Thanks for the review. The pump is orange and looks like that because they are a tribute to the original basketball pumps. As someone who was a kid in the 90s when those came out, I love that they did it that way. The best are the white with blue woman's version which was the original colourway.
@@samj8932 I thought so too because of squat jerk journalist. That guy probably tried lifter's pair 2 sizes smaller than him to say that. I asked the same question when someone said it's wider than anta1 because of him. Wide toe box both sideways and height of the toe box as well.
I managed to pick these up with a 35% discount, coming from the Adidas Power Perfect 3. They are simultaneously more secure and more comfortable than the PPs. The pump system makes lacing down the shoes tight a lot more comfortable for me. Bought the black/blue ones. For anyone interested in sneakers the colours are actually kinda interesting. They’re all throwbacks to shoes from Reebok’s past, like mine are Shaq’s first signature shoe. Think they’re doing it for the nostalgia factor, now that Reebok no longer is part of the adidas group.
@@sikastrength Gum soles in general are aesthetic as fuck. If they made the LL3 women’s in off white with gum soles, I would’ve been mad that they didn’t make ‘em in my size.
That is interesting. If the blue and black are throwbacks to the original shaqs do you know where the inspiration came from for the white/green/yellow and the black/white/red?
@@bevans8922 I think the white/green ones were inspired by a Michael Chang (tennis) signature Reebok Court Victory Pump, the black/white ones by the Reebok Pump Omni Lite which were worn by basketball player Dee Brown during the infamous Dunk Contest where the Pump became a phenomenon.
@@the.Aruarian Thanks for the reply...that's awesome I do remember Dee Brown pumping them up before winning the contest. pretty cool feature of these shoes!
I remember a video with Andrei Aramnau's quest for getting new weightlifting shoes. He was sent a pair of the original Adipowers which he did not like. Then he was sent a pair of the original Legacy lifters which he liked initially before deciding that the high heel was throwing him off. He finally settled on the Power Perfect 2's which he ended up wearing at the 2019 world championships. I always thought that 3/4" heel was the standard for weightlifting shoes. It seems like the new weightlifting shoes coming out in the last half decade have all been higher than that.
I would like some more 3/4 inch options the 1 inch definitely isn't for everyone. I did remember andrei lifting in those green reebok for a long time. Always looks kind of wrong on him
@@sikastrength Everything feels wrong coming from ironwork 2. Those things durability aside are pretty much perfect. It's the lightness of them that is special.
They real stabile. The narrowes in the toe boxs widen up after some use and really melts Nice around the foot. From a start feeling of narrow to a really Nice fit
Honestly waiting for that L-1 review from you all so I have someone to blame for buying them and not liking them, as a narrow toe enjoyer, I'm also curious how the wide toe translates to performance
I used Rom 2’s for years and loved them but they were slightly too narrow. Then I picked up some legacy 2’s and loved those but my pup decided he needed them to chew, so I took your recommendation and ended up with legacy 3’s and am really impressed so far 👍. Downside, I too have flipper feet…
I was looking for this review on your channel as i discovered Reebok was shipping to my country, leaving my options to adipower 3's, romaleos 4 and Reebok legacy 3's. Didnt find the review so I just ordered the 3's, ofc one day before you guys release this video. I really need maximal heel height, hope I made the right choice. Edit: Might be as good as romaleos 2's and an improvement of the legacy 2's. Sounds like it was the right choice. Keep posting great content.
Just bought a pair for 80$, hopefully they fit. Its my frist time buting weightlifting shoes and reebok. I was think about spending 200-250$ on the anta 2, and get my cousin to ship them to me international, but after seeing the 80$price, i couldn't resist
Reebok made the best boxing boots, really comfortable, you would forget you had them on, they were amazing and then just stopped making them! If you love them buy a few of them. Reebok will just stop no matter how popular they are.
Great review, very knowledgeable, thanks! When you reviewed nike romaleos 4 you pointed out the problem with the toes not making contact with the floor like you would expect from a running trainer. Do you find there is a similar issue with legacy or not? I haven't tried them but it kinda looks that way.
The arch support on legacy 2s were too much, to the point where my feet would ache if I had them on for more than 30 minutes. I wonder if these are flatter in the insole.
Currently I wear a rom 4 but I’ve noticed that the rubber on the heel is starting to rip and I was considering getting these shoes once the rubber on the heel does fully tear off
I had the same issue with my Rom 4s, I had to get a new pair recently. I can't stand Nike as a brand, but the shoes are so good that I'm not going to let my opinion dissuade me.
