Shoes: Oly Lifters or Xfit Shoes First?
wswilliams67
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I just started CrossFit and my current shoes are NB 609's. Very comfy and durable, however not so great for Oly. My question is should I invest in Oly shoes first and just use my 609's for WODs or Get a great pair of WOD sneaks and use them to get through the Oly?
BTW I'm not planning on competing in Oly (or any CF events) for quite a while, but I just don't want to waste my $$$ on the wrong shoes.
BTW I'm not planning on competing in Oly (or any CF events) for quite a while, but I just don't want to waste my $$$ on the wrong shoes.
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I'm not competing either, I got myself proper OLY shoes and it does make a huge difference in your stability. I also have Nano's, I'll do some lifting in them, but when it come to heavy lifting, the shoes come out.0
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I was just going to post about lifting shoes! I have the Nano's and LOVE them but am ready to get into some lifting shoes.
What are the ladies out there recommending? I was going to try and order a pair of Pendlays, but they don't have my size!0 -
I love love love my Dowin lifting shoes. I'm able to do at least 20lbs more when I wear them as opposed to a pair of sneakers, BUT if your box does more metcons than lifting days, get the Nanos. People can lift just fine in them, but they improve everything else as well. You don't want to do rope climbs or burpees in a pair of Nikes. The Nanos are designed to not tear apart. If you need both, get the Nanos and get a cheap pair of lifting shoes. Until you're doing super heavy weights, the Nanos will likely suffice.0
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I was just going to post about lifting shoes! I have the Nano's and LOVE them but am ready to get into some lifting shoes.
What are the ladies out there recommending? I was going to try and order a pair of Pendlays, but they don't have my size!
If you can find your size in the Pendlays, I highly recommend them. I've had a pair since 2008 when bought them from Glenn Pendlay (who lived in my town and trained me.) They are probably my favorite lifting shoes I've tried.0 -
If you can find your size in the Pendlays, I highly recommend them. I've had a pair since 2008 when bought them from Glenn Pendlay (who lived in my town and trained me.) They are probably my favorite lifting shoes I've tried.
I have my Nano's, which work so I'm thinking I might hold out until a pair in my size free up. I've been searching online and would even consider a used pair but can't find any. I still have to check ebay.0 -
I just got my first pair of Nano's. I like the look and they are comfy so far! I'm in the advanced beginner stage of CF so I'm thinking these will do for me now.0
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so what is it about a shoe that makes it a 'lifting shoe' or a 'WOD shoe'? I'm just curious as to what features about them make them more suitable for a specific form of training. I'm realtively new to CF and I wear either my mizuno runner's (they are super light racing ones, 9mm heel to tow offset, close to minimalist but not quite cause they have a bit of a heel and support) or sometimes I wear my vibram five fingers (complete minimalist shoe).0
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I would get an Oly shoe first before dropping money on a designated WOD shoe. So many random cheap sneaks work for WODs, you can pick up a pair of low drop Nikes for <$60. Oly shoes are going to help your stability, ROM and technique with Oly lifting, more so than a "WOD" shoe would help your WODing ability. Plus, heavy lifting WODs... I wear my olys for unless there's running. I do have Nanos but only because my only other athletic shoe is a 12mm drop trail running shoe, while learning to run with a minimalist approach got rid of my heel strike and all the pain associated with it, I'm not willing to give up my trail runners for a minimalist shoe yet.
Note: I have Reebok's Oly lifter... its alright. If I were to do it again, I would check out the Nike Romaleos. I am almost out of velcro to get my Reebok's tight enough. If you have a wider foot, that might be okay but if you are a normal to narrow foot, try on a few different ones. Do-Win, Nike, and Adidas all offer very good Oly/lifting shoes.0 -
Note: I have Reebok's Oly lifter... its alright. If I were to do it again, I would check out the Nike Romaleos. I am almost out of velcro to get my Reebok's tight enough. If you have a wider foot, that might be okay but if you are a normal to narrow foot, try on a few different ones. Do-Win, Nike, and Adidas all offer very good Oly/lifting shoes.
Reebok OLY's have a wider toe box, they are also softer than regular oly shoes in order for you to be able to do a lifting WOD in them. I had snatches, pull ups and double unders the other day, I found it awkward to do my double unders in the shoes and opted to go shoeless for my last round.
I had Nike Romaleo's - but found the fit too narrow for my foot (which is generally true for all nike's for me). They are much firmer shoe as well - not much give in them, almost feels like clogs on.0 -
so what is it about a shoe that makes it a 'lifting shoe' or a 'WOD shoe'? I'm just curious as to what features about them make them more suitable for a specific form of training. I'm realtively new to CF and I wear either my mizuno runner's (they are super light racing ones, 9mm heel to tow offset, close to minimalist but not quite cause they have a bit of a heel and support) or sometimes I wear my vibram five fingers (complete minimalist shoe).
Something closer to 1mm or no heel to to offset.
If you look at all the old pictures of Arnold and Franco Columbo and those guys lifting, they all lifted barefoot. No exceptions. Most gyms won't let you go barefoot, so the shoe should get you as close as possible.
I usually either lift in socks or in my Vibrams.0 -
I've done quite a bit of research on Oly shoes lately, and have spoken to multiple competitive Oly lifters that train at my box. They basically break it down to 2 different shoes - the Adidas Adipower or the Nike Romaleos 2. They are both great shoes in terms of their intended function, but have slight differences - Adipowers run narrow, while Romaleos run wider; Adipowers have one strap at the top of the foot, while Romaleos have 2 straps, etc. Since I have a wide foot, I have decided to go with the Romaleos. It is recommended women order 1.5 sizes down since they only come in men's sizing, but I plan to order 2 sizes down based on reviews I have read. As a side note...not one person had a single good thing to say about the Reebok nanos nor their oly shoe.0
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I've done quite a bit of research on Oly shoes lately, and have spoken to multiple competitive Oly lifters that train at my box. They basically break it down to 2 different shoes - the Adidas Adipower or the Nike Romaleos 2. They are both great shoes in terms of their intended function, but have slight differences - Adipowers run narrow, while Romaleos run wider; Adipowers have one strap at the top of the foot, while Romaleos have 2 straps, etc. Since I have a wide foot, I have decided to go with the Romaleos. It is recommended women order 1.5 sizes down since they only come in men's sizing, but I plan to order 2 sizes down based on reviews I have read. As a side note...not one person had a single good thing to say about the Reebok nanos nor their oly shoe.
Good point and something I forgot to mention on the Reebok shoes... I would size down a 1/2 size if you have a regular to narrow foot, I think this would've helped me out.
And contrary to the above poster, I have heard nothing but good things about the Nanos, they are a fantastic WOD shoe.0
