Weightlifting Shoes reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 250 Reddit reviews across 16 subreddits and 55 posts to rank the best Weightlifting Shoes brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/weightlifting, r/Fitness, r/PetiteFitness, r/crossfit, r/PHitness. Top-rated brands include Nike (4.4/5), Reebok (4.1/5), Adidas (4.2/5).
Stats
Reviews250
Subreddits16
Posts55
Brands43
Products78
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#1
Nike
4.4
(51)
"I purchased Nike Romaleos later from abroad which will last me forever."
"I’ve had great success finding some excellent condition Rom 2s locally on FB marketplace."
"I wear Nike Romaleos 4 and have found them far superior after 2 years of trying different shoes."
"Romaleos 2 for weightlifting and squats, perfect shoe in my opinion."
"I love my metcon 8 flyease. It gives me stability during squats."
"• Romaleos 2 - eBay, ~$250-400+ new depending on color"
"Romaleo 2 are IMO the best weightlifting shoe."
"Rom 2s are the GOAT. I've had mine for a decade and they're still going strong."
"I honestly don't know why Nike doesn't take the hint and make the Rom2's again."
"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."
#2
Reebok
4.1
(36)
"Reebok Nanos are sick, any generation."
"I haven't had a better shoe than my Legacy 2s."
"Absolutely love em so far"
"Reebok legacy lifters frequently go on sale."
"I’d personally recommend legacy lifter 2s over the current rom 4s."
"Reebok lagacy lifter 2s. Use them myself they're savage."
"They've been amazing for squats in particular."
"Got a pair of legacy lifter 2's for 160 today"
"Legacy Lifter 2 on sale"
"The Legacy Lifters are on sale right now for $100 on Reebok website."
#3
Adidas
4.2
(34)
"Just pulled the trigger on Adipower 3, can’t wait to try them out!"
"If you need 100% stability, it's adipowers"
"Love my adipowers and had them about 10 years."
"I love my adipowers more than any other WL shoe I have worn."
"I use Adidas adipower shoes and I have really liked them."
"Team adipower!"
"I have flat feet and love Adipowers! Not the 2s, but the originals."
"My Personal favorite is the Adidas Leistung 16 2.0."
"Adipowers or Romaleos - can’t go wrong with either of those."
"My snatches have improved massively since I swapped out my Nanos for some adipower 2s."
#4
ASICS
4.8
(16)
"ASIC 727’s fit perfectly."
"Asics 727s if you like a lighter, minimalist shoe."
"Asics tow 727 is my go to."
"ASICS are the best lifting shoes."
"The ASICS are by far the best shoes made."
"They're arguably the best."
"Got a pair of Asics 727 and they fit like a glove"
"I've found the Asics Tow 727s to be really comfortable for my feet"
"727s are pricey but I love them."
"• ASICS 727 - eBay or a Japan import site - $200-275"
#5
TYR
4.0
(19)
"They're a very stable shoe to lift in and I can absolutely recommend them."
"L1's are pretty much perfect."
"I replaced my old adipowers with tyr and I’m SOOOOO MUCH more stable!"
"The anatomical toe box of the TYR feels so damn good."
"It's been a solid shoe and very reasonably priced."
"Ended up in TYR. They’re a tad longer but the back grips my heels better."
"TYR is made to be a wide toe box lifter."
"Tyr L1 Lifters are the main suggestion for 'wide feet'."
"TYR, Do-win, Asics"
"TYRs L1s for me as well."
#6
Anta
4.3
(10)
"The anta 2 are also Excellent."
"I’ve the luxiaojun branded Antas and they feel great."
"I went from legacy lifters 2 to Anta 2 and they are absolutely amazing."
"I would say Anta / Anta 2"
"I went from the Rom2's to them and really like them."
"Love my Anta 2s though they cost a lot."
"The anta is more widely available and just as good."
"Buy once, cry once. Anta."
"Antas have higher heel heights than most shoes and don’t really have any other negatives so if you can get a pair I would recommend them."
"Try the antas off the hookgrip store, they’re basically romaleo 2s."
#7
Velaasa
4.3
(7)
"The new line of velaasa weightlifting shoes (wooden heel like the old adistars) goes on presale on the 13th"
"Velaasa Strake"
"I went with Velaasa as they have 22mm heal and no toe spring. I like them, stability is great."
"I would stick with the velaasa ones. Only downside is that they are a bit too narrow at the front of my toes and dont offer that much space for my foot"
"They’re expensive but Velaasa. They make small sizes and in my experience run small anyway."
"Velaasa if youre willin to spend a shit ton if money."
"Velaasa Strakes."
#8
Do-Wins
4.0
(7)
"I had an old pair of do-wins (there's a few around online) and they're hella roomy."
"I got a pair of Do-Wins. Don’t know what availability or shipping to Spain would be like."
"People say there comfortable I got the classics because they looked cool."
"Do win weightlifting shoes on rogue are about $100."
"Do-Wins have a fairly wide toe box and are pretty inexpensive compared to other shoes."
"I used Do-Wins for five years before getting Asics 727s."
"Do-Wins or Antas run wide but maybe not that wide."
#9
Nobull
4.0
(6)
"If your feet are narrower and you like a zero drop for stability then no bulls are great."
"Nobull trainer+ are my go to everyday shoes at the gym."
"For a weightlifting shoe, I like NoBull."
"I have both converse and nobull. Nobull is a good all around shoe esp if you’re going to be doing other exercises and don’t want to swap shoes."
"I’ve heard good thinks about nobull shoes but I don’t have a pair."
"You should buy a pair of Xero’s, Nano’s, Metcon, NoBulls."
