Footwear

Unfortunately knee pain is something most of us who like to try and stay fit will encounter at some point in our lives. The good news is it doesn’t need to put and end to our training, BUT it is very important to understand the causes so you can cure and then avoid it recurring. This blog post is based on my personal experience as an amateur weight lifter and does not constitute medical advice. If you have serious concerns then you should escalate these to your physician. At a glance… Wearing the wrong shoes when lifting weights can trigger …

Do weightlifting shoes cause knee pain? Read More »

Truth be told deadlifts are probably my all time favourite gym lift. As the heaviest lift for almost everyone it’s probably my ego that enjoys it… Even putting the ego-mania to one side the deadlift is a fantastic exercise which recruits an absolute ton of muscle all through the body. All with the most natural range of motion of all: Simply picking something up from the floor. I’m sure you love deadlifts too – but the real question is do you need deadlift shoes to improve your lift, and if so which are the best deadlift shoes available? As ever the answer is complex. …

BEST shoes for deadlifting: Yep, SABO wins! Read More »

I’ll be honest, the width of my foot is not something I had committed much thought to as an adult. It simply didn’t make an impact on my life… Until I got in to weightlifting!  Weightlifting shoes come in all shapes and sizes, with one of the key differentiators between styles and brands being the width of the shoe. I’ve tried a few different pairs of training shoes over the years and the difference the width makes to the feel of the shoe is significant, and definitely worth considering before you buy. So there we have it – width matters! At a glance… Every weightlifting …

Best weightlifting shoes for narrow feet: Compared Read More »

“How tight should my shoes be?” is a super-common query amongst lifters particularly as lifting shoes are pretty pricey so nobody wants to get it wrong when splashing their own cash. The answer? Weightlifting shoes should be long enough so there is NO room at the heel with just enough space in the front to fit your foot without having to curl your toes, while width ways the shoe should be very tight. You know how most have a strap over the mid foot? That is to make the shoe EVEN TIGHTER. At a glance… Squat shoes should be tight over the length and …

How should weightlifting shoes fit, and should you size down? Read More »

I’ve had a few pairs of lifting shoes now and friends I workout with often look at them with bemusement – what are they for? Why do they look like that? They cost HOW MUCH?! So I will answer what, why and how much here… As well as conclude on whether they are worth the money or not! At a glance… Weightlifting shoes are designed to help with squatting and Olympic movements primarily They are worth it if you value good form and adding weight to the bar Romaleos are great, but at full price there are better value options out there You can’t run competitively in …

Are Nike Romaleos worth it? My £140 of review Read More »