I’ve been looking at a pair of squatting shoes now for a while. I currently used Sambas and have no issues with flexibility but from what I read it still might benefit me. I was looking at the Powerlift 2.0. Heard they could compress but Dan green mentions the Trainers which are the same thing and he squats over 700 so it doesnt seem to be an issue with him.
Only reason why I am looking at those is the smaller heal. limited with those and the do wins from rogue. Ive never lifted in them. Is it worth it? or should I just keep squatting in Sambas. The weight distribution plate should spread the weight out evenly so I dont know how much they could compress if I am only squat between 400-500. any feedback would be nice
I just bought the 1/2" Rogue Do-Wins for the shorter heel. Also looked at the Powerlift 2.0 which supposedly have a 0.66" heel. Figured it wasn’t different enough from the standard 3/4" heel to be worth it. If they are good enough for Dan Green then they are good enough for the rest of us!
FWIW, I really like the Do-Wins. They don’t have lace eyelets so conceivably the laces could cut through over time, but it doesn’t seem to be necessary to lace them really tight. The two hook-and-loop straps work really well for cinching the shoe tight. For fit, I got the same size I wear in Chucks, and they are nice and snug. Also, it feels like my feet are glued to the floor. Rock solid at 535.
I saved and bought the Adipowers. My feet feel glued to the floor, depth is easier to hit, front squats feel a heck of alot better as do squats. I dont know if they actually added pounds to the bar, I doubt it, but i dont have any regreats spending the money
To those that use them, do you just use them for squatting? What I’ve been reading talks about them being most helpful with the olympic lifts such as front squats, pwr cleans, and clean and jerks.
I normally do all my lifting barefoot, but just reading and learning as there might always be a better way to lift out there…
Depends on your goals. I squat in Sambas as well and prefer them because they create a relatively natural range of motion, are durable, and provide solid traction. I imagine the Powerlift 2.0 elevates your heel to put the emphasis on your quads.
My understanding is that they create an artificial range of motion by changing the elevation of your heel. Not saying that is a bad thing, it ought to lead to better quad development if that’s what you’re after.
Obviously it’s whatever you want them for, but if its just to put focus on your quads once a week you might be better served using the 2.5 plates or even a rubber mat under your heels as stated earlier.
I recently purchased these and they’re a great entry level shoe for those looking to try something new. It was a little awkward at first seeing as how I’ve always squatted in wrestling shoes. But I really do believe thay they help with depth and I feel way more stable than my wrestling shoes. They were also really great for leg drive on bench.
[quote]Webster.D.W wrote:
To those that use them, do you just use them for squatting? What I’ve been reading talks about them being most helpful with the olympic lifts such as front squats, pwr cleans, and clean and jerks.[/quote]
I use them for squatting (back and front). This is the powerlifting forum so I’m gonna assume not many people are doing the oly lifts but if you are they definitely will help; heeled shoes did come from weightlifting after all. Oh and like Rawteen mentioned, they help with getting extra leg drive on the bench. Especially useful in competition if your federation doesn’t allow you to have your heels off the ground.