| I've always worked out in just a plain pair of tennis | | | | found the shoes to fit nicely and very snug. I felt |
| shoes. Rarely to I see or even think that using special | | | | ankle support and was able to tighten them like a |
| shoes would make any difference at all. However, I | | | | snowboarding boot but not so tight as to be |
| began to think of better shoe support when I | | | | uncomfortable. I headed off to the squat rack.Doing |
| started doing heavy squats. This prompted me to do | | | | squats is something I enjoy. Honestly, I enjoy them a |
| a little research in specific type shoes for working out | | | | bit more now with full support for my feet. These |
| that would give me better ankle support and put my | | | | shoes were great first time. NO break in period was |
| feet in a more level position for squats and leg | | | | necessary. They were comfortable, gave strong |
| presses.After some Googling around, I came across | | | | ankle support and allowed me to do full squats |
| the Otomix brand of shoes. There's virtually nothing | | | | without any annoying feet issues. I felt like my feet |
| on the net about workout shoes. There's even less in | | | | were flat and firmly place on the floor with good |
| bodybuilding forums about the subject. Yet soccer | | | | traction. Moving onto the leg press, same thing. NO |
| players have special shoes, and so do most other | | | | odd arches, no slippage, and good solid firm foot |
| athletes. Tennis shoes are great for running but they | | | | placement for a good pressing motion.I only use |
| didn't seem to be wonderful when it came to | | | | these shoes on leg days. That is really where I want |
| squatting and doing other heavy leg exercises.These | | | | the support. I do not wear them outside for walking |
| shoes ( a few versions are available) sell for around | | | | around. They are just like gym gloves. Used in that |
| $95 on average depending on the website you find, | | | | environment as appropriate. The soles of the shoe |
| and the sales being offered. With some clever | | | | are good for traction in a smooth, flat gym |
| searching, you can find a great price. I ordered my | | | | environment. These particular shoes are not made to |
| Otomix Ultimate Trainers online and was pleased to | | | | be worn as a street shoe. That would be a big |
| see many e-mail and tracking notifications about my | | | | mistake. You'd wear out the tread in days and be |
| order. According to Otomix, these workout shoes | | | | out $100 very fast. However, in the gym, where |
| were specifically for:Ultimate Trainer has been | | | | they are meant to be, these shoes were incredibly |
| designed specifically for weight training and | | | | superior.My overall reaction and opinion of my Otomix |
| incorporates the new High Performance Bodybuilding | | | | workout shoes are very favourable. I would |
| system. The HPB system provides a combination of | | | | recommend them to anybody looking for some |
| comfort and support utilizing a special wrap around | | | | comfortable, high quality, long lasting footwear that is |
| strap adjusted by our innovative lacing system. This | | | | designed specifically for the gym.Marc David is a |
| shoe is a must for the serious bodybuilder.Note: Their | | | | bodybuilder, writer, and author of the the e-book |
| shoes run a half size small compared to your true | | | | "The |
| shoe size. They suggest that you order a half size | | | | Beginner's Guide to Fitness and Bodybuilding" (BGFB): |
| larger.Quickly I opened the box and found everything | | | | What Every Beginner Should |
| intact and in brand new condition. I was ready for my | | | | Know but Probably Doesn't. Marc has written over |
| leg workout.Adjusting the laces properly is a must. It | | | | 20 articles and has been |
| came from the factory like most shoes. It wasn't | | | | featured in several health and fitness websites. |
| laced thru each of the holes. I fixed the laces and | | | | |