You dont need to spend a fuck ton on oly shoes. Go to maxbarbell if you live in the states they have tons of clearance sales out of no where. They had a pair of wei reis for fucking $45 and free shipping yesterday. They also have a pair of Sabos for 75 and free shipping with a higher heel height than adi powers and Romelos (0.77 vs 0.75) and they're double strapped. Solid shoes solid price. No need for 150+ dollar shoes that you use 1-3 times a week.
I own the sabo powerlifts as well for about two years now and have loved squatting in them. The biggest advantage they have over the adidas powerlifts is simply the construction material used in the heel (plastic/TPU vs. rubber) so the base feels alot more solid and not "bouncy". I do not own adipowers or romaleos but at the price point of $75 they are really an underrated shoe that is much more cost effective if you're looking for something similar to the adipower/romaleo style
matthew nguyen Exactly im super glad i found these, one of my buddies has to adi powers and after wearing them for a squat and bench session they feel about the same. The adi powers feel a little bit more secure but not enough to make their price point worth it.
I have the powerlifts. I've never owned another shoe of that type. But I have had my eyes on the Nike Romaleos for some time...may end up just switching them up.
Bought Reebok lifter plus 2.0 on sale to try Olympic lifting - loved the sport and decided I would switch the Romaleo's .... I do NOT regret buying the nikes Wish I had bought them at first Fantastic shoe
I've had these shoes for about 2-3 years now, I've had no problems with them. I was originally able to get them for $75, maybe one day I will make the jump to the higher priced shoes. Actually got these shoes because of reviews/ your channel.
I would totally agree. I myself also started first with a pair of powerlift 2.0's and upgraded to adipowers after a few months. Never looked back since.
Perfectly explained. My powerlifts started to fall apart pretty quickly. 0.1 of an inch is really not that big of a difference but I think the difference is exaggerated when the heels compress. I remember watching a video of Leana Carr and Marisa Inda squatting the same weight but with different shoes. Leanna had the powerlifts and they compressed like crazy.
After using good old Chuck Taylor's for years I got a pair of Adipowers on cyber Monday. $76 taxes in from adidas website. I can't believe how solid they are. Going from chucks to adipowers has blown my mind. If I knew how much of a difference they make I would have spent the $200 a long time ago. Always enjoying your videos!
When I went from Powerlifts to Adipowers it was like my feet were glued to the floor and they were so well supported. I sold my Powerlifts and I managed to swoop my Adipowers for £120 on eBay.
Which one would you say is better? Addipowers or romaleos? I heard from someone addipowers are better for heel support, and romaleos are better for front foot support, since you have experience with both do you know if this is true?
I squat and deadlift barefoot, though I can get away with it at home. Feel like shoes limit my lifts. However I don't compete so idk the rules or any of that stuff.
Happy to see this honestly, because I purchased the adipower 2 directly thinking that they would be worth it, but my opinion over time had changed, but seeing this make me this it was worth the investent.
They're very similar to this shoe. I find the heel not as nice as the one that's on the Adipowers, but you can get the PP3s for around $100 which I think is a good deal if you want a pair of olympic shoes.
I bought a pair of black Adipowers and got them on sale for $140. I had an Amazon order for the $90 Adidas Powerlift but after this video I cancelled them. These are my first weightlifting shoes and it was overdue as I am presently doing squats in the 315 lbs range after 5 months of weight training with running shoes. I am not sure if I should thank you or hate you but we will see how these Adipowers work when I squat and overhead press with them.
I was contemplating Powerlifts vs Adipowers/Romaleos but when I considered I'd eventually graduate to one of the higher end shoes anyway, I just waited. Luckily, I found a pair of Romaleos on Eastbay for a great deal. Glad I waited!
I almost bought a pair of powerlifts, and was very close to buying a pair because the 3.0s were out. However, I developed a very wide stance for stability, because of my knees that naturally point outwards along with a minor leg discrepancy so I am not sure if there would be any point in me getting some Oly shoes. I do most of my lifting in the Reebok crossfit lites anyway.
