Weight traiing and trainers

[Mojooo]

Anyone recommend me some trainers to wear at the gym - they must be suitable for both weight training and general cardio.

Will have to come from one of these retailers

http://www.jjbsports.com/
http://www.sportsdirect.com/

I am not a hardcore weight lifter but I understand the main rule is don't wear something that has a soft sole and get something with some support.

As the moment I am wearing soem old astro truf style football trainers. They have a flat sole.

Would be handy if they could double up as general trainers as well!

[Ordinary_Chap]

Personally I don't think it really matters. I just train in a standard pair of trainers and so do most other folk I see training.

[Mojooo]

Yea, I might get get some standard trainers.

I should add I need to get some new trainers anyway so wondered if anything else was more suitable.

[davethebunny]

For weight lifting you only need worry if you're doing heavy.
I used to squat upto about 140 in reebok classics and about 160 deadlift the same. When I did the next heavier set I'd do it barefoot. If you was dead lifting over 200kg regulary I'd get some proper shoes.

[Tiggsy]

The only time trainers become an issue is when they need to offer stability (running, basketball, etc) or cushioning - in a gym you dont need much of either. Get something comfy.

[LordGrover]

Vibram five-fingers.

ETA: Link.

Edited by LordGrover on Tuesday 26th April 11:59

[Dave_ITR]

I recently purchased these:
http://www.sportsdirect.com/asics-patriot-3-mens-r...

Can't go wrong for 20 squid.

[Tiggsy]

Dave_ITR said:

I recently purchased these:
http://www.sportsdirect.com/asics-patriot-3-mens-r...

Can't go wrong for 20 squid.

Sports direct have some great offers on Asics.

I have a pair of gel 12's for running and cheapos for the gym.