Do Squat Shoes Actually Improve Ankle Mobility and Depth

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Mar 29, 2026 12:47

I have been hearing people say that squat shoes actually improve ankle mobility and depth but I am skeptical. I live in New Jersey and I have been squatting in flats for years. I can get to parallel but I struggle to go any deeper without my back rounding.

If I buy a shoe with a one inch heel will it really make that much of a difference for my upright posture? I do not want to use them as a crutch if I should just be working on my mobility instead. However if they help me hit a deeper squat safely I am all for it.

Can anyone share their experience of moving from flats to a raised heel? Did you see an immediate improvement in your numbers or did it take time to adjust? I am looking for the truth before I drop two hundred dollars on a pair of high end lifters.

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