Thank you for doing us a review Zack, I'll just add a few points for the viewers, these will be similar points when I (well, if I) do a review later. 1. The sizing is messed up, I had to go 1 FULL SIZE up in EU for mine, I normally wear 38, and the 39 was the exact same size as my Romaleo 2s and Anta 2s. As far as I am aware, they are working on a fix for the next batch. 2. When I first wore the shoes, it felt like a weird breed... like Anta 1 and Reebok Legacy got drunk, and had a baby, I felt the heel was a little higher than my Romaleo 2s, but other parts were fine. I also found the top of the shoe where is bends (the bit above the toe box) took a bit of time to break in. I have told the company, and they are also working on a fix. 3. From observation, everyone who switched from Romaleo 4s said they preferred our shoes, and everyone who switched from Reebooks said they preferred our shoes. The only shoes I would they are better, is the Romaleos 2s, the Anta 1 has similar performance IMO, I never really liked the Anta 2 because it never "broken in" for me. 4. It's about the fashion, not about the shoes.
So I wear golden Lu‘s lifter since a month. I switched from Anta 2 and I had Anta 1 before. I would say Anta 2 are more stable and have a bit more medial support, But! Anta 2 inner material is unfortunately not so durable, similar to Rom 4 I guess (after 6 month I already had some holes in heels area🥲 but it could be cause of my anatomy idk. Lu‘s lifter are similar to Anta 1, they are stable enough, comfortable even with hobbit feet like mine and they seem to be very durable👍🏻
Hey Zack, love your work. Just in regards to the effect of the heel height. They don't allow for increased dorsiflexion at the ankles, but instead place the ankle in increased plantarflexion, allowing the athlete to achieve greater knee flexion ROM. They actually decrease the DF required by the athlete to achieve the bottom position.
I know you have millions of shoes, Zack and I can truly honestly say that I would ENJOY the fck out of a series where you review and use every shoe in your collection and say something about it. god damn I love shoes
Re: Zack's dialogue at the end. I just got Adipower 2s which aren't particularly good weightlifting shoes....But damn are they a game changer considering I got them for 40 dollars. Even a "bad" lifting shoe is a necessity.
If I can squat jerk in these while mogging the local YMCA I will 100% buy these. Also, I kinda get a Thanos vibe. It’s like the infinity gauntlet but on your feet.
I have Antas and I wouldn't guide myself ussing the US size but the EU is more accurate. Eventhough they can feel very tight and rigid at the start they adjust perfectly over time and give you so much stability, I totally love them.
My Romaloes 2s and Anta were size 44EU. I ordered the Lu shoes in size 44EU but they're tight. Does that seem right? The anta fit like a glove in size 44EU. Maybe after the break in period they'll feel fine.
@@MiguelGarcia-si8mo What exactly tight, like a glove? I don't think Anta is equal in size as the Lu's but I guess they can adjust perfectly over time.
damn those are cool looking spanks!!! I'm using Velaasa's right now and like them a lot - these sound pretty similar i.e. high heel, snug fit, solid stable construction. Thanks for the review - they sound like they might be a good option for me.
While Zack is corrent in shoes generally don't matter, I would still advise AGAINST the NoBull Lifters. I currently have a pair of Anta 2, Nike Rom 4, Reebok Legacy Lifter 2 (recently sold), and NoBull Lifters, and there isn't much difference between the first 3, but man, is there a difference with the NoBull Lifters. They aren't overly secure in the ankle, they aren't nearly as solid in the heal (as they use compressed rubber) and the durability is nonexistent (had to do a warranty claim within 6 months). Plus, they are ridiculous in price - $299 USD is outrageous for what you get. So, Zack is correct that MOST WL shoes are the same; find one pair that you like and stick with it. However, caveat is don't buy the NoBull Lifters.
@@sandrost4243 sorry for delay in response. The largest difference is the Anta 2s don’t have the heal slip like the Rom 4s. I find the Anta 2s have a bit more cushioning inside. It’s hard to tell if I wore my grip off the Rom 4, but I noticed the Anta 2s are super grippy. The Anta 2s are also more chunky/heavy, but I like that.