Brandon, would you recommend your Odin Strengthshop Sleeves? I can't decide between SBD's and them. SBD's are a bit too pricy to me, and Strengthshop ones look decent, what is your opinion on them?
I wouldn't recommend that as it's not really "safe" IMO. But it can give you an idea of what a heeled shoe would feel like to help you make a decision to purchase.
If you buy at the right time, Romaleo 3's aren't so pricey; I price-matched and then combined with the Xmas 2017 holiday discount and got black/white ones from Dick's for under $100. Def worth the upgrade, indeed.
My powerlifts collect dust aswell. Looks just like new. Now using Adipower since roughly a year back. However I sometimes try to squat with reebok powershoes (flat and used for my deadlifts) which somehow feels more powerful for me to squat in but at the same time awkward. So.. it's a tough choice, depth has to be reached aswell.
it seems like the main issue you had was with the compression in the soles, but do you think id have this issue because i dont lift nearly as much as you do. (i dont squat over 315)
I've been searching for information about squat/deadlift shoes in general when I found your channel. Really enjoying your videos man. Subscribed!!! PS: I just ordered my powerlifts 3.1 and I can't wait to get my hands on them. My squat really really improved when I used my friend's pair. Also my coach suggested to start with the adidas powerlift cause its an easy/safe start for a squat shoe.
There's a man at my gym that has the same pair of olympics shoes since late 90s and they're still in good shape. With that mentality, I decided to go with the best shoe (Adipower) thinking better quality = better longevity. Found them also with a 15% discount on a German site and bought them for 140 euro (152$) instead of 90-100 euro (98-108$) for the Powerlifts.
based on personal experience, adipower feels a lot better than powerlift or chuck.. perhaps because I squat high bar with relatively narrow stance. but I get that not everyone has extra $150 -$200 to spend. especially in my country, where adipower and romaleos usually never sold under $200
Im going to experiment with the powerlifts because im squatting slightly narrower than before (i squat wide) so i dont feel comfortable going for a something with a higher heel than a .6
Did u find a big difference between the heel height on the powerlifts and that of the adipowers ?? i'm tall myslef and found i nearly go to deep(thats what she said) in the adipowers ?
Im re-thinking it now. I was going to buy the Powerlifts 3 but I saw some really cheap Power Perfect III, under 100€. I have some doubts on the heel on the Power Perfects being too high for me. Ive never lifted with any weightlifting shoe and I have some patellar tracking problems with my knee so Im just messing around with some ideas What would you recomend?
@@BasementBrandon Im aiming to olympic squat since I dont feel pain in my knee. It just clicks and I dont even notice it while squating. Thanks for your answer. BTW with amazon premium I didnt pay shipping costs so the Power Perfects 3 were 88€
I finally got a hold of my adipowers and I think I'm the only one on the planet that doesn't like them. My stance doesn't suite them well at all. Definitely returning.
Also check out the inov8 fastlift that is cheper than the Adipower and offers roughly the same support, I tried them one day because a friend of mine bought them and I didn't want to give them back lol.
i have a question. what if i didn't really need the .75 heel elevation but wanted a lower one like the powerlift but i can still use it as an all rounder in the gym? meaning i can deadlift bench and even squat with it? I've been wearing an adidas weightlifting shoe for 2 years now and i thought i needed something more flexible. any opinions anyone?
I have the adidas power perfect II. Anyone that have an opinion on if it's really worth upgrading to adi powers? What I like about the power perfect is that the heel is very large, which I pretty much need because I have super long femurs. Is the adi power heel smaller? It looks like it in the pictures but I have never seen any of them up close irl so I can't really confirm it.
