just starting to get into some oly lifting, are the shoes worth the investment? if so, what brand is best, adidas or nike? and where is the best place to order?

i like adidas

I go barefoot

Any brand will work for you. Just get whatever is comfortable for your feet.

He also only wears his whitey tighties.

size xs bright yellow briefs from American eagle bb

if ur just starting out i wouldnt sweat it. starting something new gives u that high which has u spending money. just wear whatever u already have. simple sneakers.

Heard they were helpful but more importantly the look dope as fuck

Buy the yellow ones

it's more than that. if you haven't proper ankle flexibility than the shoes can help. you should be able to hold a ass to grass bodyweight squat for a long period of time without falling backwards. if you fall backwards it's a sign of tight ankles.

add the oly shoes...and you likely won't fall back anymore.