not be for you if you have wider feet. However, if you do prefer a bit tighter to get that control without slipping, these shoes were reported to be great for Martial Arts, and wrestling. These ultra light lifting shoes provide superior support and stability with unlimited range of motion. The MMA Stingray Escape is feather light with ultimate traction for competition. Ideal for all grappling sports, jujitsu, judo, boxing, wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts.

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York Athletics The Henry Mid Lightweight Training Sneaker

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Voted best new fitness gear of 2017 by Men’s Health Magazine, and best crossfit shoe of 2018. This new ergonomic design is the ideal structure for heavy lifting. It has ample ankle support for those clean and jerk movements and a slightly raised heal for a strong point of contact when doing squats. This perfect rated 5 star shoe is new and is taking the weight lifting shoe world by storm. A custom PU foam sock liner assures that this training sneaker provides superior cushioning and allows for moisture wicking.  Try them out if you’re in the market for a new weightlifting shoe.

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