Comments on: Wei-Rui Maestro Weightlifting Shoes

By: nate

nate — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:40:32 +0000

Does anyone know how these compare to the Do Win shoes?

By: WLShoes

WLShoes — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:02:00 +0000

Well I was correct... they no longer make them. They've replaced them with the Adidas PowerLift model.

By: minx

minx — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:42:00 +0000

These shoes are very heavy; it feels like my feet are in cement. I don't recommend them, especially for Olympic lifts.

By: WLShoes

WLShoes — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:06:00 +0000

Well that's good to know, they always seem to be almost completely out of stock when I check the site. The Rogue Rips are a great shoe but they are handmade as well and I think that adds a lot of lead time to Rogue receiving new orders.

By: Lifter

Lifter — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:17:00 +0000

They are still making them according to Rippetoe. Rogue just can't keep them in stock and "supply has been an issue."

By: WLShoes

WLShoes — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:21:00 +0000

I don't believe Rogue is even making the RIP shoe anymore. They have a few sizes left in stock but I think the actual model is no longer in production. Quality-wise they are probably comparable, with the RIP having a 0.5" heel and these having the 0.75".

By: Lifter

Lifter — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:37:00 +0000

If you had to choose between these, and the Rogue rips which would you choose? I won't be doing olympic lifts outside the occasional power clean.

By: Weight_training_33

Weight_training_33 — Wed, 11 May 2011 03:17:00 +0000

I think I may give these hoes a try

By: WLShoes

WLShoes — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:01:00 +0000

Each review is based on the specific models mentioned in the review. I wasn't able to get my hands on a pair of the Samsons so I have no idea of the quality of that model but I do know that once they are sold out MaxB isn't planning to carry them again.

By: Sab6512

Sab6512 — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:56:00 +0000

I liked your review on the Maestro. You sung your praises about this
shoe, but do these praises apply to the rest of Wei Rei's shoes? I
like the Samsons (yes, I'll admit it's because I prefer the
color/style). I just don't know whether I should pull the trigger on
buying them vs. the Maestros. I am very much a novice Olympic lifter.

By: WLShoes

WLShoes — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:55:00 +0000

I would pick the same size as your running shoes.

By: WLShoes

WLShoes — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 05:54:38 +0000

Weightlifting shoes are such a small market that manufacturers cannot afford to make the sizes in widths. There just isn't a great enough demand for the shoes. Even companies like Risto that once offered custom shoes discontinued the service because it wasn't profitable.

By: Chris Rocco

Chris Rocco — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:00:06 +0000

It doesn't make sense to me that a weight lifting shoe of any model shoulldn't give the buyer an option of foot width.Make these in a narrow, regular fit and wide fit.Is that so difficult?????? This will also attract more buyers for this particular shoe.And i love the lightning bolt!!!!My shirts have guirellas lifting a thousand lbs. and apes carrying the world on their shoulders!!!! wightlifting can be redundant,,,,so let's keep it fun folks.

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:34:57 +0000

I read one should size according to their dress shoe size. Has anyone verified this is the case?