Weightlifting Shoe reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 237 Reddit reviews across 16 subreddits and 53 posts to rank the best Weightlifting Shoe brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/weightlifting, r/GYM, r/crossfit, r/Fitness, r/girlswholift. Top-rated brands include Reebok (4.3/5), Nike (4.0/5), Adidas (4.4/5).
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Reviews237
Subreddits16
Posts53
Brands45
Products70
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#1
Reebok
4.3
(39)
"I have wide feet and have zero issues in my Rom 2s that I’ve had almost the whole time weightlifting."
"Legacy Lifters (2s or 3s) are on sale fairly often."
"Reebok Legacy Lifter 3 or used Reebok Legacy Lifter 2s"
"I love my Rom 2s and I have wide-ish feet."
"Reebok Legacy Lifter 3: Versatile and popular choice, offering excellent stability, support, and a raised heel for squats and Olympic lifts."
"Reebok Lifter PRs. Highly recommend for a beginner shoe"
"The PR Lifters I think they're called. Similar to Adidas Powerlift in both build and price point. Highly recommend as a first shoe"
"I have very flat feet and recently got a pair of reebok legacy lifters, they've been amazing for squats in particular."
"The romaleos are so secure, I feel like I’m glued to the platform."
"Reebok Nano, get a pair you won't regret it."
#2
Nike
4.0
(38)
"Metcon Free beats the regular metcon for this by a mile. It is my go to gym shoe. This is the choice if you favor lifting."
"Nike Rom 4s come highly recommended."
"Nike Romaleos 4: Top pick for serious weightlifters, featuring a rigid midsole, wide base, and strap closure for maximum stability."
"Rom 2's! I'm biased because I've only had these, but I bought mine 9-10 years ago and they're still great."
"For me, the Nike Metcon 7 without a doubt, are the most resistant shoes, with good grip on the ground and heel for weightlifting that I have used"
"Nike Romeleo 4s are £110 at the moment."
"Rom 4s are very good"
"I had to get the Rom 3 XD’s to get a shoe in my size (12) but based on a review I read these are a great shoe"
"Nike Rom 4s for $120, and even some Nike Rom 2s for $90."
"I wear Nike Romaleos 4. I went one size up though."
#3
Adidas
4.4
(34)
"Used adipower 1s are cheap and really good."
"Love my adipowers and had them about 10 years."
"I have a pair of Adidas Leistung 2’s that are several years old and still going strong."
"I rock Adipower 2's I bought on sale for 68$. No regrets."
"Pick up a vintage pair of 2008 adidas adi powers if you have the money. Or any 90s adidas W/L shoe. They are re-sole-able."
"I have really narrow feet and loved my Adipowers."
"I love my Legacy Lifter 2s."
"My Personal favorite is the Adidas Leistung 16 2.0"
"I swear by my Adipowers!!! First version if you can find them."
"Second vote for the adidas lifting shoes."
#4
Do-Win
4.2
(24)
"Do-wins are good for wide feet and are one of the cheaper brands out there."
"Do-Wins have served me well, have the same pair from when they were labeled Pendlay Do-Wins still going strong."
"OP the Rogue Do-Wins are great. I chose them a couple years ago for squatting and they're still in fantastic condition."
"I've had my original pair of do-wins for 7 years now; those shoes have powered through everything and still look relatively new."
"I really like my rogue do-wins. Reeboks and Nikes both felt too narrow for my foot, but the do-wins fit great and have held up for two years of training five days a week."
"I love my Do-Wins"
"I got a pair of Glenn Pendlay Do Wins nearly a decade ago just for squatting."
"Just got some 2010 Rogue Do-Wins last week. They are AMAZING."
"Do-Win J1038C"
"Dowins for that price https://www.213kg.com/store/p7/Do-Win.html"
#5
TYR
4.2
(15)
"I got new Tyrs in the mail yesterday and did a few sets of 225 lb squats. No compression, no instability - perfect lifting shoes."
"I replaced my old adipowers with tyr and I’m SOOOOO MUCH more stable!"
"TYR have been the best for me. Had them for about a year now and have not noticed any compression."
"I got a pair of TYR’s a few weeks ago out of curiosity and they might be my new favorite."
