Stabilize your stance with the Power Perfect 2 weightlifting shoe. Maximize the force your body produces to help you lift more weight.
- Rear-Foot Heel Support -Prevent excessive forward lean which puts more pressure on the lower back.
- Air Mesh Collar - Keeps feet cool under pressure.
- Upper Synthetic Material - Tough and light upper foot support system which is made for longevity.
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Hook and Loop Instep Strap - Stablizies rear-foot
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ADIWEAR Outsole - Extremely durable which ensures long-lasting and enhanced performance.
What’s the point of weightlifting shoes?
- You can lift more weight with a pair of weightlifting shoes.
“Really?! How does that work?”
- A lot of shoes are made for running, and have an inbuilt cushion to absorb impact with each step you take. This is great for running, but not so great for weightlifting. Rather than absorb force, you need a shoe that will help you use all the force your body produces to help you move weight. The more force you can produce, the more weight you can move.
“Yeah, but how would these shoes actually help me lift more weight?”
- In a couple of simple ways. First, if you can generate more force through the ground you can pull the bar higher. If you can pull the bar higher, you have more chance of getting under it. Also, when you are under the bar, you can drive hard out of the squat knowing your shoes, being your contact point with the ground, are transmitting as much as possible of the force you are creating up from the floor, through your body, and into moving that barbell.
“Got it, so I need something without cushioning. What about barefoot shoes?”?
- The fact those shoes have little or no padding is definitely a step in the right direction, but weightlifting shoes have a couple more distinct benefits. Weightlifting shoes have a raised heel. This is a massive advantage, as it allows you to squat into a deeper position through increased ankle range of motion. This will help you to improve your overall position too, as you’ll find yourself sitting more upright. A more upright torso means more chance of keeping hold of that barbell and sending it in the right direction - up! This heel also allows you to activate far more of your musculature to send that bar upwards. Weightlifting shoes are also more stable than your typical barefoot or minimalist shoe, not just underfoot, but around your foot. Again this ensures you have a strong and consistent base to land on, push through, and push out into - important for performance and injury prevention in equal measure. And the less you get injured, the more you can train. The more you can train, the more you can increase how much you lift!
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