Likely whichever steal-toe boot, most easily makes its way up your ass. Make sure the one giving the ass-kicking, gets a real good swing behind their kick, for a better quality lift.
Adidas had to cancel an order and gave me a $50 gift card for the inconvenience plus the 20% off sale they got going on rn so I got some Powerlift 4’s for $1.96 😂😂 I’m already in love with them and it hasn’t shipped yet lol
I've had Adipowers since 2013. They have a few scuffs but are in just as good as new quality. Simply, the Adipowers are made amazingly well. I just ordered the Leistung.16 2's to try out the 1in heel.
When does these brands usually release new versions? Like for example Apple Inc always release new products in September. Does these brands have a same release-pattern on new models?
Great question - the short answer, it varies. Typically 2-3 years is when big brands will release new models. Granted, shoes will receive small updates and new color schemes every year or so. Unlike cross training shoes, lifting shoes don't receive as much love from the big brands. :/ - Jake
I think I'm going to buy a pair of the Reeboks u said were good for squatting because I have poor ankle mobility and the elevated heel helps me tremendously and I like the heavier shoes because I typically dont do any Olympic lifts. Only heavy squats for me.
I've just started Olympic lifting so this video was pretty helpful, the coach has shoes you can borrow but I really want to get consistent with my own pair. I have Tiny feet (7.5) and I'm 6ft 1. Do u ever go a size or half size up, or do lifting shoes fit pretty well for your normal size. Cheers!
I love my black Inov-8 Fastlifts. They look amazing for the price and the fit and quality is faultless. Granted they're my first lifting shoes but I'm very happy I went for them over the slightly cheaper (and butt ugly imo) Powerlifts or the significantly more expensive Adipowers or Romaleos.
I would love a size and fit comparison, between the Nano and the Legacy Lift, and the Metcon and the Romaleos 3, this would be really helpful because lifting shoes aren't available in my country so its impossible to try them, but the CrossFit shoes are available so it would be really helpful to have an idea of how the lifting shoe fits
That's a great idea. I can provide a little thought on your ask right now. Rom 3s and Metconds = Pretty similar, slimmer feeling. Nano and Legacy Lifters = Similar, but the Nano has a slightly wider toe, while the Legacy is a bit more pointed, but still plenty wide for toe splay. My advice, whichever cross training shoe you feel best in - go for that same brand's lifter. - Jake
@@cesarlunakuri7213 It's not a bad idea. I personally love a tight fitting shoe, so true to size is perfect for me in the Roms. Although, if you want a little more space in the toe, then a 1/2 size up is a good call. - Jake
Wouldn’t say powerlifts are the best shoe for squats, I have them and I’ve also had the legacy’s and in my opinion the legacy’s feel so so much better. But if you’re looking for your first pair of wl shoes and can get powerlifts for a cheap price by all means go for them, but don’t pay full price for them
Doesn't do-wins have noticeable toe curl upwards? At least it looks like so. How does that fare in getting full foot contact for power? For the price it sounds sweet.
They're fine. Similar to any other .75" heeled shoe. Although, they do have a wider toe box, so if toe splay and width is a concern for you, then they're exceptional for those asks. - Jake
Any views on orthotics (custom insoles) for these shoes? I need custom insoles mostly for midfoot support but also arch support (flat feet). My insoles don't have a very thick heel but the arch is. What I miss in most reviews about weightlifting shoes or training shoes in general, is if they go well with orthotic insoles. For example, most running shoes are not wide enough in the midfoot/arch (mostly arch area) section of the shoes for my insoles so it's pretty difficult to find the right shoe haha.
He man iam wearing orthotics for flat feet and I've tried train with and without them for several times, I don't wear my orthotics in the shoes it's a very tight and narrow shoe and it's almost it has a orthotic in it already so just wear the orthotics in your normal shoes, work shoes etc and not in your adipowers that's worked for me I found that putting them in your weightlifting shoe the heel gets too high and with a lot of weight I don't get full foot pressure
@@hanskazan7403 thanks for your input, gonna try without and with as soon as I order some. Now the gyms are closed thanks to covid19 I postponed ordering new shoes. Already without gym for 1+ month :(
What shoe would you suggest for heavy compound lifts including deadlifts and squats? My main issue is lack of stability and traction on the soles especially in seated exercises such as shoulder press. Also during benching, my feet slip. Thanks in advance.
Wouldn’t say it bothers me but just looks pretty weird every time you put the size of the heal (.6’, .65’, .75’, 1’) the single apostrophes mean “feet” so that’s just what I imagine every time lmao.
