Great review. I’m very excited about the adipower 2s! Hoping the construction is similar to these instead of the powerlift 4s. I hated those.

Love them. If you do a lot of high bar/front/OH squats they’re perfect. Also very durable, which was my biggest criticism of the Nike Romaleo 3’s

if im a low bar squatter that squats in 3/4" heels, how badly will it impact my squat?

i have more of a wide feet is that shoe good for me ? im planning on buying one.

Wow great timing. I´ve been thinking of getting these or the Reebok Legacy Lifter.

@Barbend

5 жыл бұрын

Hopefully this helps! If you have any specific questions, let me know! - Jake

Is there any other 1“ Lifter on the market? This shoe is unrivaled.

How is the gradient of the heel lift? I have seen some reviews that said the lift is quite sudden and not gradual? Thoughts?

@Barbend

5 жыл бұрын

It is steep, that's not wrong. In my opinion, it's hard to get a 1" heel to not feel too steep though. They similar to a new pair of boots in respects to their gradient, but it wasn't off putting - it just took time getting used to! - Jake

How does it compare to a romaleos 2? I have a pair of the romaleos 2(9.5 US) and I am considering buying a pair of leistungs cause they are on sale in ebay for 60 US and want to try a new pair of shoes for a change. Compared to ROmaleos 2, Did you go a half size up or down? Finally, does the shoe expand a lot with long term use? Hope to hear from you and great vid. Thanks :)

@Barbend

4 жыл бұрын

Man, that's tough because I love the Rom 2s. The heel is higher and the mid-foot feels much more tight. In re: sizing: I would say stay true to size for the Adis and with expansion - not too much. - Jake

Excellent review, I've had these for about 4 months now and have finally gotten my balance down with these on squats and OHP. I just picked up a cheap pair of Romaleo's 2 on ebay. Would you say the difference it pretty stark between the two?

@Barbend

5 жыл бұрын

You're lucky for finding Rom 2s! You're definitely going to notice a difference in the heel height and toe box construction, but I think that degree will vary more so based on your lifting style. - Jake

@TDace25

5 жыл бұрын

BarBend thank you!

@idkimfrmpl

Жыл бұрын

@@Barbend which one have higher heels?

What would you recommend for someone with long legs and a shorter torso if these shoes aren't recommended for beginners?

@TurnTheStoveOnBlaze

4 жыл бұрын

Adipower or Powerlift 4's/3.1

I'm 5 foot 10 and very restricted ankle mobility from years of injury playing football and rugby.. now that I'm not playing sport anymore im lifting and feel I need a good shoe to compliment me when lifting. As I said my ankles are very rigid. Would you recommend these shoes ?

@charliebaker1427

3 жыл бұрын

I find them pretty dope and got mine for 70 bucks so barely more then your average pair of shoes try poshmark snd get some and then decide for yourself without to much buyers remorse being possible honestly

Adidas screwed up badly listening to people whining about no laces or straps. I use the og 16 with just the boa and those things are awesome. Pop them on in a second, tighten, do a few sets and let the foot/shoe settle, tighten again and they stay that way. This clumsy 2.0 revision has some strange movement in the lacing area around the boa.

Hey Barbend, I am planning to get one brand new Leistung and one-second hand Nike Romaleos 2 (saw one at 10.5) will have the two ship here in the Philippines. I'm just concerned with the size before I buy the two and a few insights from you will definitely help. I currently have Adipower at size 10.5 and took months for the break-in phase back in 2016. I heard from another WL channel (As Many Reviews as Possible) that when buying the Leistung he recommended to get an inch or a half inch more than the size of your Adipower This means I need to buy the 11 or 11.5 instead of the 10.5, for the Leistung. I'd like to know your feedback if you had the same concern in comparing the size difference of Adipower and Leistung. Lastly, if Adipower 10.5 fits perfectly for me, will a Nike Roma 2 at 10.5 fit the same as well? or do you recommend a 10 or 11 instead? That's all bro, love your channel and its reviews plus I also get links from your website too. All love and support, thank you.

@Barbend

4 жыл бұрын

Hey dude! With the Leistung, I'd say size up a 1/2 size to be safe, so go 11. That will give you a little extra toe box room in the event it's a bit tight. With the Rom 2s, you should be safe with the 10.5, solely because they're tougher to find, so if you have a pair in your reach, I'd say snag them! - Jake

@jorgeeustaquio6575

4 жыл бұрын

@@Barbend thanks Jake. No need to reply to the comment I posted in your website review section.

@nicovillareal6590

4 жыл бұрын

@@jorgeeustaquio6575 How did the romaleos fit vs the leistungs? i have 9.5 romaleos and want to try a pair of leistungs i just dont know if i get the same size ans the romaleos or if i size up. Hopefully you see this before the shoe is sold on ebay

@jorgeeustaquio6575

4 жыл бұрын

@@nicovillareal6590 hey man, unfortunately I was NOT able buy the Roma at size 10.5, someone else made the purchase first. The Leistung that I ordered will arrive on January 30. From there I can only compare the lesitung size 11 and my adipower size 10.5.

@jorgeeustaquio6575

4 жыл бұрын

@@nicovillareal6590 i'll let you know if it is better to size up by .5 inch in size or just get the same size of your roma of 9.5. At the very least it is only a rough estimation bro. All best

Would you choose this boots above romeleos 3 ?

