WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN GYM SHOES
When choosing gym shoes for your bodybuilding workout is not easy, there is some aspects to be put into consideration is not style and color let us find out
when runners chose their shoes they always have some extra space for their toes but that’s not the case for workout shoes
Dedication
The shoe has to be dedicated to workout not multi-task as running and going out, workout shoe is flexible, running is not
Fit
The shoe has to be comfortable, if you have wide feet then Reebok will be more comfortable if not then Nike is narrower and Adidas is average also it depends on the model
Arch Type (Running or treadmill)
There are four types of Arch type shoes (Neutral, Cushioned, stability and motion controlled) and it all depends on your arch so based on that you will chose the correct shoe
Other requirements
a. Shoe should be flexible
b. should not slip as some gym floors may be slippery on certain ground
c. for hardcore trainers it is better to have a higher heel with ankle support due to deadlift and squats workouts as Nike Romaleos
d. Breathable, the shoe should breathe as of hardcore workout cause lot of sweating
Addidas vs Nike vs Reebok
When choosing the best workout shoes each and every bodybuilder will argue whether Adidas, Nike or Reebok or other brands like Puma or Underarmour are the best the truth is each brand got its own style and features so everyone chooses what they find best for their training
so here we will discuss features for every brand
Addidas
best cushion, stylish, highly breathable, long life, dedicated weightlifting shoe (Addidas powerlift 4, addidas adipower)
Nike
Comfortable heel (due to Nike technology), best for squats, dedicated weightlifting shoe (Nike Ramaleso)
Reebok
best toe comfortability, extremely light, dedicated weightlifting shoe (Reebok legacy lifter, Reebok lifter PR 2)
Puma
Durable construction, light weigth (non dedicated weightlifting shoes)
Under armour
joint impact reduction, good stability, dedicated weightlifting shoes (Under Armour Project Rock 2)
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