If the shoe fits wear it!

My first question to you is what type of shoes are you training in? Are they specific for the type of training that you do day in and day out? Think about it for a second. Now think about this, would you wear a basketball sneaker to run in? No probably not. If you are primarily training in a weight room then this may be some insight for you!

Weight lifting shoes are designed to allow you to use all the force you can apply into the ground. The more force you can apply into the ground the more weight you can lift! The raised heel in weight lifting shoes gives you an advantage through increasing your ankle range of motion. The heel is designed to allow you to have a more upright torso while squatting which can then create a better activation of the correct musculature during the movement. They are also more stable than your average running shoe. This allows you to have a more consistent base to push or pull through during your lifts. Now there are many different brands of weightlifting shoes (I own a pair of inov8 fast lifts) so it would be personal preference based on your own foot and comfort for which one would be the best for you!

The biggest difference that you will find with a training shoe is that it is designed with more lateral support and stability as well as more flexibility in the forefoot, as compared to a running shoe that is designed for primarily forward motion of heel to toe striking.

I do want you to think about what you do for your daily/weekly training and workouts. Do you have any ankle, knee and or hip pain? It might be time for a new pair of shoes that can help you bring your training to the next level! Also it's an excuse to buy a new pair of shoes. Who doesn’t like that! #Beaboutit