I’m new to weightlifting so I don’t know how weightlifting shoes are supposed to “feel,” but this shoe just doesn’t feel secure enough i.e. the lace and strap can’t be tied tight enough. The sizing should be good since there isn’t much room in front of my toes
as a proud owner of legacy 2, adidas leistung 2016, asics 727 and power perfect 2 i have to say in theory legacy 2 are the best overall but for people with wide feet and me as a narrow feet guy my feet swim in legacy 2 for the first 3 months, now my favorite are leistung boa edition because of that narrow upper though not as stable and heavy as legacy 2
I don't know much about weight lifting shoes and I'm just getting into Olympic presses but I did buy the shoes and when I put them on and I pumped it up I like the way the they fit snugger😊
At one point you guys mentioned it may not be the best fit for a lower weight class/well mobile person (hello, it's me). What shoe would come to your mind in that case? Currently using Rom4s, but they already seem tight, both in midfoot and by the toes af. Thinking about giving something else a shot.
Maybe give the Savaleos a shot. Roms 4’s are .75”, Savs are .59”. Otherwise the Inov-8 FastLift 325 are supposedly pretty good, very light and .65” heel height. Otherwise might be worth looking into shoes for Powerlifting or Crossfit.
@@the.Aruarian Savaleos is too sneakers-ish. Soft and sloppy feeling. I had given a thought to a crossfit shoe before, but the lack of lateral support makes me think it wouldn't be a very good idea. I had also given a thought to Tyr's shoe, but it's hardly available in my region. The vision of not having my toes cramped up to the point of discomfort is quite tempting, ngl. For now I've reduced effective heel height and that poking arch support by throwing out the insoles and putting in normal flat ones in my Rom4s. Builtin ones give probably some 30% of the heelheight so... yeah.
Lads, I switched from rom 2s to asics and found the shoe to be perfect for me. Do you think a higher heel would be more beneficial than a wide toe box. Because after trying the tyr i dropped them because i felt no security.
Do you plan on making a review of the anta 2 ? I own a pair of adipower 1 and i do like them yet even after years of use they still feel so narrow. The anta seems the right compromise but the price discurage me
Would you recommend this shoe for a 5'10" guy with good, but not great, ankle mobility? I can squat high bar ATG in flats, but obviously some heel would help. I've tried the Adipower 3's (first lifting shoe I've tried) and the heel height felt good, though sadly the fit of the shoe is utter crap. Looking at the Legacy 3's as an alternative but a bit worried about the heel height.
Adidas just need to cough up a leistung with better materials, laces and a strap.. Leistung Rio with just the boa was the last really good adidas shoe.
Thanks for another video review! Noticed you were wearing Vivos. Any chance you'd be able to do a video on the idea of barefoot running and walking and how that might affect weightlifting training?
Very Interesting as I don’t know what to look for in a shoe at all. But if I just want to squat to get better at my sport, are weightlifting shoes even worth it for me over just using one of those rubber wedges to step on with normal shoes/barefoot?
Pump tongue reminds me a bit of the original adidas leistung lacing system. But, having a mediocre history with legacy lifters I’ll probably stay with my romaleos 2 until they finally fall apart. Have had them for 7 years of nearly daily training and they’re holding up aight still besides losing some of the lacing and the tags on the tongue and interior. If anyone does have a suggestion close to the quality and feel of the romaleos 2 or the original Adidas adipowers drop the recommendations here.
How's the toe box in these compared to the original Legacy Lifters? I understand that it's apparently much narrower, but is it like to the point that I'd have to order a bigger size to fit in? My LL1s are starting to fall apart, so I'm in the market for new shoes I guess. Tried Leistungs recently, but they're too narrow and uncomfortable for me, would be a shame if the new LLs run similarly.
How do you think these stack up against the nike romaleos 4. I am new to weightlifting and have the Nikes and find they can get quite tight over a session
I’ve been using them as a more comfortable way to lock in the heel. Pump up the tongue, then pull down the laces and strap down tight. Far less pressure on the top of the foot and doesn’t cut into your feet.
@@kiwibird8441 Rose Anvil did a teardown and pressure test of a Pump bladder awhile ago. It seems like these things are incredibly over-engineered and can take pressure far greater than what you can hand pump in. Punctures are a different beast but it doesn’t seem likely in a gym.
