People can call this an "entry level shoe" but dudes have been steady squatting 600 lbs or more in Adidas Powerlifts all the way back to the 3s. These are literally the perfect power lifting shoe. Even if you have good ankle mobility, squatting in these shoe will only make you better. If you don't have good ankle mobility; these will help without having you depend solely on a large heel of a .75 or 1 inch shoe.
Thanks for the reviews! I've been squatting for many years, always with running shoes... :S Looking at moving to a weight lifting shoe but would be ideal if I can also use it for rowing machine as I spend many hours on there, I'm an athlete more than a straight lifter so based on your comments that these could be used for WOD I'm going with these instead of power perfect.
I wish I watched this before I bought mine. The heel feels noticably lower than my regular running shoes. You have an accurate review of the shoe though.
Harrison Lee, These are weightlifting shoes. Not running shoes. Totally different categories. You do not want to lift in running shoes. An alternative to lifting shoes would be the Converse Chuck Taylors. Flat and supportive.
Hey Joel, thanks for the review! Can I just point out the D-ring is actually metal, and it just has a matte paint on it for a better fit with the shoe, so lifters should have 100% confidence that it's solid. :)
i'm looking into getting a new shoe from reebok crossfit lifters. planning on doing a powerlifting competition and want to get used to a new shoe. would you say the best lifting shoes are the powerlift 3 or power perfect 3? would you recommend another shoe besides these for competion/training? thanks for your reviews! they're always great!
What shoe would you suggest for heavy compound lifts including deadlifts and squats? My main issue is lack of stability and traction on the soles especially in seated exercises such as shoulder press. Also during benching, my feet slip. Thanks in advance.
Flat shoes (converse or wrestling shoes) for deadlift/bench, squat shoes (Adidas power perfect or adipowers) for squat/bench. Shoes don’t matter as much on bench.
I wear an 11 in the Powerlift 4 shoe (but prefer the 0.75" heel lift). My foot is neither narrow nor wide. Would a size 10 or 10.5 be best for the Power Perfect 3?
Considering buying this shoe but I just want to ask you if I should or not. Currently I am squatting 100kg(225lbs)+ for reps but I am looking to do more weight but I sometimes every couple of months do one rep maxes. Also if I was to get these the main exercises I would use these for are Squats and Push press. Do you think these shoes would be valid for someone who just really looking for some better squat shoes to do back squats and push press only ? Many Thanks
I'm looking to buy my first pair of lifting shoes - only for squats and deadlifts. I'll likely go 1-2x my bodyweight, which will be up to 300lb. So do I choose based on total weight or % of bodyweight? Based on the numbers, woud you say powerlift 4 or powerlift 3 or power perfect 3? Thanks
Something like this would be fine for your usage but I would recommend the Power Perfect 3, Powerlift 3, then Powerlift 4 just in terms of what the better shoes are. These aren't bad, but the others are better.
Going back to my powerlift 3.1s from the Leistungs. Finally realized the 1” heel isn’t for me. May upgrade to the Addipowers tho after they’re out and you review them
If I’m a uk10 in Nikes trainers running If I’m Uk10 Addidas boasts What size should I get for these I ordered the uk9 super tight I got uk9.5 Fits but to tight again so it’s either 10 or 10.5 I am ?? Which would you say. ?
I have romaleo 2s at the moment but I feel like the heel height is too high and I want something lower would this be the next best thing? I don’t do oly lifts these would just be for squats.
As Many Reviews As Possible idk David woolson and chance Mitchell both have waaaaaay bigger squats than me and I don’t think they have issues with the Eva not being able to take the load
@Dalton Lingl I had the exact same problem you’re having. Romaleos 2 were too high of a heel. I’ve tried 2 shoes that were great, & I think Joel would agree (since he has reviewed both of them) : 1- Powerlift 2 or 3. & 2- Adidas Crazy Power Cross-trainers. The Crazy Powers have a TPU/plastic heel. They feel very stable & very comfortable. A couple of years ago they were selling for as low as $50 on Amazon. I’m not sure about pricing now. Adidas had also made an upgrade to the shoe with adding a sock-like upper that extends over the ankles; I have not tried that version, but it seems like it would make the shoe easier to put on. In any case, both suggestions I mentioned have a heel height that’s around “0.60-65 ; so you should feel more comfortable with them for squats.
my friend wants these.... she does crossfit and has metcons for her WOD's she just wants some cheap lifters for squats and snatches..... she can get these new for £50 atm is this a good deal?
I low bar squat I can't decide between these and the power perfect threes. I feel like a bigger heel on the powerperfect 3s is better ? I'm not sure what would you say?
