Just found this video. Watched it. Went out and bought some better rowing shoes (instead of using my old gym trainers) - honestly feel much better connection to rower - cheers cam 👍
Hey Cam, great video on the shoes!! I’ve noticed you haven’t been using the seat pad that you were using a while back. Just curious if you decided to make the change and your take on using a seat pad. I myself have long legs and I use one to get the knees out of the armpits and to feel like I’m sitting up more. Though it might be a good topic for discussion in a later video. Keep up the great videos!! 👍
Yeah haven't used the seat pad since I think last year. It gives me a flatter drive and have been working on my flexibility and strength to be able to work without it!
bit of a late comment, but I do high school rowing and have always rowed using the trainers. I ALWAYS feel that problem off of the catch, where your shoes are almost off of the footplate when you push to the finish. I think it's just because we always run before practice or do HIIT workouts on land before we get on the rowing machine. Whenever I'm using it at home, im going to start using vans. i always wondered what the issue i felt was, thank you for making this video
Pair of cheap canvas plimsolls from Primark for me, been using them since I've started erging and they're still going strong. The flat thin sole is key and fabric allows my feet to breathe. I've used a pair of throwing (discus/shot) shoes to good effect as well. I've tried erging in my adidas lifting shoes but it feels my feet are choking as the upper materials are less breathable and tight and the heel is quite high like your white's.
I use Merrill bare foot series shoes. No swishy foam under foot which you do not need in the gym plus this style allows you to splay your toes and provides good feedback about what your feet are encountering. Great for stick shifting cars, too…
Love this video, Cameron. I almost always row barefoot. I've built up calluses to where it's not (too) uncomfortable. Question; when you do a 2k test, do you go barefoot or deadlift shoes?
Insta-canceled lol Great points. I've seen some teams prefer barefoot so you can feel, but also so mud or anything doesn't get in the shoe and ruin your session. I'm curious your take on this. Thanks for all you do Cameron.
I have never heard that for a reason of going barefeet but everyone has there reasons! I've known and have had plenty of sessions interrupted by barefeet rowing with blisters and slipping feet etc
Not a comment on shoes, but related: how do you decide what notch to use on the footplate? I imagined the higher up the footplate, the more the leg drive is aligned with the direction of travel?
@@CameronBuchan yer everyone in my club makes fun of me for it but I like them, couldn't find them online but bought them at mountian warehouse if you wanted to have a look at them
£7 'Hot Tuna' aqua-shoes from Sports Direct for me. Similar to the logic of using the deadlift shoes - they are more protective than bare feet but also minimalist and give connection to the machine. Tried rowing in trainers, but it just felt uncomfortable (for me).
I wear a pair of trainers that are beat down the point that they’re basically completely flattened. I’d get deadlifting shoes but I feel like my beaten trainers suffice enough
I know this is a thing in rowing that has differing opinions but I am surprised how much his heels lift off the foot pads. I have watched other guys like the Training Tall guy that says your heels should stay against the foot pads.
Some people, myself included, don't have the flexibility to keep heels down. Literally some people would barely get to a half stroke before they would have to lift the heels. Every body is different and heels up does not make a big difference if you do other parts of the stroke correctly. I wouldn't say to anyone to forcefully keep their heels down.
@@CameronBuchan I observed that too. My coach saw my feet doing the same, and told me to not go forward so far that my knees bend further more. I noticed instant split improvement as I reduced time going all the way forward while keeping my feet flat all the time. But I also practice asian squats for ankle flexibility.. I have well-defined lower legs than thighs, so I think I am constantly adjusting my push as I can't rely on sustaining push strength throughout the session. Perhaps low-heeled shoes will train my thighs to get stronger.
I'm just wondering how you managed to find a pair of high heels that would fit you
Me too
Mine are the flat regular Black Converse ! Very comfortable on the erg, flat sole, no cushion and can feel the push pretty well ! Love those ! 😉
Just found this video. Watched it. Went out and bought some better rowing shoes (instead of using my old gym trainers) - honestly feel much better connection to rower - cheers cam 👍
Great topic that gets overlooked. Have used football trainers in the past as they have a harder sole and are relatively flat too.
I like barefoot or Vans actually. Vans are super flat and minimal but dont vent well, so I only really wear them when its cold (erg is outside)
Yes, so happy you did a shoe video
Hey Cam, great video on the shoes!! I’ve noticed you haven’t been using the seat pad that you were using a while back. Just curious if you decided to make the change and your take on using a seat pad. I myself have long legs and I use one to get the knees out of the armpits and to feel like I’m sitting up more. Though it might be a good topic for discussion in a later video. Keep up the great videos!! 👍
Yeah haven't used the seat pad since I think last year. It gives me a flatter drive and have been working on my flexibility and strength to be able to work without it!
Aw man i’ve been wearing high heels all this time
Chuck taylor all stars for style and function.
bit of a late comment, but I do high school rowing and have always rowed using the trainers. I ALWAYS feel that problem off of the catch, where your shoes are almost off of the footplate when you push to the finish. I think it's just because we always run before practice or do HIIT workouts on land before we get on the rowing machine. Whenever I'm using it at home, im going to start using vans. i always wondered what the issue i felt was, thank you for making this video
Pair of cheap canvas plimsolls from Primark for me, been using them since I've started erging and they're still going strong. The flat thin sole is key and fabric allows my feet to breathe. I've used a pair of throwing (discus/shot) shoes to good effect as well. I've tried erging in my adidas lifting shoes but it feels my feet are choking as the upper materials are less breathable and tight and the heel is quite high like your white's.