At 9:35 - 9:45 I would only add that heel height really DOES matter. Going from 3/4" to 1" (25-26 mil) effective height was a major change, allowed much more upright stance in bottom of snatch. 1-1/4" height was too tall -- banging shins and being WAY over the bar on first pull.
I have a pair and I love these! I made the bold move of wearing them for the first time at my most recent competition and for me atleast they felt good straight away, I don’t know if anyone’s had Reebok legacy’s but they feel very similar to those
Most chinese shoes are 0.5 Euro size off. As for shirts, for example I'm a 3 XL American size, but if you wanna buy shirts from China, my size is likely to be 5 XL or 6 XL. I bought a Hong Gang weightlifting shoe, my normal feet size is 42 Euro size, bought a 42.5 Euro size and they fit perfectly.
Bought Adidas power perfect 3 because the toebox looked wider and they were a bit cheaper. Perfect fit couldnt be happier. (I wear barefoot normally and have always hated snug shoes growing up, so much that i always picked 4-5 sizes bigger than my actual foot size when i was a kid and i went looking like a clown.). Saw multiple competitors on the EU 2022 championship wear this model, among them Georgi chkheidze and a couple other georgian lifters and some others. Despite being a cheaper option to the other adidas.
I have to disagree slightly. The big thing for me when choosing a shoe is if the shoe is flat from the ball of the foot to the heel. I hated on the Nike 3’s how I couldn’t get my whole foot flat and so many shoe makers don’t allow you to push your toes and heels in the ground at the same time and it causes a lot of shifting in the pull. A snug shoe is really important for split jerk because it gives more stability in the front foot. I wear anta because they’re the most stable shoe I could find with a wife base and a flat sole unlike the Reebok which is the closest but has such a huge lift from the mid point of the shoe to the toes
Just a heads up: Since the size update (October 2023) with half sizes the shoes run exactly like the Romaleos 4. So same EU/US/CHN sizes. Maybe that helps before ordering 👍🏻
@@zoegaron9627 can only 100% speak for my experiences in men sizes🙏🏻Logically it wouldn’t fit as you need to convert the women sizes in male and from there you could order. In your case female size 7 is a male 5.5 wich you could order. Again; no guarantee on that but it just makes sense to me😅
@@zoegaron9627posted an answer but it wasn't uploaded sorry. Nope, you would logically check on the nike webpage and convert the women's size to male size. So a 7 US female would be a 5.5 US male. That would be the size to order 👍🏻 No guarantee whatsoever 😅
Good, was considering buying ANTA to replace my Romy 4 which are too narrow for my feet, and I was considering the Lu Xiaojun ones. Hope this review clear things up for me
Have you taken off the insoles? I swear the whole shoe along with the toebox feels a lot roomier withot the thick ass insole that comes with the shoes. Just replace them with a basic sport shoe insole. I replaced mine with the ones from my old adipowers and they were already a lot better. Completely without insole feels fine too.
@@babayaga20000 Yeah I know, word on the street is that they basically had a deal with Nike to be able to copy Rom2 for the chinese market. I'd like to know about the new though
Hey Zack I'm half a year late but if you ordered China size 48 that's a 13 in US not a 14. You probably just got a very snug 13 and should have ordered 13.5 or 49 China size.
Two things...1...they are selling these on Amazon for $199. 2...there is a someone selling Rom 2 ripoffs on ebay they claim they are being made in the same factory as the Anta shoes.
I've been doing olympic weightlifting for 2-3 months now but barefoot. That's only because I'm cheap though. Would it legitimately help me or just assist with getting the most out of your mobility as you said?
@@SquatSimp Makes it a bit easier to hit depth. You could try just stand on micro plates. Even at home just standing on a book make it feel a bit easier sitting down.