@@meocats I like their fit a bitter (slimmer), and I dig lightweight shoes. They're solid, but if you get a pair be careful with the tongue ripping! - Jake
Tough to say without knowing your squat + body style. In reality, most of these will be just fine and the vast differences in their heels heights won't matter too much for a general need like that. - Jake
Frankly elevated heel is at best needed for competitive olympic lifting where the deeper you go is important because you just can't lift those weights high enough with the upper body in the lifting phase. So you need to go deeper. For the average Joe looking to do squats at the gym, a flat sole or ideally barefoot is best for that neuro activation as well
Great question. Tbh, they're both perfectly fine shoes, but I'd say go Powerlift 4. My rationale, canvas is durable & the overall construction is solid (stitching, strap, heel, etc.).- Jake
if i were to pick Romaleos 3 should i get size 9.5 or size 10 if im wearing 9.5 for Nike shoes. the employees at the store said for weightlifting shoes it might be better to get 0.5 bigger in size since they r well-attached to my feet in design. (Romaleos 3 is not available in my country, so i couldnt try them on. )
Good question. Honestly, the Rom 3s fit pretty true to size, but if you're worried about toe jamming at all, then I would say go up a .5 size to be safe. They fit pretty tight, so I don't think .5 would alter their performance due to fit by any means. - Jake
Hello! I bought the Rogue do-wins off Rogue website per your recommendation that its for wide-foot people, however when i inspected the shoe i noticed the heel/outsole is not fully planted on the ground... worse, the left heel is higher off the ground than the right.. This is my first try on the lifters and was wondering if you ever seen this case before??? Thanks and more power to the channel
No, sir. That's really weird. Is it a drastic difference between the two? Also, how much more elevated is the one heel compared to the other? If it's a lot, then I would DEFINITELY reach out to their customer support! - Jake
BarBend if i would guestimate the left is about 2mm above the ground while the right is 1mm?... i ordered reebok legacy off the website, its $199 shoe so i assume it shouldnt have same issue
We're testing them right now! So far, they're solid. I didn't feel like I had used them long enough to put them in this list. That review will be released in the future & they'll included in the updated round-up. - Jake
Good luck, man. The new Adipowers have pretty much halted the OG's construction. Your best bet is looking around on e-bay, or other third party vendors. - Jake
Good question. The long answer, it typically fits a wider range of lifters (low-bar & high-bar/newbie to lifters). There's a lot more to it when it comes the "ideal" heel height for your lifting style though. For example, mobility, anthropometrics, sport, and movement patterns can all play into what heel height could fit you best. I think there's currently a slight misconception in some parts of the industry that 'higher=better', but that's not necessarily the case. This especially runs true for athletes who use/buy lifters to compensate for poor ankle mobility. The weightlifting shoe standard is typically .75" which works great for many, but again, that shouldn't be considered as being "best". Lower heel heights = a multitude of squat styles/athletes and they can be useful for adapting athletes to lifted heels when they're been previously wearing flats. Hopefully that makes sense! - Jake
Are there any that have a leather top, or a steel toe? I need to be able to work in a warehouse and things can fall on your feet easily even if you're careful
Sure, but it's not ideal. Want to cut down on range of motion in the deadlift, so an elevated heel is counterintuitive in that respect. Granted, if you're pulling clean pulls, then that's a different case. - Jake
I have a pair of Romaleos 3...lightweight? These are by far the heaviest shoes that I own. If I tried to do anything that involves movement it would not go well.
Yeah, man - all lifting shoes will weigh more than traditional training shoes due to their construction. Rom 3s compared to other lifters though is a stark difference. - Jake
@@jl3303 Ahh, I figured! Next time you have the chance, slap on a pair of Reebok Legacy Lifters and that will give you some context on lifter differences. Ayyyyy, Jakes unite!!!
Nothing if you consider both to be a shoe with a hard, elevated heel! Folks call them different names based on how they use them, but at the end of the day, they are the same thing. - Jake
I've lifted in NOBULL Lifters a few times and I like them! They're fine shoes and perform well, but the $300 price tag stings, and it's steep for the recreational lifter, imo. - Jake
Im looking to buy my first pair of weightlifting shoes, im from aus and dont wanna spend to much. I mainly wanna use them for squats (higher heel position to achieve a deeper position), deadlift I go barefoot. The powerlift looks like the heel position isnt that high. Any thoughts?
The heel is around .6", which is a negligible difference compared to the .75" of most shoes. If you're looking to save, then they'll more than likely be your best bet! My advice, start doing ankle mobility work more often throughout the week and buy shoes for lifting support, but don't view them as a crutch for mobility! - Jake
Best Troller VN dude u know how hard it is to find a pair. I’m pretty sure this is just a list of easy to get shoes. If this list was just all weightlifting shoes u know the adistars and Antas would win.
Yeah, man. It's a bummer, too! There are still some retailers with them, but I'm hoping the new Adipowers will release soon. We plan on updating this video in the next few months will all the new shoes coming out. - Jake
I agree with sentiment to a large degree, the Adipower is one of the all-time greats. The only thing the objectively Powerlifts tops them in is price and typically being a bit more beginner-friendly. It sucks the Adipowers have stopped with their production. - Jake
@@Barbend yeah that's a fair point, I did buy the powerlifts first but there was no going back once i got the adipowers. I'd does suck though because the adipower 2 are quite different
@@wuxi8773 whenever I put some considerable weight on the bar squatting in chucks, it felt like my foot was just going to burst out of the upper. I realize this is just an opinion, but I think chucks are almost the worst shoe for squatting except for most trainers
@@cynicaesthetics4341 heel raised weight lifting shoes with basketball shoe like support hides your ankle mobility weakness and give you false feeling of being able to sustain heavy weights, have you tried squat bare foot? if you've done that you would appreciate chucks, chucks has hard insole and still allows full range of ankle motion, it's the best weight lifting shoe in my opinion
