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

[SecondSucks]

Link to the Nikes??

[bango skank]

Link to the Nikes??

Nike Romaleos
Unavailable at this time ($180?)

http://www.sneakerfreaker.com/sneake...2008-Olympics/



-Exclusive Nike contoured TPU heel wedge cups heel and supports foot to provide unmatched lifting stability
-Integrated lacing and double power straps lock foot firmly in place
-Supportive, durable upper materials and construction
-Outsole designed to minimize wear in the heel
-Includes both training and competition sockliners

(At this time they are designed exclusively for use in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.)

[bango skank]

In Canada:
http://torontoweightlifting.com/shoes.htm

[TCustom]

I love my Adistar's. Definitely a good investment for myself.

[crackyflipside]

Anybody here have any reviews of the Stefan Botev shoes?

[bango skank]

I love my Adistar's. Definitely a good investment for myself.

have you found them to be narrow fitting at all?

[deadlift425]

adistars are for narrow feet. Definitely would not recommend them for wide feet(dowins, rogues, and vs athletics are good for wide feet).

[choto]

is there a shoe that will satisfy for both WL and PL?

[bango skank]

is there a shoe that will satisfy for both WL and PL?

The Rogues, imo.

[TCustom]

have you found them to be narrow fitting at all?

Sorry for the delayed response.

Yes, I do find them to be somewhat narrow fitting. I have a narrow foot, so they naturally fit quite well. They most definitely fit in a similar fashion to that of my dress shoes (about half a size smaller than my street shoe).

I also have a pair of the Model A shoe from Powerfirm/Weightliftingshoes.ca which fit wider. When placed sole to sole, you can definitely notice the difference in width.

[SSK1903]

Those new shoes for the beijing olympics look sweeeeet
http://www.sports-shoes.net/product....08&catalogue=9

Looks like I'll have to save some money.

[LT1Squirrel]

i like my wrapped sambas

[Dr.Adam]

the rogues are great, i have a pair. I got them because I front squat 2-3 times/week. I am down to 2 because my school gym isn't open on weekends in the summer

My only complaint is the straps are too long because I have a narrow foot. I am thinking about cutting them shorter. When the straps are nice and tight, about an inch hangs off the shoe, and flops around.

[mattsteg45]

Anybody know when the new Adidas are going to show up in the U.S.?

I really want to buy a pair, but I don't want to buy last year's model if the new ones are coming out in a few days. Plus, if the new ones are coming out soon, I might be able to get last year's models at a discount.

[Kung-Fool]

Well here's an update on my Adistars. I've had them since March and the little loop on the tounge that the laces go through that keep it in place have completely ripped through on both shoes. It's not a huge deal but you would think a $200 shoe would hold up a little better after less than 3 months. Other than that they're still going strong.

[djartek]

I'm currently looking to invest in some weightlifting shoes; I'm looking at the Rogues or the new 2008 Model Do-Wins.

I will be using the shoes for squating both front and back, overhead pressing, pendlay rows, and both hanging & power snatches, and when I get more flexibility in my shoulders I will be trying to master the over head squat.

I wear a size 13 in both gym and dress shoes and i'm just wondering if I should go with a size 13 or 12.5. Also I consider myself to have somewhat narrow feet.

reps for the help

[bango skank]

I'm currently looking to invest in some weightlifting shoes; I'm looking at the Rogues or the new 2008 Model Do-Wins.

I will be using the shoes for squating both front and back, overhead pressing, pendlay rows, and both hanging & power snatches, and when I get more flexibility in my shoulders I will be trying to master the over head squat.

I wear a size 13 in both gym and dress shoes and i'm just wondering if I should go with a size 13 or 12.5. Also I consider myself to have somewhat narrow feet.

reps for the help

If you go for the Rogues or the Do-Wins you'll have to size down at LEAST .5 a size. Glenn at WFW or Bill at Rogue will happily exchange them if they don't fit. They are linked in the previous page.

If you have narrow feet, the Adidas weightlifting shoes might be best... but I'm not sure if they take exchanges as readily as the previous people I mention.

I suggest you contact Glenn Pendlay and ask him what he thinks is best. Here's his phone number and e-mail:
940 224 9841
glennpendlay@yahoo.com

Glenn Pendlay is one of the most reputable and helpful merchants you will ever find. He'll get you taken care of.

