Olympic Lifting Shoes

[domore]

Hey guys,

I'm looking into purchasing a new pair of Olympic lifting shoes. I am torn between a few pairs and I would like to get opinions from the board.

I'm looking at these three:

1. Risto Cobras
2. Nike Romaleos 2
3. Adidas AdiPOWER

If you guys have experience with these shoes or any others, please let me know how you like them.

 

[thoward]

Stay away from Risto, they tear up too fast and their customer service sucks. The eyelets pulled out of my shoes within 30 days and they wouldn't replace them. It's a toss up between the Adidas or Nikes - try checking out wlshoes.com and reading some user input there, may help.

 

[domore]

Stay away from Risto, they tear up too fast and their customer service sucks. The eyelets pulled out of my shoes within 30 days and they wouldn't replace them. It's a toss up between the Adidas or Nikes - try checking out wlshoes.com and reading some user input there, may help.

Thanks for the reply. That is the info I was seeking. I actually narrowed it down between the Adidas and Nikes just before I read your post. However, it definitely solidified my decision.

I'll check out that website, too. Thanks.

 

[badfish21981]

I was just going to post something like this. I am about to get some ramoleo 2. As far as between them and the Adidas I think they are a little wider and the they also have two wraps so your foot gets locked in better. I had the rogue do-wins and loved them but want to get the Nikes now. The only other hard part is finding them.

 

[domore]

I was just going to post something like this. I am about to get some ramoleo 2. As far as between them and the Adidas I think they are a little wider and the they also have two wraps so your foot gets locked in better. I had the rogue do-wins and loved them but want to get the Nikes now. The only other hard part is finding them.

It's like finding a needle in a haystack. But, there are some places that carry them. I was actually thinking of the Adidas since they are a bit narrower. I don't want my foot moving around in the Romaleos. I do like the two straps, though.

 

[badfish21981]

Rogue fitness has the nikes in stock now for 189 and free shipping. Just ordered my pair.

 

[OrganicShadow]

Subbed for answers. I posted something similar looking for the toed shoes and was sold on Vibram Komodos. Obviously a different kind of shoe but just throwing it out there that I like deadlifting and leg days in em.

 

[domore]

Rogue fitness has the nikes in stock now for 189 and free shipping. Just ordered my pair.

Sidelined with an injury. Holding off on the purchase until I am completely healed. Still stuck between the adipowers and romaleos 2

 

[Spaniard]

Subbed for answers. I posted something similar looking for the toed shoes and was sold on Vibram Komodos. Obviously a different kind of shoe but just throwing it out there that I like deadlifting and leg days in em.

Yup! I have the five fingers squats, deads, legs and running will never be the same. Nor will I purchase any other type of shoe with the intended purpose of fitness.

 

[CopyCat]

I would give a slight edge to the Adidas over the Nikes. Though both are solid oly shoes.


Keep us posted to what you get and how you like them. My rogue do-winns will need replacing before too long.

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[CopyCat]

Yup! I have the five fingers squats, deads, legs and running will never be the same. Nor will I purchase any other type of shoe with the intended purpose of fitness.

If the OP is purchasing oly shoes specifically for Olympic lifting then five fingers are not a good suggestion. Not knocking them as I have a pair and love them, but oly shoes are designed the way they are for a reason and obviously five fingers don't fit that bill.

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[domore]

I would give a slight edge to the Adidas over the Nikes. Though both are solid oly shoes.


Keep us posted to what you get and how you like them. My rogue do-winns will need replacing before too long.

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I have been leaning towards Adidas because I have heard that they are a bit narrower in the toe box. I don't want a lot of room in my toes, as the Nikes seem to have.

 

[CopyCat]

Exactly.

 

[Spaniard]

If the OP is purchasing oly shoes specifically for Olympic lifting then five fingers are not a good suggestion. Not knocking them as I have a pair and love them, but oly shoes are designed the way they are for a reason and obviously five fingers don't fit that bill.

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I was agreeing with the post I quoted, not recommending five fingers as an olympic shoe.

 

[OrganicShadow]

I was agreeing with the post I quoted, not recommending five fingers as an olympic shoe.

Same. It was just a thought for the OP on future ideas. I lean more towards Adidas but either option is good to me. At that point just pick what looks cooler.

 

[domore]

Same. It was just a thought for the OP on future ideas. I lean more towards Adidas but either option is good to me. At that point just pick what looks cooler.

Thanks, guys. I think I'm going to get the Adidas AdiPowers.

 

[domore]

Hey fellas,

I purchased the AdiPowers on Monday during Adidas' Cyber Monday deal. I purchased them for $160. I couldn't pass up that deal.

 

[bolt10]

Hey fellas,

I purchased the AdiPowers on Monday during Adidas' Cyber Monday deal. I purchased them for $160. I couldn't pass up that deal.

Got a pair of these several months back. Absolutely love them. Nice purchase and deal.

 

[domore]

Got a pair of these several months back. Absolutely love them. Nice purchase and deal.

I used them for the first time during my full lifts yesterday, and I am pleased. They felt nice and snug, and not too much room in the toe box. I don't like my feet sliding around when I go to jerk.