@Barbend

5 жыл бұрын

Eh, depends what you're looking for! What's the context in which you plan to use them most for? - Jake

@MR.BULLY.14

5 жыл бұрын

I need boots for powerlifting

@mowgaz3439

5 жыл бұрын

get yourself a pair of Romaleos 3XD, if you want something more affordable then get yourself Adidas Power Perfect 3

Do they run small or true to size ?

@Heribercules

4 жыл бұрын

I ask because the Reebok Legacy’s would hurt my toes once tied up and I had a 9.5 😬

@Barbend

4 жыл бұрын

I would say go up .5 size then!

id on shorts?

@Barbend

5 жыл бұрын

Shorts = Ten Thousand Foundation Shorts - Jake

Do u have any favorite shoe for low bar squatters

@Barbend

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah! Personally, I love Converse and the Adidas Powerlift models. I like flatter/lower heels (Powerlift has .6") for low-bar because I'm essentially a daddy long leg spider (long ass legs). However, that's my take and you'll see other lifters lift in things like Roms/Legacys/etc. I'd base your shoe off femur length, hip anatomy, and squat style. If you can, play around with a flatter shoe/go barefoot and try a lifter out and see which you prefer/what feels most comfortable. - Jake

@mitchelljones4809

5 жыл бұрын

BarBend Well I hope i went with a good model because I just bought the power perfect 3’s. I have a hard time staying upright (as upright as u can get low bar squatting) when I squat barefoot so hopefully these can help me hit depth easier and give better stability. Thoughts on the Power Perfect 3?

@Barbend

5 жыл бұрын

@@mitchelljones4809 Solid shoe and you can't beat the price. I think you made a good choice, Mitchell, and I'm pumped to hear how they perform for you! - Jake

@someoneusa

4 жыл бұрын

If you are looking for a new pair in the future the Adidas CrazyPower (if designated-RK, not TR). They have a hightop version and a lowtop. I wish BarBend had a review on these because I think they are amazing and nobody knows about them. There are only a couple reviews out there and they feel the same as I do. Can be found cheap on Ebay and Amazon. Retailed $175, I have both versions, paid $45 and $60. I tried the powerlift 4 against both the models and they did not even come close. They felt cheap and mushy.

I wear jogger boots all day at work and actually squat well in them , if your used to a longer heel, do you still think the 1 inch lift would be to much for a beginner never having used weightlifting shoes. Also , I'm not looking to complete my while workout in these , just squat and maybe some oly style lifts. Thanks!!

@Barbend

5 жыл бұрын

Great question. I think they would be fine for you if you're used to that height of heel, however, how is your ankle mobility? Often times, wearing elevated heels all day can limit ankle ROM, so I would assess that before pulling the trigger on a shoe solely based on synonymous heel heights. This way, if you notice your ROM isn't incredibly great, then buying a lower heel could be useful for forcing you to improve in that area & it would decrease the time your ankle is sitting at that elevated height. - Jake

@merle7415

5 жыл бұрын

@@Barbend Thanks , I didnt think of that , my ankle mobility is pretty good I'd say. I train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu also so I think I'm pretty since we ankle stretches as warmup. I think a .75 heel would be perfect but ilike the look of these..lol. But I'll take your advice see how it feels with a lower heel

@Barbend

5 жыл бұрын

@@merle7415 Ah, good to know! In that case, then .75" or 1" would probably suffice just fine! - Jake

@merle7415

5 жыл бұрын

@@Barbend Great! Thanks!

I don't agree regarding " this heel will change your squat stance ". I think that any new elevated shoe will change the squat stance for beginners. It is not a reason not to get these.

@Barbend

5 жыл бұрын

Not stance - patterning. There's a difference. Stance change is a byproduct of a change in mechanics. I agree that that any elevated heel will change one's squat patterning. However, my rationale was rooted in the idea that if you're wearing a flat outsole, then jumping to 1" is pretty drastic for beginners, especially potentially a population who are still working to improve their mechanics. A lifter with a lower heel will (in my coaching experience) will help with the acclimation period to adjusting for the new shoe style. At the end of the day, if you're a true beginner and still working on your mechanics, why would you want to go from a flat outsole to 1" heel? That heel height will change nearly every joint angle in the squat to some degree, which is not productive for this lifting population, IMO. - Jake

The most uncomfortable shoe I have ever had displeasure of putting on my feet. I would rather squat in bare feet than wear those things. My feet are probably just slightly wider than average, so if you have similar shaped feet I would not get Leistungs. I would probably go with Reebok Legacy Lifters or similar.

Great shoe i found a brand new pair for 40$ . I knew nothing about them, i bought them because they felt comfortable. As im finishing up my research on these shoe i got to admit they are worth 114$ ..good find on my behalf. Now time to keep on weight lifting..o

Great shoe i found a brand new pair for 40$ . I knew nothing about them, i bought them because they felt comfortable. As im finishing up my research on these shoe i got to admit they are worth 114$ ..good find on my behalf. Now time to keep on weight lifting..

I wish I could find these for women with small feet. I have scoured the internet with no luck 👎🏻