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New Site Features: Shoe Width and Weight!

WLShoes — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:14:23 +0000

In an effort to provide answers for two of THE MOST asked questions I see on this site and boards across the net, I've added two new specifications under the "Shoe Features" section of each review. As the title exclaims, these will be Shoe Weight and Shoe Width - Now the next time you see someone ask "How much does the [insert shoe model here] weigh?" you can refer them to the review page.

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Nike Romaleo 2 Shoe Release Date Announced

WLShoes — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:06:10 +0000

Launching nearly simultaneously with the Adidas AdiPower Weightlifting Shoe, the Nike Romaleo 2 shoe already has a few noticeable advantages over its competition - namely color options! What changes have Nike reps stated will be made to the new Nike2 shoe and will there be enough stock to go around on the 15th of January when these official launch?

Adidas AdiStar’s Back in Stock!

WLShoes — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:15:02 +0000

I just received an email from Adidas announcing that they now have a full stock of the AdiStar Weightlifting shoes available on the ShopAdidas site. While there are several new models of lifting shoes (including some from Adidas) on the verge of being released, if anyone has been waiting on these to be back in stock now is your chance!

Will Rogue Fitness Stop Selling Do-Wins in 2012?

WLShoes — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:58:29 +0000

Rogue Fitness has always been a cornerstone of Crossfit equipment, not the least of which has been their popular weightlifting shoe. But with the advent of the Reebok Crossfit shoes, Rogue's own decision to carry other brands, and the mounting complaints about Do-Win quality - Will Rogue Stop Retailing the Do-Win Badged Shoes?

VS Xplosion II Weightlifting Shoe for $39?

WLShoes — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:28:50 +0000

Released in October of 2011, the VS Xplosion 2 weightlifting shoe appeared on the market as one of the cheapest pairs of shoes available by a known manufacturer. Is the $39 price tag too good to be true? We take a look ...

Will Major Brands Kill Small Weightlifting Shoe Companies in 2012?

WLShoes — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:31:24 +0000

With 2012 just around the corner, we're about to see the launch of at least 3 new models of weightlifting shoes from major manufacturers including Reebok, Nike and Adidas. Will smaller brands be able to survive in such a competitive market, or will they become obsolete?

Sneak Peek: Reebok Weightlifting Shoes

WLShoes — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 19:28:11 +0000

As Reebok continues to establish themselves as the new power behind the Crossfit movement, we're likely to see more and more Reebok Crossfit gear on the market. Today we take a sneak peek at the new Reebok weightlifting shoe featuring U-Form technology and designed especially with Crossfit in mind.

Sneak Peek: 2012 Adidas AdiPower Weightlifting Shoe

WLShoes — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:23:44 +0000

In January 2012, Adidas will be replacing all the current AdiStar model shoes with the new AdiPower lineup. WLShoes takes a sneak peek at what the new AdiPower Weight Lifting shoe will look like and how this launch will coincide with the 2012 Olympic Games.

Risto Summer Shoe Sale

WLShoes — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:46:08 +0000

Risto just launched a “Summer Sale” in which they have lowered the price of the popular Series 2 Ristos down to $119. I’m guessing they are doing the same thing that car dealers do toward the beginning of fall – clearing out inventory for the next year’s model to roll in. Regardless, that is a great price to pay for this shoe considering it competes directly with higher-end shoes such as Nike’s Romaleo and Adidas’s AdiStar Weightlifting shoe. You can scoop up a pair at RistoSports.com right now, not sure how long the price will stay that low.

Free Shipping on Adidas Power Lift Trainers

WLShoes — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:18:38 +0000

Get a New Pair of Adidas Power Lift Weight Trainers for $90 SHIPPED! One of the Hottest New Shoes in the Weightlifting and Power Lifting Market, the PowerLifts are Quickly Becoming a Favorite Among Crossfit and Starting Strength Followers.

Save 10% on Risto Shoes

WLShoes — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:08:36 +0000

For a Limited Time Get 10% Off Risto Sports Olympic Weightlifting Shoes With This Special Promo Code. Right now you can get a pair of the only handmade weightlifting shoes on the market, crafted from solid leather and featuring a proportional wood heel, for just a little more than most the other brands costs. Yea... I'd jump on this deal before it's over, or they run out of stock.

New Adidas PowerLift Trainers Revealed

WLShoes — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:43:57 +0000

With the discontinuing of the Rogue RIP shoe, the new Adidas PowerLift Trainers look to be a great replacement for those looking for a smaller heel and more comfortable fitting weightlifting shoe.

Risto Linea Blanca V2 and Women’s LG Thunder

WLShoes — Tue, 31 May 2011 20:55:04 +0000

Risto has just released an updated version of the Linea Blanca Series 2 shoe. It looks as though they remedied all the prior issues we had with the shoe and it now follows the same design and style as the White Thunder model. I must say, this shoe looks SICK! Risto has also discontinued the old Pink Thunder shoe and replaced it with the new LG Thunder – which I’m guessing is short for Ladies Gray…? I definitely like this style better than the old Pink Thunder, and it now follows the same design and styling as the other Series 2 models. My only complaint would be that the gray colored leather is a little too silver looking to me, I’d prefer a dark gray, but I’m not a girl so who knows. I believe this rounds out Risto’s offerings for 2011 since they now have 3 congruent models that all look really good. I’ve also been told that all the production and inventory issues have been taken care of with Risto moving to a new facility and able to stock more shoes.

Blue Risto Series 2 Disappointing

WLShoes — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 01:37:16 +0000

UPDATE: 5/31/2011 Since this news article was originally released, Risto has now started producing a newer version of the Linea Blanca that looks much better and holds true to the design of the other Series 2 shoes. Well Risto finally released the Blue Series 2 shoe known as the Linea Blanca. The shoe is made exactly like the White Thunder Series 2 but the styling is a little different, and a little disappointing. If you look at the White Thunder shoe, the only leather pieces that are colored are the toe cap, the side stripes, and the rear stripe. This has the effect of creating a “white” shoe with black accents, and also makes the shoe look more aggressive. The Linea Blanca seems to of been designed opposite of the White Thunder; appearing more like a blue shoe with white accents. In my opinion it is just too much blue and really kills the look of the shoe; it also throws off the overall design of the Series 2 models. This is yet another example of inconsistency amongst the Risto shoe designs. The Pink Thunder doesn’t look anything like the other Series 2 shoes. A similar problem was witnessed when the White Thunder was released. If any of you recall, the original Series 2 White Thunder looked totally different than it does now. While I am happy with the now final design of the White Thunder, I still think if you change a products appearance so drastically you should probably make it a new model. Likewise, all shoes within a product model should be identical except the coloring… I mean isn’t that a rule within industrial production? (You save money when producing a product where all parts/pieces are the same with exception of the color variations…right?) There was also an incident in which Risto could not produce enough wood heels for the white series 2 shoes. What they did have were plenty of black, rubber coated wooden heels that they were using for another shoe. This resulted in a small batch of White Thunder shoes being sold, much to the dismay of customers, with black rubber coated heels instead of the exposed wood. When you buy something online, you expect it to look exactly like the picture. That’s “selling products online” 101. Risto is a small and relatively new company so I will cut them some slack but Ivan and the gang over there need to realize that a product needs consistency in quality AND design to really win over an audience. Speaking of quality, these shoes are of the same high quality as the Series 2 White Thunder so the performance is, fortunately, not depreciated by the inconsistent styling. If you’re interested in the shoe you can click here to check them out. I’ll finish this article by saying that Risto is making great shoes, but if they plan on continuing to carve out a place in this industry they need to do a better job of getting behind...