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These are generally priced at $210, although this is the cheapest I've seen them. Free shipping for orders over $100. At $110, they are a no-brainer for squat shoes.

Other colours are available, and when selecting sizes, they should be in US:

Mens

$110 Smash Orange
$110 Solid Acid Yellow
$110 Black / Brown
$110 Cherry Neon

$190 Radiant Aqua / Black (Probably don't get this)

Womens

$110 Lime
$110 Smash Orange

Why do I need squat shoes?

When doing quad movements (e.g. squats, hacksquats, leg press, etc) the load may be shifted towards the posterior chain (this will be more obvious on taller, longer femur people) and target less of the quads. By having your ankles raised, there is more knee flexion, allowing for greater quad activation and range of motion. You can achieve the same effect by having plates under your ankles although sometimes that may feel awkward. Another bonus is that they are extremely stable to lift in.

Can I do deadlifts in them?

You can, but you probably shouldn't as it shifts your centre of gravity forward (more load on the back and less stable). Most people deadlift in flat shoes (e.g. converse), or just plain barefoot.

I go to the gym casually, and weightlifting/powerlifting/bodybuilding isn't really my main fitness goal

You are probably better off saving your money, and continue with what you are doing. I would honestly only recommend these to people who want to elevate their quad training.

Can I wear these out?

Squat shoes are generally super rigid and stable, so they are not the comfiest shoes to walk around in.

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  • seamonkey on 18/07/2024 - 07:19
    +7

    They only weigh 660grams. I need them to be like 120kg before they deserve the title of weightlifting shoes. Jeez.

    • BBear53 on 18/07/2024 - 11:21
      +1

      Just buy 182 pairs of shoes while it's on sale.

      • seamonkey on 18/07/2024 - 11:26
        +1

        Genius idea. Spot me bro. I'm thinking about you pulling out the calculator for that one. 🤣

  • chalky on 18/07/2024 - 07:45
    +1

    Legend! I've just put made a purchase. I've got the Nike Romaleo 2, which is still in new condition (over 10 years old now!) but I've been constantly looking for a spare pair of Rebook's, waiting for a sale price to $150 or so! But every time, the sizes run out when it's on sale!

    And these are prices are a steal! I bought my pair of Nike 10 years ago for $150, but that was because the store was closing down!

    • duchy on 18/07/2024 - 08:38
      +4

      Time to take those Nikies to the gym. They deserve it after 10 years.

    • wayl on 18/07/2024 - 12:17

      If you have a pair of Rom 2 then why are you even looking at something like this? You already have the GOAT weightlifting shoes that every serious weightlifter look for!

  • tellhimhesdreaming on 18/07/2024 - 07:48

    Solid price, tempted to get a pair for the future but my Legacy Lifter 1s are still going strong 4 years on…

    • chalky on 18/07/2024 - 07:52

      Just buy it as spares! I haven't seen prices like these before. If they do, usually it's because they're clearing out like size >12, or size <7

  • stickymoo on 18/07/2024 - 07:55

    Are these true to size?

    Are they similar sizing to adidas etc

    • sp0rk on 18/07/2024 - 21:23
      +1

      wider in the toe box than Adidas, previously I really could only wear Inov8 shoes but these are just about wide enough for my foot (still a little snug)

  • mick123 on 18/07/2024 - 08:37
    +1

    I've been using flat shoes for both squats n deadlifts. Fairly skinny sole. Have I been doing it wrong???

    My gym has a squat wedge which I use sometimes.

    • GoldenDragon888 on 18/07/2024 - 08:53
      +1

      No mate. Your lifting bro that is never a mistake. Unless you do your back in.
      Flat leather slippers for your deadlift and a hard wedge sole for your squat.

    • zhenjie on 18/07/2024 - 09:00
      +3

      These shows are primarily designed for Olympic weight lifting, rather than general or power lifting. I prefer flat for powerlifting.

