VS Athletic Dynamo shoes

[homerj742]

So I decided to take the plunge and get some weight lifting shoes.

I have to say, for "value" shoes, I feel these are constructed very well. They look and feel very nice. I highly recommend those who have been contemplating buying these.

However, I'm so used to my chucks, that I found myself going "too deep" in my squats. So I'm kinda relearning the decent/bounce portion...

Here are some pics!



Comes with a nifty bag too!



Don't look half bad huh?



Heels are nice and sturdy.

[gordonrumble]

What's the heel raise?

[homerj742]

I believe it's a 3/4 inch heel.

[Sami]

I'm kinda worried about changing to weightlifting shoes for that same reason. I'm going pretty deep even in Chuck's and have recently been trying to limit my depth but still have good rebound. With 3/4" heels, I'm might have some trouble. There are a few guys with WL shoes at my gym, I may ask to borrow theirs to see what it's like first.

[Dastardly]

Does anybody know if there are some threads on the forum where the benefit of weightlifting shoes has been discussed in detail? (ideally with Rips involvement too)

I am intrigued to know if there is a benefit other than creating extra depth artificially in the low bar squat. Similar to placing blocks under the heels.

Like you for example Sami, you say you are already able to go too deep. So why would someone like you need to use the shoes?

I have bought myself some to do front squats, for which they have worked a treat.

But they make back squats much much harder.

[coldfire]

Does anybody know if there are some threads on the forum where the benefit of weightlifting shoes has been discussed in detail? (ideally with Rips involvement too)

I am intrigued to know if there is a benefit other than creating extra depth artificially in the low bar squat. Similar to placing blocks under the heels.

Like you for example Sami, you say you are already able to go too deep. So why would someone like you need to use the shoes?

I have bought myself some to do front squats, for which they have worked a treat.

But they make back squats much much harder.

http://www.elitefts.com/documents/de...o_deadlift.htm

[IWillLiveFreeOrDie]

Nice shoes! It took me a week to get used to wearing shoes so I just backed the weight off. Now I'm really liking the feel of the raised heel.

[homerj742]

Nice shoes! It took me a week to get used to wearing shoes so I just backed the weight off. Now I'm really liking the feel of the raised heel.

Thanks man.

I'm actually considering backing off the weight so I can readjust...

[banthafodder]

I am intrigued to know if there is a benefit other than creating extra depth artificially in the low bar squat. Similar to placing blocks under the heels.

Raising the heel distributes more weight onto your quads, allowing them to work harder.

Calling the depth "artificial" seems to imply that it's not as "real" as the same depth with a flat heel. The point of depth is to stretch out (and bounce off of) your adductors and hamstrings, so if that's happening, everything's fine.

[Moffitt]

Many thanks!

Question - is the 3/4" heel height measured from the floor, or from the rest of the sole. In other words, if it's measured from the floor then your heel really isn't elevated that high b/c the midsole is probably 1/4" itself.
(hope that makes sense)

I'm seriously considering these b/c of the price, but the heel height has me a little concerned.