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moremarbles
September 06, 2022
Perfect weightlifting shoes without the heel rise.
I'm a week into trying these weightlifting shoes and I love them. I lifted for years in Converse, and when I would try transitioning to actual weightlifting shoes, the rise in the heel always threw off my squats and deadlifts, and the last thing I want to do during a workout is be changing shoes for different lifts, or walking around barefoot when I want to deadlift. These are sort of the best of both worlds, providing the stability, flat base, and snug fit from the strap over the arch that a weightlifting shoe offers, while the wide toe base gives your feet room to expand without any slipping and they are light as a feather, so any jumps during pull lifts feel very natural. Squats, deadlifts, floor pulls, all feel great wearing these, so much better than the old Converse sneakers, which really aren't as great for lifting, or for your feet in general. At least that's my experience. I also like how they look more like an athletic shoe than most other weightlifting shoes that tend to look too flashy or just goofy.By the way, I don't have wide feet, and didn't have any issues with them being to wide, even though they are described as being for wide feet. As for walking or running, these are not for that, though you could get away with them on elipticals, rowers, or other machines that don't require a whole lot of flex in your foot. I wouldn't, but mostly because I don't want to wear them out for lifting prematurely by using them for something they're not made for.
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Excellent Strength Trainer
As an old pro strongman, I'm very particular about my training/competition footwear. The Total has a zero rise, low compression, low stack height midsole paired with a directional traction outsole, a wide, foot shaped toebox, an unrestrictive ripstop upper and the pièce de résistance, a great metatarsal strap- something you don't see on trainers nowadays. This isn't a traditional alll-in-one cross-trainer due to the simple fact that running in them would be a lesson in misery, however it is an excellent shoe if your focus is weight training, strongman, powerlifting and HIIT / Crossfit. Bear in mind though that they do run 1/2 to 1 full size large. I normally wear a 14.5 (14-15) and these fit perfectly in a 13.5.
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Vito Augello
March 09, 2024
Quality shoe
I have weak ankles and need a firm sole. This shoe fills the need. The sole is very firm, ideal for weight training and cross fit. The strap is very secure via Velcro and supports your instep.
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Adrian Trujillo
September 07, 2025
Comfortable and Quality Shoes for the Gym
Comfortable to squat and deadlift in. Good quality. Nice looking.
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Perfect flat squat shoe
These shoes do run a half size big. I switched to these from a lifted heel squat shoes because my knees were hurting and the pain went away after wearing these. They are solid shoes and not squishy when squating heavy weight. I caught them on sale and worth the money. I would by again and if you are looking for a flat shoe to squat in this is a good option.
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Margaret E.
October 26, 2023
1 Year Review, VERY comfortable gym shoes BUT longevity is questionable
so had the shoe for 1 year, and they're pretty good. I got this pair for $83, as of writing this review, the current price is around $100Pro:Ok so as everyone said, these are really good flats, I personally have wide feet and these shoes feel REALLY comfortable on the toes. My favorite part is probably the velcro strap. I have a pretty collapse arch and the velcro straps help support that a little bit, at least for me, the velcro hook sits perfectly with my arch. Also sole wear for gym ONLY use seems pretty nice and even. These shoes are just VERY comfortable in general.Con:so my main problem seems to be the quality of the material. I was suspecting that the velcro will fail first since i usually strap them pretty tight. but surprisingly its the part by my pinky toe. you can see in my pictures both shoes have problems on the pinky toe part. The left side already has a tear and the right side is starting to have stress marks. Now these started long before i hit the 1 year mark, i wanna say the left shoe started having stress marks around 6 months in and now a complete tear. I assume this is due to my wide feet and maybe a combination of using feet straps from row machines? but at $83, i wouldn't expect for the tears to happen this soon as I only use them 3-4 times a week and gym only. and now that the price is $100, i def don't think it's worth it, maybe if you catch it in a sale. but will i pay for another pair for 80? maybe not, I'll probably look for another brand, BUT i will consider this pair again simply because of the wide toe box.
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Alan Smitty
September 27, 2023
Not a minimalist shoe, but has zero drop and wide toe box
Size 10 US = 28 cm. I switched the laces with my elastic laces, heel lock lace style. I am a huge believer in barefoot shoes but I needed something with support for my ankles over supination.This shoe has zero drop and a very spacious, wide toe box. I cannot stress how impressed I am that a mainstream company like Adidas created a foot shaped toe box! Most mainstream manufacturers create diamond shape shoes which destroy the toe's bone alignment, cause friction blisters and weaken the foot arch.The cushion is firm and stable. It can handle heavy weights and is perfect for dead lifts and squats. Its thick enough to play tennis in- While something like barefoot shoes aren't built to handle this shoe really feels like a cross trainer. Not the best for jogging comfort but gets the job done.The soles are flat and wide so the foot is secure and ankle over supination is virtually eliminated, especially on lifts. Velcro strap adds more support and are not a gimmick. I removed the insole to add more width and was surprised by how plush the inside footbed is. Very soft and premium finish for such a low price.Traction is strong but the rubber is soft so durability is the weak point of the soles. The upper is nice and stretchy but again secure.I lift weights, went jogging and play tennis in these shoes and they are simply sublime. I spent many years and thousands to find the perfect shoe and this is very, very close. Only complaint is replacing the outer sole with something more sturdy and a herring bone pattern for more traction. But that's a minor complaint really.TLDR: Wide toe box, stability shoe with firm cushioning and solid traction.
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