Stretch reflex with WL shoes on

[Hoppa]

Hi rip, my first pair of WL shoes came in yesterday. They were the Romaleos 2. Did a squat session @ 176kg in them today. I realised that with the WL shoes on, i had almost zero stretch reflex at the bottom of my squats. I felt weaker with them on. I did a search and couldnt figure this out. Is there an explanation to this? Could it just be due to the heavier weight im using this time around compared to my previous session (175kg)?

Should i ditch the WL shoes and continue with flat soled?

[Mark Rippetoe]

I assure you that the shoes do not diminish your stretch reflex. In the event that you decide to get rid of them, what size are they?

[Carlos Daniel]

Those are some damn fine shoes if they're anything like the Romaleos I, I don't think it's their fault per se. I have an hypothesis: since the shoes allow you to go deeper, maybe you're cutting the squat a little higher and therefore not having such a large stretch on the hamstrings and adductors, reducing the stretch reflex.

[Frayedknot]

Could it be that the raised heels are causing you to be over your toes more? (I've done this.) Sit back more.

[Hoppa]

I assure you that the shoes do not diminish your stretch reflex. In the event that you decide to get rid of them, what size are they?

Maybe i just need to get used to them. Idk. will try again tommorow. Are there any downsides on squatting with them on though?

[Jordan Feigenbaum]

Maybe i just need to get used to them. Idk. will try again tommorow. Are there any downsides on squatting with them on though?

Yeah all the dudes at the powerlifting meets wearing chucks and Asics wrestling shoes will want to talk to you about your sweet set of shoes. Just give yourself some time to acclimate and take more warm ups until it feels natural/right. My first 2 weeks in oly shoes were laughable but I'll never go back.

[elVarouza]

It takes time to adjust to the shoes because going from no heel to a heel changes your form. Learn how to squat in the shoes.

[Will Morris]

Are there any downsides on squatting with them on though?

No.