Zach referenced Craig as a weightlifter! He's now a legit weightlifter and not just a youtuber anymore! You should do a new collab, you guys have great chemistry... or is that animosity, I forgot which one is which.
i disagree not all weightlifting shoes are the same, i had adidas ones for 2years almost 3 years and i recently switch to romaleos 4 and its night and day difference i feel muchhh more stable and much better overall to express my strenght in the romaleos. Saying its all the same is kinda nonsense when they are all created in a different fashion.
Zack.. C'mon... You really can't tell the difference between a shoe that is super rigid up front like an anta or rom and one that flexes like nothing such as a leistung? Seriously?
Thank you for doing us a review Zack, I'll just add a few points for the viewers, these will be similar points when I (well, if I) do a review later.
1. The sizing is messed up, I had to go 1 FULL SIZE up in EU for mine, I normally wear 38, and the 39 was the exact same size as my Romaleo 2s and Anta 2s. As far as I am aware, they are working on a fix for the next batch.
2. When I first wore the shoes, it felt like a weird breed... like Anta 1 and Reebok Legacy got drunk, and had a baby, I felt the heel was a little higher than my Romaleo 2s, but other parts were fine. I also found the top of the shoe where is bends (the bit above the toe box) took a bit of time to break in. I have told the company, and they are also working on a fix.
3. From observation, everyone who switched from Romaleo 4s said they preferred our shoes, and everyone who switched from Reebooks said they preferred our shoes. The only shoes I would they are better, is the Romaleos 2s, the Anta 1 has similar performance IMO, I never really liked the Anta 2 because it never "broken in" for me.
4. It's about the fashion, not about the shoes.
Take my money now! 💸
So I wear golden Lu‘s lifter since a month. I switched from Anta 2 and I had Anta 1 before. I would say Anta 2 are more stable and have a bit more medial support, But! Anta 2 inner material is unfortunately not so durable, similar to Rom 4 I guess (after 6 month I already had some holes in heels area🥲 but it could be cause of my anatomy idk. Lu‘s lifter are similar to Anta 1, they are stable enough, comfortable even with hobbit feet like mine and they seem to be very durable👍🏻
Did anyone switch over from TYR? What did they say if so?
It is a cool shoe for sure . Similar to Anta 1
Will the shoes improve fishing technique as well as lifting?
Me whenever Zack says 'lady and gentlemen": that's me! I'm the lady!
Actually I identify as a woman. So, you’re not special. 😤😘
I identify as a cis gender toaster oven.
@@Burner-jl6hoAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAGAHAHGAGHAGA SO FUNNY
@@Burner-jl6ho 🤤🤤🤤
The one and only!
Hey Zack, love your work. Just in regards to the effect of the heel height. They don't allow for increased dorsiflexion at the ankles, but instead place the ankle in increased plantarflexion, allowing the athlete to achieve greater knee flexion ROM. They actually decrease the DF required by the athlete to achieve the bottom position.
I guess the correct phrasing would have been 'they compensate for poor dorsiflexion', but you got what he meant anyway.
Yeah basically makes it so I don’t have to warm up my calves lol.
I know you have millions of shoes, Zack and I can truly honestly say that I would ENJOY the fck out of a series where you review and use every shoe in your collection and say something about it. god damn I love shoes
The indent on the heel is the perfect size for a vial of EPO
Re: Zack's dialogue at the end. I just got Adipower 2s which aren't particularly good weightlifting shoes....But damn are they a game changer considering I got them for 40 dollars. Even a "bad" lifting shoe is a necessity.
I'm rocking Adipower 3s, also not the best reviews, work fine for me :D
Were the only ones i could find in my country for a decent price.
Your initial excitement seeing them for the first time is awesome lol
If I can squat jerk in these while mogging the local YMCA I will 100% buy these. Also, I kinda get a Thanos vibe. It’s like the infinity gauntlet but on your feet.
After all these years they finally arrived 😅
I have Antas and I wouldn't guide myself ussing the US size but the EU is more accurate. Eventhough they can feel very tight and rigid at the start they adjust perfectly over time and give you so much stability, I totally love them.
