Weightlifting Shoes: What they are, why you need them, and where to get them

[bango skank]

http://www.nike.com/index.jhtml?l=ni...US&co=US&la=EN


NIKE ROMALEO's have dropped

Use coupon code 'BACKTOSPORT' for 20% off and 'FALLFREESHIP' for free shipping. Ordered mines Black/silver, didn't have my size in dark grey/cactus =(. Should come out to about $150 depending on tax.

AWESOME! You'll have to give us a review once you try them out. I wonder if these shoes run big like the other weightlifting shoes do...

[Kung-Fool]

http://www.nike.com/index.jhtml?l=ni...US&co=US&la=EN


NIKE ROMALEO's have dropped

Use coupon code 'BACKTOSPORT' for 20% off and 'FALLFREESHIP' for free shipping. Ordered mines Black/silver, didn't have my size in dark grey/cactus =(. Should come out to about $150 depending on tax.

Nice! I really like the white ones.

[kptran21]

oh cool. where do you type in the code? im checking out right now, but i cant see anywhere that lets you do it

edit: nevermind. i found it. ordering them now. will be back with reviews when i get it

[rukkus]

should these shoes only be worn during specific exercises? (squats, deadlifts, etc.)

[bango skank]

NEW SHOES:

A $45 WEIGHTLIFTING SHOE!!!

''VS OS Suede Weightlifting Shoe''
$45.00, for a limited time! (SUGGESTED RETAIL: $89.99)

http://www.vsathletics.com/product.p...od=1823&xSec=1



* Black Suede
* Size 10 Heel Height = 3.3 cm (midsole = 2.8 cm, sole = .5 cm)
* Suede upper w/hard rubber material on bottom of shoe.
* TWO "Hook & Loop" straps over laces for added support
* reinforced flat rubber sole.
* Reinforced Heel Cup
* Men's sizes: 5-12, 13, 14, & 15.
* Call for team pricing.



''VS Xplosion Weightlifting Shoe''
$99.99

http://www.vsathletics.com/product.p...od=1807&xSec=1



* Royal/white (royal patent leather)
* Size 10 Heel Height = 3.3 cm (midsole = 2.8 cm, sole = .5 cm)
* Leather upper & sole plate w/hard rubber material on bottom of shoe.
* TWO "Hook & Loop" straps over laces for added support
* Leather reinforced flat rubber sole.
* Reinforced Heel Cup
* Men's sizes: 5-12, 13, 14, & 15.
* Call for team pricing.



''Toronto Gold Cup Weightlifting Shoes''
$85.00 CDN

http://torontoweightlifting.com/shoes.htm (Canada)





More weightlifting shoes

[Kilim]

I got the Rogue Do-wins from http://RogueFitness.com last friday!

I contacted them 1st prior to buying and after receiving the product and it was great talking to them.

Definitely have to get the Rogue Do-wins at US 1/2" smaller than your normal size.
There was surprisingly some room at the toe of your foot and called them about it.
They stated it is actually a feature of the shoe to make it more comfortable while wearing them.
I was iffy at 1st but when I did my workout they actually felt PERFECT!

Only issue I see which is minor are the following:
Laces are crazy Long! Easily fixed by either cutting it or getting shorter laces.
Tarsal Straps are about 1/2-1" too long. Not a big deal just a cosmetic issue.

Do I notice a difference wearing this shoes as oppose to my running shoes?
Hell yeah!
I think these shoes do help in lifting.

I had to change my cardio Post-workout from using the Treadmill to using the Elliptical machine instead.
This is so I don't have to change back to my running shoes.
The Rogue's feel fine when using them with the Elliptical but I can see how they are no fun on treadmills or any running exercises.
Bet they will fine cycling as well.

[njman]

do any stores sell them or only online? i would prefer to buy them in a store so i can try them on. I tried on a pair of chuck taylor 11.5 and they fit nicely, but my basketball shoes (nike) are 12.5. so if i were to buy online, do you think i should get a 12 or 11.5?

also, you feel more stable squating and lifting with weightlifitng shoes compared to others, and would they get ruined if i walk outside with them? i need to walk like a block or 2 to get the gym

[bango skank]

do any stores sell them or only online? i would prefer to buy them in a store so i can try them on. I tried on a pair of chuck taylor 11.5 and they fit nicely, but my basketball shoes (nike) are 12.5. so if i were to buy online, do you think i should get a 12 or 11.5?