Bằng Đinh Kim it’ll help a bit, not as much as a fully fledged weightlifting shoe will though. I’d find something with a taller heel and less flexible construction - the Power Perfect 3 is a great entry level WL shoe
I mean no disrespect when I say that from my untrained eye, it just seems that the shoes seem a bit big for you when you work out with them in the third part of the video - are my eyes playing trickery on me or do they fit tightly/securely? Secondly, these will potentially be my first pair of weight lifting shoes - is the heel raise noticeable? I have *just* started powerlifting and I use a pair of Adidas Gazelles - the soles are flat all the way through and made of solid rubber, but I definitely feel my heels want more support/raise. Kind regards!
PartiZAn18 they are not at all big. I literally just worked out in them and my toes are almost at the front. A lot of the times I wear my shoes loose because I’m lazy. You will definitely notice the increase in heel height coming from something like that. It’ll feel manufactured at first but you’ll get used to it
Yes. These shoes suit a low bar squat as long as your stance isn't ridiculously wide, which isn't advisable anyway due to the strain it puts on your hips.
What knee sleeves are you wearing at 9 min? I’m looking for some sleeves that can support and keep my knees warm without having them give me too much of a bounce when in the hole on a squat.
These shoes are for squatting mostly. Cheap Chuck Taylor's are better for deadlifting. You don't want any heel elevation on dls, even if these shoes only have average heel elevation (which makes them usable for low bar squats).
Im.not saying it ia for some , curently my deads are 300kg ive hit wall and struggling My squat is 220 wichis shitter than last years and my bench is 180 ..been training years and came 3rd nabba ..im 17.4 and 12 bodyfat atm
People can call this an "entry level shoe" but dudes have been steady squatting 600 lbs or more in Adidas Powerlifts all the way back to the 3s.
These are literally the perfect power lifting shoe. Even if you have good ankle mobility, squatting in these shoe will only make you better. If you don't have good ankle mobility; these will help without having you depend solely on a large heel of a .75 or 1 inch shoe.
Danny Komjathy entry level=price tag
@@AMRAP Ooooo ok.
Danny Komjathy but you’re right, people putting up beastly numbers in the 3.1
"gym bros" don't squat! 🤣
Excellent review, one of the best on RUclips for any product. Couldn't ask for more, thank you!
8.09 WTF ? Perfect Sync
I got the pink ones in 12.5 womens 10.5 men for $25.00. I couldn't pass on them. They look and feel dope!
Thanks Joel, I love these videos. Also happy my Power Perfect 3's are not redundant yet!
These look great but I have to say that I'm really feeling the blue colorway.
i realize it is pretty off topic but do anyone know of a good website to stream new tv shows online?
@Brett Lochlan i use Flixzone. You can find it on google :)
@Gibson Houston definitely, I have been using Flixzone for years myself =)
@Gibson Houston thank you, signed up and it seems like a nice service :D I appreciate it !!
@Brett Lochlan happy to help =)
I bought these for weightlifting.
I haven’t seen any pink for sale for U.S. purchase. Any help? 🤔
this will be at the same level that the Reebok lifter PR, right?
Thanks for the reviews! I've been squatting for many years, always with running shoes... :S Looking at moving to a weight lifting shoe but would be ideal if I can also use it for rowing machine as I spend many hours on there, I'm an athlete more than a straight lifter so based on your comments that these could be used for WOD I'm going with these instead of power perfect.
I wish I watched this before I bought mine. The heel feels noticably lower than my regular running shoes. You have an accurate review of the shoe though.
Harrison Lee regular running shoes are going to have a pretty high stack height but the effective heel to toe drop is probably higher with these.
Harrison Lee,
These are weightlifting shoes. Not running shoes. Totally different categories. You do not want to lift in running shoes. An alternative to lifting shoes would be the Converse Chuck Taylors. Flat and supportive.
Just got these today in red
Just got them today for my bday. Can't wait to try them out!
Hey Joel, thanks for the review! Can I just point out the D-ring is actually metal, and it just has a matte paint on it for a better fit with the shoe, so lifters should have 100% confidence that it's solid. :)
Thanks for clarifying that, Martin!
i'm looking into getting a new shoe from reebok crossfit lifters. planning on doing a powerlifting competition and want to get used to a new shoe.
would you say the best lifting shoes are the powerlift 3 or power perfect 3?
would you recommend another shoe besides these for competion/training? thanks for your reviews! they're always great!
What shoe would you suggest for heavy compound lifts including deadlifts and squats? My main issue is lack of stability and traction on the soles especially in seated exercises such as shoulder press. Also during benching, my feet slip. Thanks in advance.
Flat shoes (converse or wrestling shoes) for deadlift/bench, squat shoes (Adidas power perfect or adipowers) for squat/bench.