Ah okay, thank you very much. I think the 1 inch is better for me then. Btw thanks for a great review on the inzer belt. I bought one, got it this week, I am super happy with it! Was a little bit of a hazzle to find one in Europe but I did find one so :)
Do you feel like lifters compound ankle mobility issues? Instead of working on ankle mobility just going for raised heels. Just wondered how you feel on that. I've never had a pair so just intrigued. Cheers for the vids big B.
My romaleos are the best investment I made because of my long ass legs. Many think I was crazy spending 220 Euros because before the 2016 Olympics there was only one store shipping to europe. But if you think of it you only wear it 2 times a week for 2 hours or so. If you keep them clean you can go on for many years with them. So in the long run it is better to buy the expensive ones rather than a cheaper pair first.
Although I value your opinion and see what you're saying I think comparing them to two more expensive shoes is what the problem is here. Yes I already realise that you have probably addressed this yourself. But perhaps as a transfer shoe from flats to olie these do have their place in the market. You can use them for a year or 2, and move on to more a shoe with more features if you feel you wanna progress and invest more?
@@BasementBrandon fair mate. im in the process of chosing my first pair, and its taken over a week to decide so far. simply because i know i want these shoes to last 5+ years.
wanted a pair of these but I went with Wei-Rui shoes and love them. RomaLeos and the Adidas pairs are just way too expensive for someone who doesn't compete in any strength sport to throw money into. so mine are just fine, but that's not to say I won't eventually buy a pair lol
Reebok Crossfit TR Lights. Got to go with flats, I have romaleos but I feel they pitch me forward in my squat. BTW appreciate your channel, because of you and the Campbell/blevins special I ran, I was able to find Garrett, who is now coaching me 1on1.
i can get the powerlifts for in germany now for 37€ ! but also someone showed me the nobull for almost 9 times that price now iam torn i like to have them but i also like be able to pay rent
my main problem is that they have different heel heights and people have different preferences on height but the powerlift is clearly an all around inferior shoe. so its either firmness of the adipower or romaleo with a 3/4 heel or the squishy 1/2 inch of powerlift. hell some people even like 1 inch heels but then you need to buy expensive brands with wood heels that just don't look quite as professional. that's a shitty decision to make. I think it'd be smart on adidas and Nike's part to make variants of the adipowers and romaleos with the same exact design but varying heel heights. so like a 1/4 inch adipower, 1/2, 3/4 and a 1 inch variant available. hell even a flat adipower would be nice because its hard to come by good flat shoes that are firm and have the strap over the midfoot. the same shoe but with the decision to pick a different heel when buying would honestly be a dream for powerlifters and Olympic lifters and idk why either company hasn't done this yet
Brandon Campbell Your review was spot on btw. I love my powerlift 2's, but I can tell the adipowers look way more stable at the base just because the outsole looks so solid. A step up from the chucks, but given Rogue's current sale on the Adipowers I almost wish I'd waited.
@@BasementBrandon I got majority of my gear. I need to find some good shoes for squatting and socks. I ordered some Adidas Totals to use while benching and deadlifting.
NO hard feelings but for 5 years I have ruined one pair of Adidas Powerlifts and now I ordered my second pair Adidas Powerlift 3 :) So .... second pair for a lifetime :) ! God Bless!
I lift barefoot and naked
would sub.
I'm sure LA fitness loves you
L. Wolf Pics ?
Buy nice or buy twice.
Good point!
Bless u uncle B
my man
Is it a good idea to squat with my wife's high heel shoes?
Best idea ever actually.
if its a night and day between chuck vs powerlift, and also between powerlift vs romeos, what about chuck vs romeos? 2 nights or 2 days?
2 nights AND 2 days
You dont need to spend a fuck ton on oly shoes. Go to maxbarbell if you live in the states they have tons of clearance sales out of no where. They had a pair of wei reis for fucking $45 and free shipping yesterday. They also have a pair of Sabos for 75 and free shipping with a higher heel height than adi powers and Romelos (0.77 vs 0.75) and they're double strapped. Solid shoes solid price. No need for 150+ dollar shoes that you use 1-3 times a week.
