Weightlifting Shoes: What They Are, Why You Need Them and Where To Get Them Pt. II

[ehlpitel]

what size does he wear? ill sell you mine after a month or two i just had to buy em to hold me over til i get custom ones

Hmm, I'll ask him today/tonight.

Did you get the ones on sale?

[HitItHard]

Hmm, I'll ask him today/tonight.

Did you get the ones on sale?

yea

[Grimbeard]

lol never heard of anyone wearing cleats for oly lifts..

oh i see bench press, well who cares

orly? ya well cleats are not good for squats/lunges if you can imagine.

[crackyflipside]

Adidas Ironwork III

[dcamnc]

Sweet pix man

[bango skank]

those look focking awesome.

[madaozeki]

Could you take some slightly closer-up shots? It's tough to really make head nor tail of them when the image is so blurry and the shoes are so far away.

[bango skank]

What model camera is that?

[ehlpitel]

Awesome shoes and pics.

Wish my strength level warranted pricey shoes.

[crackyflipside]

Could you take some slightly closer-up shots? It's tough to really make head nor tail of them when the image is so blurry and the shoes are so far away.

What model camera is that?

It's a Nikon D40 but the secret is the lens. Super-Takumar 50mm f1.4 lens with an M42 adapter to mount on the camera. That lens is ultra sharp and those pictures are just with the aperture set at 5.6, when I set it at 16 for an outdoor shot it seems like the sharpness is more than my camera can even capture. Even at 5.6 it still captures the individual threads in the silver part of the shoe that says Ironwork III perfectly.

Awesome shoes and pics.

Wish my strength level warranted pricey shoes.

Naw man, I've had my humble pie before these shoes. Meet my last pair, The Werksans aka Bowling Shoe:

[H-Town-Matt]

how are those ironworks on sizing?

[madaozeki]

This is such an awesome hardcore Olympic weightlifting picture, for so many reasons...

[Tifferzzz]

Attention Las Vegas-ians,

Are there any stores in Vegas that offer weightlifting shoes? I'm headed out there this weekend, and I wanted to grab some while I'm there.

[madaozeki]

Attention Las Vegas-ians,

Are there any stores in Vegas that offer weightlifting shoes? I'm headed out there this weekend, and I wanted to grab some while I'm there.

No, weightlifting shoes are not sold in stores in this country. You'll have to order them online. Look at the very first post in this thread for links to websites that carry the different brands.

[SquatzAndPuke]

Awesome picture cracky. Do you have a high res version of this?

[foshobombdiggity]

No, weightlifting shoes are not sold in stores in this country. You'll have to order them online. Look at the very first post in this thread for links to websites that carry the different brands.

actually vs athletics is based in san luis obispo and they have a store here. i got my vs xplosion shoes(the bright blue ones). i actually got them online, but i've been told they are sold in the store.

but on a side note, i love the shoes. they feel awesome and look pretty saucy

[19george]

Adidas Ironwork III

I think I finally understand how women feel when they see shoes.

[HitItHard]

got my vs dynamo shoes today... sweet shoes

[crackyflipside]

got my vs dynamo shoes today... sweet shoes

How is the heel? My friend had the cheap vs athletics shoe before getting pissed at the heel size and getting the 04 adistars.

[HitItHard]

How is the heel? My friend had the cheap vs athletics shoe before getting pissed at the heel size and getting the 04 adistars.

yea i had the 1st version white leather vs shoes and the reason why i bought others was bc the heel was so high..

on all new vs shoes the heel height is 1.5 inch, in the old version the heigh was just a tad over 2 inches (srs)

[ehlpitel]

yea i had the 1st version white leather vs shoes and the reason why i bought others was bc the heel was so high..

on all new vs shoes the heel height is 1.5 inch, in the old version the heigh was just a tad over 2 inches (srs)

HOLY ****!!!

Damn, I have the old style white ones and I'd love to try something with a shorter heel...not that I'm particularly bothered by the height of mine.

[guitarbecker]

got my vs dynamo shoes today... sweet shoes

I just got a pair of Dynamos last week for 45$ on sale. Its my first pair of oly shoes and I am very pleased with them. would recomend!

[R-G]

Question: I have the Pendlay Do-Wins, size 11. I've been using them for a couple of weeks now, but I'm thinking about exchanging them for a smaller size. I didn't think it'd be an issue, because they fit pretty nicely and aren't too loose, but they're not as snug as I'd like them to be -- there's a gap of exactly 1" from the top of my big toe to the front of the shoe. Would I be better off with a size 10.5, or should I drop down even further to a 10?

[bango skank]

Question: I have the Pendlay Do-Wins, size 11. I've been using them for a couple of weeks now, but I'm thinking about exchanging them for a smaller size. I didn't think it'd be an issue, because they fit pretty nicely and aren't too loose, but they're not as snug as I'd like them to be -- there's a gap of exactly 1" from the top of my big toe to the front of the shoe. Would I be better off with a size 10.5, or should I drop down even further to a 10?

Yeah, you want a snug fit.

[R-G]

Yeah, you want a snug fit.

Any suggestion on whether to get 10.5 vs 10, given the 1" gap in the 11?

[bango skank]

Any suggestion on whether to get 10.5 vs 10, given the 1" gap in the 11?

You should really contact the manufacturer if you want a legitimate answer on that.

[Tifferzzz]

I've contacted Adidas but haven't heard back from them yet - maybe someone here can direct me? I normally wear New Balance because I have wide feet, and a collapsable arch (when I step down, my arch disappears.)

My size: 9-9.5
Width: 2E

Anyone know of any specific shoes that would fit my width? I can't wear shoes with a built-in arch into the side (like Nike's). I need something with a wide toe-box. Any ideas?

[r_graz]

Anyone know of any specific shoes that would fit my width? I can't wear shoes with a built-in arch into the side (like Nike's). I need something with a wide toe-box. Any ideas?

The Do-Win Rogues are relatively wide. I have wide feet and am very comfortable in them. The custom Risto shoes mentioned above are said to be available in wide variety of widths.

[crackyflipside]

I've contacted Adidas but haven't heard back from them yet - maybe someone here can direct me? I normally wear New Balance because I have wide feet, and a collapsable arch (when I step down, my arch disappears.)

My size: 9-9.5
Width: 2E

Anyone know of any specific shoes that would fit my width? I can't wear shoes with a built-in arch into the side (like Nike's). I need something with a wide toe-box. Any ideas?

Well you would definitely hate the Adidas then, they are a very narrow shoe. The rogues are pretty wide. though.

[dcamnc]

x3 on the Do Win Rogues. I have a wide forefoot and they still have plenty of room. Don't be scared of the brand because you haven't heard of it before (I was a little), they're great shoes.