Transitioning to o-lift shoes

[Rob Brice]

After o-lifting for about 3 months now, I made the decision to upgrade to proper o-lift shoes.

Only problem is now my lifts have gone backwards, and I feel much more unstable in the bottom of the snatch.

I suspect this is due to the heel lift, and while I am sure I will adjust and get used to them (only used for a couple of sessions), it makes me question just how important they are.

If I was to stick to normal runners, or even bare feet/vibram FF, would this eventually hold me back?

[John Alston]

Yes, it will hold you back. Suck it up.

[Kevin Perry]

As with anything it simply takes adjustment over time. The heel lift will cause you to have a slight variance in your positioning during the lifts but it will eventually feel natural after a while.