u/Virus4762

I’m a 37-year-old man, but I look around 30 at most. I’m trying to improve my style a bit and want to buy some semi-casual shoes.

I’d mostly wear them for going out with friends, going to a bar every now and then, and maybe going on casual dates. I have basically zero fashion sense, so I’m looking for a few solid options that are hard to mess up.

What types of shoes would you advise?

Ideally, I’d like something versatile that looks good with jeans or casual pants and doesn’t look too formal or too “dad shoe.” Specific brands/models would be appreciated, but general style advice would also be helpful.

Thanks.

EDIT: I'm fine with sneakers too

Since I lift at home, I can deadlift barefoot, which usually isn’t an option in a public gym. So if barefoot deadlifting is available to me, is there any real reason to buy deadlift shoes?

Would deadlift slippers/shoes help with anything meaningful compared to barefoot, or would you recommend just sticking with barefoot deadlifts?

I was considering buying a cheap pair on Amazon, something like MANUEKLEAR deadlift shoes, but I’m not sure if it's even necessary.

Thanks.

I know most people here buy Romaleos or TYR, but when I search Amazon for weightlifting shoes, brands like Osterland, MANUEKLEAR, kcross, and Nordic Lifting show up. Are those brands any good?

The MANUEKLEAR and kcross shoes say they’re for deadlifting, but they seem to have a heel, which makes them look more like Olympic lifting shoes than deadlifting shoes.

What do you guys think? Should I consider these cheaper Amazon brands, or should I just stick with Romaleos or TYR?

Thanks

I’ve seen a lot of Olympic weightlifting shoe discussions on this forum, so I have a pretty good idea of what to buy. But is it possible to buy Olympic weightlifting shoes in-store anywhere?

I’ve checked places like Dick’s Sporting Goods and Academy, but they don’t seem to carry them. If anyone has bought weightlifting shoes in-store, where did you go?

Thanks.