    • beatsntoons on 18/07/2024 - 10:10

      My Metcons come with a wedge insert. Gives me the option of both configurations. Not sure about these

    • Hugh G Rection on 18/07/2024 - 10:11

      nope, these are good if you don't have full range of motion or for olympic lifting.
      all olympic lifting gear should be on clearance soon as this is the last year they will have it at the olympics.
      so it will just be called lifting now, lol

      • sp0rk on 18/07/2024 - 21:18

        The IOC approved weightlifting for the 2028 olympics last year, because most international bodies actually cleaned up their act and got strict on doping

    • Alcaro on 18/07/2024 - 12:37

      I got a pair of Rommies back in the day and they did nuffin for me on squats and deadlift, gave them to a pal and it unlocked his squat but he still ripped DL in chucks. So—YMMV, but if you are able to slav squat casually these can easily be worthless or even performance negative if it throws out your balance/proprioception enough as there's no ground feel at all.

    • ozdog64 on 19/07/2024 - 02:57

      I just go barefoot like a monkey at my home gym and beat my chest between every set. But you might find wedged shoes better for your squat posture since it improves range of motion.

  • easternculture on 18/07/2024 - 08:42

    How about hack squats and leg press?

    Also are the wide enough at the lower third for orthotics?

    • tanguyen on 18/07/2024 - 09:03
      +3

      Not necessary at all for hack squat and leg press.

      • easternculture on 18/07/2024 - 09:05
        +1

        Thanks for saving me $110

        • tanguyen on 18/07/2024 - 09:42
          +2

          All good my friend! They're vital if you take clean and jerk, squat (especially overhead squats) seriously, or you're that hung up about your ankle mobility limiting your barbell squat depth.

          I'm pretty sure the foot platform on the hacksquat and leg press machines are slightly inclined to get most people to plantar flex their foot slightly anyway, which does the same thing as what weightlifting shoes will provide for you.

          If you have no shame and full ozbargain mode, you can wear dress shoes and it'll provide the same effect but with no grip if you're on a timber platform.

        • filmer on 18/07/2024 - 10:30
          +2

          They will still allow more knee flexion and as such quad engagement for hack press and leg press, to me it seems bizarre to say it's anymore necessary for squats compared to these - if you need more range of motion in squats you probably need more in these also.

          From the one time I've used orthotics there is no way they'd fit.

        • kiddrizzy on 18/07/2024 - 11:00

          Agree with filmer, while not necessary, they will allow you to increase knee flexion and put your quads into a deeper stretch. If this is something you want whether that's because you want to try stimulate more muscle growth or be stronger in that position, then may be worth the investment.

        • chuckroast on 12/08/2024 - 12:23

          Agreed that they aren't necessary hack squat and leg press, but by that token I'd say they're also not necessary for barbell squats.

          The heel lift gives you that extra knee flexion, particularly if you're limited by ankle mobility. But they also give you an awesome platform off which to press.

          In addition, since you will only wear these when training legs and never anywhere else they provide a nice psychological boost. "Shoes are on, it's go time!"

          I'd say that for hypertrophy training they are about as necessary as other advanced accessories like straps/versagrips and a belt, both of which I also use.

  • shroomish on 18/07/2024 - 08:44
    +2

    Take a good hard look at the shape of your feet and the toebox of these before purchase.

    • NatoTomato on 18/07/2024 - 08:52

      Yup, if they're not right, they're gonna SUCK for walking.

      • Hugh G Rection on 18/07/2024 - 10:12
        +3

        lol, you don't walk in these, you lift. try hoka for walking

        • NatoTomato on 18/07/2024 - 10:21

          I get you don't walk in these, but even say, walking to the gym from home, you'll probably want a second set of shoes and swap them at gym.

          • rumblytangara on 18/07/2024 - 12:06
            +4

            @NatoTomato: You don't walk between home and the gym in these!

            You change into them at the gym.

            Same way you don't drive to the golf course in cleats. Or walk to the beach in flippers.

          • sp0rk on 18/07/2024 - 21:25

            @NatoTomato: Lifting shoes generally have a soft rubber sole for grip
            Walking around outside the gym will destroy them real quick, so only put them on once you're about to start lifting

    • Ryxxi on 18/07/2024 - 09:31

      Yeah ther so narrow.

  • txb on 18/07/2024 - 08:55
    +1

    ..or when squatting just place small barbell weights (1kg or 2.5kg)positioned under your heels when squatting

    $0, or $0 with subscribe & save

    • Jerruh on 18/07/2024 - 09:03

      Good luck with that when performing the olympic lifts like the snatch and clean where you are moving your feet

      • txb on 18/07/2024 - 10:00

        Squatting.

