Weightlifting shoes

[emilyinchile]

Try them all on. I have the Adidas Powerlift because I found them more comfortable than the Reebok and Inov-8 ones I tried in the <$150 range. I didn't look at Adipower or Romaleos because I'm not at a level where I need $200 lifting shoes.

Oh, and I have men's shoes because they only had 2 sizes in women's anywhere online when I was looking. I don't know if there's any difference other than the color, but they fit me fine, so don't be afraid to try them if you can get women's in your size. This is why god created free shipping and returns

[ghostmonkey]

Are you planning on lifting only in them or doing other things? Anything with a flat, non-cushoiny surface is best. Chuck Taylors are cheap and usually easy to find. Wrestling shoes also work and tend to be far cheaper than actual lifting shoes.

I have Rogue 1/2" heels. They are men's and I can usually get them cheap because I wear a 6 in men's sizes.

[wambam]

I have Adidas powerlift. They're fine.

[pixy0stix]

I used to lift in Chucks. If I was only using the shoes to lift, I'd do that again in a heartbeat.

Since I do a combo of lift and crossfit-ish workouts, I use these: www.asicsamerica.com/Shop/Footwear/Training/Womens/GEL-Fit-Sana%E2%84%A2/p/0010223814.3501

[jess]

I have inov-8s and I hate them, they fit fine but my toes go numb anyway. I want to try reebok but haven't tried them on yet to buy a pair.

[enfuego23]

I have Reebok Nanos for lifting.

[Deleted]

H has the Adidas Powerlift and loves them. I lift in Inov-8 but want a pair of more pure lifters, though I like having the flexibility in the Inov-8 to do anything in any workout.

[shauni27]

Nov 27, 2014 20:34:19 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

I used to lift in Chucks. If I was only using the shoes to lift, I'd do that again in a heartbeat.

Since I do a combo of lift and crossfit-ish workouts, I use these: www.asicsamerica.com/Shop/Footwear/Training/Womens/GEL-Fit-Sana%E2%84%A2/p/0010223814.3501

My CF coach lifts in chucks too   It always makes me happy to see someone lift in chucks just to "show it to the man" that you don't need $200 shoes to lift.

[itsme]

I have Reebok Oly U Form.

[mrsjay]

I have the Reebok U Form lifters and I am not a big fan. I want something more sturdy and not as wide. The Nike Romaleos and Adipowers are nice and solid and I've heard that the Adipowers fit narrow feet better so I will probably go for them next. I got my H the new Romaleos for $150 on Black Friday (regular $200). Awesome deal.

I did try someone's Inov-8 Fastlifts and I really liked them but they have a little give to them just like the Reeboks so I don't know if I need another similar pair of shoes. I only wear them for lifting so I'm not a fan of the flexiblity.

[suzyp]

Chucks or Inov-8s, depending on what else I'm doing.

[itsme]

Dec 2, 2014 12:01:39 GMT -5 mrsjay said:

I have the Reebok U Form lifters and I am not a big fan. I want something more sturdy and not as wide. The Nike Romaleos and Adipowers are nice and solid and I've heard that the Adipowers fit narrow feet better so I will probably go for them next. I got my H the new Romaleos for $150 on Black Friday (regular $200). Awesome deal.

I did try someone's Inov-8 Fastlifts and I really liked them but they have a little give to them just like the Reeboks so I don't know if I need another similar pair of shoes. I only wear them for lifting so I'm not a fan of the flexiblity.

Did you bake them?  It's supposed to form to your feet after you bake them then put them on.

[ghostmonkey]

Dec 2, 2014 23:41:19 GMT -5 peachy said:

Dec 1, 2014 8:58:21 GMT -5 shauni27 said:

My CF coach lifts in chucks too   It always makes me happy to see someone lift in chucks just to "show it to the man" that you don't need $200 shoes to lift.

We all use a lots of gear we don't need -- cute workout clothes, fancy shoes, wraps, headbands, etc.

I don't own workout things I don't need. What's the point?

And when you reach a certain level of lifting, the quality of the shoe becomes a need if you are going to advance. You will see a lot of Chucks and cheaper shoes at local meets, but you get to nationals and worlds you don't see them as much. For many people there isn't a reason to spend that much money on them though.

[emilyinchile]

Dec 3, 2014 10:28:27 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

Dec 2, 2014 23:41:19 GMT -5 peachy said:

We all use a lots of gear we don't need -- cute workout clothes, fancy shoes, wraps, headbands, etc.

I don't own workout things I don't need. What's the point?

And when you reach a certain level of lifting, the quality of the shoe becomes a need if you are going to advance. You will see a lot of Chucks and cheaper shoes at local meets, but you get to nationals and worlds you don't see them as much. For many people there isn't a reason to spend that much money on them though.

Eh, I don't NEED all the workout clothes I have, many of which I've bought to replace functional items that just weren't as stylish/didn't fit as nicely (bye bye, free race shirts that are all too short on me since I'm a giant in Chile), and I'd imagine many people are the same. Hell, I don't NEED lifting shoes because really I'm not ever going to become some elite weightlifter or Crossfitter, so it's not like the improvement in performance makes a difference in whether I win the Games or not. Maybe I'm taking "need" more literally than you are though, or maybe we just differ - obviously it's nbd either way!

And I obviously agree with you that when you're talking about higher levels, buying the specialized gear isn't a question of showing off, it's a question of actually utilizing the functionality that those things were created to provide.

[ghostmonkey]

Dec 3, 2014 11:07:58 GMT -5 emilyinchile said:

And I obviously agree with you that when you're talking about higher levels, buying the specialized gear isn't a question of showing off, it's a question of actually utilizing the functionality that those things were created to provide.

Even at lower levels, it can be a need. Chucks/wrestling shoes were destroying my hips. If I was going to continue, lifting shoes became a need.

It's no different than properly fitted running shoes being a need if you want to continue to run distance for some time and be able to function daily. There are cheaper options for both that work for some, but unless you clearly know the person is buying the pricey items to show off, it could be that those are the best solution for their need. Judging them for that and comparing it to a pretty headband that has zero function seems a little shitty to me.

[emilyinchile]

ghostmonkey I think we agree on the main stuff here: I was agreeing with your point about needing top of the line equipment once you get to a certain level, not meaning to exclude that some people may need more specific gear before that. I mainly responded to your other post because I read it as you being some kind of workout monk who only has the strict essentials (which you may be, I don't know your lyfe and all that), and I don't think there's anything wrong with having extras just because you enjoy them.

[itsme]

Weightlifting shoes are different than flat shoes like Chucks. Some people need that raised heel that allows for greater depth. It's supposed to help with keeping the hips forward or something. I lifted for about a year with flat shoes but found I prefer using olys because I feel like it helps me out. My heels end up lifting when I get into a squat so these help me with that. Whatever works for people.

[mrsjay]

Dec 3, 2014 0:29:06 GMT -5 itsme said:

Dec 2, 2014 12:01:39 GMT -5 mrsjay said:

I have the Reebok U Form lifters and I am not a big fan. I want something more sturdy and not as wide. The Nike Romaleos and Adipowers are nice and solid and I've heard that the Adipowers fit narrow feet better so I will probably go for them next. I got my H the new Romaleos for $150 on Black Friday (regular $200). Awesome deal.

I did try someone's Inov-8 Fastlifts and I really liked them but they have a little give to them just like the Reeboks so I don't know if I need another similar pair of shoes. I only wear them for lifting so I'm not a fan of the flexiblity.

Did you bake them?  It's supposed to form to your feet after you bake them then put them on.

I did and they're still too wide. I had to give up my new nanos too. Reebok shoes just don't work for me.