Squat Shoes reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 164 Reddit reviews across 19 subreddits and 38 posts to rank the best Squat Shoes brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/weightlifting, r/strength_training, r/moreplatesmoredates, r/Fitness, r/lifting. Top-rated brands include Adidas (4.5/5), Nike (4.4/5), Reebok (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews164
Subreddits19
Posts38
Brands35
Products78
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#1
Adidas
4.5
(43)
"The best! Not just for squats but for deadlifts and lunges."
"I've had these since 2015, about 9 years."
"Can’t recommend them enough."
"Perfect amount of heel raise for deep squats."
"They have been my favorite squat shoe."
"Love em."
"Adidas Adipower III"
"Get proper lifting shows like Adidas powerlifts. You'll be able to go much deeper than with flat shoes and stay more upright, really targeting the quads."
"I love my adidas powerlifts , the Reebok nano X are a favourite of mine as well."
"Weightlifting shoes (Adipowers) for my actual lifting sessions."
#2
Nike
4.4
(29)
"I purchased Nike Romaleos later from abroad which will last me forever."
"Nike Romaleos 2 are considered one of the best weightlifting shoes ever made and command a premium in the used market."
"There’s nothing like squatting in lifters."
"Rom 2 by a mile."
"I love my metcon 8 flyease. It gives me stability during squats."
"Romaleos 4."
"I love them, I don't squat without them. Very comfortable for me, super planted and very stable."
"I generally either squat in barefoot shoes, Romaleos 1, 2, or 4."
"I have a pair of Nike Romaleos 4's and they're great! Don't bother with Adidas Adipower 2's though, complete waste of money for squatting."
"I like the Nike Romaleos 4. They really help a lot with squat stability and hitting depth"
#3
Reebok
4.3
(21)
"Reebok Legacy Lifter II"
"Both reebok legacy and nike romaleos are great."
"I have a pair of Reebok Legacy Lifter 2 and they're really nice for squatting"
"You can’t go wrong with Reebok Legacy 2’s, Nike Romaleo 4’s (if just for general gym training as you mention, the Salvaleos are also a viable option), Adidas Leistungs/Adipowers."
"Reebok Legacy 2s are some of the best out right now and aren’t too pricey and often on deals."
"I really like my Reebok Legacy’s"
"For pure squatting the Reebok Legacy Lifters are fantastic."
"Reebok Legacy Lifters 3 have a wider toebox."
"The Legacy fit is very similar to Adidas but slightly roomier."
"I used to cycle between adipowers and LL1s but now I use the legacys full time."
#4
Converse
3.9
(12)
"Otherwise high top chucks are pretty much a gold standard for gym shoes."
"For shoes I'd recommend chuck taylors if you dont want to spend too much."
"High top converse or vans. Undefeated lifting shoes."
"Just use white canvas school shoes. Great grip."
"I use converse chuck taylors"
"Converse"
"Converse chuck Taylor."
"I have a pair of cheap $50 chucks that get worn in competition/at gyms that don't allow the barefoot thing."
"Converse."
"Chuck Taylors...$35 and will last for 10-15 years."
#5
Do-win
4.7
(7)
"Wide feet- do win lifters."
"Can't recommend enough."
"Do-Win Weightlifting Shoes"
"Good, cheap shoes."
"If you want a raised heel shoe, I love the Do-Win with double-metatarsal straps."
"Do-wins are the cheapest new."
"The Do-Win Weightlifting shoes are meant to be relatively good with a 0.75" effective heel height."
#6
Do-Wins
4.3
(4)
"I really like the Do-Wins. The raised heel helps with squats (especially if you have poor ankle mobility) and cleans, and the grip and stability are excellent for all lifts."
"Otherwise get some weightlifting shoes like Power Perfects or Do-Wins"
"OP, I grabbed the $99 of Do Wins that are all plastic. They work great."
"Nice weightlifting shoes are stuff like Adipowers, Romaleos etc, but they can be pretty expensive. I use a pair of Du Wins from Amazon which cost me a"
#7
Sabo
4.0
(4)
"I've been using Sabo Deadlift Pros for a while now and I'm a big fan of them."
"Or SABO Deadlift depending on whether or not you want a heel drop for the squats."
"Sabo Goodlifts, zero drop, looks nice, good allrounder and pretty cheap."
