Hey, y'all! Quick note, there are definitely some shoes that weren't listed in this round-up that work really well within the context of heavy deads. For example, wrestling shoes work really well as budget options and NOBULL Trainers work well within the cross-training setting. I don't want this list/video to be a definitive "only use these shoes" type of video, but instead, a video that provides options for a bunch of different contexts. If you have questions about a model not listed, feel free to ask. That is all!

Coincidentally, my On Cloud is the worst offender for heel slip to the point where over the years the heel part of the shoe is already worn down (so are my socks).

The Prios are a good looking shoe. My next pair of barefoot shoes will probably be the 360, but I haven’t worn my Prios down enough yet.

@thatfitfriend

2 жыл бұрын

Love it - both solid options!

I use Vans slip on. It takes away any overthinking if my laces are bit tight or loose (which i sometimes do). Just straight to hammering away. But I wouldn’t mind using Jordan 1 lows or dunks for some flashiness. 😅

@thatfitfriend

2 жыл бұрын

A solid option 💪

The lifting large slippers Can be use for all leg routine?

From the deadlift king himself!!!! I wanna try barefoot shoes for deads, thank you for this vid ☺️

@thatfitfriend

2 жыл бұрын

I’m more of the jester, tbh 😂 We have to get you a pair to try and do a first impressions video with them!

Which shoe do you think is better for squat and deadlift?The sabo deadlift or the Adidas hvc2 and if they are not a good option for both terms what shoe do you recomend?Thanks,from Spain.

@thatfitfriend

2 жыл бұрын

Tbh, I think both will work equally well! Adidas you’ll save a bit more. They can def be a good option for both. In regard to squats, it also depends on if you like the higher boot construction and a zero drop to squat in. If so, then either work!

I found these rbx water shoes with the lowest stack height of any shoe ever for only 8 dollars a pair at tj maxx last night. Tons of mobility too.

Great video as always. Im converse deadlift fan.

@thatfitfriend

2 жыл бұрын

A tried and true classic! Thank you 💪

I have this random pair of puma ignite netfits which suck at pretty much anything except for deadlifts.

@thatfitfriend

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, that’s so great! And you know Puma were certainly not thinking “hmmm, this is going to be a great deadlift shoe” 😂

Hey, great video! I was wondering, I have trainers that are obviously not great for deadlifts or squats. I’m currently debating between Chuck taylors, vans and barefoot shoes. I kind of want a pair that work well with both squats and deadlifts, any advice?

@thatfitfriend

Жыл бұрын

Depends on what you're after! Converse/Vans will give you a bit more sole, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it will feel different compared to barefoot shoes. IMO, if you want a flat shoe, then you can't go wrong with any of them, especially for general training. If you're getting super specific with your deads/plan to compete, then I'd suggest going barefoot shoe for that context to limit as much stack height as possible, but it's not necessarily a must for recreational lifting.

@justinpatrickhoffman

11 ай бұрын

Chucks

In Thailand, I saw many people using Vibram five fingers shoes for deadlift, any thoughts on them?

@thatfitfriend

2 жыл бұрын

Another good model!

Mate, i got a hack for ya. Remove the insoles of Metcon 6 or 5. Optionally ad a thin insole Beastly deadlift shoe.

@thatfitfriend

Жыл бұрын

Great option as well!

Do the Primus Lite III's also work well for squats?

@thatfitfriend

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, they’re fine!

Hey Jake! been watching a bunch of your barefoot shoe reviews and thank you! A set of Xero Prio fits my overall needs and was curious if your sizing is a 1:1 between Chucks and the Prios, or is there any half size difference? Thanks for any help!

@thatfitfriend

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Size your Prio like your normal shoes, i size my chucks down .5-1 size and run Prio true to size like my other shoes!

What’s the sizing for vivobarefoot like? I know there’s a tutorial on their website but it didn’t really help. I’m a size 42 on notorious. Thanks

@thatfitfriend

2 жыл бұрын

A pain in the a$$, LOL. What model are you looking into?

@cheekypro2914

2 жыл бұрын

@@thatfitfriend sorry... primus lite III... appreciate your help. In nikes I wear 42.5EU because of my wide feet. But the website says 41 lol, what’s going on.

@thatfitfriend

2 жыл бұрын

@@cheekypro2914 Trust me, it's frustrating AF so the confusion is definitely warranted. Plus, most Vivo models size differently which only adds to the confusion. IMO, you'd be safe rocking the 42 if you wear a 42.5 in Nike models. That size should give you enough length in the toe box without feeling too floppy. If you pull the trigger on that size, please keep me posted because it helps a ton to hear sizing feedback from the community due to the vast differences in Vivo models and what I recommend based on what other sizes others are already wearing!

Can you try do a Nike Metcon for a video

@thatfitfriend

2 жыл бұрын

For sure! What specifically are you looking for?

Best shoes you can wear are wrestling shoes. Or karate shoes. Like the ones Bruce Lee would wear.

Unpopular opinion: I like the romaleo 2

What happened to Nobul ??

@thatfitfriend

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing! Still a great shoe, definitely a few models that I missed 😊

Why Nobull is not included

@thatfitfriend

2 жыл бұрын

Another solid option that I use often! This list is not every shoe that excels for heavy pulls by any means, so I definitely missed a few good options 💪

What about NO shoe? I prefer to DL in my socks. I feel I have much better proprioception and total freedom to splay my toes. Why buy a barefoot shoe, when you can just go barefoot?

@thatfitfriend

2 жыл бұрын

Great question and I'm the same way! I'll deadlift barefoot 7/10 times. Barefoot shoes are nice to have though especially in commercial gyms or in spaces where you can't go barefoot or in socks. Plus, they can be nice to have & implement in other ways outside of deads. That being said, definitely don't need a barefoot shoe by any means if you like pulling barefoot or in socks and can do so in your gym without being told to put shoes on!

Chucks Vans are not good shoes to lift weights I'm 32 been training since I was 6 with weights. The reason being there is no real ankle support.

@getstrongby4038

2 жыл бұрын

And they look RIDICULOUS

Barefoot is best

@thatfitfriend

11 ай бұрын

My preferred, too. Tough when some gym don’t allow tho

barefoot shoes? instead of just ... barefoot..... . .. .. .. ..............................................................

@thatfitfriend

6 ай бұрын

Can’t do that in commercial gyms sometimes. You new to barefoot shoes, eh?