Comments on: Reebok CrossFit Oly Weightlifting Shoe

By: A.P

A.P — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:36:07 +0000

I have ben training in both the Nano and the RBK Oly for a few months now. Personally, if you're after a single shoe to do CF and some oly work you should just get the Nanos. The RBK Oly is a nice shoe, breathable etc, but only good for weightlifting and jump rope.

By: Shad

Shad — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 02:23:21 +0000

I have reduced my chooices between Reebok Real Flex Nano U-Form and Reebok Crossfit Oly.
They both have their pros and cons, but crossfit oly seems to be better in crossfiting, than
the nano, but nano seems to look more breathable, than crossfit oly,
I'm not running, jumping in these shoes and if I do its going to be very minimal.
The only thing I would use these shoe for it Squats, Deadlifts, Overhead press, and calf raises, but I'm
worried about the height of the heel….

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:36:30 +0000

When it comes to training programs I've had to invent a jack of all trades kind of curriculum. The only thing remotely close to what I do is Sealfit. Though, they neglect bodybuilding and I don't.. Therefore, I won't focus on any 1 style of training more than a few months.
However, because I cannot safely perform weighted back squats I've resorted to sled pushing and pulling along with numerous styles of resistance walks. Overall, the benefits are amazing. The big problem comes with finding footwear which will hold up to the abuse. Has anyone used the reebok crossfit nanos or Crossfit Oly's on repeated sled work? How did they handle? I have flat feet as it is so sneakers are never a perfect match. I'm wondering if either of these shoes are form enough for calves raises(standing, seated) I need an all around great sneaker.

By: zach

zach — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:23:30 +0000

I've ordered two pairs of these shoes and both times the eyelet ripped when i tightened the laces! never even been used. not too impressed. Looks like i'll be refunding them this time.

By: Damian

Damian — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:08:47 +0000

Great review. I've been in mine for a few weeks now and I am very happy with them. I assumed that the Uform was just a gimmick but after baking my shoes i have noticed a better fit. They are stable enough for heavy lifts yet durable enough to gring out box jumps and DUs when you have to.

By: wlshoes

wlshoes — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:28:57 +0000

Ristos hands-down are made from the best material. They will work with wide feet but take time to break in because the leather is thick. Reebok and Nike are probably the next best bet; however, after wearing the AdiPowers for a few workouts I think they too will end up working for narrow footed people.

By: Victor Lawson

Victor Lawson — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:36:00 +0000

Here are some great videos on Ben Smith’s youtube channel. Good heavy lifts…and in Reebok Olys! They look pretty stable… HERE is the link: http://www.youtube.com/user/cbsmit1234?feature=wa…

By: Victor Lawson

Victor Lawson — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:38:38 +0000

whoops again…HERE is the link: http://www.youtube.com/user/cbsmit1234?feature=wa…

By: Victor Lawson

Victor Lawson — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:38:17 +0000

whoops...here's the link

By: Vahe

Vahe — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:04:32 +0000

And which shoe in your opinion has the most real leather and will be appropriate for my really wide, and flat feet? Thanks, appreciate it.

By: Victor Lawson

Victor Lawson — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:13:57 +0000

hahahaha. Nice…go get em, space cowboy!

By: wlshoes

wlshoes — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:57:03 +0000

I haven't had a chance to wear the Nike 2 yet but the old Romaleos felt pretty solid on the foot. The Reeboks have the U-Form feature which may help mold the shoe to prevent your supination problem. We don't recommend do-win shoes at all for anyone. If the width of your foot is average to narrow then you may try the AdiPowers – they felt like my feet were in a bolted down space cowboy boot!

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:52:14 +0000

I looking to get my first pair of lifting shoes. I am down to the rogues, the reebok olys or the nike romaleo 2. I typically wear orthotics as I tend to walk on the outsides of feet. Which shoe is going have more foot support of the 3? I do crossfit but looking for a shoe for primarily for lifting heavy.

By: miklo9

miklo9 — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:17:24 +0000

How wide are the reebok oly's. i purchased the reebok nanos and they were too narrow for my feet. I have flat feet and i was wondering if the oly's are wider than the nanos where the arch is?

By: wlshoes

wlshoes — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:50:56 +0000

I look forward to getting one done! I decided I wasn't happy at all with the production quality of the previous videos so I ordered some lighting kits and backgrounds so that the next videos will look more professional.