adidas Men's Adipower Weightlifting Ii Shoes

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Because these shoes are both made by Adidas, the sizing is consistent between the two – with one small caveat regarding the Power Perfect III’s. Adidas Adipower II I’ve had both the Adipowers and Power Perfect’s for a similar amount of time and have trained in each of them an equal amount. Neither one has fallen apart on me, but one shoe stands out as more durable based on the construction alone. Adidas Adipower II To tell you the truth, both the Adipower 2 and the Powerlift 4 fall in the lightweight category. The former does weigh slightly more, so it’ll give you an extra “cementing” feel that makes the Adipower 2 good squat shoes. The Reebok Legacy Lifter 3 are in the same class as the Adipowers. Similarly priced, these are premium weightlifting shoes with solid features.

The Powerlift 4 is one of the few true-to-size weightlifting shoes on the market. This means you can safely wear them in your normal size without any fitting issues. The Winner: TieSince the Power Perfect III’s are cheaper than the Adipower II’s, they’re an excellent choice for anyone who wants a durable shoe without breaking the bank.

For context, I Hatfield squatted 470 lbs for a triple and didn’t have any issues with this model’s stability. I think most lifters who are investing in this shoe for squats, weightlifting, and accessory exercises won’t have issues with compression. This lining serves to keep your food secure in place as well as helps prevent chafing or blistering of the skin on the instep and the ankle. The Winner: Powerlift 4 That’s still true at the end of the day, but if you were to ask me whether the Adidas Adipower 2 or the Nike Romaleos 4 are the better overall weightlifting shoe, I’d probably go with the latter. Like the Adipowerss, the Roms 4 aren’t meant for running or other training purposes, but you’re going to get more stability and durability out of them for the same price. And the Roms can help you with more than just Olympic or CrossFit training—they’re great for powerlifting as well. Adidas Adipower 2 Weightlifting Shoes Specs Price This model did a good job across the board for exercises like quad-biased leg presses and rear-foot elevated split squats. The effective heel height of 22mm/.86″ is also nice for those that desire a slightly higher heel in their lifters.I once compared the original Adidas Adipower to the Nike Romaleos 2 because they were two of the best weightlifting shoes on the market at the time. Spoiler alert: there was little to nothing separating the two, and at the end of the day the choice comes down to personal preference. Unfortunately, the Adidas Adipower 3 is no different, and it seems Adidas used the same last construction for this model as they have the last Adipower iterations. If you have a wide foot, steer clear of this model.