I switched to them from the Adidas Powerlift.2 and couldn't be happier. I didn't really like the raised heels on traditional bodybuilding shoes, so I did some research and kept coming across them. I've been working in them for the past month and I'm a lot happier. My ankles feel a lot better. I wouldn't wear them just as casual shoes. 1. There is no padding in the foot so they hurt after a while. 2. There is no ventilation so your feet will smell TERRIBLE if your feet sweat in it. Also, I find…

My wife has a sizing issue and suggests that women order their normal size and men order 2 sizes up! She ordered them in advance and adjusted the size as they say MEN and they were too small! She is a size 9.5 in women's running shoes and orders a 7.5 (since they claim it's MEN'S SIZE) and they were super comfortable. She sent them back and then ordered a size 8 and it fits just like a 7.5. She ended up ordering a size 9.5 and they fit perfectly, just like her regular sneakers. She loves them…

When I was wrestling I used some IV's and loved these shoes to death. I bought an expensive pair of Adidas wrestling shoes and they fell apart pretty quickly. Since then I've been using Asics running shoes (both for running and wrestling). Now I use these shoes for boxing. Fits as expected. I usually wear size 7 shoes but ordered a size 8 before to keep my toes level. These shoes stretch after purchase so maybe 7.5 would be fine for me. In any case, the sole has no grip, it's fairly flat, very…

I've been training in Adidas Powerlifting (squats, deadlifts, bench press) for about 4 years, which I really enjoy. If you just want one shoe for all your climbs, this is probably your best bet (the 6-inch heel is adequate for squats, but not as high as most, so better for deadlifts). I really wanted to try flat shoes. for the deadlift, as is often recommended (not "required" but most people seem to prefer it) Chuck Taylor Converses are a typical bargain offering. But since they were the same…