Weightlifting shoes for 6ft 5

[SS2016]

I've read through many threads and websites trying to find an answer to what heel height is appropriate for a 6ft 5 tall person with long femurs who is low bar squatting and doing power cleans. Any ideas on the brand of weightlifting shoe and height of the heel I should get?

[ludwig23]

Why should heel height be different? Do you have trouble hitting proper depth barefoot? How long have you been training? Your squat style? Budget?

[Shaun]

I've read through many threads and websites trying to find an answer to what heel height is appropriate for a 6ft 5 tall person with long femurs who is low bar squatting and doing power cleans. Any ideas on the brand of weightlifting shoe and height of the heel I should get?

Generally for the SS model of the lifts a heel of 0.5" is recommended. However, there are very few, if any, shoes that actually have a 0.5" heel - most are at least 0.75".

I would try and avoid a heel of greater than 1.0".

[Kelli Nielson]

Get ones that fit your feet in a color you like. Problem solved. You're not the only tall person lifting and you're not the only one with long femurs.

[George Christiansen]

I'm 6' 7" and squatted in 1 1/4 heels for a year. I got them because they were cheap and I was doing only front squats for a while because of an injury. They worked for LBBS, but kepted me a bit too upright for my tastes. I am not squatting in flats (Asics Throwing shoes) and like it better.

Height isn't the only factor torso length makes a big difference too.