Conclusion to Olympic Weightlifting Shoes

    Let's take a look at what I've discussed and discovered. In the sport of Olympic weightlifting, weightlifting shoes are a mandatory piece of equipment. Just like a hockey stick is to a hockey player, an olympic weightlifter has to have his shoes.

   Having said that, we have seen the many varieties of shoes currently available on the market and just how similar  they all are. 0.75 inch heel, a form of straps, and a non-slip rubber base. The uniqueness is in the details, which are only noticeable if you're looking for them. Beginners - feel free to buy whatever is cheaper, you won't be at any disadvantage REALLY... For the lifters who have been around the block, you need to pay attention to what each shoe has to offer, it's pros and it's cons and choose accordingly.

   It's still very common to see people lifting in chucks (converse, flat shoes) and even barefoot. Although I cannot recommend doing something as stupid as being barefoot in a gym. As long as being flat footed is purpose oriented ( i.e - you want you're squat/pull/whatever to be less quad dominant and more evenly distributed along the posterior chain ) then go for it. For the rest, you will use olympic weightlifting shoes.