I own the sabo powerlifts as well for about two years now and have loved squatting in them. The biggest advantage they have over the adidas powerlifts is simply the construction material used in the heel (plastic/TPU vs. rubber) so the base feels alot more solid and not "bouncy". I do not own adipowers or romaleos but at the price point of $75 they are really an underrated shoe that is much more cost effective if you're looking for something similar to the adipower/romaleo style
matthew nguyen Exactly im super glad i found these, one of my buddies has to adi powers and after wearing them for a squat and bench session they feel about the same. The adi powers feel a little bit more secure but not enough to make their price point worth it.
Did I just read Clarence?
I didn't spend over $150 on any of my shoes either, sales are your friend :)
Brandon Campbell
I have the powerlifts. I've never owned another shoe of that type. But I have had my eyes on the Nike Romaleos for some time...may end up just switching them up.
I miss the corgi :(
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Vanessa Blanco get the adidas adipowers on Amazon I feel like they are more comfortable and they are cheaper
They go on sale every now and then. I think I got mine for $140 or so.
Thanks for all the suggestions guys! appreciate the tips!
just give them away on youtube then,it'll also help those ppl who dont have any squat shoes at all,like me for example
No one else wears a size 14 it seems.
Yes they do! I'm glad I'm not the only bigfoot lol
I wear 14's bro-tatoe
DOFH
Bought Reebok lifter plus 2.0 on sale to try Olympic lifting - loved the sport and decided I would switch the Romaleo's .... I do NOT regret buying the nikes
Wish I had bought them at first
Fantastic shoe
Appreciate the insight!
I've had these shoes for about 2-3 years now, I've had no problems with them. I was originally able to get them for $75, maybe one day I will make the jump to the higher priced shoes. Actually got these shoes because of reviews/ your channel.
awesome, glad you still dig them!
I would totally agree. I myself also started first with a pair of powerlift 2.0's and upgraded to adipowers after a few months. Never looked back since.
Appreciate the feedback!
Bruh 10pm EST upload on a Saturday night.
Brandon Campbell Thanks for your input on this brand, got Reebok instead
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What are shoes?
Perfectly explained. My powerlifts started to fall apart pretty quickly. 0.1 of an inch is really not that big of a difference but I think the difference is exaggerated when the heels compress. I remember watching a video of Leana Carr and Marisa Inda squatting the same weight but with different shoes. Leanna had the powerlifts and they compressed like crazy.
ah good to know
After using good old Chuck Taylor's for years I got a pair of Adipowers on cyber Monday. $76 taxes in from adidas website. I can't believe how solid they are. Going from chucks to adipowers has blown my mind. If I knew how much of a difference they make I would have spent the $200 a long time ago.
Always enjoying your videos!
Nice deal dude!
the addidas powerperfect 2 is probably the best option for many people, I don't see many of them used outside of the UK though?
I think the only real difference is the heel height between the PP and the PL
I bought them as my first Powerlifting shoes (the 3.0) and i'm loving them
awesome!
When I went from Powerlifts to Adipowers it was like my feet were glued to the floor and they were so well supported.
I sold my Powerlifts and I managed to swoop my Adipowers for £120 on eBay.
Nice deal!
Purchased the Reebok lifter 2.0 and really like them. 30% off sale made them under 80.00 bucks . Very happy !!!
I almost picked up some Reeboks as they were on clearance at their outlet for like $45, but didn't pull the trigger!
Have both. I prefer the Addipowers/Romaleos. Unfortunately, had a similar experience to yours.
glad to hear I'm not alone
Which one would you say is better? Addipowers or romaleos?
I heard from someone addipowers are better for heel support, and romaleos are better for front foot support, since you have experience with both do you know if this is true?
Jackson Meade they're pretty much the same. I'd go with r though.
I squat and deadlift barefoot, though I can get away with it at home. Feel like shoes limit my lifts. However I don't compete so idk the rules or any of that stuff.
Yeah can't compete barefoot.