They look cute, but I’ll stick with my crocs, thanks
Get an added heel to your crocs from a cobbler, put them in sport mode and boom 200kg snatch easy
@@sikastrength precisely. People really overcomplicate the sport I’ll tell ya
Lads trying to crash the used Rom 2 market
Thanks for the review. The pump is orange and looks like that because they are a tribute to the original basketball pumps. As someone who was a kid in the 90s when those came out, I love that they did it that way. The best are the white with blue woman's version which was the original colourway.
A review I'd like to see is the constantly sold out "Tyr L-1 Lifters". They claim to have anatomical "correct" toe-box.
Pump being an innovation and something different.
Me who was a child in the late 80s/early 90s "I've seen this innovation before" 😂😂😂
Would be great to see a review on Anta 2's! Supposedly they have a near 1inch heel height
They feel exactly as the Rom2 did, heel height wise. They also have a wide toe box and a really tough upper. Best shoe ever, for real.
Haven't had the anta 2 on our radar yet, will get them at some stage
@@abadran8174 Wide toe box? I thought it got narrower compared to the originals.
@@samj8932 I thought so too because of squat jerk journalist. That guy probably tried lifter's pair 2 sizes smaller than him to say that. I asked the same question when someone said it's wider than anta1 because of him. Wide toe box both sideways and height of the toe box as well.
I managed to pick these up with a 35% discount, coming from the Adidas Power Perfect 3. They are simultaneously more secure and more comfortable than the PPs. The pump system makes lacing down the shoes tight a lot more comfortable for me. Bought the black/blue ones. For anyone interested in sneakers the colours are actually kinda interesting. They’re all throwbacks to shoes from Reebok’s past, like mine are Shaq’s first signature shoe. Think they’re doing it for the nostalgia factor, now that Reebok no longer is part of the adidas group.
Yeah I like the black and white but black and gum would be ❤❤❤❤
@@sikastrength Gum soles in general are aesthetic as fuck. If they made the LL3 women’s in off white with gum soles, I would’ve been mad that they didn’t make ‘em in my size.
That is interesting. If the blue and black are throwbacks to the original shaqs do you know where the inspiration came from for the white/green/yellow and the black/white/red?
@@bevans8922 I think the white/green ones were inspired by a Michael Chang (tennis) signature Reebok Court Victory Pump, the black/white ones by the Reebok Pump Omni Lite which were worn by basketball player Dee Brown during the infamous Dunk Contest where the Pump became a phenomenon.
@@the.Aruarian Thanks for the reply...that's awesome I do remember Dee Brown pumping them up before winning the contest. pretty cool feature of these shoes!
I remember a video with Andrei Aramnau's quest for getting new weightlifting shoes. He was sent a pair of the original Adipowers which he did not like. Then he was sent a pair of the original Legacy lifters which he liked initially before deciding that the high heel was throwing him off. He finally settled on the Power Perfect 2's which he ended up wearing at the 2019 world championships.
I always thought that 3/4" heel was the standard for weightlifting shoes. It seems like the new weightlifting shoes coming out in the last half decade have all been higher than that.
I would like some more 3/4 inch options the 1 inch definitely isn't for everyone. I did remember andrei lifting in those green reebok for a long time. Always looks kind of wrong on him
@@sikastrength Everything feels wrong coming from ironwork 2. Those things durability aside are pretty much perfect. It's the lightness of them that is special.
Thanks for the video, been considering getting some legacy trees
They real stabile.
The narrowes in the toe boxs widen up after some use and really melts Nice around the foot. From a start feeling of narrow to a really Nice fit
Honestly waiting for that L-1 review from you all so I have someone to blame for buying them and not liking them, as a narrow toe enjoyer, I'm also curious how the wide toe translates to performance
would love to see you guys review the Anta 2s!
I used Rom 2’s for years and loved them but they were slightly too narrow. Then I picked up some legacy 2’s and loved those but my pup decided he needed them to chew, so I took your recommendation and ended up with legacy 3’s and am really impressed so far 👍. Downside, I too have flipper feet…
Love the colorways on these also. I have the Rom2s and Leistung2s. Would def buy these over anything else out there
Bought mine this week, couldn't be happier.
I was looking for this review on your channel as i discovered Reebok was shipping to my country, leaving my options to adipower 3's, romaleos 4 and Reebok legacy 3's. Didnt find the review so I just ordered the 3's, ofc one day before you guys release this video. I really need maximal heel height, hope I made the right choice.
Edit: Might be as good as romaleos 2's and an improvement of the legacy 2's. Sounds like it was the right choice. Keep posting great content.
Just bought a pair for 80$, hopefully they fit.