Shoes don’t matter as much on bench.
These shoes 😂 or vans, they seem to be pretty good.
I wear an 11 in the Powerlift 4 shoe (but prefer the 0.75" heel lift). My foot is neither narrow nor wide. Would a size 10 or 10.5 be best for the Power Perfect 3?
If the 11 fits well, stick with size 11. Adidas sizing is very uniform across all their shoes.
I’ve had both those shoes.
Considering buying this shoe but I just want to ask you if I should or not. Currently I am squatting 100kg(225lbs)+ for reps but I am looking to do more weight but I sometimes every couple of months do one rep maxes. Also if I was to get these the main exercises I would use these for are Squats and Push press. Do you think these shoes would be valid for someone who just really looking for some better squat shoes to do back squats and push press only ?
Many Thanks
and he never gets a reply haha
I'm looking to buy my first pair of lifting shoes - only for squats and deadlifts. I'll likely go 1-2x my bodyweight, which will be up to 300lb. So do I choose based on total weight or % of bodyweight? Based on the numbers, woud you say powerlift 4 or powerlift 3 or power perfect 3? Thanks
Something like this would be fine for your usage but I would recommend the Power Perfect 3, Powerlift 3, then Powerlift 4 just in terms of what the better shoes are. These aren't bad, but the others are better.
Going back to my powerlift 3.1s from the Leistungs. Finally realized the 1” heel isn’t for me. May upgrade to the Addipowers tho after they’re out and you review them
Yo. I have both. 3.1 and adipower. 3.1 is definitely better. Dont buy the adipowers.
Thanks for the video. Just got my first pair. Do you recommend me doing calf exercises in them.
Review more stuff bro!
I just started a new career , need to buy more stuff! Hahahah
Where can I get those red ones
I have very flat feet. Do you recommend or think these would work good for squatting and stuff with flat feet?
If I’m a uk10 in Nikes trainers running
If I’m
Uk10 Addidas boasts
What size should I get for these
I ordered the uk9 super tight I got uk9.5
Fits but to tight again so it’s either 10 or 10.5 I am ??
Which would you say. ?
N00b here- if I’m a perfect fit in a nano 9 men’s size 12.5. Which size should I get in these?
I like the look of them but no point buying them as i got power perfect 3
what do you think of the power perfect 3 I was thinking to buy powerlift 4 or power perfect 3. I heard that perfect 3 are better and feel more steady.
what do you mean you can't find anywhere that tells you the heel height, the adidas site says its 15mm which is also .59 inches
2 years ago when I did this review, it wasn’t stated on the site.
I have romaleo 2s at the moment but I feel like the heel height is too high and I want something lower would this be the next best thing? I don’t do oly lifts these would just be for squats.
I would normally say yes, but it depends on how heavy you're going. You might be better off going with the powerlift3 if you're going heavy.
As Many Reviews As Possible idk David woolson and chance Mitchell both have waaaaaay bigger squats than me and I don’t think they have issues with the Eva not being able to take the load
@@wehrwxlf it's not the EVA heel, it's the upper that's the problem here, that's why I'd recommend the older ones. Same heel, more supportive upper.
As Many Reviews As Possible excellent point thanks for the reply man excited for the many reviews to come!✌🏼
@Dalton Lingl
I had the exact same problem you’re having. Romaleos 2 were too high of a heel.
I’ve tried 2 shoes that were great, & I think Joel would agree (since he has reviewed both of them) :
1- Powerlift 2 or 3.
&
2- Adidas Crazy Power Cross-trainers. The Crazy Powers have a TPU/plastic heel. They feel very stable & very comfortable. A couple of years ago they were selling for as low as $50 on Amazon. I’m not sure about pricing now. Adidas had also made an upgrade to the shoe with adding a sock-like upper that extends over the ankles; I have not tried that version, but it seems like it would make the shoe easier to put on.
In any case, both suggestions I mentioned have a heel height that’s around “0.60-65 ; so you should feel more comfortable with them for squats.
Any word on when the AdiPower 2s are set to drop?
May or June
hi there , i wear size 12,5 us in my Adipower shoud i go half size up with this one. thanks for replying
Adipower 1 half up, adipower 2 same.
If I want to have heavier weight spuat,which do you recommend powerlift3 or poewerlift4 ？
and,the why？
Powerlift3 because they hold your feet better.
As Many Reviews As Possible
Are powerlift3 and powerlift4 same heel height?.6 inches?
Sota Saito yes
Mic is much better in this video.
