As I add more weight on squats and deadlifts, my shoes can't handle it. They sway and slosh underfoot and I was in pain and numb. So I have a few of these. Stylish and comfortable with a hard sole. A little buoyancy, a little, a sense of balance. Then I lie under my neck and squat down. The feeling is the same as day and night. just my legs Stay where you are. It's easier to break the parallel, step off it and stand on the counter. If you lift heavy weights, get shoes for it. It is great.