Comments for Weightlifting Shoes Reviews & Ratings | Best Weight Lifting Shoe Olympic Power Lifting http://wlshoes.com Real Athletes, Real Reviews. All Brands of Weightlifting Shoes, Trainers, Minimalist Footwear for Power Lifting, Olympic Weight Lifting, Crossfit Training & More! Tue, 15 May 2012 12:39:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Wei-Rui Warrior Weightlifting Shoe by WLShoeshttp://wlshoes.com/review/wei-rui-warrior-weightlifting-shoe/#comment-809 WLShoes Tue, 15 May 2012 12:39:11 +0000 http://wlshoes.com/?post_type=review&p=211#comment-809 I haven't seen where Pendlay is selling those for $100, unless you are talking about the odd-size discontinued models. And yes, the wei-rui is a better made shoe and about $50 cheaper than the Pendlays. Anyone else find it odd that Pendlay is still selling their 2011 model shoe when here it is the middle of 2012? You might want to think about why that is... I haven’t seen where Pendlay is selling those for $100, unless you are talking about the odd-size discontinued models. And yes, the wei-rui is a better made shoe and about $50 cheaper than the Pendlays. Anyone else find it odd that Pendlay is still selling their 2011 model shoe when here it is the middle of 2012? You might want to think about why that is…

]]> Comment on Wei-Rui Warrior Weightlifting Shoe by Anthonyhttp://wlshoes.com/review/wei-rui-warrior-weightlifting-shoe/#comment-808 Anthony Tue, 15 May 2012 03:57:39 +0000 http://wlshoes.com/?post_type=review&p=211#comment-808 So would you recommend this over Pendlay Do-wins (2011)? Penday is selling them at 100$ currently. Is this a better shoe? So would you recommend this over Pendlay Do-wins (2011)? Penday is selling them at 100$ currently. Is this a better shoe?

]]> Comment on Adidas PowerLift Trainer by WLShoeshttp://wlshoes.com/review/adidas-powerlift-trainer/#comment-803 WLShoes Mon, 14 May 2012 18:33:31 +0000 http://wlshoes.com/?post_type=review&p=393#comment-803 No, they don't update me with item stock anymore. I don't think these are discontinued, they sell too well. This is the third time now since their release that they have completely sold out - I guess Adidas didn't expect such a demand for the shoes. No, they don’t update me with item stock anymore. I don’t think these are discontinued, they sell too well. This is the third time now since their release that they have completely sold out – I guess Adidas didn’t expect such a demand for the shoes.

]]> Comment on Adidas PowerLift Trainer by Thom Dhttp://wlshoes.com/review/adidas-powerlift-trainer/#comment-802 Thom D Mon, 14 May 2012 17:34:03 +0000 http://wlshoes.com/?post_type=review&p=393#comment-802 Great website! Really appreciate the work you put in here. Do you have any info on whether these are no longer being produced? I've been keeping an eye on the Adidas website and they haven't refreshed their stock for quite some time now. I contacted Adidas but the sales person I was connected with was understandably clueless. Thought you might have more connex. Any info would be much appreciated! Thanks! Great website! Really appreciate the work you put in here. Do you have any info on whether these are no longer being produced? I’ve been keeping an eye on the Adidas website and they haven’t refreshed their stock for quite some time now. I contacted Adidas but the sales person I was connected with was understandably clueless. Thought you might have more connex. Any info would be much appreciated! Thanks!

]]> Comment on Risto Sports Series 2 Shoe by Bill Kruptahttp://wlshoes.com/review/risto-sports-series-2/#comment-800 Bill Krupta Sun, 13 May 2012 14:44:58 +0000 http://wlshoes.com/?post_type=review&p=16#comment-800 Called and talked to people at Risto. They know what they are doing and talking about, they ask me what lifts I'll be doing and they gave me the real reasons why I need this type of shoes. They are the most qualified professionals I have seen in any field. My shoes were in stock and I got them in 3 days. I also learn they operate a non-profit which helps international lifters to train at their training centers and get ready for world level events. I got PRs in snatch, C&J and squats within 2 weeks of training with proper shoes... Called and talked to people at Risto. They know what they are doing and talking about, they ask me what lifts I’ll be doing and they gave me the real reasons why I need this type of shoes. They are the most qualified professionals I have seen in any field. My shoes were in stock and I got them in 3 days. I also learn they operate a non-profit which helps international lifters to train at their training centers and get ready for world level events.
I got PRs in snatch, C&J and squats within 2 weeks of training with proper shoes…

