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New Site Features: Shoe Width and Weight!

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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Adidas PowerLift Trainer

A quality made, budget friendly power lifting shoe for the beginning to intermediate weight lifter. The PowerLift Trainer Shoe has been designed around the harder to find Power Perfect 2 design and is an excellent choice for the more casual weightlifters. Featuring a lightweight feel, comfortable sneaker-like fit and attractive price of $90, this shoe is likely to become a big hit with the many lifters.

Nike Romaleo 2 Shoe Release Date Announced

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?

Reebok CrossFit Oly Weightlifting Shoe

Undoubtedly the most anticipated shoe released in 2011, the Reebok CrossFit Oly is designed to be the first ever multi functional weightlifting shoe. We put this Olympic lifting shoe to the test and see if it can really replace all those dirty, smelly pairs of trainers and Oly shoes in one fell swoop.

Adidas AdiStar’s Back in Stock!

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!

Reebok Crossfit Nano U-Form Shoes

A Crossfit trainer designed to lift, run, climb and jump in without sacrificing stability or durability. The Crossfit Nano has undergone extensive R&D by Reebok to make sure the design meets the needs of the Crossfit market - now let's see if they got it right!

Will Rogue Fitness Stop Selling Do-Wins in 2012?

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?

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Nike Romaleo Weightlifting Shoe

Nike's flagship Olympic weightlifting shoe intended to compete directly with the Adidas AdiStar shoes, the Romaleo is a high-end shoe for the serious weight lifter. Known for their wider toe box, excellent durability and appearance in the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Blue Risto Series 2 Disappointing

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...

Risto Sports Series 2 Shoe

A hand-made Olympic weightlifting shoe designed for the serious lifter, featuring a real wood heel and quality leather. The Series 2 is Risto Sports offering for the 2011 year and sets the bar for quality, style and functionality within the weightlifting shoe world. This new model boasts some great upgrades and still has (almost) all the features we loved about the series 1 model. This shoe is already receiving praise from the crossfit and weightlifting communities.

Wei-Rui Maestro Weightlifting Shoes

Finally! A pair of weightlifting shoes for under $100 bucks that don't suck! This "cheap weightlifting shoe" actually doesn't look or feel cheap at all. Features include a set .75" heel and all leather construction with a sneaker-like fit. The Wei-Rui Weightlifting shoes are hands down the best weightlifting shoe under the $100 mark.

Risto Sports Olympic Weightlifting Shoe

The 2010 winner of our all-around best Olympic weight lifting shoe, the Risto Sports Olympic Lifting Shoe is almost all you could ask for in a shoe. The Ristos meet all the requirements of a good weightlifting shoe having a solid grain leather exterior, an extra padded insole, sturdy molded leather interior, double stitching and a solid wood heel that is proportional to the size of the shoe.

Rogue Rip Power Lifting Shoe

New for 2010 is the Rogue RIP weightlifting shoe, a true power lifting shoe featuring a low half inch heel and solid leather construction. The shoe was conceptualized and designed especially for those following the famous "Starting Strength" program created by Mr. Rippetoe.

Otomix Extreme Trainer Shoe

The Otomix Extreme Trainer Pro Shoe is the latest in style and design from this popular manufacturer. The trainer is, as the name would imply, more of a training shoe then an Olympic lifting style shoe. The high top design and zero-height sole make it great for all types of lifting including those lifts that you would rather not have a heeled shoe such as deadlifts.

Otomix Stingray Escape Shoe

Marketed as an MMA shoe, the Otomix Stingray is actually a multi-purpose high-top suitable for use as a power lifting shoe, wrestling shoe and various other sports. I actually have a few friends that wear these shoes when racing cars because they are lightweight and thin enough to "feel" the pedals below you.

Adidas AdiStar Weightlifting Shoes

Adidas has been producing shoes for the sport of weightlifting dating back to the 1970s. Debuting in 2008 at the Olympic Games in Beijing, the AdiStar is probably one of the most well known models of shoes amongst athletes in the Olympic Lifting arena. The model boasts several upgrades and improvements over the older and cheaper Ironwork models.

Otomix Versa Trainer Pro Weightlifting Shoe

The Versa Pro Trainer is the flagship offering by Otomix, featuring a solid leather construction and an extra thick, supportive sole. The Versa Trainer Pro is the replacement for the now discontinued Ultimate Trainers.

VS Athletic Dynamo Weightlifting Shoe

A budget friendly weightlifting shoe, the VS Athletic Dynamo falls short in a few critical areas. Since there are now other brands of shoes in the same price range, we can no longer make an excuse for purchasing these shoes.

Rogue 2010 Do-Win Weightlifting Shoe

Fairing better than their Pendlay cousins, the 2010 Rogue Do-Wins seem to have a better handle on the quality control and consistency issues that plague the Pendlay versions - plus we like the suede material much better as well.

Adidas Ironwork 3 Weightlifiting Shoe

While it doesn't share the advanced designs and styling of its AdiStar big brother, overall the Ironwork III is a great shoe, especially if you have narrower feet as they tend to fit this foot type better than Do-Win style shoes.

Otomix Power Trainer Weightlifting Shoe

The Power Trainer 4000 by Otomix is good all around shoe for multiple uses including bodybuilding and martial arts training. Otomix has incorporated extra protection and support in the Power Trainer causing it to be somewhat bulky and "thick" feeling. However, these shoes have increase arch support throughout the mid-sole making them a very good choice for people with flat feet or fallen arches.