Originally Posted by
topflightpro
My gym doesn't seem to mind me doing squats and deadlifts in socks - so long as I stay in/near the sqaut racks/cages.
For the reasons stated above, I'd never deadlift in socks before and my proper weightlifting shoes (Adidas Ironwork III) have a heel on them.
Man, it make a big difference when the heel is lower. Before, I was fighting the shoes to get the weight off of my mid-foot area.
Now I see why people wear special shoes (or simply socks) for deadlifting.
Interesting reading on the subject:
https://www.kingofthegym.com/best-sh...r-deadlifting/