    • filmer on 18/07/2024 - 10:31

      I'd take spending $100 every few years vs the sketchiness of doing this.

    • remz22 on 20/07/2024 - 18:15

      you can do that but with heavier weights feels safer to just have the shoes.

  • krayl on 18/07/2024 - 08:56
    +1

    Great description.

  • GoldenDragon888 on 18/07/2024 - 08:59

    Solid price. Going to buy these as spares. My inov-8s having being going strong.

    Got the garish cherry colour.

  • beltdrive on 18/07/2024 - 09:01

    Great description OP, but wouldn’t these be useful for powerlifters and weightlifters too, not just bodybuilders?

    • mangocat56 on 18/07/2024 - 10:42
      +1

      Yep, would probably be even more useful seeing how squats are some of the main movements. My experience is mainly in bodybuilding (I am only an intermediate) so I am just commenting on that.

  • exit on 18/07/2024 - 09:06
    +1

    Isn’t it annoying to have separate shoes for deadlifts and squatting movements?

    • tanguyen on 18/07/2024 - 09:46
      +6

      It's an inconvenience, but if you treat it as a serious hobby, it's the same as having separate shoes for playing footy and separate shoes for driving to the field.

      Then again, the hallmark of a serious gym bro is a huge bag filled with heaps of equipment like two belts, three different shaker bottles, double bacon cheeseburgers, chalk, smelling salts, bunch of resistance bands, phone tripod…

      • hoxygt on 18/07/2024 - 11:09
        +1

        Dont foget the fluro headband - Pat Cash stylz!!

    • chalky on 18/07/2024 - 13:31

      It's fine for both deadlifts and squats. I use them for both. The slight heel lift will give more quad recruitment. Plus, the shoes provide lot more stability than your standard converse/flat shoe.

    • tanguyen on 18/07/2024 - 09:50
      +3

      Within the context of olympic weightlifting:

      "Bear in mind that the lifted heel is not preventing the ankle from dorsiflexing significantly—it will in fact still be flexing nearly maximally. The shoes allow the hips to move farther forward for a more upright posture by adding to the ankles’ end range, not reducing dorsiflexion."

      Source: Catalyst Athletics

    • rumblytangara on 18/07/2024 - 10:02
      +3

      Also terrible for olympic lifts, forward tilt on the bottom of the snatch or catch on the clean and jerk will stuff up your lift.

      Have you ever watched Olympic weightlifting? What do you think they are wearing on their feet?

    • zhenjie on 18/07/2024 - 10:10

      Olympic weight lifting shoes are bad for Olympic weight lifting? Have you seen what Olympians actually wear?

    • chasingstoke on 18/07/2024 - 10:18
      +2

      Holy Dunning-Kruger effect batman!

      Watches three youtube videos and becomes an expert

    • dein_gesicht on 18/07/2024 - 11:23

      You obviously know nothing about olympic lifting with your comment.

      My ankle mobility is stuffed from playing basketball and these are awesome for squatting.

    • wayl on 18/07/2024 - 12:21

      Lol at the comment. Clearly you don't do Olympic weightlifting! Not a criticism just an observation. I coach weightlifting and my son is an elite youth weightlifter so I can tell you that these are the type of shoes you want for weightlifting.

    • meowbert on 18/07/2024 - 21:12
      -1

      Thank you for the salty/accusatory responses everyone, sounds like I need to give them a go. Cheers.

      • TheFyrd on 19/07/2024 - 10:42
        +2

        It's not salty lmao, you decided today was the day that you'd call weightlifting shoes that were built for the sport of Olympic weightlifting bad for Olympic weightlifting. That's on you.

      • zhenjie on 19/07/2024 - 16:12

        You post the most factually incorrect, keyboard warrior comment possible and then go on about salty/accusatory responses? lol.

  • Alley Cat on 18/07/2024 - 09:13
    -1

    Probably the least of all concerns for most lifters. If you can’t squat with the correct form without these, something is wrong and you need to address that something first. Not all bodies are built the same, and not all bodies are built for the same movements. Instead of cutting part of your feet off to fit the glass slippers, find your own frog to kiss. There are many ways to build muscles and strength, experiment is the key.

