Lifting Shoe reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 171 Reddit reviews across 20 subreddits and 35 posts to rank the best Lifting Shoe brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/weightlifting, r/Fitness, r/bodybuilding, r/StartingStrength, r/PHitness. Top-rated brands include Nike (4.2/5), Adidas (4.2/5), Reebok (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews171
Subreddits20
Posts35
Brands45
Products73
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#1
Nike
4.2
(45)
"Best decision. I feel grounded when I squat, very stable."
"Metcon 9 is just for lifting, yeah. They’re super firm on the bottom and not quite flexible enough for HIIT style workouts. Great for heavy lifting."
"Nike metcons are amazing!! I lift heavy, and then do 30 mins of walking or running. But they aren’t meant for long distance running. I love mine and want another pair"
"I have average width feet and i've been happily rocking a pair of rom 4s for a year now."
"Best shoes I’ve ever had."
"Romaloes 2... these are the only shoes I've found that fit me."
"Best weightlifting shoe ever in my opinion."
"Weightlifting shoes helped me a ton for my squat. They are worth the money."
"I think the big three are Nike Romaleos, Reebok legacy lifters, and adidas power perfect."
"Nike metcons are my go to. nice and wide, flat and stable. very durable, great laces and dont smell after 2 years of gym-only wearing."
#2
Adidas
4.2
(36)
"They are totally worth it. Night and day difference from squatting in sneakers"
"They for sure make a difference"
"Still using them. These are indestructible."
"I’ve owned the same pair of adidas weightlifting shoes for 10+ years and, based on my own experience, can only recommend."
"Old shoes (that are objectively better for a good price), Romaleo 2s and Adipower 1."
"Old shoes (that are objectively better for a good price), Romaleo 2s and Adipower 1."
"I think the big three are Nike Romaleos, Reebok legacy lifters, and adidas power perfect."
"These shoes are LIFE CHANGING. I get so much more depth, stay more upright, and get much better muscle recruitment."
"They have less of a heel than weightlifting shoes but they give you a stable platform, and that's a great place to start."
"Love them, wish I would have gotten them sooner."
#3
Reebok
4.3
(14)
"Reebok legacy lifters 2 or nike romaleos 2 are the best if you have that budget."
"I squat in Reebok PR Lifter Cross Trainers. They fit my orthotics nicely."
"I have pretty flat feet and Reebok legacy lifters work great for me."
"For new shoes? Reebok Legacy Lifter."
"I think the big three are Nike Romaleos, Reebok legacy lifters, and adidas power perfect."
"Solid shoes. 4 years tinagal niya sakin and natanggal lang dikit tas nakalimutan ko na ibalik."
"DoWins and Reebok Legacy Lifters usually have a pretty wide toe box."
"Reebok has good options."
"I hear Legacy lifter 2s are good for wider feet."
"I second the reebok crossfit shoes. I have a pair of them and they're lightweight, not very expensive, and fit my narrow feet."
#4
Converse
3.9
(11)
"Converse chuck taylor's are the cheapest option and really great. I've got a pair and I love them for squatting and deadlifting."
"Converse (or the Primark knockoff) are significantly better than ordinary cushy running shoes."
"For lifting shoes, I just wear converse. Vans are also popular."
"My wife and I both went the Chuck Taylor All Star route. Haven't been disappointed."
"Chuck Taylor's by Converse."
"Probably your cheapest option, a classic among powerlifters."
"Deadlifts - chucks, barefoot; squats - low bar/wide stance squat = chucks, high bar/regular stance squat = weightlifting shoes (w/heel);"
"They last forever, and they are very good in the gym."
"Converse are great for deadlifting."
"If you must have shoes converse are fine"
#5
Do-win
3.8
(6)
"Do-wins are awesome, and built tonka tough. They'll last for years."
"Do-Wins. I tried the high end Renoks and Nike shoes for $200, the $95 Do Wins fit better."
"Seconded, I have wide feet and wasn’t looking to break the bank initially, lifted in the Do-Win for about a year."
"Do wins."
"Everyone recommends do-win as the cheap option for wide feet."
"Cheap and wide? Sounds like Do-Win is right up your alley."
#6
Asics
4.5
(4)
"These have been the best fitting shoes I've worn so far."
"They are the most comfortable and long lasting in my experience."
"For wide feet - Asics 727s, Do-win, TYR L-1s."
"ASICS 727. Romaleos 2 are now way overpriced and Antas are largely sold out."
#7
Vibram
4.3
(4)
"I loved them, used both pairs for a combined 3+ years."
"I wear vibrams and love them."
"Like being barefoot but better."
"Vibram Five Fingers are also a good choice if you like them."
#8
Wei-Rui
4.3
(3)
"Least expensive weightlifting shoe on the market is the Wei-Rui Warriors for $70. I've had mine for a year now, and they are great."
"Wei-Rui's then VS Athletics."
"Got a cheap pair of wei-ruis for squat."