"I have them and love them. After wearing the TYRs I couldn't go back to the Savaleos toe box and gave them away."
"Love my Tyr lifters as well."
"If you have a wide toe box, definitely do the TYR L1-Lifters."
"TYR shoes have a wide toebox and may be worth looking at as well."
"I just got some L1s, they’re wider all over compared to my Legacy lifters, the toe box is a very welcome change from the legacy’s"
"TYR L1s are famous for being wide."
#6
ASICS
4.4
(11)
"ASIC 727’s fit perfectly."
"ASICS 727, no debate there."
"Asics 727."
"Asics 727 but I'm bias. 727's are very expensive. I saved and dolled out the cash because to me it was worth having the wood heel and the handmade shoe."
"Try Asics if your feet aren't too long and you can find them affordably."
"ASICS 727 tigers. Also the anta 2’s. The Anta 2’s feel real good."
"Asics tow 727 is my go to."
"Asics 727 or nike romaleo 2"
"Asic 727’s have the widest toebox of any specific weightlifting shoe"
"I have a pair of Ascics 727 and aside from my Red Wing work boots, they are the most comfortable footwear I have."
#7
Legacy
4.2
(6)
"I also love the Legacy 3s and have wide feet."
"I have zero issues with Reebok Legacy 3s"
"I really like my legacy lifter 3s, I had the 2s too and liked those."
"I found some legacy lifters for £50 and they're great"
"Power Perfect, Legacy Lifter, PowerLift, Nike Romaleos are the products from popular brands."
"Legacy lifters were OK."
#8
NoBull
3.8
(6)
"Thought they looked good/simple and might be worth a try but haven’t tried them on"
"For a weightlifting shoe, I like NoBull."
"I like my no-bull trainers, they're flat (ish), stable enough and I can run in them for short distance."
"I love my nobulls for lifting, not so much running"
"Nobulls are pretty nice, but not a great running shoe"
"There are a few no-bull models"
#9
Velaasa
4.2
(5)
"I ended up with Velaasas and absolutely love them."
"I would have said Romaleo 2’s before but now that I’ve tried Velaasa’s shoes I’m going with them."
"Velaasa Strakes"
"I bought the Velaasa’s I never tried the 4’s but yes the 2’s are wayyy better than the 3’s so if you can’t find the 2’s the 4’s are a decent back up."
"Velaasa if youre willin to spend a shit ton if money"
#10
Converse
4.0
(5)
"Best weight lifting shoes, IMO."
"Chucks make great weightlifting shoes, only downside is the narrow space for the foot if you have wider feet like me."
"I use converse chuck taylors"
"I use a pair of chuck taylor's to lift in."
"I like my chucks"
#11
Romaleos
5.0
(4)
"I have x2’s and have had the Romaelos for 8 years. They are still good as new and I have zero problems."
"Romaleos 4s are bomb, just got them."
"I can honestly recommend those."
"I just got romaleos 4 off the Nike app."
#12
Inov8
4.0
(5)
"Inov8 are wide. Been using mine for a few years now on and off."
"I use Inov8 lifters for squats, any olympic lifting etc."
"Inov8 f-lites"
"I've used Inov8 Fastlift 335's for years now."
"I got a pair of Innov8s for under a hundred bucks on sale years ago and they are still doing fine"
#13
TYR Lifters
3.8
(5)
"Tyr have the widest toebox"
"TYRs L1s for me as well."
"I have flat feet and lift in TYRs L1s right now."
"I just got TYRs for $130 with their recent sale but not sure that’s still going on."
"I had the Legacies and went to TYR and they start tight but after a few sessions they open way way up."
#14
Legacy Lifter
4.3
(4)
"LL3 arrived today and as soon as I put them on I knew I made the right choice, performed brilliantly on the squats, they ooze a quality I’ve not felt in a Nike or Adidas shoe for a while."
"Legacy Lifter from Reebok are a good choice and I think that even in US you can find them at less than 150 USD"
"I have better luck with my Reebok Legacy Lifters."
"Reebok legacy lifters also have a wide toebox and are a good shoe, they are the best budget shoe if you buy second hand."
