Romaleos 2 v Adipower Width

[pappas69]

I know this topic has been covered, but I just had a more specific question.

As a powerlifter, squatting in oly shoes has been a godsend for me. I currently use Wei Rui warriors but am looking to upgrade. Many people have recommended the adipowers over the romaleos for some structural things (strap length etc) and suggested they are more flexible. Is flexibility a good thing for merely doing front and back squats, not oly lifting? Which would you prefer for squats alone?

Further, the width issue concerns me. At my widest point (just below big toe) my foot width is slightly shy of 4.5 inches. This is wider than the average "D" width shoe, so I'm thinking the Adipower may be too narrow. Can anyone chime in on the issue of width please? I think it would depend on when the shoe begins to narrow.

Any help is appreciated.

[308smk]

I have 14EE size feet and the 14 Romaleos 2's fit me perfectly.

I also think the Nike is a better powerlifting shoe due to the wider footprint.

[J18W405]

I own both shoes and heres my opinion

Adipowers are better for oly lifts cause i feel its more flexible. Adipowers only have 1 strap.
Romaleos are better for powerlifting ( back and front squats) because it's more stable. It feels like a phucking tank compared to the adipowers. Romaleos has 2 straps.

I used the adipower twice and both times, i lost lbs off my back squat and i wasn't hitting regular depth.

[Kentisc]

I can't comment on the difference between Romaleos and Adipowers.
But I also have a 'wide' foot, I went with the Adipowers anyway and they fit just fine. They are a snug fit, but they aren't supposed to fit like a regular shoe imo so that's fine.

[pappas69]

Thanks for the replies guys, the decision is so hard! I'm leaning towards the Romaleos for my purpose, but still up for input before i make a final decision!

[J18W405]

Thanks for the replies guys, the decision is so hard! I'm leaning towards the Romaleos for my purpose, but still up for input before i make a final decision!

trust bro. Romaleos is the way to go for powerlifting.. I own multiple romaleos.

[JamesW129]

I was planning on buying Wei Rui Warriors, what do you think makes the Romaleoss / Adipowers superior? What makes you want to replace them?

[J18W405]

I was planning on buying Wei Rui Warriors, what do you think makes the Romaleoss / Adipowers superior? What makes you want to replace them?

Romaleos compared to the wei ruis felt like night and day.. They DESTROY the wei ruis... The materials used to make them and the heel material.

[pappas69]

As said above, the Wei Rui's are good for beginning but i am noticing alot of lateral movement and a lack of stability. Just feel its time to upgrade

[BigJon55]

I've never worn romaleos but I do have a pair of adipowers. I have extraordinarily wide feet so I usually wind up wearing a shoe that's too long just to accommodate the width of my foot and this proved to be true to some extent with the adipowers. Adidas shoe sizing is always a little longer and thinner than other shoe brands in my experience. Once they're broken in they're a great shoe though, I love wearing them for squats and cleans.

[HamburgerTrain]

I think I want a pair of ristos

[JuggernautGeoff]

If you want wide get Adidas power perfect.(I think there called)

Go for Nikes. I have worn both and there far better. I personally hate adi powers. Old Adidas shoes with wood heel>nike>adiapowers