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animal1991

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affordable oly lifting shoes
« on: December 28, 2012, 01:17:33 AM »
Does anyone know of good quality affordable oly lifting shoes that doesn't look too bad either? Like between $100-$150.

And opinions on the Reebok Oly Shoes?
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Re: affordable oly lifting shoes
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2012, 01:24:41 AM »
If you are worried about the "look" you are not ready - learn to lift without your ego
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Re: affordable oly lifting shoes
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2012, 01:47:18 AM »
just take the oldest model of the adidas weightlifting shoes they are the cheapest you will find and the quality is excellent

as for looks they all look the same now, different colors here and there who cares about such matters
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Re: affordable oly lifting shoes
« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2012, 01:47:21 AM »
You want to be seen by other male lifters.
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Re: affordable oly lifting shoes
« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2012, 02:35:55 AM »
Adidas Ironwork if you can find them. I've had a pair for almost 6 years, they're just now starting to break down.

Adidas Adistar if you can go to $200.

Adidas Power Perfect *. These were the replacement for the Ironworks, don't confuse them for the Powerlift, the Powerlift was a lighter grade shoe.

Risto's are great, but can be hard to come by sometimes - http://www.ristosports.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1&zenid=688695bc1873c1601f05fbac7db73fb5 .

Cheap and bulletproof -

http://www.vsathletics.com/store/VS-Athletics-Weightlifting-Shoe.html . These sometimes are blown out by the company super cheap, and I've heard nothing but good things.

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Re: affordable oly lifting shoes
« Reply #5 on: December 28, 2012, 03:21:16 AM »
P.S. - The Reeboks are marketed as Crossfit shoes, I haven't seen any reviews from real weightlifters. The reviews I have seen by Crossfitters mention that the heels are softer than real O/L shoes, which is a problem. You have to be careful with a cross trainer masquerading as a O/L shoe if the weights are heavy.
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Re: affordable oly lifting shoes
« Reply #6 on: December 28, 2012, 03:39:39 AM »
depending on your location you will need to look for an appropriate supplier

but this should give you an idea

50 euros for excellent shoes, best you can get

new models are more expensive for no reason
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Re: affordable oly lifting shoes
« Reply #7 on: December 28, 2012, 05:24:45 AM »
Quote from: BB on December 28, 2012, 03:21:16 AM
P.S. - The Reeboks are marketed as Crossfit shoes, I haven't seen any reviews from real weightlifters. The reviews I have seen by Crossfitters mention that the heels are softer than real O/L shoes, which is a problem. You have to be careful with a cross trainer masquerading as a O/L shoe if the weights are heavy.

Thanks.  I was actually considering those.  I am trying to find the article I read about some quality Olympic shoes that wont break your bank


http://breakingmuscle.com/olympic-weightlifting/5-best-olympic-weightlifting-shoes-under-200-2012
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Re: affordable oly lifting shoes
« Reply #8 on: December 28, 2012, 05:36:07 AM »
go with these kicks
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Re: affordable oly lifting shoes
« Reply #9 on: December 28, 2012, 05:54:47 AM »
Risto


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Re: affordable oly lifting shoes
« Reply #10 on: December 28, 2012, 05:59:01 AM »
Quote from: animal1991 on December 28, 2012, 01:17:33 AM
Does anyone know of good quality affordable oly lifting shoes that doesn't look too bad either? Like between $100-$150.

And opinions on the Reebok Oly Shoes?

Not OLY shoes but chuck taylors are great for squatting and deadlift, (max deadlift = bare foot)

Also really good for farmers walk, tire flip etc.

Think I paid about 60$ for mine
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Re: affordable oly lifting shoes
« Reply #11 on: December 28, 2012, 06:02:51 AM »
Shoes?

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Re: affordable oly lifting shoes
« Reply #12 on: December 28, 2012, 06:54:05 AM »
I usually rock these since I like to appeal to the 50+ crowd.
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Re: affordable oly lifting shoes
« Reply #13 on: December 28, 2012, 07:04:11 AM »
Quote from: _bruce_ on December 28, 2012, 06:54:05 AM
I usually rock these since I like to appeal to the 50+ crowd.

Your 'gym' has a smoothie bar & lounge area, right?  ;D
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Re: affordable oly lifting shoes
« Reply #14 on: December 28, 2012, 07:28:31 AM »
Quote from: DroppingPlates on December 28, 2012, 07:04:11 AM
Your 'gym' has a smoothie bar & lounge area, right?  ;D

Yep, there's also a WW2 section where one can discuss politics and, after front raises, get a re affirmative "comb over" from the local Jewish barber.
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Re: affordable oly lifting shoes
« Reply #15 on: December 28, 2012, 07:30:55 AM »
I am actually dropping down from a 4 day split to a 3 day split in the new year and adding in an oly lifting day
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Re: affordable oly lifting shoes
« Reply #16 on: December 28, 2012, 07:34:52 AM »
Quote from: dj181 on December 28, 2012, 05:36:07 AM
go with these kicks
whats with the those ugly ass shoes?
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Re: affordable oly lifting shoes
« Reply #17 on: December 28, 2012, 07:36:18 AM »
I'm from South Africa so I would need to order from overseas as those type of shoes are really hard to come by here.
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Re: affordable oly lifting shoes
« Reply #18 on: December 28, 2012, 07:41:48 AM »
Quote from: animal1991 on December 28, 2012, 07:36:18 AM
I'm from South Africa so I would need to order from overseas as those type of shoes are really hard to come by here.
might as well order from germany then? email him for inquiring about possibility and cost of shipping to south africa  


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Re: affordable oly lifting shoes
« Reply #19 on: December 28, 2012, 07:44:30 AM »
How about these?

Not looking for a oly lifting shoe per se, just one which heal is kinda hard and raised.

www.adidas.com/us/product/mens-weightlifting-power-lift-trainer-shoes/SN823
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anabolichalo

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Re: affordable oly lifting shoes
« Reply #20 on: December 28, 2012, 07:48:14 AM »
Quote from: animal1991 on December 28, 2012, 07:44:30 AM
How about these?

Not looking for a oly lifting shoe per se, just one which heal is kinda hard and raised.

www.adidas.com/us/product/mens-weightlifting-power-lift-trainer-shoes/SN823
looks excellent

remember they used to lift world class weights in military boots so why not this
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Re: affordable oly lifting shoes
« Reply #21 on: December 28, 2012, 08:02:43 AM »
Quote from: _bruce_ on December 28, 2012, 07:28:31 AM
Yep, there's also a WW2 section where one can discuss politics and, after front raises, get a re affirmative "comb over" from the local Jewish barber.

Haha, Austria is a great country
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Re: affordable oly lifting shoes
« Reply #22 on: December 28, 2012, 08:07:42 AM »
The Adidas Power Lift are good till your regularly in the #400 - #500 range on Deadlifts and Squats, 300s on C/J etc.... They're Adidas casual/intermediate shoe.

The Power Perfects were the studier versions.
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Re: affordable oly lifting shoes
« Reply #23 on: December 28, 2012, 08:10:17 AM »
Quote from: Parker on December 28, 2012, 07:34:52 AM
whats with the those ugly ass shoes?

they are compliments of our very own moen

but what's more important is what's on your inside ;)

good heart and a decent soul FTW
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Re: affordable oly lifting shoes
« Reply #24 on: December 28, 2012, 08:12:20 AM »
Quote from: Parker on December 28, 2012, 07:34:52 AM
whats with the those ugly ass shoes?
Seriously. Almost as hideous as the shoes the Euro kids post.
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