Can someone recommend me some decent running/lifting trainers?

To use when I'm at the gym and for running and that aren't really expensive. Thanks :smile:

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You're better off getting your gait analysed for running shoes. What works for me, (I currently run in New Balance 860v4) won't work for you.

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tootles44

Original post by OU Student

You're better off getting your gait analysed for running shoes. What works for me, (I currently run in New Balance 860v4) won't work for you.

Where would I do that? And am I right that running shoes aren't necessarily good for weight lifting?

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Tiger Rag

Original post by tootles44

Where would I do that? And am I right that running shoes aren't necessarily good for weight lifting?

A specialist running shop. I don't know anything about weight lifting; so can't asnwer that.

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tootles44

Original post by OU Student

A specialist running shop. I don't know anything about weight lifting; so can't asnwer that.

Okay thanks :smile:

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Smack

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Original post by tootles44

Where would I do that? And am I right that running shoes aren't necessarily good for weight lifting?

Yes, you're right. For running and weightlifting you ideally need two completely different shoes. If you compare the design - particularly the sole and heel - of running and weighting shoes, you'll see the difference. I don't think it's worth being cheap and trying to get a shoe that's almost kinda half-way between the two, because such a shoe will be optimal for neither activities.

I don't know anything about running shoes, but weightlifting shoes, if you buy a decent pair and treat them right (i.e. use them only for lifting and don't walk to the gym in them) will last many, many years (mine are five and a half years old and still essentially as good as new). Ergo, I think it's something worth splashing out on if it's something you're serious about.

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tootles44

Original post by Smack

What if I just lifted barefoot? Id only need to for squats and deadlifts, everything else wouldn't really matter I guess

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Smack

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Original post by tootles44

What if I just lifted barefoot? Id only need to for squats and deadlifts, everything else wouldn't really matter I guess

You can get away with lifting barefoot. I don't think it's optimal due to possible grip issues, though, and I do think it's just better to be lifting with a slight heel as found on weightlifting shoes.

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BKS

If it's a money issue then I think getting running shoes and lifting barefoot would be sensible. I never felt like grip was that big a deal when lifting barefoot but you could get cheap converse knock offs. They don't have padding in the sole so are better than running shoes but obviously no heel like lifting shoes. I like them a size small so my foot can't move at all in the shoe.

Also using lifting shoes for deadlifting is pretty uncommon. You can always save up to get them for squatting eventually.

Reply 9

Abdi112

I use the Nike T-Lite XI for gym and running. It is super light and it feels like not wearing any shoes at all, made very well too!

Reply 10

earthworm

Converse knock offs from asda for lifting. Expensive running shoes fitted at an independent running shop for running.

Reply 11

Flather

nike flywire lunarlon

Reply 12

Tiger Rag

There's no reason why you need to spend a huge amount on running shoes. My current pair cost me £50 I think it was.

More expensive isn't always better.

Reply 13

earthworm

Original post by OU Student

There's no reason why you need to spend a huge amount on running shoes. My current pair cost me £50 I think it was.

More expensive isn't always better.

Indeed barefoot is free :tongue:

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earthworm

Some guys at my gym lift in minimalist running shoes, mostly Inov8

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e aí rapaz

Lifting barefoot is free but might be frowned upon (or even against the rules) in a lot of gyms.

I used to lift in cheap converses as mentioned above. £10 a pair or so on Sports Direct, nice flat and hard sole. Okay they fall apart after a year but ten quid a year isn't bad.