Happy to see this honestly, because I purchased the adipower 2 directly thinking that they would be worth it, but my opinion over time had changed, but seeing this make me this it was worth the investent.
In my opinion you did the right thing!
What do you think about Adidas Power Perfect III?
They're very similar to this shoe. I find the heel not as nice as the one that's on the Adipowers, but you can get the PP3s for around $100 which I think is a good deal if you want a pair of olympic shoes.
after years of owning both, do you prefer wearing adipowers or nike romaleos??
I'll go in waves Right now I'm on an adipower kick
I bought a pair of black Adipowers and got them on sale for $140. I had an Amazon order for the $90 Adidas Powerlift but after this video I cancelled them. These are my first weightlifting shoes and it was overdue as I am presently doing squats in the 315 lbs range after 5 months of weight training with running shoes. I am not sure if I should thank you or hate you but we will see how these Adipowers work when I squat and overhead press with them.
Please let me know your thoughts after you use them for a few weeks :)
Took the plunge and bought the AdiPowers tonight. Thanks for the opinion.
Hope they work out well!
Brandon Campbell First session in the books. Really awesome fit and what a solid foundation. Thanks.
I was contemplating Powerlifts vs Adipowers/Romaleos but when I considered I'd eventually graduate to one of the higher end shoes anyway, I just waited. Luckily, I found a pair of Romaleos on Eastbay for a great deal. Glad I waited!
Good deal!
What powerlifting shoe would you recommend? I'm looking at getting my first pair.
overall shoe or a heeled shoe?
Brandon Campbell heeled
Jareth Smith I've been digging my adipowers. You can get them on clearance now as the newer versions are out.
awesome cheers mate
I almost bought a pair of powerlifts, and was very close to buying a pair because the 3.0s were out. However, I developed a very wide stance for stability, because of my knees that naturally point outwards along with a minor leg discrepancy so I am not sure if there would be any point in me getting some Oly shoes. I do most of my lifting in the Reebok crossfit lites anyway.
Solid, I'll wear mine on occasion as well
Two things I saved up for and didn't skimp on price was my Inzer lever belt and Addipowers. I'm glad I bought them as the quality is A+.
Solid picks!
I agree. I've recently noticed that the heel is losing support. Thought about getting the romaleos. Glad it's just not me.
Thanks for taking a look!
Which one of the three would you say is wider
romaleos
Brandon, would you recommend your Odin Strengthshop Sleeves? I can't decide between SBD's and them. SBD's are a bit too pricy to me, and Strengthshop ones look decent, what is your opinion on them?
I wouldn't in the sense you can't wear them in competition. I actually find they don't offer as much support either.
Brandon Campbell thanks man
so do you recommend to use normal flat shoes and step on a 10 pound plate to copy the powerlifts. Im still a novice lifter who is 17 years old.
I wouldn't recommend that as it's not really "safe" IMO. But it can give you an idea of what a heeled shoe would feel like to help you make a decision to purchase.
If you buy at the right time, Romaleo 3's aren't so pricey; I price-matched and then combined with the Xmas 2017 holiday discount and got black/white ones from Dick's for under $100. Def worth the upgrade, indeed.
Nice! I actually just picked up a 2nd hand pair of 2s for $40
I want a pair to just wear and not powerlift in um....are they comfortable to just wear and walk in?
Lol not so much
My powerlifts collect dust aswell. Looks just like new. Now using Adipower since roughly a year back. However I sometimes try to squat with reebok powershoes (flat and used for my deadlifts) which somehow feels more powerful for me to squat in but at the same time awkward. So.. it's a tough choice, depth has to be reached aswell.
I'll wear my flats every now and then too!
So whic one, adipower or the Nike's?
Personal preference
I have been lifting in Adidas D Lillard 2s and they are awesome. I've been debated getting heeled shoes for a while but I just can't pull the trigger
Right on
hey brandon i have the power lifts, but looking to get the addipowers. do you wear the same size in both shoes?
