ADIDAS ADIPOWER 3 REVIEW| Are They Really Worth $220?!

[@thatfitfriend]

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[@BeholdAtlas]

I just got these for $150 from Rogue and I am so excited for them to get here since I always struggle with depth in squats.

[@saltycracker2344]

I bought them at half the price, considering that the nike savaleos would've cost me more at this point, and that I have narrow feet, I don't think I made a bad purchase.

[@pulaskils1]

I have wide feet, so I always order boots and running shoes in 2E. You just saved me $220 on these narrow shoes. Thanks!

[@thatfitfriend]

Grab the TYR L-1 Lifter and go up a half-size!

[@ajboswell]

Awesome, thanks for making the video!

[@thatfitfriend]

Ay - Hope you enjoy it!

[@StephenJoseph-kq1ro]

Just picked them up for $125! Super stoked

[@thatfitfriend]

Ayyy let’s go!

[@jaybinks871]

Stumbled on your video. My adipower 3s came in yesterday. I'm glad I didn't buy these a year ago haha-paid $154 off Amazon! It was a toss-up between the Adipowers & Powerlifts. I've never bought weightlifting shoes but I needed more heel height for squatting, and Adidas fits my feet like no other shoe. Got leg day today! Nice review.

[@thatfitfriend]

Ay, stoked to hear that. Thank you!

[@andrewtanczyk4009]

Thanks. Still wondering between these and the INOV-8 FASTLIFT POWER G 380. Not sure 🤔.

[@thatfitfriend]

Inov-8! Search for coupons before you buy

[@darrenflynn1564]

Power perfect ii was adidas best weightlifting shoe in my opinion. I have the adipower ii and the Nike romeleo 4s. The romeleos are unreal

[@thatfitfriend]

That’s an interesting take! Thanks for sharing 🤝 Why do you think the power perfect took the edge for you?

[@darrenflynn1564]

@Jake | That Fit Friend for me they were very resonally priced, they were a solid build, and they glued ur feet to the floor, it seems recent adidas shoes are too flexible n don't provide the same stability, I had the romaleos 2 but they were on the other side u couldn't move at all in them haha, out of what I owed the romaleos 4 and the power perfect 2 would be my top choice, not saying the adipowers are bad there a good shoe also.

[@AlvaTheSpurned]

Another great video as always! I'm now in the market for weightlifting shoes so I've been referencing your videos for my decision. I'm looking for a good gym shoe for primarily squats (and other lower body exercises). I'm not planning on running in them or anything. The narrow toe box like in the Adipowers is a turnoff as my daily wear is a barefoot shoe. For context Im a size mens 8-9. All that being said I was hoping you could help me chose between few options: -Nordic Lifting Powerlifting Shoes -Goruck Ballistic Trainers -Reebok Men's Legacy Lifter Ii Cross Trainer If you have any suggestions between those or even a different shoe you'd recommend id love the help!

[@thatfitfriend]

Thanks, Justin! A few thoughts here. If you invest in lifters, then you'll want to preserve their use for squats, weightlifting, and accessories where a heel wedge is desired (quad-based variations, using on machines where a wedge promotes better positioning, etc). You won't want to rock them for cross-training or throughout full workouts if their use isn't purpose driven. The Nordic are okay, but the outsole leave a lot to be desired. GORUCK are a cross-training shoe so very different from the heel elevation that you'd get from one of the lifters. Reebok Legacy Lifter is a decent model. IMO, I'd suggest exploring the Powerlift 4 or Reebok Lifter PR II. Both are good entry weightlifting shoes and will cost you around ~100. They should last a while, too, if you're only using them for squats and certain accessories!

[@AlvaTheSpurned]

@@thatfitfriend I appreciate the feedback a lot! I’ll go look them up soon with that in mind

[@AlvaTheSpurned]

@@thatfitfriend I did some research on those two and they look good. I'm between three shoes so ill list them here with a question about each: 1. Reebok Legacy Lifter 2... In your previous response you said they are decent. Is there any reason why they wouldn't be a good option other than the price? If I remember correctly you liked them in your video review. 2. Powerlift 4... Do you prefer the Powerlift 4 over the Powerlift 5? I know they have different materials but wasn't sure if one felt/performed better than the other. And is the narrow toe box on either model a big turn off? 3. Reebok Lifter PR II... this one seems like a very solid budget option other than potential quality control issues. Is there anything else to be aware of for this model? My last question would be is there anyway I could support you or your channel outside of watching/liking videos? I appreciate your help and wouldn't mind helping back

[@thatfitfriend]

@@AlvaTheSpurned See below! 1. Nope, no reason! I dig the Legacy Lifter II, but I also like their heavier construction for squats/accessories. Some folks don't love the "clunkiness" that can come with this model. 2. Both are same same. I said 4 because it's virtually the same thing but with a better price point. Same fit for the most part, IMO, the 4's upper actually gave the toe box a slightly better feel than the 5. Performance-wise, both models are the same. 3. Nope! For $100, it's one of the better/safer weightlifting shoe options, IMO. Should be safe with any of these models, tbh! Nope, I just appreciate you rocking with my content. Millions of creators, but the fact you choose to interact with my stuff is more than enough!

