I am looking for a power lifting shoe for men to help primarily with power lifts in the context of cross fit training.

There are so many choices on Amazon and my strategy right now is to research a brand that has the highest set of good review and best performance for a budget under 200. It would be nice if it is designed for cross fit, but does not need to be. Nor does it need to support running. I have a reebok nano 3 and Nike Pegasus for those two activities, respectively.

The reason I need a dedicated shoe for lifting is I need the stability when lifting heavy. I get a little wobbly on my feet and the weight needs to be distributed much better in my heels. Before you say my technique needs help before shoes, yes, I know, but my colleagues at cross fit have told me consistently that a good lifting shoe will make all the difference. I primarily need them for squats, power cleans, s n a t c h e s and dead lifts, but also for other lifts like thrusters or overhead presses.

I want to get the best lifting shoe for the money. It can be a training shoe and does not need to be a professional competition lifting shoe. However, if I should be getting a professional competition lifting shoe, just let me know. It should not be priced more then 200.

Here are a couple I have picked out on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/adidas-Powerlift-Trainer-Training-Metallic/dp/B004JXVSA0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1XIWU8EPF2PLT&coliid=I2ZACBN87CGGQB&psc=1 (best priced, recommended by men's fitness and a good set of amazon reviews)

http://www.amazon.com/ASICS-Mens-Lift-Trainer-Cross-Trainer/dp/B004DCBIKC/ref=pd_sbs_shoe_1 (good reviews)

http://www.amazon.com/Reebok-Mens-Crossfit-Lifter-Red-Grey-Silver/dp/B00BHOIGB8/ref=sr_1_1?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1383222040&sr=1-1&keywords=Reebok+CrossFit+Lifter (no reviews, but highly recommended by men's fitness)

Well - there you have it. I think I know what I am looking for, but am no expert in this area of lifting shoes. In fact, I am quite the beginner at lifting in general. However, I have big aspirations and goals.

Help me out with your feedback, suggestions, anecdotes, whatever. Open to any and all feedback so I can make the best informed decision before purchasing.

Anyone...anyone... (Bueller tone -lol)

I tried to read the whole post, but my eyeballs dried up and fell out of the sockets!

I bet this would be a better place for you!!

http://board.crossfit.com/forumdisplay.php?f=21

What about those barefoot technology shoes. I guess if you can learn to stabilise not relying on shoes then you will engage more core? I do my kettlebell training barefoot. I tend to wear trainers when I do a 'cardio' circuit - like when we are doing burpees etc as that hurts!!

What about those barefoot technology shoes. I guess if you can learn to stabilise not relying on shoes then you will engage more core? I do my kettlebell training barefoot. I tend to wear trainers when I do a 'cardio' circuit - like when we are doing burpees etc as that hurts!!

Fiddleman....there it is. Quit trying to be one of the cool kids. Cool shoes won't fix bad technique. You know this.

Fiddleman....there it is. Quit trying to be one of the cool kids. Cool shoes won't fix bad technique. You know this.

And you can spend the cash on something else

Here is a quick link: http://www.roguefitness.com/shoes/weightlifting-shoes.php?gclid=COWwvJ_LwboCFc9i7AoddzUAsQ

I know guys who really like the Adidas but this is just competitive powerlifting. Another the one people like is the Rogue because you can get a different size heel.

My personal favorite is a pair of Asics wrestling shoes for training. I don't like support in my shoes during training and I also can do my cardio in them. But for competition use I like and have used for years is Inzer Pillars. But I have found they are to be used on max rep days or competition days only. That is because there is little give as it locks in your ankles and provides very little foot give. http://www.inzernet.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=PILLAR_SHOE

I hope that helps a little.

Fiddleman....there it is. Quit trying to be one of the cool kids. Cool shoes won't fix bad technique. You know this.

hey, that hurt my feelings. I am not doing it to fit in at all, but to help me with technique.

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Sorry bro.

How exactly do shoes help your technique?

Sorry bro.

How exactly do shoes help your technique?

Just kidding around with you.

Shoes help distribute the weight towards the ground properly. You should be able to do this without special shoes, but folks who are tipsy when lifting, like myself, need the extra function from the lifting shoe.

My choice I believe will be the following:

http://www.roguefitness.com/inov8-fastlift-335-rogue-red-black-carbon.php

A good all around cross fit lifting shoe.

My choice I believe will be the following: http://www.roguefitness.com/inov8-fastlift-335-rogue-red-black-carbon.php A good all around cross fit lifting shoe.

They're cool! Sounds like they'll do what you need as well.