#9
New Balance
4.3
(3)
"Great barefoot feel similar to Vibram Fivefingers but without the toes."
"I have been using new balance minimus prevail with customs orthotics."
"Much more aesthetically pleasing."
#10
TYR
4.0
(3)
"I ended up getting the Tyr l-1 and they’re great."
"If you always have to buy wides in shoes and can pretty much never fit standard width Tyr is the only option."
"If you’re willing to wait a bit the L-1 by TYR sport are the only weightlifting shoes that actually advertise they have a wide toe box."
#11
Nike Metcon
3.7
(3)
"Nike metcons are my staple lifting shoe, they come with lift inserts too that have greatly helped my squat form."
"I really enjoy Nike’s Metcon."
"You're seriously just better off getting a very cheap flat pair of shoes for weight training."
#12
Pendlay
4.5
(2)
"+1 on the Pendlay Dowins. I have short, wide feet (women's 6). Haven't tried Romaleos yet, but those are on my wish list if I can find a pair on sale in my size..."
"I like my pendlay doo wins"
#13
Vans
4.0
(2)
"Vans are also popular."
"I lift in Vans."
#14
VS Athletics
4.0
(2)
"VS athletics"
"Great quality weightlifting shoes for $85. They've lasted for about 3 years."
#15
Inov-8
4.0
(2)
"Fastlifts are more versatile you can definitely run short distances jump and move around you wont be glued to the ground like Romaleos but I like them better."
"Inv-8 fastlift 335s"
#16
Adipower
3.0
(2)
"For squat shoes it's all or nothing: pretty much you either squat in shoes that are designed for squatting like adipowers or you use a flat sole like chuck taylors."
"Orthotics just weaken your feet further. Really bad."
#17
Converse Chuck Taylor
5.0
(1)
"CHUCKS FOR DAYS.
CHUCKS FOR GAINS."
#18
Squat University
5.0
(1)
"The shoes have a wide toe box and look awesome, perfect for weightlifting."
#19
Altama
5.0
(1)
"For other lifting activities, I love the Altama OTB Mids. They also accommodate my orthotics well."
#20
Nordic
5.0
(1)
"I like the nordic lifting shoes from amazon. Have used them for about 6 months now."
#21
Antas
5.0
(1)
"Best shoes I've owned are the first revision of the Antas."
#22
Rogue
5.0
(1)
"Comfortable and functional, and only like $100."
#23
Onitsuka
5.0
(1)
"Onitsukas are the best that you can wear in and out of the gym. Super thin and flat sole, super low cut, very light and feel barefoot on your lifts."
#24
ASIC
5.0
(1)
"ASIC 727’s. Best shoes I’ve ever worn."
#25
Primus
4.0
(1)
"I’ve only worn Primus Lite from your list, and they are very nice shoes."
#26
Reebok Nano 3.0
4.0
(1)
"Reebok nano 3.0"
#27
Wrestling Shoes
4.0
(1)
"I've been lifting in wrestling shoes for awhile and it feels good"
#28
Otomix
4.0
(1)
"I like otomix."
#29
Xero
4.0
(1)
"Xero prio are fine for me and often go on sale."
#30
Vivo
4.0
(1)
"I like the Vivo Motus"
#31
Tolos
4.0
(1)
"Tolos"
#32
Castiron
4.0
(1)
"These shoes provide great arch support and a taller heel, perfect for weightlifting."
#33
PowerMax
4.0
(1)
"I'm enjoying these, but they are my first actual weightlifting shoe, so I am not an expert."
#34
Velaasa
4.0
(1)
"I went from Adipower I's to these and I love them. They have a relatively high heel though, so if your mobility is better than mine you might find that a bit much."
#35
Chuck Taylors
4.0
(1)
"For deadlifts you may have problems as you probably shouldn't deadlift with an elevated heel for this movement."
#36
Do-Win
4.0
(1)
"They're good shoes for the money."
#37
Chuck Taylor
4.0
(1)
"You could also just use chucks."
#38
NoBull
4.0
(1)
"I have NoBulls. Tough exterior, larger toe box for added stability."
#39
Adidas, Nike, TYR, Reebok
4.0
(1)
"Look at the Adidas, Nike, TYR and Reebok if you need a heeled shoe for squatting."
#40
Weightlifting Shoes
4.0
(1)
"If you’re serious about lifting, they’re worth the investment!"
#41
Tyr
3.0
(1)
"Tyr, Strike Mvmnt and Avancus have wide toe box zero drop shoes."
#42
Reebok Crossfit
3.0
(1)
"I have never tried the reebok crossfit shoes, but they are like $50 right now at r/deals."
#43
Kmart Shoes
3.0
(1)
"$5 kmart shoes. Flat Plastic/rubber soles, canvas top."
#44
Anta
3.0
(1)
"If you aren’t going all in and being competitive I’m not sure they’re worth it."
#45
Rom2
2.0
(1)
"For wide footers, Rom2s were just too tight for me."
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