[@AlvaTheSpurned]

@@thatfitfriend okay thank you! This has been a lot of help. It’s good to know there are three solid options

[@mattcooper8403]

Good review. From what I hear the shoe is alright when it comes to weighting and general resistance training. Personally while I like the way it looks I don't think it would be worth getting to have along side my Rom 2s

[@thatfitfriend]

Yeah, I’ve pretty much landed on the same consensus. Also, for $220? Eh.

[@mattcooper8403]

@@thatfitfriend Yeah the price tag is steep for a weightlifting shoe

[@thatfitfriend]

@@mattcooper8403 that and a shoe without any real changes other than an upper update…🤔

[@mattcooper8403]

@@thatfitfriend Like the metcon 8 lol

[@valkarcy]

I just ordered some. They haven't got here yet but I'm concerned about the construction. I have aggressive arches and a medium width. These will be my first "nice" pair. Price is not an issue but I think I should have gone with Romaleos or Anta's based off reviews.

[@thatfitfriend]

Honestly, you won't know until you try them. Antas are solid, the Rom 4s are very meh. The toe box in the Rom 4 is pretty brutal.

[@valkarcy]

@@thatfitfriend thanks for the feedback. Ill give them a go. Hopefully rogue fitness has a good return policy if they don't feel good.

[@suede2009]

Side bar: I’d be curious of your thoughts of the Tyr CXT-1 trainers when they come out and how they compare to the Strike MVMNT haze trainer.

[@thatfitfriend]

I just put an order in for their pre-sale! So stoked. I'm going to add this comparison to my always growing cross-training shoe content spreadsheet!

[@pierreblumm]

I have a wide foot and those are actually perfect !

[@thatfitfriend]

Hmmm, that’s interesting! Dope that they fit you well 👌

[@TheBerny100]

I bought them for 130 euros. I have a wider foot and bought a 0.5 size bigger and they fit perfectly. 💪

[@thatfitfriend]

Heck yeah!

[@molohov3875]

Looks like a narrow, high heeled The Total

[@rylemaber]

I found the for 130. Good for squats and accessories?

[@thatfitfriend]

Yep! That's a solid deal for them.

[@tom2522]

Thank you almost made a big mistake buying these i cant’t have shoes with small toe box.

[@pardss9737]

Have you reviewed the adi power 2?

[@thatfitfriend]

At BarBend, I did

[@abrahammora101]

Picked these up for $20 perks of working for them👁👄👁

[@thatfitfriend]

Dangggg, way to rub it in 😂

[@darkmxhishot7475]

Bro your foot was gnarly!

[@thatfitfriend]

LOL, how you mean?

[@nathgamer3620]

Thank you for this informative video. I just have one question I have a bit of a wide feet and I am a size US 14 so do I get 14.5 or stick to 14. Please do let me know

[@thatfitfriend]

Do you currently wear lifters? If so, what model and what size? My gut wants to say you'd be fine stay 14 in this model as they do run a tad long. You could also opt for a different model if width is a major concern.

[@justwatchingffs371]

$220 seems steep, but consider how long they last. Bought my adipowers used over a decade ago, and they're still in perfect condition. Would love to buy these, but quite frankly I don't need them.

[@thatfitfriend]

Exactly, I look at them like an investment for most lifters

[@Unknown-pg8mn]

@@thatfitfriend what about know that there on a sale. 180 for the white and 160 for the black. Would you say it’s worth it for that price?

[@thatfitfriend]

@@Unknown-pg8mn $160 is solid!

[@ranma763]

I got it, switched over from Asics Tow 727. I wore it, used it, can no longer return it. Do I have regrets? Asics all the way.

[@thatfitfriend]

You could probably sell them on eBay/FB marketplace and make something back on them!

[@tgc1972]

Why can’t they just make a wide version as well. Makes no sense. I’m currently running $100 Sabo Powerlifts and have no complaints. Plenty wide and the upper is solid. Great review.