Here's a direct quote from his website:

"Thanks for shopping at our site! We take customer service seriously, so dont hesitate to contact us by phone or email if you have any problems or questions. We will be happy to discuss shipping options for large orders, help you pick the right product, or just talk shop about the great sport of weightlifting!"

He's good people!

[djartek]

I talked to glenn on the phone yesterday and he told me to go with the 13's. If there are any problems just to send them back and he will be glad to replace them. So I went with the 2008 Model Do-Win's in Red, Black, Silver.

[Hard Drive]

I lift in chucks.

And, I'm quite pleased with my progress.

[J.L.C.]

I lift in chucks.

And, I'm quite pleased with my progress.

Great for powerlifting, not so great for weightlifting.

[TJonesd2]

I got the Do Wins in 2006... used to be good but I would rather lift in my nike runners now cuz the heel is just too high

[unity]

I got the Do Wins in 2006... used to be good but I would rather lift in my nike runners now cuz the heel is just too high

man... i just got some oly shoes and i will never ever go back to lifting in a soft shoe again.

[cyde]

hey guys ... i wanted to order a pair of the VS O'lifting shoes, but my size is sold out. what other options do I have in that price range? i need a pair asap.

[djartek]

hey guys ... i wanted to order a pair of the VS O'lifting shoes, but my size is sold out. what other options do I have in that price range? i need a pair asap.

go with the do-wins...I just got my pair last week and i swear I will never lift in regular old tennis shoes again...I got the 2008 model and it ran me $108 with shipping but you can get last years models for about $15-$20 cheaper.

[knowles.ja]

man... i just got some oly shoes and i will never ever go back to lifting in a soft shoe again.

fo' reeeeeeeeeeelz!

[GoJu]

bumping this thread a bit, just wondering what would anybody suggest as far as shoes for a longer legged lifter, I have long femurs which do not make squats my friend, lol

if and when I replace my blue, black, and white adidas ironworks just wondering what I should go for.

I really like the look of the rogue shoes, plus a 5kg jerk PR sounds good, lol.

I can also get the adistars cheap for $120 from USAW since I'm a member

any suggestions are appreciated.

[bango skank]

bumping this thread a bit, just wondering what would anybody suggest as far as shoes for a longer legged lifter, I have long femurs which do not make squats my friend, lol

if and when I replace my blue, black, and white adidas ironworks just wondering what I should go for.

I really like the look of the rogue shoes, plus a 5kg jerk PR sounds good, lol.

I can also get the adistars cheap for $120 from USAW since I'm a member

any suggestions are appreciated.

If you have exceptionally long femurs I would guess that the more heal lift you can get from a shoe the better. The Vs. and the Do-Wins both have a think heal.

I could be wrong about that though. That's actually a good question for Glenn Pendlay.

[GoJu]

If you have exceptionally long femurs I would guess that the more heal lift you can get from a shoe the better. The Vs. and the Do-Wins both have a think heal.

I could be wrong about that though. That's actually a good question for Glenn Pendlay.

we'll see what he says I guess, just emailed him now.

[NWGA_dispatcher]

Is there any brand that does real well for VERY wide feet? I have to wear 10 1/2 6E (XX Wide) shoes normally. I normally wear newbalance 855's for general working out/running, but I've blown out/crushed 2 pair doing my squats and deads. That gets kinda expensive @ $100 a pop. I've been looking at all the shoes listed here, and all I see is standard widths. I don't see any wides let alone XX Wide. I might could get bye with an X wide, I mean hell I'll just be standing there lifting, not like I'll be doing my cardio in them.

Thanks for any help.

[GoJu]

Is there any brand that does real well for VERY wide feet? I have to wear 10 1/2 6E (XX Wide) shoes normally. I normally wear newbalance 855's for general working out/running, but I've blown out/crushed 2 pair doing my squats and deads. That gets kinda expensive @ $100 a pop. I've been looking at all the shoes listed here, and all I see is standard widths. I don't see any wides let alone XX Wide. I might could get bye with an X wide, I mean hell I'll just be standing there lifting, not like I'll be doing my cardio in them.

Thanks for any help.

the VS shoes are pretty wide, these oly shoes are pretty much supposed to be used for oly lifts and squats, I deadlift in my oly shoes but alot of people like to deadlift barefoot or with flat soles, alot of people carry 2 pairs of shoes for training (oly shoes and regular) so you could do that.