“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 …

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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 …

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