#10
Weightlifting Shoes
4.4
(5)
"Weightlifting shoes offers more than a 20mm elevated heel and more than flat rubber soled, canvas alternatives."
"Newer lifters that are still working on mobility and comfort in positions... would benefit the MOST from investing in proper shoes."
"Any weightlifting shoes that fit you comfortably."
"But weightlifting shoes, with a strap will give you much more balance and you'll be able to squat more, safely."
"Good weightlifting shoes elevate your heels, which help with ankle mobility and keeping a vertical torso during front squats."
#11
Converse
4.2
(5)
"I use converse for strength training and i’d recommend it!"
"Converse are my personal favorite just because of how thin the entire shoe is."
"I do my leg days in Converse and wear Nike running shoes for cardio/upper body days."
"Converse for most occasions but lifting for sure."
"I’ve always lifted in Converse."
#12
Romaleos
4.2
(5)
"Rom2"
"Absolutely hated those shoes. I bought a brand new pair of Rom 2 off ebay and it was a night and day difference."
"Rom 4s are narrower- try TYR or Legacys"
"I have Romaleos, I have a wide forefoot and they're a little snug, but they're for lifting, not walking."
"People give a hard time to the Rom 4s for being too tight but I technically have a wider foot than average and I love my 4s so..."
#13
Adipower
4.0
(4)
"Moving to the Adipowers was nearly as big of a change for me (in a positive way.) I still use the Adipowers 2 days a week to this day."
"I swear by my Adipowers!!! First version if you can find them."
"Nobody mentioning Adipower 2's makes me think Im using the wrong shoes."
"The Leistungs and Adipower 2s have higher than normal heel, but have a lot of negative points that make them hard to recommend."
#14
RXN
3.8
(4)
"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."
"I use these, about $30 in your money."
"Probably RXN would fit your budget."
#15
Do-Win
4.0
(3)
"I love my Do-Wins"
"Do-Wins were plenty wide for my rather wide-ish feet."
"Everyone recommends do-win as the cheap option for wide feet."
#16
Rom
4.0
(3)
"I love my Rom 2s and I have wide-ish feet."
"I have narrow feet and love my Rom 3's and 4's."
"I found them the most comfortable compared to the legacys and velaasas."
#17
General
3.7
(3)
"The same weightlifting shoes that are best for men."
"Weightlifting shoes prevent that. Provided very stable base."
"Stop suggesting Chucks and minimalist shoes...you're not helping."
#18
Inov8
4.0
(2)
"Inov8 Fastlifts have a wedge heel for lifting."
"If you need extra comfort with the widest toebox of all WL shoes, inov8 fastlift 380"
#19
DoWins
4.0
(2)
"My DoWins are a decent fit... Maybe size up from your norm by half a size."
"I wore DoWins and ZPUH shoes for a decade before I wore Romaleos."
#20
adidas
4.0
(2)
"The adidas powerlift 4 or do-wins from rogue will probably be good."
"If his heel tends to lift a bit, get the nike. During squats. He is a power lifter from what i can deduce, check adidas powerlift 4"
#21
Vans
4.0
(2)
"I've been using Vans. I got a pair on sale at my local mall and they are fantastic."
"Something with a flat hard sole. I prefer Vans, similar to Chucks but more comfortable and look better."
#22
Vibram
3.5
(2)
"VFFs are great."
"Vibram Fivefingers."
#23
Asics
3.5
(2)
"I held the Asics and fell in love."
"I have an old pair of Asics weightlifting shoes with a spacious toe box myself but I don’t think they’re available anymore."
#24
Olympic Lifting Shoes
5.0
(1)
"If you want to do olympic lifts, get olympic lifting shoes."
#25
Mosca
4.0
(1)
"Anyone has mosca shoes? basically handmade polish wl shoes with wooden heel(some look like they're rubber though?)"
#26
New Balance
4.0
(1)
"They're super thin and comfortable, and fit my clown-feet just fine."
#27
Rogue
4.0
(1)
"Biggest difference for me was squats, but deadlifts, overhead press, and power cleans definitely felt better for me too."
#28
Lu
4.0
(1)
"The Lu's are really appealing."
#29
Antas
4.0
(1)
"I really like the Antas as well as my old Rom 2's."
#30
Kanama
4.0
(1)
"See if you can get a pair of Kanama's out of TO :)"
#31
NoBull
4.0
(1)
"I have a pair of NoBull trainer +'s that are pretty great."
#32
Inov-8
4.0
(1)
"Get CrossFit shoes, which are meant to transition from lifting to jumping/running and other gym work."
#33
Risto
4.0
(1)
"I lift in two different pairs of Ristos and they fit great."
#34
Vibram FiveFingers
4.0
(1)
"I have fairly wide feet and Vibram Five Fingers actually fit very well."
#35
Pendlay
4.0
(1)
"Pendlay has a womans model."
#36
Legacy
4.0
(1)
"If you’re after wider toe box, consider legacy lifter 2 or tyr."
#37
Romaleo
4.0
(1)
"Romaleo 4."
#38
Chuck Taylor
4.0
(1)
"If you want to compete. WL shoes are the best if you plan to program these lifts for a long period, you'll FEEL the difference just when you squat."
#39
Warrior Wei Rui
4.0
(1)
"They work well and they're a lot cheaper than a lot of the other options."
#40
VS Athletics
4.0
(1)
"These are on the cheap end and have lasted me ~2 years."
#41
Again Faster
4.0
(1)
"Check out againfaster.com, their team oly shoe has some color combos."
#42
Lu Xiaojun
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."
#43
Dowin
3.0
(1)
"The widest weightlifting shoes are Dowin, hands down, zero contest."
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