Nike Romaleos

[THE-DET-OAK]

anyone got them? Mine came in the mail today-holy shit they must weigh 5 lbs each................just seeing if anyone likes em.

 

[THE-DET-OAK]

for those who dont know what im talking about.

Nike Romaleos Men's Weightlifting Shoe
Dominate the deadlift in the Nike Romaleos Men's Weightlifting Shoe, designed to provide unmatched lifting stability for the world-class athletes who competed in Beijing. Integrated lacing and double-power straps lock foot firmly in place Ultra supportive, durable upper materials and construction Outsole designed to minimize wear in the heel Includes training and competition sockliners

 

[RJ]

it better be heavy with that high heel. i could never lift in that

 

[THE-DET-OAK]

i know it looks like high heel, but they are flat as a board on the inside, i was suprised.

 

[1098r]

how much did it set you back Oak?

 

[Silver Back]

I'd like a pair. Not sure I could justify the $200 price tag though. Ill prolly buy some of the Rogues before embarking on the Smolov squat program in January.

 

[RJ]

best lifting shoe out there.

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Shoes - Black

 

[THE-DET-OAK]

how much did it set you back Oak?

I paid 225-but that is because i wanted the white and silver ones. They are hard to find.

you can get the blue and gold ones for 100 on ebay.

 

[RJ]

I paid 225-but that is because i wanted the white and silver ones. They are hard to find.

you can get the blue and gold ones for 100 on ebay.

or you could buy Chucks for $30 and spend the rest on Burger King!!

 

[THE-DET-OAK]

best lifting shoe out there.

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Shoes - Black

I cant wear those chucks RJ-I will blow em out in 2 weeks. It is also hard to find chucks that fit me right-my foot is really wide and i need 14-15. prolly 15 in the chucks.

Ive been using the nike free's but they only lasted me about 2.5 months. they are by the most comfartable light weight lifting shoes I have ever had. flat as a board too. I think im gonna get another pair and just use the romaleos to squat and dead in.

 

[RJ]

I cant wear those chucks RJ-I will blow em out in 2 weeks. It is also hard to find chucks that fit me right-my foot is really wide and i need 14-15. prolly 15 in the chucks.

Ive been using the nike free's but they only lasted me about 2.5 months. they are by the most comfartable light weight lifting shoes I have ever had. flat as a board too. I think im gonna get another pair and just use the romaleos to squat and dead in.

damn sasquatch!! well, whatever works. i have heard those Nike frees are nice.

 

[glubgawd]

I hate lifting in shoes period. I've always just gone barefoot in my home gym. I'll do just socks if I'm at a real gym. Looks funny I'm sure, but it works for me.

I've read that those romaleos are awesome though. You'll have to let us know how they feel.

 

[LANDSCAPE1]

Try "zoots" out..... most comfortable shoes ive ever worn... and im flat footed as hell

 

[DADAWG]

i have used wrestling shoes for years [ try eastbay.com ] , chucks work well but are very narrow ,adidas makes quality weightlifting shoes . here are the inzer shoes
Inzer Advance Designs: Powerlifting Shoes

these from titan are supposed to be good to
SST Pro Series Squat Shoes - Powerlifting Shoes


always deadlift in the thinnest shoe possible , chuck taylors / wrestling shoes / deadlift slippers / etc.
your form squat technique determines whether a flat shoe or a shoe with heals works best for you . just experiment a little bit and see what is comfortable for you , ive seen some badass squats doen in army boots lol.


DO NOT , DO NOT , DO NOT
lift in squishy running and crosstrainers on leg day.

 

[THE-DET-OAK]

I've read that those romaleos are awesome though. You'll have to let us know how they feel.

will do

 

[austniceguy]

damn sasquatch!! well, whatever works. i have heard those Nike frees are nice.

Free ones are really nice.
I went into Footlocker once and tried them on, they are very soft and basically feel like your wearing nothing, i feel more stable like that.
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There nice shoes, i have been wearing them for about 6months and walked over 100'kms in them
have never rolled my ankle once in them.
Lunarflys are pretty nice as-well (Red and Black shoe).
I would recommend Trying on Lunarglide +2.
I have a very wide foot, I cant wear 80% of shoes because my toe rubs against the cushioning causing blisters.
If you got big feet Lunarglides are the way to go because they have a stretchy material

 

[Mudge]

it better be heavy with that high heel. i could never lift in that

I agree, going over 500ish in the hands and I start to tilt forward with a "standard" soft and squishy shoe.