Its my frist time buting weightlifting shoes and reebok.
I was think about spending 200-250$ on the anta 2, and get my cousin to ship them to me international, but after seeing the 80$price, i couldn't resist
Review the TYR L1s already!
Reebok made the best boxing boots, really comfortable, you would forget you had them on, they were amazing and then just stopped making them! If you love them buy a few of them. Reebok will just stop no matter how popular they are.
I like the pump, it’s nostalgic and it’s fun to press. Like a fidget toy
Great review, very knowledgeable, thanks! When you reviewed nike romaleos 4 you pointed out the problem with the toes not making contact with the floor like you would expect from a running trainer. Do you find there is a similar issue with legacy or not? I haven't tried them but it kinda looks that way.
The arch support on legacy 2s were too much, to the point where my feet would ache if I had them on for more than 30 minutes. I wonder if these are flatter in the insole.
Same here, had to send them back
They are not.
Same, i just cut that support bit off the insole and they were sound.
Currently I wear a rom 4 but I’ve noticed that the rubber on the heel is starting to rip and I was considering getting these shoes once the rubber on the heel does fully tear off
I had the same issue with my Rom 4s, I had to get a new pair recently. I can't stand Nike as a brand, but the shoes are so good that I'm not going to let my opinion dissuade me.
Curious to your thoughts on the TYR L-1s
Yeah second that! A review of them would be appreciated. Seeing as you have his book on your shelf I reckon he owes you a free pair anyway?!
Yes! :) been waiting for this.
I’m new to weightlifting so I don’t know how weightlifting shoes are supposed to “feel,” but this shoe just doesn’t feel secure enough i.e. the lace and strap can’t be tied tight enough. The sizing should be good since there isn’t much room in front of my toes
as a proud owner of legacy 2, adidas leistung 2016, asics 727 and power perfect 2 i have to say in theory legacy 2 are the best overall but for people with wide feet and me as a narrow feet guy my feet swim in legacy 2 for the first 3 months, now my favorite are leistung boa edition because of that narrow upper though not as stable and heavy as legacy 2
The Legacy 🌲🌴🌳 (jk I love your accent lads 😂)
Just found a pair for 50 quid, delivered!
I don't know much about weight lifting shoes and I'm just getting into Olympic presses but I did buy the shoes and when I put them on and I pumped it up I like the way the they fit snugger😊
romaleos 5 when?(aka a rom 2 rerun hopefully)
if they actually did that i would take a loan out just to have extras 10 years down the line
It feels like a conspiracy that they haven't rerun the rom 2s at this point, and I want answers
Could you do a review on some shoes like the workout warriors that are being advertised as being somewhere between the Roma 2 and the Anta 1?
I remember when hookgrip cut those 2008 adistars in half , f for those shoes
Okay I just placed an order for a pair, time to watch the video now.
Under Armour lifter review?
Would you consider reviewing the INOV-8 fastlift power G 380s?
At one point you guys mentioned it may not be the best fit for a lower weight class/well mobile person (hello, it's me). What shoe would come to your mind in that case? Currently using Rom4s, but they already seem tight, both in midfoot and by the toes af. Thinking about giving something else a shot.
Maybe give the Savaleos a shot. Roms 4’s are .75”, Savs are .59”. Otherwise the Inov-8 FastLift 325 are supposedly pretty good, very light and .65” heel height.
Otherwise might be worth looking into shoes for Powerlifting or Crossfit.
@@the.Aruarian Savaleos is too sneakers-ish. Soft and sloppy feeling.
I had given a thought to a crossfit shoe before, but the lack of lateral support makes me think it wouldn't be a very good idea.
I had also given a thought to Tyr's shoe, but it's hardly available in my region. The vision of not having my toes cramped up to the point of discomfort is quite tempting, ngl.
For now I've reduced effective heel height and that poking arch support by throwing out the insoles and putting in normal flat ones in my Rom4s. Builtin ones give probably some 30% of the heelheight so... yeah.
@@Dwuboista I think there are UK, AU and DE retailers for Tyr now, but they’re still expensive as hell… also a 20mm heel height, IIRC.
Lads, I switched from rom 2s to asics and found the shoe to be perfect for me. Do you think a higher heel would be more beneficial than a wide toe box. Because after trying the tyr i dropped them because i felt no security.
I think appropriately size heel and tight fit would be first on the list but as the jury is out in the toe box
@@sikastrength I am noticing a lot of second hand tyr already....
Could you guys recommend any good shoes for squatting and weightlifting for people on a budget?