I do.
it seems like the main issue you had was with the compression in the soles, but do you think id have this issue because i dont lift nearly as much as you do. (i dont squat over 315)
I don't think you'll find it to be an issue, especially if you havne't tried the other shoes.
Do you have any experience with Do-Win's shoes in terms of what you discussed in the video?
Can't say I have.
I've been searching for information about squat/deadlift shoes in general when I found your channel. Really enjoying your videos man. Subscribed!!! PS: I just ordered my powerlifts 3.1 and I can't wait to get my hands on them. My squat really really improved when I used my friend's pair. Also my coach suggested to start with the adidas powerlift cause its an easy/safe start for a squat shoe.
Nice pick up!
There's a man at my gym that has the same pair of olympics shoes since late 90s and they're still in good shape.
With that mentality, I decided to go with the best shoe (Adipower) thinking better quality = better longevity. Found them also with a 15% discount on a German site and bought them for 140 euro (152$) instead of 90-100 euro (98-108$) for the Powerlifts.
Solid, I see this on occasion too, the most coveted of these are the old adistars with wooden heel!
based on personal experience, adipower feels a lot better than powerlift or chuck.. perhaps because I squat high bar with relatively narrow stance. but I get that not everyone has extra $150 -$200 to spend. especially in my country, where adipower and romaleos usually never sold under $200
appreciate the feedback!
As far as sizing, nike free to romaleo, same or nah? And adidas?
I got the same for all of them
I have the Powerlift 3.0s and love them. The only other lifting shoes I've worn are the Reebok Cross Shit shoes so my comparison is limited.
Glad to hear you like them!
How are the braces coming along? Will you have about a year left of them?
at about the 7 month mark. They said anywhere from 1-2 years total, so who knows.
Im going to experiment with the powerlifts because im squatting slightly narrower than before (i squat wide) so i dont feel comfortable going for a something with a higher heel than a .6
Right on
Have you thought of bringing the shoe to a cobbler and having it chopped to a flat shoe like Mike Tuchscherer?
I hadn't but someone else mentioned this below too.
Did u find a big difference between the heel height on the powerlifts and that of the adipowers ?? i'm tall myslef and found i nearly go to deep(thats what she said) in the adipowers ?
To be honest, not really!
Im re-thinking it now. I was going to buy the Powerlifts 3 but I saw some really cheap Power Perfect III, under 100€.
I have some doubts on the heel on the Power Perfects being too high for me. Ive never lifted with any weightlifting shoe and I have some patellar tracking problems with my knee so Im just messing around with some ideas What would you recomend?
do you squat high bar with a narrorer stance? the higher heel may help more in that case, if not, I think a 3/4" heel is fine.
@@BasementBrandon Im aiming to olympic squat since I dont feel pain in my knee. It just clicks and I dont even notice it while squating.
Thanks for your answer. BTW with amazon premium I didnt pay shipping costs so the Power Perfects 3 were 88€
Really good to know, was looking into a pair of these as my backups
sounds good dude!
I finally got a hold of my adipowers and I think I'm the only one on the planet that doesn't like them. My stance doesn't suite them well at all. Definitely returning.
Ah fair enough!
Also check out the inov8 fastlift that is cheper than the Adipower and offers roughly the same support, I tried them one day because a friend of mine bought them and I didn't want to give them back lol.
lol right on!
i have a question. what if i didn't really need the .75 heel elevation but wanted a lower one like the powerlift but i can still use it as an all rounder in the gym? meaning i can deadlift bench and even squat with it? I've been wearing an adidas weightlifting shoe for 2 years now and i thought i needed something more flexible. any opinions anyone?
I don't think deadlifting with a heel is too ideal IMO.
I have the adidas power perfect II.
Anyone that have an opinion on if it's really worth upgrading to adi powers?
What I like about the power perfect is that the heel is very large, which I pretty much need because I have super long femurs.
