The Weightlifting Shoes Guide | Reviews, Articles & More

WLShoes.com, the ONLY website and online community dedicated solely to weight training footwear. If you made it here, then you have probably realized that what you wear on your feet while in the gym is just as important as any other piece of sports equipment. Wearing the proper shoes for your style of lifting and training will not only increase the efficiency, form and comfort while training, but will also increase your safety and prevent possible injury.

So you've decided it's time to buy weightlifting shoes? Great! We have user submitted and experts reviews, video comparisons and articles on all the newest models as well as the latest industry news and deals on shoes. Our reviews are organized under the categories of CrossFit, Olympic Lifting Shoes, Power Lifting Shoes, Bodybuilding and Minimalist. We strive to write thorough and unbiased reviews on everything from Oly shoes to trainers and we encourage all of our readers to leave their own experiences and thoughts as well. Together we hope to build a repository of information on all weightlifting and training shoes available on the market.


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New Balance Minimus 20v2

Building on previous designs this shoe features upgraded Vibram sole construction and a lighter overall feel than its predecessor. A great...

Reebok CrossFit Nano 2

Reebok has managed to pack a lot of features into a single shoe in order to meet the demands of the...

New Balance MX20 Minimus 20v1

A cross trainer with a lightweight and simplistic design, the MX20 has exploded onto the CrossFit scene as a "must-have" shoe...

Adidas Power Perfect 2

While often confused with the Power Lift Trainer, the Power Perfect 2.0 features exclusive design features that make it better suited...

Wei-Rui Warrior

The Wei-Rui Warrior is a sub $100 weightlifting shoe for those that recognize they need a solid pair of shoes for...

Adidas AdiPower Weightlifting

Released in January 2012, the AdiPower Weightlift is the newest high-end Olympic lifting shoe by Adidas. It replaces the former AdiStar...

Adidas PowerLift Trainer

A quality made, budget friendly power lifting shoe for the beginning to intermediate weight lifter. The PowerLift Trainer Shoe has been...

Reebok CrossFit Oly Lifter

Undoubtedly the most anticipated shoe released in 2011, the Reebok CrossFit Oly is designed to be the first ever multi functional...

Reebok Crossfit U-Form Nano

A CrossFit trainer designed to lift, run, climb and jump in without sacrificing stability or durability. The Crossfit Nano has undergone...

Most Recent Blog Posts and Articles

VS Xplosion II Weightlifting Shoe for $39?

Released in October of 2011, the VS Xplosion 2 shoe appeared on the market as one of the cheapest pairs of shoes available by a known manufacturer. We found that the $39 price tag was too good to be true and this model is actually a batch of factory rejects with numerous possible issues.

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...

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....

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