"Get some deadlift slippers. They are technically shoes."
#8
Legacy Lifter
4.3
(3)
"I went for the Legacy Lifter 2's in a boring dark colourway but I'm excited to try them out."
"I actually prefer doing ohp and benches with my squat shoes. Own the legacy lifters 1."
"I got the Legacy lifter 2’s and I really like them."
#9
RXN
4.3
(3)
"RXN Gold medalist shoes"
"RXN shoes aren't costly and will take the damage for years if maintained well."
"RXN is the only brand that will work for you. I've squatted 200+ in those so they are fine"
#10
TYR
4.3
(3)
"TYR L-1 Lifter"
"If you have wide feet I'd recommend the Tyr L-1 or the Tyr L-2, the L-1 IMO is worth only about $100."
"TYR L1 L2 and TYR carbon lifters all have near 1 inch heel height."
#11
Vivobarefoot
4.0
(3)
"I wear vivo barefoot which are like minimalist shoes."
"Barefoot"
"I personally wear Vivobarefoot for this purpose (and general walking and stuff—love them)"
#12
Vans
3.7
(3)
"I have a pair of Vans Old Skools that I take to the gym and they’re surprisingly good because they have a flat sole."
"Got vans for $40 I prefer having flat shoes"
"If you want to stick with a flat shoe, just go with the classic converse or vans, you can use these for deadlifting too so it works out."
#13
Inov8
4.5
(2)
"Inov8 Fastlift Power G 380"
"I only have experience with the inov8 fast lifts which I bought almost a decade ago."
#14
Vivo
4.5
(2)
"I have one pair of barefoot shoes and I love wearing them to squat and deadlift. Vivo primus lite 3."
"I hear the Vivo motus are pretty good too."
#15
Vibram
4.0
(2)
"Another vote for Vibro Five Fingers. they are so minimalist that its like standing barefoot."
"FiveFinger shoes are pretty good if you want that barefoot feel."
#16
Xero
4.0
(2)
"When I do wear shoes, I wear my Xero HFS2."
"I also like the Xero Prio or Prio Neo."
#17
Asics
3.5
(2)
"Asics 727 for wide feet. Pricey and hard to find but we’ll worth it."
"Asics wrestling shoes there like wearing bare feet for squats."
#18
Chris Duffin
2.5
(2)
"Could always try Chris Duffin's barefoot lifting shoes. They're kind of pricey tho."
"Having tried the Duffin barefoot's, I can't say I would recommend them. I had to glue the soles back on after only ~3 month's usage."
#19
Velaasa
5.0
(1)
"Velaasa Strake"
#20
Rogue
5.0
(1)
"I have been really pleased with my rogue DoWins."
#21
PRO KVH
4.0
(1)
"I have been using PRO KVH Weightlifting Squat Shoes for a few months. No complaints."
#22
VFF
4.0
(1)
"I love my VFF KSO."
#23
Tolos
4.0
(1)
"I have also worn the archetype 1.0 from Tolos. Great shoe just a bit narrow for my EEE foot."
#24
Notorious Lift
4.0
(1)
"Notorious Lift if you're focused on just Squats and Deadlifts. They're also a great value."
#25
Tyr
4.0
(1)
"Tyr L1 is the other widefoot and affordable option."
#26
VersaLifts
4.0
(1)
"I like them and feel like they do help me."
#27
SABO
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been using SABO for 5 years."
#28
Anta
4.0
(1)
"Anta Chinese Weightlifting Shoes"
#29
B.A.F.
4.0
(1)
"[B.A.F. Weightlifting Shoes]"
#30
Rogue Fitness
4.0
(1)
"Go Do-win from Roguefitness if you want better shoes."
#31
NoBull
4.0
(1)
"No bull trainers"
#32
Feiyue
4.0
(1)
"If you want budget flat training shoes then pick up a pair of Feiyue martial arts shoes; you can find them very cheap."
#33
Notorious
4.0
(1)
"Notorious lifting shoes are really good and they’re cheap"
#34
Brooks
4.0
(1)
"I switched to Brooks Beast shoes with good orthotics from the local running store, pain is gone."
#35
Inov-8
4.0
(1)
"They're a great shoe that's incredibly light weight yet stable for heavy lifts and flexable for wods."
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