[@thatfitfriend]

Agreed! Most companies should start, especially for strength sports shoes, imo. Thank you 💪

[@JoseRodriguez-tg9qv]

rogue just updated the effective heel height. It's says 22mm but do you feel like it's a 22mm?

[@thatfitfriend]

They scale with size, I believe. Larger sizes will scale up while smaller models will have lower heels. Maybe that’s only in the Classic model, though, and I’m not remembering correctly. In my 10 normal Do-Win they don’t feel like 22mm

[@andrewtanczyk4009]

Thanks. I think you convinced me to not go with this model.

[@andyhellemans1579]

i have the adipowers 1 and they are too narrow, the upper of the 3"s are the same as on the total's. so that shouldn"t be the reason why they are more expensive. i just orderd the romaleos 2. hope they are better

[@ahmad53535383]

Compare it with romaleos and reebok, i find the toebox on legacy lifter pretty decent

[@thatfitfriend]

Legacy has a tad more width at the end of the toe box and the Rom 4 feels the narrowest/lowest profile of them all. I do plan to do more weightlifting shoe comparisons in the near future, stay tuned!

[@19BATMAN7]

I have bad knees will this help with my squats

[@thatfitfriend]

That's a multifactorial question. If your knees bother you when squatting and these allow you to achieve better positions, then they can be useful! Think of them as tools for achieving your goals, so if they allow you to perform at a high level without as many issues, they can def be a good option. However, I'd also not neglect working on the knees with variations that will help promote better knee tissue health.

[@solotopp]

What would you reccomend for wider feet?

[@thatfitfriend]

What do you currently wear? The new TYR model is the widest lifter atm, you could also look into something like the Reebok Lifter PR II - it's a good budget option, too.

[@solotopp]

@@thatfitfriend I wear the do wins from Rogue but not the suede ones. They are too tight. TYR look solid but sold out. Thanks for the suggestions!

[@thatfitfriend]

@@solotopp welcome! 🤝

[@John-dk3wj]

Are these an upgrade coming from Nike romaloes 4

[@thatfitfriend]

Really depends! I think they are, but I’m sure Nike lovers would beg the differ 😅

[@John-dk3wj]

@@thatfitfriend what shoes are good for just squats

[@John-dk3wj]

@@thatfitfriend are the adipower 3 good just for squats

[@thatfitfriend]

@@John-dk3wj Yep! They'll be fine for ya!

[@Shvabicu]

More like a downgrade. There's a reason most Olympic Weightlifters today use Rom 2/4

[@jordanpc1586]

i wear 12 in rom 4 and they are snug i was only able to order size 11.5 in adipower 3 do you think theyt will fit okay?

[@thatfitfriend]

Yeah, I think you’ll be okay with them, but impossible to say until you can try them on. If they are a little snug by a tiny bit, you could always rock super thin socks to help!

[@jordanpc1586]

@@thatfitfriend okay thank you!

[@thatfitfriend]

@@jordanpc1586 keep me posted!

[@jordanpc1586]

@@thatfitfriend they ended up fitting perfect

[@jordanpc1586]

they look super good in person as well i went with the red pair i’d say they 11/2 in adipower fit like romaleo in 12 to me

[@averellchen]

0:54 something fell off the rack or roof 😂

[@thatfitfriend]

Bolt in the wall came out! 😅

[@davidchan7133]

I need something with a wide toe box. Someone help please

[@thatfitfriend]

For lifters, go TYR L-1 Lifter and size up a half-size. Take insole out if you need more width

[@yohaijohn]

2:35 Inflation

[@cfeclipse666]

Very nice looking shoe but that price point is just too much.

[@thatfitfriend]

Agreed.

[@snorlaxcom]

So just like the Adipower 2: A shoe nobody asked for.🤣

[@thatfitfriend]

😂😂 but with a higher price point

[@snorlaxcom]

@@thatfitfriend Rediculous!

[@GeraGonzalez29]

I just purchased these from adidas at 147 USD 😅

[@thatfitfriend]

Very nice

[@vladimirgoncharenko7545]

Just got them at $137 ;)

[@reggie7716]

Rogue has them on sale right now for $170. (May 2023)

[@thatfitfriend]

🤝🤝

[@ceabo4u]

looks like we are going backwards

[@thatfitfriend]

My thoughts, too. Do the designers actually lift?

[@Ebraheem0007]

It’s $20 extra bc inflation

[@thatfitfriend]

Would be curious to see how much they’re building these for and if that’s a cop out. A lot of companies do it, so wouldn’t be surprised if that’s their justification

[@chivas_gold]

I got for 100 bucks

[@thatfitfriend]

Good stuff, homie!