My Romaloes 2s and Anta were size 44EU. I ordered the Lu shoes in size 44EU but they're tight. Does that seem right? The anta fit like a glove in size 44EU. Maybe after the break in period they'll feel fine.
@@MiguelGarcia-si8mo What exactly tight, like a glove? I don't think Anta is equal in size as the Lu's but I guess they can adjust perfectly over time.
A bit tight in the toe box. I do like my WL shoes to be a bit tight though.
@@MiguelGarcia-si8mo Ohhh that sounds perfect then.
@@pateHNBTA its tight because of the performance insole. I put the regular ones on and they fit great. I assume that I'm not used to them yet
damn those are cool looking spanks!!! I'm using Velaasa's right now and like them a lot - these sound pretty similar i.e. high heel, snug fit, solid stable construction. Thanks for the review - they sound like they might be a good option for me.
NO STACHE LOOKS GREAT!!! AND you appear slimmer :) reminds me of a David Lee Roth with that fisheye lense closeup
While Zack is corrent in shoes generally don't matter, I would still advise AGAINST the NoBull Lifters. I currently have a pair of Anta 2, Nike Rom 4, Reebok Legacy Lifter 2 (recently sold), and NoBull Lifters, and there isn't much difference between the first 3, but man, is there a difference with the NoBull Lifters. They aren't overly secure in the ankle, they aren't nearly as solid in the heal (as they use compressed rubber) and the durability is nonexistent (had to do a warranty claim within 6 months). Plus, they are ridiculous in price - $299 USD is outrageous for what you get.
So, Zack is correct that MOST WL shoes are the same; find one pair that you like and stick with it. However, caveat is don't buy the NoBull Lifters.
What are your key differences between the Romy 4 and Anta 2? I really like the Rom 4s, but super curious about the Antas.
@@sandrost4243 sorry for delay in response.
The largest difference is the Anta 2s don’t have the heal slip like the Rom 4s. I find the Anta 2s have a bit more cushioning inside. It’s hard to tell if I wore my grip off the Rom 4, but I noticed the Anta 2s are super grippy. The Anta 2s are also more chunky/heavy, but I like that.
@@bren_miller Excellent info, thanks mate!
Makes sense that it doesn’t include bench since I’m pretty sure Lu has stated he doesn’t do bench press
You need to break them in with another Pig Squat session. Give the people what they need Zack
At 9:35 - 9:45 I would only add that heel height really DOES matter. Going from 3/4" to 1" (25-26 mil) effective height was a major change, allowed much more upright stance in bottom of snatch. 1-1/4" height was too tall -- banging shins and being WAY over the bar on first pull.
I have a pair and I love these! I made the bold move of wearing them for the first time at my most recent competition and for me atleast they felt good straight away, I don’t know if anyone’s had Reebok legacy’s but they feel very similar to those
Zack forgot China has a basketball team with some really tall players. 1.5bil people, there will be a good number of size 14s
Initial reaction… looks like the LuMaleos.
Most chinese shoes are 0.5 Euro size off. As for shirts, for example I'm a 3 XL American size, but if you wanna buy shirts from China, my size is likely to be 5 XL or 6 XL. I bought a Hong Gang weightlifting shoe, my normal feet size is 42 Euro size, bought a 42.5 Euro size and they fit perfectly.
48 European shoe size is 13 1/2 US.
I’m pretty sure that Yao Ming could wear that shoe size or even bigger
50+ no doubt.