#15
Under Armour
3.7
(3)
"For a wider fit you might want to add a bit more cash for the Under Armour Tribase Reign, hands down a great shoe."
"The UA Reign 6 are seriously heavy. Check one in person before buying"
"Under armour Reign lifter shoes"
#16
Nike Romaleos
4.5
(2)
"Romaleos Stockpile"
"Nike Romaleos if you want heel elevation."
#17
Anta
4.5
(2)
"Personally, I love the Anta's and was purely Rom 2's going through 2-3 pairs before I found Anta."
"Antas. Plain and simple. Antas"
#18
VS Athletics
4.0
(2)
"VS Athletics are a pretty good shoe on a budget"
"VS Athletics have a solid shoe for less than $100. Sarah Robles, 3 time Olympian wears them"
#19
Numero Uno
5.0
(1)
"Numero Uno Soulful Lifting"
#20
Vintage Weightlifting Gear
5.0
(1)
"Vintage Weightlifting Gear"
#21
Weightlifting Drip
5.0
(1)
"Weightlifting Drip"
#22
Maxbarbell
5.0
(1)
"I just bought the $49 girevoy shoes from maxbarbell about a month ago and have to say they are a great deal."
#23
Vibram
5.0
(1)
"Vibrams are awesome and can by used for more than weightlifting."
#24
Rogue
5.0
(1)
"I went with men’s Rogue Do-Win Lifters which dramatically improved my squat."
#25
Saikelong
4.0
(1)
"Saikelong lifters from taobao. Under 60-70 bucks. Dominating the chinese domestic market on taobao with 3000 plus reviews."
#26
Converse High-top
4.0
(1)
"I personally wear a pair of high-top converse when squatting and deadlifting and feel very stable in them due to their flat sole and marginal ankle support."
#27
TYR L1 Lifting Shoe
4.0
(1)
"Weightlifting wide toe box shoe: TYR L 1 Lifting Shoe."
#28
Romaleos 2
4.0
(1)
"Romaleo 2s, Asics TOW 727s, Legacy Lifter 2s, Adipower 1s are some to add to that list that have many good reviews."
#29
Xero Prios
4.0
(1)
"Xero Prios if you’re looking for flat sole shoes with room for your toes to spread out."
#30
Water Shoes
4.0
(1)
"Water Shoes. Give a similar experience to other barefoot shoes."
#31
Asics
4.0
(1)
"If you want a sneaker that’s stable enough to do moderate lifting in but you’d like more comfort for your cardio, New Balance 880 or Asics Gt1000"
#32
New Balance
4.0
(1)
"If you want a sneaker that’s stable enough to do moderate lifting in but you’d like more comfort for your cardio, New Balance 880 or Asics Gt1000"
#33
Brooks
4.0
(1)
"Look into any brooks wide feet shoes. I use them for heavy weightlifting and running."
#34
Nordic Lifting
4.0
(1)
"I got whatever the cheapest was on Amazon at the time. Nordic Lifting I think is the name. Solid lifting shoe. No complaints"
#35
Lu Xioa Jun
4.0
(1)
"I just got some Lu Xioa Jun lifters in on Monday and have only had one session in them but so far I’ve very impressed."
#36
RXN
4.0
(1)
"RXN Gold medalist shoes"
#37
Power Perfect
4.0
(1)
"Power Perfect, Legacy Lifter, PowerLift, Nike Romaleos are the products from popular brands."
#38
PowerLift
4.0
(1)
"Power Perfect, Legacy Lifter, PowerLift, Nike Romaleos are the products from popular brands."
#39
ASIC
3.0
(1)
"ASIC 727 TOW or TYR Lifters"
#40
Vibram FiveFingers
3.0
(1)
"Vibram five fingers with heel lift inserts"
#41
Adipower
3.0
(1)
"Most of their shoes past Adipower 1 have been worse."
#42
Matocha
3.0
(1)
"Matocha weightlifting shoes. Hard to find though"
#43
RAD
3.0
(1)
"RAD One"
#44
Nano
2.0
(1)
"I wouldn't recommend any Nanos past 9 for lifting weights, they make them too squishy now."
#45
Nike Romaleos 2
1.0
(1)
"Nobody likes the 3's, 4's or the Savaleos."
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