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Are Our Shoes Competition Legal? Every Major Federation's Footwear Rules, Explained

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IPF, USAPL, Powerlifting America, USPA — powerlifting footwear rules are nearly identical across every major federation. Here's exactly what they require, and why every Notorious Lift shoe passes.