The best weightlifting shoes for 2019

Developed in close cooperation with American weightlifting champion C.J. Cummings, the Reebok Legacy lifters are one of the best weightlifting shoes currently on the market. With an effective heel height of 22MM, these lifters are offering you one of the best range of motion when lifting heavy weights. The legacy lifters are available in a wide range of colours and strapped in securely with three straps.

The Adidas Powerlift 3 is an excellent option for those who are new to weightlifting or are looking for an easy to go to lifter. In this case you can benefit from the flexibility and the light weight of these shoes. The effective heel height which is slightly lower than your normal weightlifting shoes will make it easier to make the transition from your cross training shoes to your first weightlifting shoes.
Beside this they really offer value for your money. This maybe is an entry model weightlifting shoe but Adidas has proven it’s quality over the years with their earlier powerlift models. This shoe is best to compare with the Reebok Lifter PR which you can find below. The high density EVA heel makes it a perfect hybrid lifter and an ideal shoe for cross training. If you are looking for a pure weightlifting shoe though you may want to look for a shoe with a TPU or a wooden heel.

Nike describes the Romaleos as a elite heavy lifting shoe. The Nike Romaleos 3 XD features a honeycomb-patterned plate for stability when raising the bar. A so called dynamic strap provide a supportive fit during the whole workout. Also good to notice is that this shoe is completely leather free and therefore also suitable for those vegan lifters amongst us.

The original FASTLIFT is back! Delivering stability, support and structure in the heel and mid-foot, this remains an outstanding option for weightlifting. Unlike some other lifters, the FASTLIFT 335 boasts excellent flexibility and comfort, meaning it can be used for all aspects of workouts and WODs, not just for weightlifting. Inov-8 is an English company. With innovative designs and techniques they want to become a market leader in athletic shoes and clothing. Because the shoe is so light, flexible and has got a relative heel height of 0.65 inches this is a great ‘’hybrid’’ lifting shoe. With the Inov-8 Fastlift 335 they aim to get the best out of a weightlifting shoe, a cross-trainer and a light running shoe and combine those characteristics in the Fastlift 335.

The Adipower is in the market for a long time now and has proven itself over and over. The shoe is greatly reviewed by professional athletes as well as amateur lifters. Adidas provided a few features like a fully TPU heel which became a benchmark in lifting shoes and now is used by many other brands. The shoe also features a one strap design instead of a multiple strap design to provide ankle stability. The Adipower weights 16.2 ounces (359 grams) which is heavier then the Nike Romaleos but lighter then the Reebok Legacy Lifter. The effective heel height of 0.75 inches (20.1 cm) matches the standard heel height for lifting shoes.

The Reebok Lifter PR is the weightlifting shoe entry model from Reebok. This shoe is comparable with the Adidas Powerlift 3.1 model. This is also a shoe which offers high value for you money. If want to buy your first set of weightlifting shoes, looking for hybrid lifters or just don’t want to spend too much money this is a great shoe for you. Just like the Adidas Powerlift shoes the Reebok Lifter PR is a hybrid lifter which means you can use it for a high variety of movements and is a good way to step up from your normal cross training shoes to your first pair of weightlifting shoes. Important characteristics of these shoes are their light weight and flexibility. Another important difference between these shoes and pure weightlifting shoes like the Adidas Adipower, Reebok Legacy lifters or the Nike Romaleos is the effective heel height which is slightly lower with 0.6 inches in comparison with the 0.75 inches of the most pure weightlifting shoes. The Reebok Lifter PR also uses an EVA heel which makes it a perfect hybrid lifter and an ideal shoe for cross training. If you are looking for a pure weightlifting shoe though you may want to look for a shoe with a TPU or a wooden heel.

Inov-8 is an English company. With innovative designs and techniques they want to become a market leader in athletic shoes and clothing. With their Fastlift models they have got two nice shoes in the weightlifting range which characterize themselves by their light and flexible design. On first sight this model looks a lot like the Fastlift 335 but there are a few differences. Both shoes are very light and flexible and therefore a really good choice if you are looking for hybrid lifters. Two important differences are found in the effective heel height and the lacing system. The Fastlift 370 features a heel of 0.75 Inch and is equipped with its special BOA Dial lock down straps. We really like this system because they are so easy adjustable and make it possible to lock down your foot perfectly every time.