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

[IGF-WON]

Nice find on the new shoe!

Actually both shoes are nearly identical. As I understand it the black and white ones were a production mistake. The all suede ones were how they were supposed to look from the start.

so they look like the blue ones? maybe the white ones?

[bango skank]

so they look like the blue ones? maybe the white ones?

The biggest difference between the old white ones and the newer models is the heel:





Besides the suede, coloring, etc, the construction of the upper appears to be the same or similar on all shoes.

[IGF-WON]

so the black ones have a higher heel... hmmmm i might go for the ones coming in january then, unless i decide to get some rogues or the newest botev one.

[bango skank]

so the black ones have a higher heel... hmmmm i might go for the ones coming in january then, unless i decide to get some rogues or the newest botev one.

No, the black ones have a lesser heel. Actually they all have the same heel, except for the old white ones.

[IGF-WON]

the $45 black ones? oh nice, then ill get those

[IronAbrams]

The VS Athletics are ugly as sin, were a good pair while I had them though (someone just walked off with my pair in the gym one day, wtf).

I've made the decision to switch back to high bar squatting, just emailed Glenn for some advice on Rogues vs regular Do-Wins.

[d34dlift]

the $45 black ones? oh nice, then ill get those

last time i checked they were only 45 dollars but they only had size 5.5 since they were sold out of the other sizes

The VS Athletics are ugly as sin, were a good pair while I had them though (someone just walked off with my pair in the gym one day, wtf).

I've made the decision to switch back to high bar squatting, just emailed Glenn for some advice on Rogues vs regular Do-Wins.

see i dont understand how theyre "ugly as sin" i have them and imo they look pretty good compared to the ugly ass old VS shoes.
plus theyre weightlifting shoes who really cares how they look.

[bango skank]

last time i checked they were only 45 dollars but they only had size 5.5 since they were sold out of the other sizes


see i dont understand how theyre "ugly as sin" i have them and imo they look pretty good compared to the ugly ass old VS shoes.
plus theyre weightlifting shoes who really cares how they look.

I'm pretty sure he's talking about the old "ugly ass" Vs shoes. I could be wrong though.... there's a reason they're selling the black and white ones for $45, and it ain't cuz they're feeling generous.

I would like to see more pics of the black and white ones though, if you could post them up.

[d34dlift]

I'm pretty sure he's talking about the old "ugly ass" Vs shoes. I could be wrong though.... there's a reason they're selling the black and white ones for $45, and it ain't cuz they're feeling generous.

I would like to see more pics of the black and white ones though, if you could post them up.

ill try to get some pics up tomm maybe but my camera hasnt been uploading recently for some reason; ill try though.

the reason i figured he meant the black/white ones were ugly as sin b/c when the 45 dollar vs shoes originally came out i couldnt remember who it was but someone described them as "ulgy as sin" so i figured he meant those shoes.

oh and i heard they were selling them for 45 dollars because the guy wasnt satisfied with them and watned to get rid of them because at the factory they were supposed to have made the toepiece black but it was white so the guy at vs decided to sell them at a large discount
pretty stupid reason to sell them so low though imo but hey, got a cheap pair of lifting shoes from it.

[IronAbrams]

Yea, I had an old black and white pair about a year ago. They weren't pretty lol, worked great though.

[bango skank]

Just saw this, thought it was worth passing along...

The 2008 Do-wins and the Rogues have the same heel, and are very similar. They have a different color, and are constructed of different material, but I hink the feel of them, the durability, etc, is the same. The Rogue are Suede, which MIGHT make them a little softer, and easier to break in.

Of the shoes which lifters on our team own and wear to the gym, including 4 or 5 different types of Adidas from the brand new ones and going all the way back to the early 90's Power Perfect and Adistar shoes, Werksan shoes, Powerfirm shoes, the old Reebok shoes, examples of all 3 generations of Do-wins, some Czech manufactured shoes that none of you have ever seen, Safe brand shoes made by Red Wing boot company that arent made anymore, and probably some that I am not thinking of, the favorites and generally considered the best are...

the early 90's era white and black Adidas Adistars, and the Rogues.

glenn

[bigklugie]

I'm sure this is a dumb question but a lot of you with the Rogues were saying to buy them a half size smaller than your "regular" shoe size. I wear a size 11.5 in Nike Shocks and an 11 in my Chuck's (which I lift in). Should I go with an 11 or a 10.5 in the Rogue?

[bango skank]

I'm sure this is a dumb question but a lot of you with the Rogues were saying to buy them a half size smaller than your "regular" shoe size. I wear a size 11.5 in Nike Shocks and an 11 in my Chuck's (which I lift in). Should I go with an 11 or a 10.5 in the Rogue?

You should call and ask. It's all messed up because they won't even send you the size that you order.

[someonefat]

I'm sure this is a dumb question but a lot of you with the Rogues were saying to buy them a half size smaller than your "regular" shoe size. I wear a size 11.5 in Nike Shocks and an 11 in my Chuck's (which I lift in). Should I go with an 11 or a 10.5 in the Rogue?

Should be the same size as dress shoe.

[.Goku.]

Hey, I just wanted to add some more info to the thread. I wear 10.5's in asics and bought a pair of size 10 Rogues. They may be a touch to big, but I think the 9.5's would be a touch to small. I just tighten them pretty tight and they are good to go.

[lewdog_5]

I should be getting these in the mail tomorrow

on sale at VS . com for $71.95

I wear 9-9.5 and ordered 9's. Hopefully they are tight enough.

[Ape escape]

Just bought the Do-Wins yesterday can't wait to use them!

[RickS44]

I'm thinking about buying a pair of 2008 do-wins here in the uk. I'm a uk size 11(euro-46) so I should be ordering 10.5's? I know it's been stated earlier in the thread that do-wins need to be ordered half a step smaller but I thought I'd post this anyway because I don't want the hassle of having to send them back if they're too small. I hate ordering clothing and shoes off of the net.

[bango skank]

Whatever size you order, they will send you half a size smaller regardless. If you order a 10, they'll mail a 9.5. If you order a 9.5, they'll send a 9. Unless you call!

So call them, people!

[RickS44]

Call who..? I'm not ordering them from Pendlay.

[bango skank]

Call who..? I'm not ordering them from Pendlay.

I spose not from the UK, lol. Yeah, it's Pendlay who does that, but I'd still suggest calling or e-mailing whoever you'd be ordering them from.

Just trying to save you the stress of returning shoes that don't fit right.

[RickS44]

I guess that you're right, I'd better get in contact with them. Cheers.

[kaptain.kayak]

torontoweightlifting.com introduced a new shoe. Anyone know anything about them?

http://www.torontoweightlifting.com/shoes.htm

[bango skank]

Heads up!

I want to announce that I am no longer endorsing products from Pendlay Barbells or Wichita Falls Weightlifting. I have heard numerous complaints concerning their poor customer service, shipping, products, and now copyright infringement.

If you're in the market for Do-Wins or Rogues I suggest going to Werksan USA (http://www.werksanusa.com/products-shoe-shirts.asp) or Rogue Fitness (http://www.roguefitness.com/store/rogue_dowins.php).

I apologize for any problems that have stemmed from my high praise of them in the past.

[bango skank]

Weightlifting Shoes: What, Why and Where, Pt. II