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Reebok Legacy Lifter II Weightlifting Shoe from Reebok side view

Reebok Legacy Lifter II Weightlifting Shoe Review

August 17, 2020 Tim 1

The Reebok Legacy Lifter II Men’s Weightlifting Shoe is now available – and here’s our hands on review. This is the 2nd version of Reebok’s premium Oly weightlifting shoe – the Legacy Lifter. How does this shoe compare to the original Reebok Legacy Lifter? Or perhaps more importantly, how does it compare to the newly released Nike Romaleos 4 shoe? That’s what we’ll cover in this hands on review. Here’s some of the styles available now from Reebok.com: Let’s take a look at this new Oly lifter for CrossFit. Reebok Legacy Lifter II Weightlifting Shoe Video Review Here’s a first look at the new shoe, from our YouTube channel: As you can see, the Legacy Lifter II is an excellent [Read more …]

The Do-Win Classic Lifter from Rogue Fitness - Good looks and performance in a weightlifting shoe.

Do-Win Classic Lifter from Rogue – Shoe Review

August 17, 2020 Tim 2

Let’s review the Do-Win Classic Lifter weightlifting shoe from Rogue Fitness. This is a traditionally styled lifter, using traditional materials like suede, mesh, and leather – no plastic here. It’s good looking (check out that heel crafted from layers of stacked leather – and it’s got a good price too. Here’s the shoes we’ll be looking at in this review: All right, let’s take a look. Do-Win Classic Lifter – Review on YouTube Why read when you can watch? Check out the Do-Win Classic Lifter review from our YouTube channel: This is a great, no-frills lifter. It made an appearance in our roundup of the best oly lifters for 2020. Do-Win Classic Lifter – Fit and Sizing How do these [Read more …]

Nike Romaleos 4 - New Olympic Weightlifting Shoe for 2020

Nike Romaleos 4 Weightlifting Shoe Coming Soon

April 24, 2020 Tim 4

The newest version of Nike’s Olympic weightlifting shoe is now available – the Nike Romaleos 4. We know you’ll have lots of questions about this shoe – Is it a worthwhile upgrade over the Romaleos 3 XD? Is it as narrow as the Romaleos 3? What size should I order? Is the new upper more breathable than the old? We’ll have answers for all those questions – as soon as we get our hands on them. In the meantime, let’s talk about what makes a great Oly lifting shoe. Nike Romaleos 4 – Hands On First Look on YouTube Don’t want to read? Watch instead – here’s our first look from our YouTube channel: All right, let’s dive in. Nike [Read more …]

Nike Romaleos 4 versus Reebok Legacy Lifter versus Adidas Adipower 2

Best Weightlifting Shoes for 2022

December 20, 2021 Tim 4

Why look at the best weightlifting shoes for 2022? Lifting heavy weights requires the proper footwear. Many people lift using normal sneakers or running shoes – and that is a big mistake. They should be using proper weightlifting shoes, like the Nike Romaleos 4 shown here instead. We’ll review who makes the best weightlifting shoes for 2022, and tell you why they are the best. Best Shoes For Squats? Weightlifting shoes are the best shoes for squats. The raised heel (which is very firm) minimizes the ankle range of motion needed. The solid heel ensures you are stable with hundreds of pounds on your back or in your hands. These are the best shoes for Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, and the [Read more …]

Rep Fitness Alpine Weightlifting Bar - 15 kg with an athlete 3

New Barbells for Women from Rep Fitness

July 16, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Let’s take a look at the New Barbells for Women from Rep Fitness. Are you new to weightlifting and want to start it light? Try these new women’s barbells from Rep Fitness. REP is a team of fitness and strength-sport enthusiasts that makes home and commercial equipment and specializes in strength and conditioning equipment. New for 2023, from Rep Fitness: New Barbells for Women from Rep Fitness – Overview There is no classification for fitness equipment, but there is when it comes to barbells. But even if they are categorized by gender, they can still be used by anyone interchangeably. Women who are strong enough can definitely use a full-sized bar. Men’s and women’s barbells differ in weight and length, [Read more …]

