Running shoes and weight lifting

jj3000 said:

My question is I also lift weights at the gym. Am I going to destroy
my shoes if I do squats.

The Asics models have a foam material, not air. You might wear
out the cushioning a little quicker by wearing the shoes more,
but you can't break it.

Steve

my sis squats 300 with her runnig shoes /( asics i think) no problems
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Steve Hansen said:

jj3000 said:

My question is I also lift weights at the gym. Am I going to destroy
my shoes if I do squats.

The Asics models have a foam material, not air. You might wear
out the cushioning a little quicker by wearing the shoes more,
but you can't break it.

Steve

jj3000 said:

I am going to get back into running again, some on the street but also
threadmill at the gym.

It's also time to buy another pair of running shoes. And some of the
more serious running shoes aren't very cheap. Looking into the Asics
model.

My question is I also lift weights at the gym. Am I going to destroy
my shoes if I do squats. I'm 150lb and I squat about 140lb of weight
on my shoulder. I would hate to make the gel, nike air, or whatever
pad explode. But I also don't like the idea of bringing 2 pairs of
shoes (actually 3 if you count the slippers that I bring for a
swimming) 😉

I do weights in my running shoes all the time. With the weight you're
using, it's not a problem at all. The only issue I've had is that something
more stable (e.g. converse allstars) would be much better for squatting.

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Donovan Rebbechi said:

I do weights in my running shoes all the time. With the weight you're
using, it's not a problem at all. The only issue I've had is that something
more stable (e.g. converse allstars) would be much better for squatting.

Wouldn't the force of each footfall during running on the shoe's
construction be much more than the force from weightlifting? Maybe not -
never was much good at physics.

Quoted message said:

It's also time to buy another pair of running shoes. And some of the
more serious running shoes aren't very cheap. Looking into the Asics
model.

Very good choice! They are top of the line shoes.

Quoted message said:

My question is I also lift weights at the gym. Am I going to destroy
my shoes if I do squats. I'm 150lb and I squat about 140lb of weight
on my shoulder. I would hate to make the gel, nike air, or whatever
pad explode. But I also don't like the idea of bringing 2 pairs of
shoes (actually 3 if you count the slippers that I bring for a
swimming) 😉

Shoes for lifting? Do it barefoot, I never wear shoes to lift. You certainly
shouldn't wear padded shoes while lifting. Two pairs are the only way.

Quoted message said:

my sis squats 300 with her runnig shoes /( asics i think) no problems

Yikes!

Quoted message said:

I do weights in my running shoes all the time.

See, I told you it was a bad idea.

Quoted message said:

The only issue I've had is that something
more stable (e.g. converse allstars) would be much better for squatting.

Like I said, the less padding the better.

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Isn't that really bad to use your running shoes for other sports?

Yes.

Quoted message said:

Squats
would really put an imprint on the cushioning.

I always have my main pair of running shoes for the roads, then my "retired"
pair (ie, the previous main pair) for the gym / running machine. That way I
don't have to take two pairs to the gym. The cushioning in the gym pair
isn't as good, but you get a lot of cushioning from the treadmill anyway..

Just a suggestion - I'm no expert.

But you gave expert advice! Nice job.

Isn't that really bad to use your running shoes for other sports? Squats
would really put an imprint on the cushioning.

I always have my main pair of running shoes for the roads, then my "retired"
pair (ie, the previous main pair) for the gym / running machine. That way I
don't have to take two pairs to the gym. The cushioning in the gym pair
isn't as good, but you get a lot of cushioning from the treadmill anyway..

Just a suggestion - I'm no expert.

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Quoted message said:

I am going to get back into running again, some on the street but also
threadmill at the gym.

It's also time to buy another pair of running shoes. And some of the
more serious running shoes aren't very cheap. Looking into the Asics
model.

My question is I also lift weights at the gym. Am I going to destroy
my shoes if I do squats. I'm 150lb and I squat about 140lb of weight
on my shoulder. I would hate to make the gel, nike air, or whatever
pad explode. But I also don't like the idea of bringing 2 pairs of
shoes (actually 3 if you count the slippers that I bring for a
swimming) 😉