Shaq had like size 56…
European size 47 is China size 48 which is US size 13. If he ordered China size 49 would have probably been perfect for him
You're as excited as me when I got my TYR wide toed weightlifting shoes
always love the shoe reviews
Bought Adidas power perfect 3 because the toebox looked wider and they were a bit cheaper. Perfect fit couldnt be happier. (I wear barefoot normally and have always hated snug shoes growing up, so much that i always picked 4-5 sizes bigger than my actual foot size when i was a kid and i went looking like a clown.). Saw multiple competitors on the EU 2022 championship wear this model, among them Georgi chkheidze and a couple other georgian lifters and some others. Despite being a cheaper option to the other adidas.
they look dope!
yeah asia sizes can be skewed especially in CN or JP so maybe replace them and go up a size or two
I have to disagree slightly. The big thing for me when choosing a shoe is if the shoe is flat from the ball of the foot to the heel. I hated on the Nike 3’s how I couldn’t get my whole foot flat and so many shoe makers don’t allow you to push your toes and heels in the ground at the same time and it causes a lot of shifting in the pull.
A snug shoe is really important for split jerk because it gives more stability in the front foot.
I wear anta because they’re the most stable shoe I could find with a wife base and a flat sole unlike the Reebok which is the closest but has such a huge lift from the mid point of the shoe to the toes
No one asked you
Yeah i have reeboks and they arent flat lol. Def looking to change.
Just a heads up: Since the size update (October 2023) with half sizes the shoes run exactly like the Romaleos 4. So same EU/US/CHN sizes. Maybe that helps before ordering 👍🏻
So I have romaleos 4 size 7 (women) I can order these as a size 7 as well?
@@zoegaron9627 can only 100% speak for my experiences in men sizes🙏🏻Logically it wouldn’t fit as you need to convert the women sizes in male and from there you could order. In your case female size 7 is a male 5.5 wich you could order. Again; no guarantee on that but it just makes sense to me😅
@@zoegaron9627posted an answer but it wasn't uploaded sorry. Nope, you would logically check on the nike webpage and convert the women's size to male size. So a 7 US female would be a 5.5 US male. That would be the size to order 👍🏻 No guarantee whatsoever 😅
Good, was considering buying ANTA to replace my Romy 4 which are too narrow for my feet, and I was considering the Lu Xiaojun ones.
Hope this review clear things up for me
Have you taken off the insoles? I swear the whole shoe along with the toebox feels a lot roomier withot the thick ass insole that comes with the shoes. Just replace them with a basic sport shoe insole. I replaced mine with the ones from my old adipowers and they were already a lot better. Completely without insole feels fine too.
The OG antas are goated and basically rom 2s but chinese. Idk about the new antas
Oh shit! I had the same problem with Rom 4 too. It kind of even hurts.
@@babayaga20000 Yeah I know, word on the street is that they basically had a deal with Nike to be able to copy Rom2 for the chinese market.
I'd like to know about the new though
@@sm-qw9mj I'll try it.
Thank you for your advice
My bet about the variable heel lift is that longer foot length will require more heel lift to get the same joint angles in the bottom position.
Hey Zack I'm half a year late but if you ordered China size 48 that's a 13 in US not a 14. You probably just got a very snug 13 and should have ordered 13.5 or 49 China size.
Will we see a Klokov shoe review?
Two things...1...they are selling these on Amazon for $199. 2...there is a someone selling Rom 2 ripoffs on ebay they claim they are being made in the same factory as the Anta shoes.
didn't you make a video years ago ordering these shoes, did you finally get them? 😂
The snug feeling makes my lift feel more secure
Between romaleos, Reebok, tyr and Lu xiaojun, which has a higher drop?
I have problems with my dorsiflexion and i need the higher ones.
definitely may want to get myself a pair. love my antas
Does this mean zacks no longer natural?
Chinese usually throw in some trenbologna sandwiches with them.
Commies don’t have doping control
Thank you for convincing me to buy fruit roll-ups Zack
I was waiting for you to drop the empty bar 3:57 like Lu. 😅
They are not exactly as those that Luxiaojun wear in the lift!!???? They differ!!…they had an 77 in back and some other differences on the sides!
size 48? are you going to surf some waves with this?
UK sizing
Do you think half a size or 1 whole size up could've benefitted you more?
Why are these $200 and the Anta is $350? I love the heel height though, wish more shoes had the 1" effective heel.
|Hey Zack. Soy de Argentina y estoy de visita en Dallas, TX.. Donde las puedo comprar?