Longhorn Bar – Camber Bar from Fringe Sport

June 19, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Let’s take a look at the new Longhorn Bar – Camber Bar from Fringe Sport. A camber bar makes it easier for you to squat if you have shoulder or elbow restrictions. Bring swag to your home gym with the Longhorn Bar from Fringe Sport. This bar is an excellent alternative if you are tired of the same old boring barbells you’ve been using for years. It is a specialty bar that has been curved to give you more shoulder comfort. From Fringe Sport: Longhorn Bar – Camber Bar from Fringe Sport – Overview The Fringe Sport Longhorn Buffalo Bar is an extraordinary specialty bar that adds a unique and wild twist to your workout. It is built of the [Read more …]

Nike Free Metcon 5 Cross Trainer Shoe Review 13 2

Nike Free Metcon 5 Shoe Review

September 26, 2023 Tim Comments Off

The latest Nike Free Metcon shoe has been a smash hit – it’s very comfortable and it performs well in the gym (or the CrossFit box). Here’s the newest Nike Free Metcon 5 – in a drop-dead gorgeous “Volt” color. Cross-training requires your shoes to do different sports, aerobic movements, and resistance training and should provide you with endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance to do them. The good news is there’s a shoe that can do that and give the support you need as you train. The Nike Free Metcon 5 can meet you in the depths, help you dig deep to find that final ounce of force, and come out of the other side on a high. Get it [Read more …]

Rogue Hybrid Power Bar

February 27, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Here’s the new Rogue Hybrid Power Bar – it’s meant for powerlifting and good old fashioned strength building. Combining tighter tolerances with current innovations from the renowned AGGRO Power Bar, the Rogue Hybrid Power Bar came to life to create a superior lifting experience, while symbolizing another step forward in precision machining. The Rogue Hybrid Power Bar is optimized for powerlifting and strength programs. It has excellent sleeves with controlled spin, tight manufacturing tolerances, and many more features, making it a powerful bar for serious lifters. The Rogue Hybrid Power Barbell: Rogue Hybrid Power Bar – Overview An aggressive knurl, center knurl, reduced whip, and controlled spin are the traditional “core four” features of a standard power bar. Rogue worked [Read more …]

Reebok Legacy Lifter III Womens Weightlifting Shoes white upside down

Legacy Lifter III Weightlifting Shoes

February 19, 2023 Tim Comments Off

The Reebok Pump is back. Remeber that from the 90s? Maybe not – but you can try it out in 2023 with the new Legacy Lifter III Weightlifting Shoes from Reebok. The Reebok Legacy Lifter series was created and designed with Olympic weightlifting in mind. It was inspired by and developed with the help of CJ Cummings, gold winner at the 2016 Youth World Weightlifting Championships (317kg total) and 2016 Junior World Championships, setting a Youth World Record clean & jerk of 182kg in the 69kg weight class. The series is now on its third iteration and is Reebok’s most comfortable high-performance weightlifting shoe yet.

Nike Metcon 8 Premium – Women’s

February 6, 2023 Tim Comments Off

There’s a new shoe for Crossfit in town – the Nike Metcon 8 Premium is now available from Rogue Fitness. Metcon 8 is a CrossFit shoe that allows you to change directions easily without sliding, absorbs the impact of jumping without impacting your energy return, and keeps your feet secure and stable during heavy lifts without restricting your range of motion. Metcon 8 is the latest model in the Metcon series. Let’s see how it differs from the earlier version. Get it now , from Rogue: Nike Metcon 8 Premium – Women’s – Overview Metcon 8 is perfect for lifters, athletes who do a lot of cross-training, people with wider feet, and those who want to customize their shoes. It [Read more …]