What's the best weightlifting shoes if you're finally ready to stop lifting in running shoes?
I've been lifting consistently for a while now, and I'm starting to think my shoes are holding me back more than I realized. Squats feel a little unstable, and I can definitely tell the soft soles on my running shoes aren't doing me any favors.
I mostly focus on squats, deadlifts, overhead press, and the usual strength work. I don't compete, but I train several times a week and want something that'll last instead of buying another pair in a year.
I've looked at a bunch of weightlifting shoes, but every review seems to say something different. Some people love a higher heel, others say a flatter shoe is better, and now I'm more confused than when I started.
If you were buying weightlifting shoes today with your own money, what would you choose? I'd especially like to hear from people who've trained in the same pair for a year or longer and can say how they've held up.