Thread: Reebok traintone

So my girl is officially lifting heavy shit, hitting the gym 3xweek minimum and is loving it (deads, squats, bench ) she's needing a new pair of kicks though, her old ones are ancient and beat. She was looking into the reebok traintones but couldn't find a lot of info on how they work with lifting, positive or negative reactions. So, anyone here have any input???

Thanks!

Originally Posted by ceazur

Pro hormones are like eating a chicken wing, gears is like eating the chickens entire family

For squatting, etc. I'd actually suggest investing in a pair of PL / wrestling shoes. (Or else go barefoot!) I found a pair of men's wrestling shoes in my size at a Play It Again Sports. I ended up buying them because they were actually cheaper than a pair of Chucks (also a great pair of squatting shoes).

For general cross-training, I use ASICS. Personally I need something w/ better arch support than your usual stuff. Nike is a no-go at all for me. I also use Powerstep full-lenght orthodics to give me even better arch support.

In fact it might be worth it to go check out one of those places that do the foot analysis. I can tell that feet become an issue as you get older. I've genetically got bunions and had two surgeries to address them - the first when I was 25 and the second 2 years ago (age 44). I use the Powerstep orthodics as they work just as well as the custom ones my podiatrist was pushing for $600. (There are several studies indicating the OTC orthodics are just as good.) I am also currently dealing w/ plantar fasciitis (tight heel muscles). This seems to be a common occurrence when you start hitting your 40s (at least amongst the several people in my gym who I've noticed have it.) I wear heels and doubt I will ever NOT wear heels - but it does become something I need to cycle my shoes between high and flat if I want to continue doing it w/o pain.

Thus good shoes and awareness of your natural foot structure is worth spending a little time on.