I don't have any and I wondered if I should and why. What is the benefit of the raised heel? I don't wanna go and buy some and find I don't like them - I'm a bit poor at the moment!
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07-25-2012 03:50 PM #1
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What's the benefit of squatting shoes?
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07-25-2012 03:53 PM #2
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The heel lift helps a fuck load to balance you. Try squatting in some dress shoes. that's what I did before getting my adiPowers. Helped me no end to stop me falling over backwards.
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07-25-2012 06:53 PM #3
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07-25-2012 07:38 PM #4
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The non-compressible nature of the shoes was the first thing I noticed. This is speaking vertically (think "squish" of a shoe like a nike free) and horizontally (since I have flat feet the straps help prevent some pronation inward).
The grip feels increased, so that my foot is attached to the floor better.
I was skeptical of the "once you squat in WL shoes you won't go back" mantra, but am a believer now.
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07-25-2012 07:44 PM #5
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head over to repetitive questions
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Originally Posted by Ezpeasy
i won't squat without them
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