Heel height on adidas weightlifting shoes?

[scarboro]

Layne, I have a shoe much like these. 3/4 inch heal. I find that they help both my squat and deadlift. I enjoy the heal and feel much more comfortable lifting in a heal.

These are only $40 so I think it would be worth the investment to get a better idea of what you are looking for.

http://www.muscledriverusa.com/Do-Wi...ed_p_1749.html

They only have a size 3.5 mens lol. I've been looking around and there really aren't any cheap options for weightlifting shoes so might as well spring for something that will last years and years.

[WorldDomnit]

one more question (not to beat a dying horse) is that the standard. Because when I look at the nike shoe it says it is a 3/4" heel but I assume that is relative to the height of the ball of the shoe and that the 3/4" actually refers to the insert?

Thanks guys, the help is much appreciated. I tend to be a bit of a tightwad so I agonize over these sorts of purchases LOL

I'm the same way
thats why I have a few threads referring to wraps I want to buy

[csday924]

one more question (not to beat a dying horse) is that the standard. Because when I look at the nike shoe it says it is a 3/4" heel but I assume that is relative to the height of the ball of the shoe and that the 3/4" actually refers to the insert?

Thanks guys, the help is much appreciated. I tend to be a bit of a tightwad so I agonize over these sorts of purchases LOL

I just put a tape on my Do win and the insert was 3/4''. Hope that helps.

[str8flexed]

hmm, so maybe it does just refer to the actual heel height

[rancid_theclash]

I heard deadlifting in a weightlifting shoe can help your deadlift by involving the quad more.. funny cuz people usually say the opposite, was suprised to hear it.

[Newbtime]

the heel on my adidas ironworks is a little over an inch and a quarter.


O shoes should be a good fit for you with your leverages

[str8flexed]

yea that's what everyone keeps telling me LOL

[jubjub007]

I really love my VS athletics, they were quite a bit less $ too
the actual heel height is what was advertised for them

REP ME PLZ

[singmeat]

OP, the new Nike Romaleo shoes are out right now I think. They're not easy to find, so if you like them, now is the time if they're available, but I think the heels are on the taller side and they're expensive.

Measured the heel on my Ristos since I believe they're proportional to size and for a 12-13 (cant remember) they're a little over 1.25" total, so marginal heel is probably 1.15"ish or something.

I'm tall so of course my femurs are probably on the longer side, and I like them, and I know they'll last.

[JeremyHamilton]

Layne, what's wrong with your old running shoes I seen you lift in?

Looking forward to seeing how these shoes work out for you. I have long femurs compared to my torso too so I want to see if these would help. Let us know how it goes if you can ever make a decision.

[JeremyHamilton]

Also, can you rep me for posting on your thread?...

[entropy1]

why not try putting plates under ur heels for a bit (obviously not with heavy weights), just to get the feel...

[SwamFin]

the 3/4in heel height is the difference from the height under the ball of the foot and the height under the heel of the foot.

so most .75in heel heights are 1.25in at the back (ish).


all new model do-wins; 2009,2010 or 2011 model (vs athletics, rogue, pendlay) have a .75in heel.

[PeonLover]

My other shoes were the original model VS Athletics shoes which have a considerable heel height.

[mm55]

Maybe these will get you right to 600 Layne.

[str8flexed]

Also, can you rep me for posting on your thread?...

I'll rep you for being strong as ****

[str8flexed]

Layne, what's wrong with your old running shoes I seen you lift in?

Looking forward to seeing how these shoes work out for you. I have long femurs compared to my torso too so I want to see if these would help. Let us know how it goes if you can ever make a decision.

will do sir. will also rep you after I recharge =)

raw unity 5 for you?

[str8flexed]

the 3/4in heel height is the difference from the height under the ball of the foot and the height under the heel of the foot.

so most .75in heel heights are 1.25in at the back (ish).


all new model do-wins; 2009,2010 or 2011 model (vs athletics, rogue, pendlay) have a .75in heel.

yea not sure.. i went with the nike's as I could find the actual specs that said the heel was .75" and I talked to several friends of mine who have them and all of them were very satisfied with them, so I guess we will see

[Blitz n destroy]

yea not sure.. i went with the nike's as I could find the actual specs that said the heel was .75" and I talked to several friends of mine who have them and all of them were very satisfied with them, so I guess we will see

good call IMO..I love mine. I've already got them packed for this weekend. Let us know how you like them.