    • tanguyen on 18/07/2024 - 10:10
      +5

      True to an extent, as any athlete shouldn't be neglecting or covering up deficiencies.

      But on top of that, these shoes are designed to be used for better performance in a specific sport, like studs on a football boot or gloves in golf.

    • TheFyrd on 19/07/2024 - 10:42

      Have you ever tried them?

      These shoes facilitate a good squatting technique by raising the heel and allowing the knees to track forward.
      The solid base facilitates a solid surface to push against, unlike how sneakers roll and compress.
      The solid base also allows for better power transfer.

      Any basic flat, rubber-soled shoes would suffice, particularly for people who squat with a wider low bar stance but as most have a narrower more neutral stance and a higher bar squat shoes are a no brainer lifting aid.

      • Alley Cat on 19/07/2024 - 11:14

        No, I haven’t tried them, because I mainly train to make it easier to move stuff around the house. I have found my hamstrings to be the limiting factor in ass-to-grass-ness, and that would be the first thing I’d correct if I didn’t already have my shoulders to worry about, which puts specialised shoes very far down the list.

        • rumblytangara on 19/07/2024 - 11:31

          I've found squat shoes to make several differences- initially they helped with depth on back squat until my mobility improved and I can squat fine in flats.

          But they still make a massive difference on remaining upright on front squats.

          And because they have a wider platform than most other shoes, they are incredibly stable.

          • Alley Cat on 19/07/2024 - 12:04

            @rumblytangara: I’m glad it works for you 😊 I’m not against it, just pointing out that it’s a compensation, and whenever there’s compensation, your range of motion suffers or lose the integrity of the movement. Smith machines can be great for example, but you do want to use free weights.

            Your stability should come from properly ground yourself. When you are grounded, the bottom of your feet feels like a million tiny little suction cups gripping onto the earth’s electro-magnetic field, which is independent of footwear as long as they are reasonably comfy. Try feel your feet instead of going on your phone or anything else during your rest, do it consistently for two weeks it should make a difference. You got better on those shoes probably because they forced you to feel your feet more.

            • rumblytangara on 19/07/2024 - 12:15

              @Alley Cat:

              Your stability should come from properly ground yourself. When you are grounded, the bottom of your feet feels like a million tiny little suction cups gripping onto the earth’s electro-magnetic field, which is independent of footwear as long as they are reasonably comfy. Try feel your feet instead of going on your phone or anything else during your rest, do it consistently for two weeks it should make a difference. You got better on those shoes probably because they forced you to feel your feet more.

              What's certainly a point of view.

              I alternate between squat shoes and zero drop barefoot runners, so I'm fairly aware of what the ground feels like.

              • Alley Cat on 19/07/2024 - 14:32

                @rumblytangara: As a reaction, you realise you are touching the ground, when your feet is on the ground, is vastly different to intentionally feel your feet, the later is active, not passive. When you switch from barefoot to shoes or vice versa, you feel different, and that makes your awareness linger longer in your feet, but only to the extent of your getting used to the new feeling. If you can then stay there, that’s when things start to get interesting. If that sounds too far fetched, I understand.

  • PissLUR on 18/07/2024 - 09:23
    +3

    Weightlifting Shoes is a hack for people to get around the mobility issue. You can easily squat deeper by just wearing them.

    I have 5 pairs of romaleos 4 and love them. All I do is squat in the gym.

    • wayl on 18/07/2024 - 12:22

      5 pairs of Rom 4s??? Why?

      • PissLUR on 18/07/2024 - 12:32

        Different colours. I like to mix and match too.

        • wayl on 18/07/2024 - 12:44

          Wow that's a lot of coin on lifting shoes! But hey if you can why not!

  • haroo on 18/07/2024 - 09:33

    are these allowed in comp?

    • tanguyen on 18/07/2024 - 10:06
      +2

      There are no heel height limitations for powerlifting and olympic weightlifting competitions, so these will be allowed.

      Definitely not in other sports like in swimming or MMA.

