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Samuel Finley
January 21, 2021
Awesome Squat Shoes for the money!
I had tried my friend's Nike Romaleos 2 and really enjoyed squatting in them. But I could not find a price that made me want to buy the Nikes, even secondhand. I love lifting, but I also like my savings! These adidas were available for a reduced price of around $65 when I saw them listed, so I got them in a size 6.5.Since I have tiny feet, these adidas are not too narrow for me, which I know some lifters have complained about in some reviews. If you have wide feet, I would go with a Nike or Reebok brand shoe.I really like how comfy and light these shoes feel compared to the Romaleos. The uppers are fabric, not leather/plastic, which makes for a more flexible and breathable shoe. I know most lifters do not want something flexible out of a weightlifting/squat shoe, but I work retail, so the added comfort in the sole and the flexibility at the toes is much appreciated after a full day on my feet. The few times I tried my friend's Romaleos made my feet super sore because the very bottom of the shoes below the removable insoles are lined with wood. But these adidas still feel just as stable for me even with their slightly cushier feel.The added ankle mobility due to the heel was nice, even though I never had ankle mobility issues. Now I can squat heavier weight deeper when I wear these. They feel very stable and solid, and there is no slipping or sliding of my foot inside the shoe when I handle heavier weights. They do not feel as compressive on my feet as the Romaleos did, but I like that, because it feels more comfortable. Tightening the laces and velcro tends to do it for me if I do want a snug fit that session.I would recommend these squat shoes if you also are on your feet a lot and have very tired feet. I also think they are a good shoe for a budget-conscious lifter who wants a quality brand name product but doesn't wanna break the bank. I have been using these since August 2020 and they are awesome!
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Premium quality squat shoes
These are pure squat shoes: raising your heels effectively lengthens your lower leg, making it easier to stay upright when you go deep (this is especially important if you have long femurs.) Don't try to deadlift in these though - you'll just fall forward.Right out of the box, these shoes ooze quality - they're heavy, sturdy where they need to be, but comfortable. I would recommend you go half to a whole size up on these - you can always strap yourself into the back of the shoe, but if it is too tight in front, you'll not be able to spread your toes for that extra stability and force production.All in all, not cheap, but absolutely worth it.
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Gooood :)
Real Adidas. Fits perfectly, sole hard, nose soft, Velcro big strong. VVVERY satisfied:)
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January 14, 2020
They get the job done.
It's a weightlifting shoe. I Originally bought the adistar 2008s over 10 years ago and I'm trying to use different shoes when I'm not aggressively lifting since they are triple or more the price from when I got them and I want them to last. The Adipower is ok by comparison. The toe bot accommodates my wide feet and I'm able to reasonably tighten them so my foot feels secure. I trust them more than the shoes with the weird tightening mechanism. You may not fall in love with them, but they aren't that expensive and have a non compressible heel. I think some other people talked about doing things other than lifting. They have little in the way of padding, which is good. I wouldnt suggest doing cardio or walking in them (I get sore from the foot up if i walk too long in lifting shoes). You can bend your foot enough for the split jerk if you Olympic Lift. It does well for squats and is good for push press, wall balls, etc
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Keith Eblamo
August 20, 2020
Great beginners lifting shoes.
I have always wanted some power lifting shoes but they were always out of the price range.It was hard justifying spending so much money on an items when I am only a beginner and my Converse was doing what I need them to do (provide flat support).I came across these shoes which was within my budget and figured I would try them out.Great product! I have a better understanding for the need for Weight lifting specific shoes.While these shoes are not as flashy as the 200-300+ pairs, it does EXACTLY the same thing without breaking the bank. Great option especially for Flat footed people such as myself since these shoes do stretch a bit.
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Nicholas Keller
April 09, 2020
Worth every penny
Sure, you can spend 200+ bucks on a lifting shoe but for the price I'm very impressed. Very comfortable although I feel the lift is a bit higher compared to other shoes , I feel like my squat got way more stable. Adidas usually runs a half size small so I always account for that. They look awesome too. Highly recommend these!
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Great quality
The shoe fits my feet very snug, I feel well supported and balanced during my squats. Nice material and looks just like the picture, delivered promptly.
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