]]> Comment on Wei-Rui Warrior Weightlifting Shoe by WLShoeshttp://wlshoes.com/review/wei-rui-warrior-weightlifting-shoe/#comment-799 WLShoes Thu, 10 May 2012 16:12:28 +0000 http://wlshoes.com/?post_type=review&p=211#comment-799 Less than $150, my vote would go to the Reebok Oly. Less than $120, I would go with the Risto Series 2 and less than $100 I would go with the Warrior. That's pretty much the breakdown of the best shoes per price category. Less than $150, my vote would go to the Reebok Oly. Less than $120, I would go with the Risto Series 2 and less than $100 I would go with the Warrior. That’s pretty much the breakdown of the best shoes per price category.

]]> Comment on Wei-Rui Warrior Weightlifting Shoe by Anthonyhttp://wlshoes.com/review/wei-rui-warrior-weightlifting-shoe/#comment-798 Anthony Thu, 10 May 2012 16:06:18 +0000 http://wlshoes.com/?post_type=review&p=211#comment-798 What do you think is the best WL shoe for less than $150? You said you think this is the best value? What do you think is the best WL shoe for less than $150? You said you think this is the best value?

]]> Comment on Reebok Crossfit Nano U-Form Shoes by WLShoeshttp://wlshoes.com/review/reebok-crossfit-flex-nano-shoes/#comment-796 WLShoes Mon, 07 May 2012 16:03:04 +0000 http://wlshoes.com/?post_type=review&p=327#comment-796 I believe, per the Reebok site, if you don't like the fit after U-Forming the shoe you can simply reheat them and let them stand. They should reshape themselves back to a neutral fit. If you try this, please let us all know if it works! I believe, per the Reebok site, if you don’t like the fit after U-Forming the shoe you can simply reheat them and let them stand. They should reshape themselves back to a neutral fit. If you try this, please let us all know if it works!

]]> Comment on Reebok Crossfit Nano U-Form Shoes by Laura Ghttp://wlshoes.com/review/reebok-crossfit-flex-nano-shoes/#comment-795 Laura G Mon, 07 May 2012 15:19:14 +0000 http://wlshoes.com/?post_type=review&p=327#comment-795 Super helpful - thanks!As far as the laces, I bought a pair this weekend (5/5/12) and the laces are easily long enough for a double knot. Also, the shoes come with an extra pair. One in each color (yellow and blue shoes: 1 pr yellow laces & 1 pr blue laces). Super helpful – thanks!

As far as the laces, I bought a pair this weekend (5/5/12) and the laces are easily long enough for a double knot. Also, the shoes come with an extra pair. One in each color (yellow and blue shoes: 1 pr yellow laces & 1 pr blue laces).

]]> Comment on Reebok Crossfit Nano U-Form Shoes by Laura Ghttp://wlshoes.com/review/reebok-crossfit-flex-nano-shoes/#comment-794 Laura G Mon, 07 May 2012 15:12:59 +0000 http://wlshoes.com/?post_type=review&p=327#comment-794 Saw these shoes all over MidAtlantic CrossFit Regionals this weekend. I was there with a big group and many of us bought a pair onsite. My coach said it took a few workouts to break them in but she absolutely loves them.I'm a little unsure about the u-form option - what if I go through the process and don't like the fit? Saw these shoes all over MidAtlantic CrossFit Regionals this weekend. I was there with a big group and many of us bought a pair onsite. My coach said it took a few workouts to break them in but she absolutely loves them.

I’m a little unsure about the u-form option – what if I go through the process and don’t like the fit?