  • Naigrabzo on 18/07/2024 - 09:39
    +6

    Damn, it's such a different vibe in there with people that actually exercise rather than people whom just sit and type all day.

  • dizzhy on 18/07/2024 - 10:28

    Is the sizing based off of UK or US?

    Unclear on the website.

    Either way - ordered and 11 & 12, so if anyone misses out I'll have a spare pair so HMU

    • Hugh G Rection on 18/07/2024 - 10:45

      yea, its so confusing. i bought different shoes last year and it was US sizes

    • mangocat56 on 18/07/2024 - 10:56

      When selecting the shoe sizes, it says “US”, (or at least it does on the mobile website).

      • dizzhy on 18/07/2024 - 11:22

        Seeing this now!

        Thank you sir!

  • wazman67 on 18/07/2024 - 12:01
    +1

    Thanks OP - great deals, shame about the awful colour choice for women's sizing on the small end. Lots of people asking advice (or giving gatekeeper energy) in these comments, so I will say this - if you didn't know about lifters, or haven't been thinking about getting a pair, you do not need them right now, carry on with your shoe choice as is, or better yet, get some Nike Metcons and Reebok Nanos or similar for maximum stability under a barbell and stick with that as far as it'll take you.

    If you use these, or know you can use them and why, this is an amazing deal, and unless you want to spend over $400 on Anta or LUXIAOJUN lifters that are used by Chinese olympic weightlifters, then this is probably the best lifter you can buy right now (perhaps equal to the Rom 4 by Nike).

    TL;DR - if you don't know exactly what these are for, don't buy and move on. If you do know what they are and why you'd use them, amazing deal on fantastic lifters, with the added nostalgia bonus of colourways that match 1990s Reebok Pump basketball sneakers - definitely buy.

    • TheFyrd on 22/07/2024 - 14:36
      +1

      It was a no-brainer at this price for me to buy a pair for my wife even if the colourway offered was ugly. I have a pair they're nice for wide feet Even though they're not well reviewed I really liked the adidas power perfect 2.

  • davescott on 18/07/2024 - 12:21
    +1

    It is in the name, "weightlifting". Many people don't know that weightlifting is practically Olympic lifting, and these shoes don't really help much for other purposes.

    • dizzhy on 18/07/2024 - 16:11

      What do you mean by this?

      • zhenjie on 18/07/2024 - 18:12

        The shoes are made for weight lifting, commonly known as Olympic weight lifting - Clean & Jerk, and Snatch.

        They are not necessary for general gym lifting or powerlifting except perhaps squats for people with limited dorsiflexion and mobility, and even then, there are better ways to address squat issues. The average gym goer will not need these types of shoes.

  • Coffeedilmahh on 19/07/2024 - 09:32
    +1

    Thats the best deal i have ever seen for these shoes and i have been waiting to get my hands on these, so what excellent timing. The white and green is the one with my size, which i don't mind actually as it looks pretty good.

  • gfjh567gh3 on 19/07/2024 - 13:46
    +1

    Cries in office worker hip mobility
    Cries in long tibia length
    Cries in tight and weak posterior chain

    mirite?

  • exit on 22/07/2024 - 17:55

    Is there a difference between womens and mens besides colour? All the mens are sold out in the colours I want

    • rumblytangara on 22/07/2024 - 19:45

      They have size charts for both genders with a cm measurement.

  • liam2040 on 24/07/2024 - 15:17

    Free shipping changed this morning from $100 to $140. sighs

  • Nuclearvodka on 27/07/2024 - 12:45
    +2

    Just received my pair.
    Cherry / neon in size 13 (I will only wear these shoes in the gym / on the platform, I don't want them to look boring)
    Oh my god they fit perfectly.
    Snug, nice support, can't wait to botch some heavy squats and get three reds at my next comp!
    Thanks OP

    • liam2040 on 27/07/2024 - 17:49
      +1

      Cheers, pulled the trigger and got the cherry 13s. Went out of stock in black/white overnight sighs.
      But i'll only be wearing these at home so who cares about the colour right? 99 bucks sorted.

      Currently 11% rebate on cashrewards / shopback,
      or you can go to checkout, add your email address and then abandon the purchase. You might receive a 10% off email offer later in the day.

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