1. When performing exercises, the athlete must always wear shoes.
2. Shoes must be of the sports type only: sneakers, special shoes for weightlifting or powerlifting, deadlift slippers. Shoes from other sports are also allowed: wrestling, volleyball, gymnastics etc. The sole of shoes for squats must not be higher than 5 cm.
3. The thickness of the inner soles, if they are not part of factory-made shoes, must not exceed 1 cm.
4. It is prohibited to use shoes with open heels (slippers, flip-flops).
5. It is prohibited to use shoes with metal spikes or strips, overlays.