Just got my new pair of Ironwork 3's

Pan · 08-11-2008, 02:25 PM

They look real slick. Can't wait to lift in them!! First time lifting in Oly shoes, I'm expecting great things from them!!

I'm off to squat!

Pan · 08-13-2008, 11:34 AM

I will officially never EVER workout in anything else but these ever again!! I take them off for deadlifts, but boy is squatting a breeze in these bad boys!! Squatting was something I did lots of, but it never quite felt right for me. My lower back is very flexible but I have tight(ish) hamstrings). This would cause my butt to sort of 'tuck under' me when I hit the bottom of a squat and my torso had a slight lean to it because my achilles tendon was tight so my knees couldn't travel far enough over my knees to keep me upright and I used to squat with a slightly wider stance so I would 'sit between my legs'.

But not anymore - I stay upright, my form feels textbook and I can squat in a narrower stance with my hammies touching my calves and knees tracking over my feet properly. I was unsure if I should get them as £80 is a fair amount of money. But it has been the most worthwhile investment I've ever made since I started lifting.

If anyone is thinking about buying a pair - do it. Now

Shakes · 08-13-2008, 12:25 PM

Glad you like them, OLY shoes are on my list of something to invest in later this year...

A L · 08-13-2008, 01:18 PM

I love my addistars. They are the best!

Glad you're enjoyng them bro.

getjacked · 08-13-2008, 01:24 PM

i hope you are doing additional ankle mobility as well as other bodypart mobility work to compensate for using OL shoes. theyre not exactly the best shoes to maintain or improve flexibility, as they act as a 'bandaid' to pre existing issues that you must fix.

Scarlett · 08-13-2008, 05:23 PM

I want some Oly shooooooes...

A. I'm in college and broke.
B. Try finding them in women's sizes - or, my size in men's is a 6-7.5 I think.

But mostly A.

My birthday is in January you guys!

Pan · 08-13-2008, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by getjacked

i hope you are doing additional ankle mobility as well as other bodypart mobility work to compensate for using OL shoes. theyre not exactly the best shoes to maintain or improve flexibility, as they act as a 'bandaid' to pre existing issues that you must fix.

Getjacked:Thanks for mentioning that. Yeah it's an issue I shouldn't really ignore but I tend to get a bit lax in my stretching - I don't do it that often, but you're right, I shouldn't rely on the shoes to mask the lack of flexibility.

Lily: I don't know if women wear the men's shoes. You'd probably have to ask around or search other forums for what other women wear for lifting. I'd have thought they were unisex though. When you get some dough, definitely invest. My girlfriend just said wear stilettoes lol

A L · 08-13-2008, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by getjacked

i hope you are doing additional ankle mobility as well as other bodypart mobility work to compensate for using OL shoes. theyre not exactly the best shoes to maintain or improve flexibility, as they act as a 'bandaid' to pre existing issues that you must fix.

What exercises would you recommend?

DrewDog · 08-13-2008, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarlett

I want some Oly shooooooes...

A. I'm in college and broke.
B. Try finding them in women's sizes - or, my size in men's is a 6-7.5 I think.

But mostly A.

My birthday is in January you guys!

can't help with a but therees a place here that carries one in women's sizes, can't tell what brand it is

Toronto Weightlifting

Scarlett · 08-14-2008, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pan

Lily: I don't know if women wear the men's shoes. You'd probably have to ask around or search other forums for what other women wear for lifting. I'd have thought they were unisex though. When you get some dough, definitely invest. My girlfriend just said wear stilettoes lol

If I take a video of myself squatting in stilettos can I like, win a medal or something. I'm hardcore feeling my insignificance lately watching the Olympics.

You know, I actually think I could do it, lol. I mean, I basically did it OVER AND OVER AGAIN at prom (pfff, getting low on a dance floor = good squat form

)... except subtract a weighted bar on my shoulders and add tons of hot and hormonal teenagers. And bad music.

Wait, WHY AM I ACTUALLY CONSIDERING SQUATTING IN HEELS.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrewDog

can't help with a but therees a place here that carries one in women's sizes, can't tell what brand it is

Toronto Weightlifting

AWESOME, thanks so much... totally bookmarked for Christmas.

DrewDog · 08-14-2008, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarlett

AWESOME, thanks so much... totally bookmarked for Christmas.

no prob. just happened to come across them when i was looking for an oly lifting coach

getjacked · 08-17-2008, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A L

What exercises would you recommend?

not sure dude cuz i dont do it, LOL!!! one of my friends is real into mobility and knows a ton about it, ill ask.. ive seen a lot of people do mobility shit with tennis balls for the ankle.

drunknmunky · 08-25-2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarlett

I want some Oly shooooooes...

A. I'm in college and broke.
B. Try finding them in women's sizes - or, my size in men's is a 6-7.5 I think.

But mostly A.

My birthday is in January you guys!

I hear this, I convinced my mom that I needed them for a SM comp and they would be and early xmas present. I got the VS atheltic suede for 55 bucks shipped.

petpre24 · 08-30-2008, 10:07 AM

has anyone ever tried on the new Nike weightlifting shoes - Nike Romaleos?

how are they compared to adistars and other brands?

Scarlett · 08-30-2008, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petpre24

has anyone ever tried on the new Nike weightlifting shoes - Nike Romaleos?

how are they compared to adistars and other brands?

OH MY GOD.

DO WANT.

They're so.... beautiful...

Evidence · 08-30-2008, 08:29 PM

I STILL CAN'T FIND ANY IN SIZE 15!!!

WonderWoman · 09-02-2008, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarlett

OH MY GOD.

DO WANT.

They're so.... beautiful...

those are so sweet

08-13-2008, 12:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
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Pan Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 297 Rep Power: 45703	I will officially never EVER workout in anything else but these ever again!! I take them off for deadlifts, but boy is squatting a breeze in these bad boys!! Squatting was something I did lots of, but it never quite felt right for me. My lower back is very flexible but I have tight(ish) hamstrings). This would cause my butt to sort of 'tuck under' me when I hit the bottom of a squat and my torso had a slight lean to it because my achilles tendon was tight so my knees couldn't travel far enough over my knees to keep me upright and I used to squat with a slightly wider stance so I would 'sit between my legs'. But not anymore - I stay upright, my form feels textbook and I can squat in a narrower stance with my hammies touching my calves and knees tracking over my feet properly. I was unsure if I should get them as £80 is a fair amount of money. But it has been the most worthwhile investment I've ever made since I started lifting. If anyone is thinking about buying a pair - do it. Now

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A L YOKED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Controlled Aggression Posts: 3,002 Rep Power: 261106	I love my addistars. They are the best! Glad you're enjoyng them bro.

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getjacked TRAPASAURUS Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,160 Rep Power: 81460	i hope you are doing additional ankle mobility as well as other bodypart mobility work to compensate for using OL shoes. theyre not exactly the best shoes to maintain or improve flexibility, as they act as a 'bandaid' to pre existing issues that you must fix.

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Scarlett little nobody Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 979 Rep Power: 136930	I want some Oly shooooooes... A. I'm in college and broke. B. Try finding them in women's sizes - or, my size in men's is a 6-7.5 I think. But mostly A. My birthday is in January you guys!

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petpre24 AF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 314	has anyone ever tried on the new Nike weightlifting shoes - Nike Romaleos? how are they compared to adistars and other brands?

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Evidence Америка взяла мое золото Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,264 Rep Power: 76023	I STILL CAN'T FIND ANY IN SIZE 15!!!