Rogue 2010 Do-Win Weightlifting Shoe

THE REVIEW:

Today we’re going to look at the 2010 Rogue Do-Win Weightlifting shoe. The 2010 Do-Win models from both Pendlay and Rogue have been redesigned totally from previous years. The result is a cleaner looking shoe for both brands but unfortunately the same quality control issues are still prevalent. Let’s focus on the Rogue model for this review.

Visually, the shoes look much better than the previous models. The styling is simple and sleek, black suede with the traditional Do-Win triple stripe down the sides and a white binding along the seam of the heel. The heel is still made of pressed cork wood, not a material I am a fan of due to its low durability, but has been lowered from 1.5″ to 0.75″. This height seems to be the “norm” for Olympic lifting shoes and I think it is a better height to use in the 2010 model.

Since all Do-wins are made in the same Chinese factory and distributed by MuscleDriverUSA (parent company of Pendlay), they are all pretty much identical. The only difference with the Rogue models is the suede exterior, double-straps and the only color available being black. Unfortunately they are both plagued with the same quality control issues that Do-Win has been hampered with over the 2010 year. Complaints range from splitting of the wood heel, separation of the rubber sole from the heel, mis-aligned soles and even un-level heels.

Rogue does seem to have a better handle on some of these issues than MuscleDriver Pendlay does. For example, I’ve heard several people complain about receiving Pendlay Do-wins that are missing laces, or have other very obvious flaws. I think this comes down to Rogue having a better managed warehouse with people that are actually paying attention to the product and not just grabbing from a shelf and throwing it in a box.

The shoes should hold up well for all styles of lifting, Olympic included. Since Do-Wins can be less durable than other shoes on the market you will need to keep very good of the shoes. Be sure not to expose them to water or high humidity and do not use them for any non-weight lifting uses. For example don’t try and do box jumps, calf raises or burpees in your damn weightlifting shoes.

While the Rogue brand is about $10 more than the Pendlay solid white model, you make this up with the free shipping offered by Rogue. So price wise, they cost basically the same as the Pendlays. And personally, we like the Rogues better for the above mentioned reasons.

SIZING:

All 2010 Do-Wins run one half size smaller than a typical running shoes and one half size larger than a pair of Chuck Taylors. So if a size 10 athletic shoe (nike,adidas,etc) fits you nice and tight, then a size 9.5 Do-Win should fit. If you wear a size 9 Chuck, then a size 9.5 Do-Win should fit. Keep in mind the “shape” of your foot may have some bearing on how the shoe fits; wider or narrower feet may fit a little different. All the companies we work with have good exchange policies, so if you get a pair that doesn’t fit, simply call them up and exchange them.

WHERE TO BUY:

The only place you will find these shoes for sale is directly from Rogue Fitness.

PROS:

• Comfortable fit, suede breaks in easy
• Rogue has great customer service
• Free Shipping!

CONS:

• Only available in Black
• Suede not as durable as solid leather
• Do-Win’s quality control issues

ADDITIONAL SHOE FEATURES:

• Release Date: 2010
• Current Price: 119 USD
• Availability: Discontinued
• Purpose: Olympic Weightlifting Shoes
• Style: Low Top
• Heel Construction: Pressed Wood
• Heel Height: 0.75"
• Colors: Black
• ¹ Shoe weight is calculated using a men's size 9 US or equivalent shoe.
• ² Shoe width is measured at the widest point of the toe box and taken from a men's size 9 US or equivalent shoe.

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