Is the adi power heel smaller? It looks like it in the pictures but I have never seen any of them up close irl so I can't really confirm it.
I believe the power perfect IIs have a 1" heel, the adipowers have a .75"
Ah okay, thank you very much. I think the 1 inch is better for me then.
Btw thanks for a great review on the inzer belt. I bought one, got it this week, I am super happy with it!
Was a little bit of a hazzle to find one in Europe but I did find one so :)
Nice!
Do you feel like lifters compound ankle mobility issues? Instead of working on ankle mobility just going for raised heels. Just wondered how you feel on that. I've never had a pair so just intrigued. Cheers for the vids big B.
So long as it's your limiting factor for your desired depth, you're working on ankle mobility every time you squat. With or without a raised heel.
I don't think so. Some oly lifters have fantastic mobility and still lift in heeled shoes.
Good points. Cheers for the replies 👍🏻
My romaleos are the best investment I made because of my long ass legs. Many think I was crazy spending 220 Euros because before the 2016 Olympics there was only one store shipping to europe. But if you think of it you only wear it 2 times a week for 2 hours or so. If you keep them clean you can go on for many years with them. So in the long run it is better to buy the expensive ones rather than a cheaper pair first.
Yeah mine are still in prime condition!
like you said I only have one pair of shoes and that's the adipowers never tried any others.
Solid choice!
"90 dollar thing in my closet collecting dust" is a really good line. It's TRUE. We're only gonna buy one pair, they may as well be fantastic.
Thanks!
im looking for my first pair for squat but having a hard time finding ones on the store and i havent bought shoes online. any suggestions?
not likely to find them in store for the most part. I wear the same size as regular shoes. Buy somewhere online with free returns just in case.
hey brandon, u still like using your romaleos?
i am, just have been favoring my adipowers as of late.
good review. have you tried the inov8? just curious. thanks!
I haven't!
Brandon, what size shoe are your powerlifts?
Either a 13 or 14
All kinds of puns
Was talking to the wifey about going to Ireland hopefully within the next year, if we do would be cool to grab some food or a lift!
Always down !
Although I value your opinion and see what you're saying I think comparing them to two more expensive shoes is what the problem is here.
Yes I already realise that you have probably addressed this yourself. But perhaps as a transfer shoe from flats to olie these do have their place in the market.
You can use them for a year or 2, and move on to more a shoe with more features if you feel you wanna progress and invest more?
There are enough sales where the prices aren't that different. Better to buy once than twice IMO.
@@BasementBrandon fair mate. im in the process of chosing my first pair, and its taken over a week to decide so far.
simply because i know i want these shoes to last 5+ years.
Just wanted to inform you that I'm currently on the toilet while watching this video
Just wanted to inform you that I currently have a boner.
SyndicatedCrew brandon's soothing voice makes my poop go faster
I needed to buy 2 pairs of romaleos because I left my first pair in the locker room and now they're gone. Brilliant.
ah sorry to hear
I love mine! either way I now own the romaloes 2 for 99$. got to love a sale.
Nice!
Buy nice or buy twice. Adipowers/Romaleos are the best. Get them.
Some do really well in the powerlifts (like Brett Gibbs), just not for me!
wanted a pair of these but I went with Wei-Rui shoes and love them. RomaLeos and the Adidas pairs are just way too expensive for someone who doesn't compete in any strength sport to throw money into. so mine are just fine, but that's not to say I won't eventually buy a pair lol
Right on!
Reebok Crossfit TR Lights. Got to go with flats, I have romaleos but I feel they pitch me forward in my squat. BTW appreciate your channel, because of you and the Campbell/blevins special I ran, I was able to find Garrett, who is now coaching me 1on1.
Dude that's awesome.
I have both Adipowers and Romaleos. And I still prefer to wear flat shoes to squat.
nice!
Thanks for the info Brandon , gonna go with your advice and buy the adipowers next year
nice!