I use Merrill bare foot series shoes. No swishy foam under foot which you do not need in the gym plus this style allows you to splay your toes and provides good feedback about what your feet are encountering. Great for stick shifting cars, too…
Love this video, Cameron. I almost always row barefoot. I've built up calluses to where it's not (too) uncomfortable. Question; when you do a 2k test, do you go barefoot or deadlift shoes?
I use my deadlift shoes on all ergs!
Insta-canceled lol
Great points. I've seen some teams prefer barefoot so you can feel, but also so mud or anything doesn't get in the shoe and ruin your session. I'm curious your take on this. Thanks for all you do Cameron.
I have never heard that for a reason of going barefeet but everyone has there reasons!
I've known and have had plenty of sessions interrupted by barefeet rowing with blisters and slipping feet etc
Not a comment on shoes, but related: how do you decide what notch to use on the footplate? I imagined the higher up the footplate, the more the leg drive is aligned with the direction of travel?
Have a video planned talking about just that!
Cameron Buchan super, looking forward to that!
Great video- thanks
damn that intro 😍
Minimalist shoes with a hard sole for me.......just never felt quite right in lifters 🤷♂️
i personally use walking shoes as they are comfortable and also don't compress much if at all
Oh interesting! I have never seen anyone use walking shoes!
@@CameronBuchan yer everyone in my club makes fun of me for it but I like them, couldn't find them online but bought them at mountian warehouse if you wanted to have a look at them
I like the red ones
I use Allstars for the rowing machine
Great idea! Flat and no compression!
What’s the name of the deadlift shoes that you’re using?
I can’t unsee that intro 😬
I do distance ergs and pretty much everything else in my runners and then sometimes I do tests like 2ks barefoot
I use a very old pair and cheap pair of running shoes. Sole foam crushed very thin.
£7 'Hot Tuna' aqua-shoes from Sports Direct for me. Similar to the logic of using the deadlift shoes - they are more protective than bare feet but also minimalist and give connection to the machine. Tried rowing in trainers, but it just felt uncomfortable (for me).
The high heels look great on you. Really shows off your legs!
would u say converse are a good option? great video btw
I would! They don't have much give and are similar to the deadlift shoes!
Reebok crossfit shoes, minimal sole, good ventilation, wide toe box, I row between 5-10km each session the shoes don't get damp
Yeah good idea!
Shoes? Never heard of em
I wear a pair of trainers that are beat down the point that they’re basically completely flattened. I’d get deadlifting shoes but I feel like my beaten trainers suffice enough
socks or barefoot for me lol. I just feel much more connected if my foot can move freely as i row.
That's why I like the deadlift shoes too!
Do you think that taking the soles out of some sneakers effectively makes them close to deadlift shoes?
Depending on the sneakers potentially but the soles of the shoes are generally can be the part that "needs" changing
Thanks found thie
Excellent!
If you like the flat sturdy sole, but don't want the extra height in the heel you'd probably like Nike Metcons to erg in
Great suggestion! I'll have to take a look!
Vans slip ons no laces works for me
Yeah awesome, flat soles no give!
Hi I was wondering if you could lead me to where I could buy a pair of those black and white deadlifting shoes
I'm sure a quick Google will throw a pair up. The are just 'deadlift shoes' so can get them in a variety of styles and colours
I know this is a thing in rowing that has differing opinions but I am surprised how much his heels lift off the foot pads. I have watched other guys like the Training Tall guy that says your heels should stay against the foot pads.
Some people, myself included, don't have the flexibility to keep heels down. Literally some people would barely get to a half stroke before they would have to lift the heels. Every body is different and heels up does not make a big difference if you do other parts of the stroke correctly. I wouldn't say to anyone to forcefully keep their heels down.
@@CameronBuchan I observed that too. My coach saw my feet doing the same, and told me to not go forward so far that my knees bend further more. I noticed instant split improvement as I reduced time going all the way forward while keeping my feet flat all the time. But I also practice asian squats for ankle flexibility.. I have well-defined lower legs than thighs, so I think I am constantly adjusting my push as I can't rely on sustaining push strength throughout the session. Perhaps low-heeled shoes will train my thighs to get stronger.
There’s no running in rowing so my power lift 4s are my babies
Got an up vote just for the walkout 😂
Ay notification gang
Just flat sneakers do the job for me!
Hi, I need an advice. What about the inov8 f-lite 235 V3 shoes? Are they ok for rowing? Thanx.
I’m curious about those too
What model are the black adidas?
they are not adidas,
www.strengthshop.co.uk/clothing-footwear/footwear/strength-shop-hercules-deadlift-shoes-black-white.html
bat logic plate 4 I but I'm rich I understand that everyone can't.
Had a team mate, who used wrestling shoes for test pieces, since they basically have no sole. A lot, though, seems to be superstition.
Similar idea to the deadlift shoes and weightlifting shoes having a solid sole!
Look at that macho walk. Def straight. :p
How the hell did you get high heels in that shoe size?!?! Aren’t you 2 meters tall?
Indeed!
You should have painted your toenails :)
Whys he walk so well in heels 🤨
Practice
Cameron Buchan 😳😳😳 Do you prefer the Powerlift 4 or adipower 2? Or 3? Or 3.1? I need help
@@brendanfernandez5699 depends on you! They are usually different heights. I use leistung 2s which are the highest
Cameron Buchan thanks 😗
Ah, man, I just wish some things could be 'unseen'! Those heels don't suit you! BTW, why does JDS prefer to row barefoot?
It's best to go barefoot, to be honest
I've seen a lot of people get really bad infections going barefoot!