Have you seen the Tokyo colourways? I jst got the red ones they are beautiful
getstrongby40 yeah I grabbed both pairs
@@AMRAP did you get them from rogue? I've noticed they aren't selling these a Adidas us, only UK
my friend wants these.... she does crossfit and has metcons for her WOD's she just wants some cheap lifters for squats and snatches..... she can get these new for £50 atm is this a good deal?
That wouldn’t be a bad deal but also not that great.
I low bar squat I can't decide between these and the power perfect threes. I feel like a bigger heel on the powerperfect 3s is better ? I'm not sure what would you say?
The lower heel on these feel better for low bar imo
Power perfect are much more solid shoes. I lost my power perfect and replaced with power lifts.. no comparison, the power perfect are much better.
does it help much with ATG Squat and Beginner in Olympic weightlifting, thanks
Bằng Đinh Kim it’ll help a bit, not as much as a fully fledged weightlifting shoe will though. I’d find something with a taller heel and less flexible construction - the Power Perfect 3 is a great entry level WL shoe
@@AMRAP well that was a quick reply, thank you for the quality content
@@kb8102 you're welcome! Thank you for watching!
The tongue feels weird to me. I can feel it slide between my toes and it make me lose focus
Would this pair be suitable for conventional exercises such as Lunges, Military Press...? Thank you in advance !
Yeah they would be fine
What do you consider not that heavy? I'm aiming to use these only for squats, nothing else. Thanks in advance, awesome review
I would say the max I'd feel comfortable squatting in these is around 400
@@AMRAP thanks I appreciate the reply
I lift with metcoin, but i struggle with ankle mobility in over head squats will this help?
Yeah, a little bit. Not that much more than if you had Metcon 5/6 with the insert though.
Does the canvas material stretch from toe area? I'm over by 4mm on right foot.
That sounds too small
But yeah canvas should stretch
How can buy the weightlifting shoes
Adidas.com
£85 pounds so yeh $100 but power pro 2 like £25 how dose that work
Can u wear them for other body part workout apart from lower body?
Yeah alot of people use weightlifting shoes on bench for examble
@@akselanton9819 can you do bicep curls and chest flys in this shoes?
@@hanskazan7403 bro it’s for weightlifting in general
@@hamable1995 lol iam joking man
I mean no disrespect when I say that from my untrained eye, it just seems that the shoes seem a bit big for you when you work out with them in the third part of the video - are my eyes playing trickery on me or do they fit tightly/securely?
Secondly, these will potentially be my first pair of weight lifting shoes - is the heel raise noticeable? I have *just* started powerlifting and I use a pair of Adidas Gazelles - the soles are flat all the way through and made of solid rubber, but I definitely feel my heels want more support/raise.
Kind regards!
PartiZAn18 they are not at all big. I literally just worked out in them and my toes are almost at the front. A lot of the times I wear my shoes loose because I’m lazy.
You will definitely notice the increase in heel height coming from something like that. It’ll feel manufactured at first but you’ll get used to it
@@AMRAP Great! Thank you for your prompt response, I appreciate it!
Do they suit a lowbar squat?
Yes. These shoes suit a low bar squat as long as your stance isn't ridiculously wide, which isn't advisable anyway due to the strain it puts on your hips.
What knee sleeves are you wearing at 9 min? I’m looking for some sleeves that can support and keep my knees warm without having them give me too much of a bounce when in the hole on a squat.
I'm wearing Workt Kevlar sleeves in 5mm. Excellent blend of comfort and support.
Can you also wear the shoes for not the gym just like normal shoes
I wouldn't, they're too stiff for daily wear.
Are these shoes original?
Adidas needs to make wooden heel again
“ I use them for weight lifting” people use them for squatting… 🤣 you don’t say bro! They are flat and perfect for squatting, deadlifting, etc
They actually aren't flat at all.
@@AMRAP I have a pair just in a different colour and they are flat as hell
These shoes are for squatting mostly. Cheap Chuck Taylor's are better for deadlifting. You don't want any heel elevation on dls, even if these shoes only have average heel elevation (which makes them usable for low bar squats).
This guy does crossfit.....zerrrrooooo
You have at least 50 videos that have 0 views....zerrooooooooo
Darn, I wanted them cus they looked good, but too bad they're for lifting. Back to nike again
Hows the skinny guy throwing up 100kg ffs
Noel Armstrong 100kg is light ffs
Im.not saying it ia for some , curently my deads are 300kg ive hit wall and struggling
My squat is 220 wichis shitter than last years and my bench is 180 ..been training years and came 3rd nabba ..im 17.4 and 12 bodyfat atm
Yea man, I can see your heels coming off the ground during squats, not as stable as the Nikes.
Heel too short for squat
if you're heels aren't touching the ground that's an ankle mobility issue. Not a "shoe" issue lmfaoooooo
U lift with your heels and not your toes