One of the things that surprised me a bit when I starting working out at CFES was that shoes are a big deal. I am told that weightlifting shoes are a real advantage; it’s been explained to me. But I still don’t have any. Maybe when I start actually getting some bigger numbers I’ll buy a pair. I do have a very nice pair of Puma low-tops. Inov-8 seems to be popular.
I see lots of really colorful socks. T-shirt graffiti is popular too. I see lots of clever remarks on tees — like “Prebok” for example (as in “I was crossfit before Reebok.”) The majority of the tees have the name of an event. I have some of these too.
In fact a few CFES people got together and started their own company, HIPFIT. I have one of their shirts. It has a guy doing a handstand on a keg. There is also a web site devoted to reviewing Crossfit clothes, The Crossfit Clothing Review.
I don’t suppose I’m a slave to fashion. But I do think having a shirt with a guy doing a handstand on a keg is a good thing. Cheers.