Got the new 23 Lu’s, nice.
looks like a pack of haribo gummy bears
If you remove the outer layer of the shoe, you would actually find it stuffed full of gummy bears. That explains the cushioning and how snug it is.
Does anyone know where he bought them like what website because I've seen different prices on different sights
Is this the aliexpress for fcpoli? I think those are unauthorized shoes
This is like the anti-Asics 727
They are rebranded Anta 1's no?
I thought they looked more like Life Savers candy🍬
I've been doing olympic weightlifting for 2-3 months now but barefoot. That's only because I'm cheap though. Would it legitimately help me or just assist with getting the most out of your mobility as you said?
Yes, it definitely makes a big difference.
@JK-wl6dx In what sense? Just trying to understand
@@SquatSimp Makes it a bit easier to hit depth. You could try just stand on micro plates. Even at home just standing on a book make it feel a bit easier sitting down.
Get some lifting shoes, you’ll be far more stable in your lifts
I just picked up some Powerlifts. Not as much heel but way cheaper and enough for my back and front squats.
Can anyone help, I am looking for weightlifting shoes in size 15/16. Where can I get them?
Maybe I found replacement for my AdiPower1's.
What about the centimeters are they accurate?
Nice video
Now I can finally squat jerk 60 kilos but this time in style
I like the secret compartment to hide your EPO.
Where can you buy them?
How is the toe area issit very narrow if for a wide feet lifter ??
Zach referenced Craig as a weightlifter! He's now a legit weightlifter and not just a youtuber anymore! You should do a new collab, you guys have great chemistry... or is that animosity, I forgot which one is which.
Lmfao
Damn I’m just here diving with my eBay auction adipowers
Sounds like they will add 50 kilos to my total.
What size to get if I’m US size 13?
Hahaha the intro
I found my pair to be more comfortable than my romaleo 3s
100% Zach is acting this excited because the CCP told him to be this excited.
Is gud?
I've always thought his shoes look cool. maybe for my next pair...
anyone remember fruit by the foot?!
If the Power Rangers weightlifted, they'd wear these.
i disagree not all weightlifting shoes are the same, i had adidas ones for 2years almost 3 years and i recently switch to romaleos 4 and its night and day difference i feel muchhh more stable and much better overall to express my strenght in the romaleos. Saying its all the same is kinda nonsense when they are all created in a different fashion.
Shoes add +10 lbs to the fishes you catch
Fork up the Effing Cash 💸💰
I think it is as good as Anta 1
First 15 seconds of this video was enough of a bribery
I think, you should've used the old clip, of you fake ordering antas 🤣
7:48 yao ming...
Zack.. C'mon... You really can't tell the difference between a shoe that is super rigid up front like an anta or rom and one that flexes like nothing such as a leistung? Seriously?
Reminds me of power rangers haha. So cool
False. OG Adipowers will add 10% to all lifts. Put that in your fruit roll up and smoke it
Can you send me a pair? I will review them as well:)
Convinced every weightlifting shoe coming from China is a rom 2 clone.
What is the best shoe? Buy a shoe. Lift in that shoe.
This.
i get nasty ankle dig with the tongue does that go away
Atg in high heels bro! Yo don't buy weightlifting shoes! I wear some barefoot designed footwear and I been lifting for 10 years.
Boyfan
Non negotiable
ANTA who? 😂
Too flashy for me
Do you need to scream?
YES!
What's is bench press sounds disgusting
Ugliest weightlifting shoe of all time next to the classic Ronald McDonald Chinese weightlifting shoe
They look like they are based on ski boots. I’m not impressed.I wouldn’t buy a Chinese lifter shoe, considering they are all on something.
Really that’s your rationale to not buy these!?🤣
@@clintiacuone1703 good point, I actually bought a pair because they are all on something :-)
What type of shorts they usually wear ?
The front is so ugly using the Romaleo 3 pointy design.