A few years ago, I read that converse high tops were very good shoes for lifting because they are fairly flat and provide a good stable base. I ended up ordering plain grey with pink trim but considered ordering a custom pair.

Since this style of shoe is gaining popularity, I thought some of the fabbers might be interested in the custom shoe option. You can select the color for the main show (including a number of patterns), the back stripe, eyelets, laces, base and stripe detail and add words on the heel stripe.

http://www.converse.com/#/prod.....02_Digital,,,,