I don't know of any big box stores that sell weightlifting shoes. Typically you would size 1/2 - 1 full size down from your sneaker size. I'd say prolly 10.5 for you. Calling the retailer and discussing your sizing is the best way to go about it.

also, you feel more stable squating and lifting with weightlifitng shoes compared to others, and would they get ruined if i walk outside with them? i need to walk like a block or 2 to get the gym

Yes to all three. They are WAY more stable, especially with Olympic lifts Walking in them will wear down the soles unevenly and affect how they articulate with the ground's surface. I would walk to the gym in tennis shoes and change when you get there.

[Mata Leao]

I don't know of any big box stores that sell weightlifting shoes. Typically you would size 1/2 - 1 full size down from your sneaker size. I'd say prolly 10.5 for you. Calling the retailer and discussing your sizing is the best way to go about it.



Yes to all three. They are WAY more stable, especially with Olympic lifts Walking in them will wear down the soles unevenly and affect how they articulate with the ground's surface. I would walk to the gym in tennis shoes and change when you get there.

hey man, im getting a new pair, do u think the rogue weightlifting shoes.. do u think they are perfect for mainly, squatting,pressing and deadlifting...or the metal squat shoes from elitefts?

[d34dlift]

NEW SHOES:

A $45 WEIGHTLIFTING SHOE!!!

''VS OS Suede Weightlifting Shoe''
$45.00, for a limited time! (SUGGESTED RETAIL: $89.99)

http://www.vsathletics.com/product.p...od=1823&xSec=1



* Black Suede
* Size 10 Heel Height = 3.3 cm (midsole = 2.8 cm, sole = .5 cm)
* Suede upper w/hard rubber material on bottom of shoe.
* TWO "Hook & Loop" straps over laces for added support
* reinforced flat rubber sole.
* Reinforced Heel Cup
* Men's sizes: 5-12, 13, 14, & 15.
* Call for team pricing.



''VS Xplosion Weightlifting Shoe''
$99.99

http://www.vsathletics.com/product.p...od=1807&xSec=1



* Royal/white (royal patent leather)
* Size 10 Heel Height = 3.3 cm (midsole = 2.8 cm, sole = .5 cm)
* Leather upper & sole plate w/hard rubber material on bottom of shoe.
* TWO "Hook & Loop" straps over laces for added support
* Leather reinforced flat rubber sole.
* Reinforced Heel Cup
* Men's sizes: 5-12, 13, 14, & 15.
* Call for team pricing.



''Toronto Gold Cup Weightlifting Shoes''
$85.00 CDN

http://torontoweightlifting.com/shoes.htm (Canada)





More weightlifting shoes

**** son 45 dollars?
anybody have reviews?
screw it i need a good priced average lifting shoe very glad i found this.

[d34dlift]

so you generally want your weightlifting shoe to be .5-1 size lower than your running shoe size, right? what if youre still growing would .5 work then?

[aaaaa55555]

**** son 45 dollars?
anybody have reviews?
screw it i need a good priced average lifting shoe very glad i found this.

im hopefully going to pick a pair up tommorow



ill give them a review, but i dont know if theyll have any left by then

[kandasdh]

To any of the guys who've ordered the Nike Romaleos - what size did you order?

I nomally wear a size 10 for my Nike Frees and 9.5 for Nike Shox so I'm not too sure what size to go with.

Its tough to say what size to go with because I have a friend who has a pair of the 2004 Adidstars in 9.5 and they fit perfectly in terms of foot length, though they are a little narrow. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Thx

[d34dlift]

im hopefully going to pick a pair up tommorow



ill give them a review, but i dont know if theyll have any left by then

bought a pair a few hours ago, shall review later aswell.

