I am interested in hearing your guys' thoughts on the Nike Frees. As a shortstop, I am wondering would I receive any benefits in speed, agility, etc? If so, is their a specific model I should pick up?
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From a Track perspective I believe those shoes were made so one could get the benefit of running without shoes on, without having to endure the pain. It has been proven beneficial to run long distances w/o shoes, so Nike came up with this shoe.....wouldn't help a ss
Well besides specific position, would they help with leg strength in general?
I believe they help make the foot bones stronger, which in turn helps leg strength....but the bottom is so thin I wouldn't reccomend them for baseball....you could also roll an ankle easily...I believe a Turf Shoe or Spikes for outside would be a lot better
Well I wasn't planning on using them for baseball. I was thinking of using for running and weight lifting.
They won't do much for your training. Only if your a long distance runner.
But as I told you in your PM, if they are comfortable to you then they will be just fine.
But as I told you in your PM, if they are comfortable to you then they will be just fine.
At most I would use them occasionally to "mix it up", but your body needs the support that a well built shoe provides more than any advantage the Nike Frees may give. An example, I have a patient who runs 120 miles per week. If he decides to use the Frees during an event, he will train with them 1 day per week for 4-6 weeks prior. ust enough to get a feel for them, but his body breaks down if he uses them any more than that.
best pair of shoes i have ever had. they feel almost weightless and are great for long distance running.
Ok we're talking shoes right??
Call me silly but its the work you do in the shoes not the shoes that make you faster or more agile...
As A.I. said "we're talking about practice"
Call me silly but its the work you do in the shoes not the shoes that make you faster or more agile...
As A.I. said "we're talking about practice"
Novice Dad,
You are correct. It's the work you put it. But certain footwear, such as Nike Shox, can be very detrimental when used for certain activities such as weight training.
You are correct. It's the work you put it. But certain footwear, such as Nike Shox, can be very detrimental when used for certain activities such as weight training.
Jon, would you mind elaberating on your Nike Shox comment? Just curious..
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Sorry, must have missed this question. Thansk NC Flamethrower for bumping.
Nike Shox, while certainly very stylish, were not designed to weight train in. The design of the shoe forces the heel to be elevated in relationship to the toes. It creates a mini "high-heel" like effect in the wearer.
It is almost impossible to squat correctly in Sox, even when it seems like you're doing eveyrthing correctly. It places undue stress on the knee and places your body at a mechanical disadvantage. In addition it forces the body to lean forward slightly, throwing off correct posture. And anyone who has read any of my material knows just how vital posture is to performance and safety.
The best shoes to weight train in are flat-soled sneaker. Skate shoes such as DC's and Vans are great for this. I personally use DC's when strength training.
Nike Shox, while certainly very stylish, were not designed to weight train in. The design of the shoe forces the heel to be elevated in relationship to the toes. It creates a mini "high-heel" like effect in the wearer.
It is almost impossible to squat correctly in Sox, even when it seems like you're doing eveyrthing correctly. It places undue stress on the knee and places your body at a mechanical disadvantage. In addition it forces the body to lean forward slightly, throwing off correct posture. And anyone who has read any of my material knows just how vital posture is to performance and safety.
The best shoes to weight train in are flat-soled sneaker. Skate shoes such as DC's and Vans are great for this. I personally use DC's when strength training.
Yeah I have a pair of Nike Battlegrounds that I bought at Marshalls for 5$. Been lifting in them for 3 years 
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Marshalls = Heaven
I still feel some pain from when I used to squat to the floor in my Shox. I have since switched to using anything that gives good traction on the floor, which means skate shoes.
I still feel some pain from when I used to squat to the floor in my Shox. I have since switched to using anything that gives good traction on the floor, which means skate shoes.
Jon Doyle
Makes sense. I currently lift and run with shox and absolutly hate them and wasnt sure why until I read this post....but they sure look nice. These shoes are also terrible for basketball. Im definetly going to switch back to vans.
quote:Nike Shox, while certainly very stylish, were not designed to weight train in. The design of the shoe forces the heel to be elevated in relationship to the toes. It creates a mini "high-heel" like effect in the wearer.
It is almost impossible to squat correctly in Sox, even when it seems like you're doing eveyrthing correctly. It places undue stress on the knee and places your body at a mechanical disadvantage. In addition it forces the body to lean forward slightly, throwing off correct posture. And anyone who has read any of my material knows just how vital posture is to performance and safety.
Makes sense. I currently lift and run with shox and absolutly hate them and wasnt sure why until I read this post....but they sure look nice. These shoes are also terrible for basketball. Im definetly going to switch back to vans.
Since lifting with shox for an entire semester of school, I have back pain everyday. I thought at first it was something else, but what Jon said made sense. Just make sure to maintain proper lifting form no matter what shoes you are wearing.
Not only are bad for lifting but they have a history of falling apart. I know of three pairs that had one of the "shox" on the back of the shoe fall off. The newer ones have a different type of "shox" on them.