Reviews
2012 Risto Trainer Shoe
The new Risto Sports Trainer is another low profile, near zero-drop shoe designed for hardcore training programs such as CrossFit. The Trainers enter the market at a price below most other shoes that are marketed to the CrossFit crowd. In our review we will see how these shoes stack up to other brands such as Reebok and New Balance.
Wei-Rui Warrior Weightlifting Shoe
The Wei-Rui Warrior is a sub $100 weightlifting shoe for those that recognize they need a solid pair of shoes for lifting, but don't want to break the bank. A relatively unknown brand, Wei-Rui has been around for awhile and is the actual manufacturer of the BAF lifting shoes. In our opinion, these are the best value in weightlifting shoes currently on the market.
Adidas AdiPower Weightlifting Shoe
Released in January 2012, the AdiPower Weightlift is the newest high-end Olympic lifting shoe by Adidas. It replaces the former AdiStar model released in 2008 and once again carries the highest price tag of all the Oly shoes on the market. This begs the question, are these shoes worth the cost?
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.
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.
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!
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.
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...
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.