Nice insight B, appreciate it a whole bunch. Saving at the moment to cop a few pairs of the top end gear 💪👍
Right on!
i can get the powerlifts for in germany now for 37€ ! but also someone showed me the nobull for almost 9 times that price now iam torn i like to have them but i also like be able to pay rent
Lol good point
my main problem is that they have different heel heights and people have different preferences on height but the powerlift is clearly an all around inferior shoe. so its either firmness of the adipower or romaleo with a 3/4 heel or the squishy 1/2 inch of powerlift. hell some people even like 1 inch heels but then you need to buy expensive brands with wood heels that just don't look quite as professional. that's a shitty decision to make. I think it'd be smart on adidas and Nike's part to make variants of the adipowers and romaleos with the same exact design but varying heel heights. so like a 1/4 inch adipower, 1/2, 3/4 and a 1 inch variant available. hell even a flat adipower would be nice because its hard to come by good flat shoes that are firm and have the strap over the midfoot. the same shoe but with the decision to pick a different heel when buying would honestly be a dream for powerlifters and Olympic lifters and idk why either company hasn't done this yet
Hopefully with all the interested in weightlifting shoes these days they do that.
Joe w indoor soccer shoes are comfortable and looks nice. I love them and i use them for all my lifts.
thank you Brandon. you're the man.
no you da man and that's the problem.
I got my adipower 2's for 15$ at ross. If theyre good enough for Brett Gibbs, David Woolson and Stan Efferding theyre good enough for me.
powerlifts*
Nice.
Ever tried the Leistungs?
I haven't!
Brandon Campbell Your review was spot on btw. I love my powerlift 2's, but I can tell the adipowers look way more stable at the base just because the outsole looks so solid. A step up from the chucks, but given Rogue's current sale on the Adipowers I almost wish I'd waited.
New Romaleos 3s coming out Jan 2017
yeah, not sold on them yet, look like Metcons with a heel.
Viewing this video in 2023 while researching gear for powerlifting. Hope you are doing well Brandon. OG sub.
My dude! What're you looking for?
@@BasementBrandon I got majority of my gear. I need to find some good shoes for squatting and socks. I ordered some Adidas Totals to use while benching and deadlifting.
could you do some type of "shoes show"?
I'm sure I could
God damn, this dude is dedicated with his replies. Props
Least I can do for someone who watches one of these.
Titan Contenders or Olympians squat boots. Expensive ($210 & $250 respectively). Worth it. Once in a lifetime squat boots.
Nice
Goes for all other equipments as well, the expensive one is probably the best one
There are more expensive shoes out there as well, I think eventually there's a point where you don't get the return.
Brandon, when are you going to release your tshirts again (original logo)?
Also release a no sleeves t shirt.
Hottest logo!
Not sure if I will again TBH
I have the adidas powerlifts😅 I don't think I'm ever going to get a another only shoe aha
Don't blame ya!
NO hard feelings but for 5 years I have ruined one pair of Adidas Powerlifts and now I ordered my second pair Adidas Powerlift 3 :) So .... second pair for a lifetime :) ! God Bless!
Nice!!
the black and blue look so sick though, great lookin shoe!
minus the barbell on the strap!
That does seem really randomly placed lol
Das it I'm updating to romaleos. More stability and ankle mob
I think you'd be happy with em
You'd be surprised someone out there would happily buy them off of you Brandon (Ew used shoes right?). I sold my Adipowers after a years use.
Tough to find people who need a size 14!
Helpful video for me. Thank you.
no problem
Inov-8 are the way to go bro
Yeah?
thanks for clearing this up man :)
sure thing
Holy Shit! Someone who is actually articulate. No douchey mannerism either.
Eh I'm pretty douchey!
One more thing, can you hook a brother up with that decal on the platform ;)
I just went through echodesign! Can send you a file if you want to do the same
Thank you for the follow up!
Yessir!
Ye I'm worried about them being squishy. But I'm trying them anyway
Right on
Great video !
Thanks!