For those who use lifts or height increasing shoes..

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I'll jump right to it.

I dropped the idea of LL somewhat recently and I am currently looking towards using either lifts or some type of athletic shoe with higher heels like the Nike Air Max brand to gain height. I only have a few concerns that I hope some of you can perhaps answer for me.

One

For anyone here that uses shoes like the Nike air max, what is your experience like over at the gym? Personally, I like to lift weights, do intense exercises, and run. However, I get the notion that it would a bit different if I were using air max or some type of other higher heeled sneaker since these aren't your ordinary types of shoe conditions. Being rather poor, buying nike air max is quite an investment for me so, I'd really appreciate anyone's advice on this.

Two

For me, I don't mind the idea of using a shoe lift since I'm flat footed and I could easily pass off that the insoles are for comforting purposes. However, I just want to ask what it feels like for the wearer. Is walking just as normal? Can you use your insole in sport conditions, and what types of shoes do they do best/worst in? Seriously, the information would really be appreciated in my decision making.

These were the ones I was looking at

 http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Silicon-Elevator-Shoes-Insole/dp/B0042LIUDW/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1451047528&sr=1-1&keywords=Half+Elevator+Insole+for+Men+-+1%2F2+inches+gel

http://www.amazon.com/Half-Elevator-Insole-Men-inches/dp/B0042LKX1E

Thanks folks!

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Thanks for the information, I really think I understand this 'lift concept' a lot better now. I only have one other thing to ask in regards to higher heeled shoes.

As I have already stated, I'm contemplating getting an air max for the purpose of using them at the gym and running with them. First, what is it like using an Air Max (or similar shoe) while in the gym? I'd imagine that the higher heels on the shoe would possibly have an impact on balance and could be a hazard while in the gym? I say this because I've never work a shoe with such a height boost and want to know if I could perform exercises normally. Secondly, is it really that conspicuous to wear an air max while lifting? I get a mixed feeling based off of the answers here than some people will notice and some will just not pay any mind to it since air maxes, ascics, basketball shoes, etc are becoming quite a norm nowadays.

And finally, I only plan to use a 1/2 inch pair of lifts (the ones I posted in the op). Will it really look that unnatural if the height gain is that small?

Thanks