]]> Comment on Adidas PowerLift Trainer by Normhttp://wlshoes.com/review/adidas-powerlift-trainer/#comment-789 Norm Sat, 05 May 2012 20:18:02 +0000 http://wlshoes.com/?post_type=review&p=393#comment-789 Just bought a pair of these yesterday (grey with black strips) and I am very happy with my purchase. Any complaints about forefoot flexibility are misleading because right out of the box I was able to do calf raises and vertical jumps (yeah I know I shouldn't be doing them in an oly shoe but I had a point to prove). The next day I went to my gym and hit platform right away. I just want to note that I primarily bought these shoes for the Starting Strength Program and 5/3/1 so doing olympic lifts was primarily to just test the way the shoes felt more so than to assess their worth for that use. Needless to say they felt good, a little hard to get use to at first because I have never used a wedge shoe before but I was able to hit depth well on the clean and jerk and the with the snatch I finally was able to hit a full squat and not fall straight on my butt. After I finished the Oly's I did a quick squat and deadlift workout just a 5X3 affair and I do not know it was the shoes or because I was warmed up but I was able to hit full depth without knee pain for the first time in recent memory. The deadlifts were still okay despite feeling like I was on the balls of my feet more than I like. Might end up going back to my chuck taylors for the deadlifts but all in all good shoe and worth every penny I spent. P.S as far as the compression worries go I can not lift enough weight yet to notice it but the shoes feel extremely firm when you wear them. Just bought a pair of these yesterday (grey with black strips) and I am very happy with my purchase. Any complaints about forefoot flexibility are misleading because right out of the box I was able to do calf raises and vertical jumps (yeah I know I shouldn’t be doing them in an oly shoe but I had a point to prove). The next day I went to my gym and hit platform right away. I just want to note that I primarily bought these shoes for the Starting Strength Program and 5/3/1 so doing olympic lifts was primarily to just test the way the shoes felt more so than to assess their worth for that use. Needless to say they felt good, a little hard to get use to at first because I have never used a wedge shoe before but I was able to hit depth well on the clean and jerk and the with the snatch I finally was able to hit a full squat and not fall straight on my butt. After I finished the Oly’s I did a quick squat and deadlift workout just a 5X3 affair and I do not know it was the shoes or because I was warmed up but I was able to hit full depth without knee pain for the first time in recent memory. The deadlifts were still okay despite feeling like I was on the balls of my feet more than I like. Might end up going back to my chuck taylors for the deadlifts but all in all good shoe and worth every penny I spent. P.S as far as the compression worries go I can not lift enough weight yet to notice it but the shoes feel extremely firm when you wear them.

]]> Comment on Reebok Crossfit Nano U-Form Shoes by robert flynnhttp://wlshoes.com/review/reebok-crossfit-flex-nano-shoes/#comment-785 robert flynn Wed, 02 May 2012 14:51:44 +0000 http://wlshoes.com/?post_type=review&p=327#comment-785 looks like a tremendous shoe, could be a real winner. when can i find in my local store? looks like a tremendous shoe, could be a real winner. when can i find in my local store?

]]> Comment on Risto Sports Series 2 Shoe by Melissahttp://wlshoes.com/review/risto-sports-series-2/#comment-781 Melissa Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:18:04 +0000 http://wlshoes.com/?post_type=review&p=16#comment-781 When I ordered the shoes, I was a little bummed out that I had to wait for them to come in. I emailed Risto Sports and asked if I could pick them up at the Risto gym, since I was going to be in the Boston area. I drove to their gym in Maine and could not believe my eyes. I was lucky that I got to see athletes training for the Olympics, there, in the Risto's. They had the best technique I have ever seen. I even got to break-in my new pair of shoes at the gym with Coach Ivan Rojas. When I ordered the shoes, I was a little bummed out that I had to wait for them to come in. I emailed Risto Sports and asked if I could pick them up at the Risto gym, since I was going to be in the Boston area. I drove to their gym in Maine and could not believe my eyes. I was lucky that I got to see athletes training for the Olympics, there, in the Risto's. They had the best technique I have ever seen. I even got to break-in my new pair of shoes at the gym with Coach Ivan Rojas.

]]> Comment on Risto Sports Series 2 Shoe by phatmisiekhttp://wlshoes.com/review/risto-sports-series-2/#comment-777 phatmisiek Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:38:25 +0000 http://wlshoes.com/?post_type=review&p=16#comment-777 This is the best bang for your buck. Top quality shoes VERY comfortable. Best shoes I had so far! This is the best bang for your buck. Top quality shoes VERY comfortable. Best shoes I had so far!

]]> Comment on Risto Sports Series 2 Shoe by Aimeehttp://wlshoes.com/review/risto-sports-series-2/#comment-771 Aimee Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:35:42 +0000 http://wlshoes.com/?post_type=review&p=16#comment-771 This is my first pair of lifting shoes, but I have no complaints, solid shoes. Had some sizing issues but Risto made the exchange easy. This is my first pair of lifting shoes, but I have no complaints, solid shoes. Had some sizing issues but Risto made the exchange easy.

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