Do you plan on making a review of the anta 2 ?
I own a pair of adipower 1 and i do like them yet even after years of use they still feel so narrow. The anta seems the right compromise but the price discurage me
Please review those wooden adidas in the back.
So what is the pint of the pump?
In the legacy 2 I had to size down. I'm a ten in every shoe ever but had to return my tens for a nine in the legacy 2 they were so long.
Have you guys seen the new strength shop lifter? Also, where do i get a pair of Rom 2 without paying nearly £200 lol?
Would be very interesting, they seem to have the same soles as the workout warriors with a different upper construction
Would you recommend this shoe for a 5'10" guy with good, but not great, ankle mobility? I can squat high bar ATG in flats, but obviously some heel would help. I've tried the Adipower 3's (first lifting shoe I've tried) and the heel height felt good, though sadly the fit of the shoe is utter crap. Looking at the Legacy 3's as an alternative but a bit worried about the heel height.
is good shoe
Adidas just need to cough up a leistung with better materials, laces and a strap.. Leistung Rio with just the boa was the last really good adidas shoe.
glad to see a decent shoe something to consider now my rom 2s are falling apart
I wear converse. Could you review those for olympic weightlifting ?
Thanks for another video review! Noticed you were wearing Vivos. Any chance you'd be able to do a video on the idea of barefoot running and walking and how that might affect weightlifting training?
Very Interesting as I don’t know what to look for in a shoe at all.
But if I just want to squat to get better at my sport, are weightlifting shoes even worth it for me over just using one of those rubber wedges to step on with normal shoes/barefoot?
Not really, although you should avoid squatting in squishy shoes, like most running shoes.
Pump tongue reminds me a bit of the original adidas leistung lacing system. But, having a mediocre history with legacy lifters I’ll probably stay with my romaleos 2 until they finally fall apart. Have had them for 7 years of nearly daily training and they’re holding up aight still besides losing some of the lacing and the tags on the tongue and interior.
If anyone does have a suggestion close to the quality and feel of the romaleos 2 or the original Adidas adipowers drop the recommendations here.
IIRC there's a Chinese brand that makes replica's of the Rom2, just without the swoosh.
I have hyper mobile ankles but such poor thoracic mobility these work nicely for me lol.
So which shoe do you recommend?
What shoe would you recommend for squatting in powerlifting?
How's the toe box in these compared to the original Legacy Lifters? I understand that it's apparently much narrower, but is it like to the point that I'd have to order a bigger size to fit in? My LL1s are starting to fall apart, so I'm in the market for new shoes I guess. Tried Leistungs recently, but they're too narrow and uncomfortable for me, would be a shame if the new LLs run similarly.
As far as I can remember they're tighter that the legacy 1s
“They are narrow” - ah, i see, this video no longer pertains to me 🦆
Adidas should make a new legacy version of the 2008 Adistars, they could charge a premium and it would still be cheaper than the $600 pairs on Ebay😭
I got them but returned them because the toe box is so narrow that it hurts my big toe.
i love everything about them except the orange button thing. Just hate how it looks design wise
Nike ROM 2s for ever!
How do you think these stack up against the nike romaleos 4. I am new to weightlifting and have the Nikes and find they can get quite tight over a session
Much better than the rom 4s but are definitely tigher than the rom 4s in the toe box
I'll stick to crocs and versalifts
The white Legacy 3's look the best out of them all. Pretty bad colors otherwise and the white ones aren't the best looking either.
Maybe ill stop squating on 1.25kg plates and buy some squat shoes...
Make em wider please! I got inflammation in my toe from wearing narrow WL shoes. Not worth it!
Reebok ALWAYS has some kind of 50% off during cyber monday sales. Thr only drawback is u have to wait until november 😂
the leistung please!!!
Position us p3 weightlifting shoes
"Legacy trees" 😉
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I do not appreciate you trying to convince me to spend $300 on something that should cost 100 lol😂
... is gud shoe
Pump seems a little gimmicky only time will tell
I’ve been using them as a more comfortable way to lock in the heel. Pump up the tongue, then pull down the laces and strap down tight. Far less pressure on the top of the foot and doesn’t cut into your feet.
@@the.Aruarian yeh I'm just wondering how long it will last before it breaks
@@kiwibird8441 Rose Anvil did a teardown and pressure test of a Pump bladder awhile ago. It seems like these things are incredibly over-engineered and can take pressure far greater than what you can hand pump in. Punctures are a different beast but it doesn’t seem likely in a gym.