[Doollas]

I have power perfect II's and the TOTAL heel hight is about 1.25" but the elevation of the heel compared to the ball of the foot is .75".

Yep.

you are actually more likely to get repped if you don't ask for it. but that was worthy.

now for those that have shoes. I squat low bar, slightly wider than shoulder width and I have really long femurs. Any idea if a higher heel or lower heel would be more beneficial? Feel like a newb on this lol

I have Adidas PPII's, squat low bar, kind of wide, and love them.

Also not sure if it would be a concern, but if you have wider feet I'd think of looking away from Adidas as they tend to be narrower in contrast to Pendlays and I believe Risto.

I have fat feet and I like the Adidas, gives me a snug fit.

one more question (not to beat a dying horse) is that the standard. Because when I look at the nike shoe it says it is a 3/4" heel but I assume that is relative to the height of the ball of the shoe and that the 3/4" actually refers to the insert?

I'm really not sure on this...seems like people are giving conflicting answers, but I do know that the total heel high provided in the PPII's is .75".

You got the Nike's then?...I thought they quit making them or something, anxious to hear how they are.

[str8flexed]

Yep.



I have Adidas PPII's, squat low bar, kind of wide, and love them.



I have fat feet and I like the Adidas, gives me a snug fit.



I'm really not sure on this...seems like people are giving conflicting answers, but I do know that the total heel high provided in the PPII's is .75".

You got the Nike's then?...I thought they quit making them or something, anxious to hear how they are.

they did but you can still get some sizes from roguefitness.com and they happened to have mine

[Doollas]

they did but you can still get some sizes from roguefitness.com and they happened to have mine

Really? I thought they had like size 3 and size 15 or something ridiculous. Nice.

[mm55]

Really? I thought they had like size 3 and size 15 or something ridiculous. Nice.

This was why I didn't get the PP II's


I like my Do-Wins a lot though.

[someonefat]

http://www.titansupport.com/products...ro-series.html

have very moderate heel and are made for powerlifting

[Rescueme23]

Hey Layne,
Whats wrong with the Puma's that you were wearing in all your vids/pics.
I just bought a pair and I'm liking them so far.

[Newbtime]

Just a thought, but if you buy a more basic shoe with a sole like this, it will be easier and cheaper to get it resoled when it wears down a couple years later.





my ironworks are holding up pretty good, some lining inside is getting some holes worn into it, and the leather on the inside heel is cracking, but other than that its pretty much fine, and I think they are about 5 years old now

[bigleanMan]

Just a thought, but if you buy a more basic shoe with a sole like this, it will be easier and cheaper to get it resoled when it wears down a couple years later.





my ironworks are holding up pretty good, some lining inside is getting some holes worn into it, and the leather on the inside heel is cracking, but other than that its pretty much fine, and I think they are about 5 years old now

I got these shoes, they are really nice, but caused me knee pain when squatting many times a week

[boykid28]

yea not sure.. i went with the nike's as I could find the actual specs that said the heel was .75" and I talked to several friends of mine who have them and all of them were very satisfied with them, so I guess we will see

good choice. i have been using the romaleos for a while now and they are very sturdy, durable, and a bit heavy(each shoe weighs 1 1/2lbs with the competition soles). my only problem is the "training" soles. the training soles seem to be very uncomfortable (a few of the people i speak to say similar things) compared to the "competition" soles (they give u 2 soles), so i just wear the comp soles. other than that they r a great pair of shoes.

[JeremyHamilton]

I got these shoes, they are really nice, but caused me knee pain when squatting many times a week

Did you end up switching to flat shoes because of it? And if so, did the knee pain get better?

[JeremyHamilton]

will do sir. will also rep you after I recharge =)

raw unity 5 for you?

RUM 5 for sure as of now. I need redemption after this years mess up.

You going? You live in Florida now and the meet is being moved to Texas...

Let me know how those Nikes fit when you get them.