So a few days ago I ordered the Reebok Crossfit Lifter Olympic shoe after reading some reviews on lifting shoes and experiences by people on here and in person. In the days I spent waiting I almost attempted to talk myself out of wanting them and hoped I wouldn't like them. I currently lift in wrestling shoes and have never had a problem. At $150 I hoped they would be an unnecessary novelty that didn't really fit my goals.
Today I got them and realized I was wrong. They feel AMAZING. I have never worn another olympic shoe so I cannot compare. However these are very comfortable and plenty flexible enough to do any and all lifting in them including calves, leg press, bench, etc. They feel no more awkward the first few steps after changing out of my New Balances I wear to the gym than the first few in my wrestling shoes. And despite the flexibility I feel I am in a MUCH more powerful position while in the hole squatting. I am easily more upright and feel better drive in from my quads and glutes especially. I tried some pulls in them and while it wasn't bad and I will stick to the wrestling shoes for that exercise only.
And as for the cool factor I got a few inquiries and compliments on them already. Give them a shot if you are looking to make a change in foot ware. You may be pleasantly surprised like me.
One thing... they do run big so order 1/2 size small.
Today I got them and realized I was wrong. They feel AMAZING. I have never worn another olympic shoe so I cannot compare. However these are very comfortable and plenty flexible enough to do any and all lifting in them including calves, leg press, bench, etc. They feel no more awkward the first few steps after changing out of my New Balances I wear to the gym than the first few in my wrestling shoes. And despite the flexibility I feel I am in a MUCH more powerful position while in the hole squatting. I am easily more upright and feel better drive in from my quads and glutes especially. I tried some pulls in them and while it wasn't bad and I will stick to the wrestling shoes for that exercise only.
And as for the cool factor I got a few inquiries and compliments on them already. Give them a shot if you are looking to make a change in foot ware. You may be pleasantly surprised like me.
One thing... they do run big so order 1/2 size small.
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