[kptran21]

im suppose to get my romaleos tomorrow, but with fay hitting central florida, i dont know how fedex is planning on making that work. i'll have reviews asap

[proteinsynth]

are ****n sick, every movment feels SOLID. feet stick to the ground like spiderman ****. great shoe. looks sharp as **** and comes with two different inserts. one is for competition and one is for training. the competition is solid as a rock with an arch, the training is flimsy and cooshiny. ****ING AWESOME SHOE. nothing wrong and look shick as ****

[crackyflipside]

are ****n sick, every movment feels SOLID. feet stick to the ground like spiderman ****. great shoe. looks sharp as **** and comes with two different inserts. one is for competition and one is for training. the competition is solid as a rock with an arch, the training is flimsy and cooshiny. ****ING AWESOME SHOE. nothing wrong and look shick as ****

Strong advertisement. What shoes have you used before?

Also, did you get the same size as your shoe size or smaller or what?

[bango skank]

From the Crossfit forums:

mine just came in today. ordered 10.5's and they fit like a glove. i wear a 10.5 in my 5.10 guide tennis and they're snug (not the obvious comparison one would usually make, apples and oranges i guess, but it worked out for me). ordered the gray's with the white heal, but they gave me royal blues with a gold heel and trim (guess they knew i was a rams fan). these babies look too good to get dirty, and they're built like tanks. these shoes are more comfortable than my regular tenni's, even with the competition inserts in. They are solid though, i think the cupped heel makes all the difference in comfort on these, straps also keep everything locked down. i'll post pics and feedback when i find a camera and put them through a workout. TANKS BABY!! CONCRETE SHOES!!:ranting2:

[proteinsynth]

there sick, uhm if you wanna get the right size just go to a local shoe store(finishline or some ****) and try on some nikes, get a snugg fit and thats the size to order.

but i also got a question, the romaleos come with 2 differnt sock liners. competition and trainings, do you guys who already have them think it matters

[kptran21]

quality weightlifting shoe from nike. got them yesterday and tried them out today. very solid, provides good support, and is well balanced. wasnt expecting much out of nike since its their first weightlifting shoe, but i have to say A+

and the competition liners are a lot more solid, while the training have more cushion for everyday workouts.

[aaaaa55555]

i went to vs athletics today and picked up the $45 shoe.


havent tried it out yet, but ill be squatting tommorow and ill give a review


i got it a little bit loose cuz im still groing and dont want to have to get new ones in 3 months

[d34dlift]

i went to vs athletics today and picked up the $45 shoe.


havent tried it out yet, but ill be squatting tommorow and ill give a review


i got it a little bit loose cuz im still groing and dont want to have to get new ones in 3 months

what size did you buy compared to your running shoe size?
i ordered them about two days ago on the web but they have yet to come in the mail.

[aaaaa55555]

what size did you buy compared to your running shoe size?
i ordered them about two days ago on the web but they have yet to come in the mail.

10.5 for both


but its recommended to get .5-1 sizes down.


they feel a tiny bit loose, but im ok with it

[rukkus]

my Romaleos came in today as well. only had a chance to wear them around the house so far, but they feel great. i stick to the floor when i bend like i'm glued to it. the construction appears to be top notch. guess we'll see in a couple months.

i wear a 11.5 nike sb, but ordered these in an 11 and they fit like a glove. they look realllllly nice in the white. thanks for the 20% off coupon and free shipping whomever posted it.

[aaaaa55555]

my Romaleos came in today as well. only had a chance to wear them around the house so far, but they feel great. i stick to the floor when i bend like i'm glued to it. the construction appears to be top notch. guess we'll see in a couple months.

i wear a 11.5 nike sb, but ordered these in an 11 and they fit like a glove. they look realllllly nice in the white. thanks for the 20% off coupon and free shipping whomever posted it.

sorry to be off topic, but why have you only made 4 posts in 2.5 years of being a part of this forum?

[rukkus]

i think you needed to reg to do an advanced search or something. anyhow, i never really had a reason to post, just wanted to learn some things.

[kptran21]

i wear a size 8 for all my nikes, so i just went ahead and ordered size 8. it fits pretty snug, but a half size smaller wouldnt hurt. and here are some pics i took. hopefully they can help some people out.






competition insole has a hard plastic layer on the bottom for more support

[skinnycalves]

got my adidas ironwork II shoes a few days ago, have not squatted in them yet the comfort, snugness, stability feel awesome

[proteinsynth]

do you think it matters if i train in the competition sockliners

[kptran21]

probably not. ill probably train in them one day just to see the difference. i dont want to put in the competition on in during a meet and have it throw me off