When it comes to what items are important in a lifting session, we often hear things like gloves, headphones, belts, or wraps. Although some of these items are good to have in the gym bag with you, lifters often underestimate or forget about lifting shoes.
Lifting shoes are great, as they provide better stability than running shoes, and also because they increase mobility in your ankles and hips. This will allow you to move the weight more efficiently and feel sturdier while performing a lift.
If you decide to get a pair of lifting shoes, you are probably a big fan of Olympic lifts and squats. For the first option, increased stability and mobility are the main reasons to switch from running shoes to lifting shoes.
For movements like the snatch, the type of shoes you wear can have a big impact on your performance. You don’t want to do this kind of exercise wearing something with a soft sole, because it will feel like you are lifting weights while sitting on a pile of marshmallows.
On the other hand, lifting shoes come with an elevated hill and a hard, non-compressible sole, which allows the transfer of a greater force to the ground. This design allows you to be more efficient due to a more upright position.