Anta Weightlifting Shoe Review

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[@alixador]

Phenomenal shoe. Switched from Romaleos 3XD and noticed the stability increase immensely, especially in the heel. Great for wider feet. Once you break the shoe in, there's plenty of flexion in the toebox. 10/10 shoe.

[@slashnagy6]

I have the original adipowers, rom 2’s, and these; I’m so pissed I bought some 3xd’s-they are awful

[@personalfinancewithcoachkelvin]

I got my first pair in 2015 and theyre still going so strong. Worth every dollar! 🔥🔥

[@edgarjones9265]

I just recently purchased a pair of these for 15 dollars at a thrift store, they're brand new, never been worn. Thanks for the review, it was awesome!

[@valkarcy]

Wow congrats!

[@ChrisLu2048]

15？？？ how's that possible....

[@durrantmiller8810]

@@ChrisLu2048 sold by someone who didn't know what they were

[@plantybara]

Squat University - "lets modify a shoe that works!" *desecrates it with a box cutter*

[@dragonmaldito]

Althoug I like the kinesiology side and drills from SU, I still don't know why Anta or Luxiaojunbarbell didn't sue him for publicity trash their shoe, that was too much. Now we all know why he was doing that. Still I think this marketing strategy sucks, just like the quality of the shoes he colaborate, after seeing the reviews about them.

[@user-lv4ne7nq1h]

Which video was it? I wanna check it out

[@archerjoii3673]

this thumbnail is so great. Fitz looks so happy, that makes me feel good.

[@billargh]

looks like the doctor has just handed him his newborn baby but the baby is a shoe

[@catboy7952]

Thanks for the review, Sika Strength! Been lifting in Antas for about a year. Like the weight. Went from Leistung II. The heel height is vastly different in those two. almost fell backward in the Antas on my first snatch session. Much lower. So much more stable. Good for skinny feet .

[@valkarcy]

The Anta's fit my average-wide foot well too. I don't have a 'wide' foot but it is a meaty man foot. Still feel wonderful.

[@mattias9411]

These are my favorite kicks, Ive had legacy one, velaasa strake, adipowers and rom 2 (yes, I have a shoe fetish), and these were hands down my favorite. Definitely go a half size or even full size down from rom 2s/legacy 1

[@travelingmusician3135]

What did you think about the veelasa

[@mattias9411]

@@travelingmusician3135 higher wedge, Im a fan of the wooden heel, they are pretty heavy (same as legacy 1 and rom 2 imo), the forefoot is almost more narrow than the adipowers and the synthetic doesn't stretch at all (Ive owned them for almost two years now). The wedge isnt long/gradual (more slanted like a playground slide) so if you ordered a size down like most weightlifting shoes your foot will slide forward and your toes all adduct into a point. Id order your regular size in them. Overall, honestly man, they're my least favorite boot I have. Big style points, but I think anta, reebok or nike are much better products

[@slashnagy6]

Full size down from rom 2’s?? Most people say they are practically the same. Are they really that much larger?

[@mattias9411]

@@slashnagy6 Might have been a bit gung-ho in saying a full size down, a half size down imo is perfect. I did find them a tad bit larger though, yes.

[@slashnagy6]

@@mattias9411 ah I see. Okay, thanks!

[@jackgerman1629]

I’ve always wondered how these compare to the ascics 727, cause they are both the best shoe of each style

[@Billybob-yv1pm]

ASICS are not stable at all. Own both. Love both, but definitely would buy Antas over the ASICS if I could only choose 1. Antas feel like a heavier Rom 2.

[@zackariahp1873]

@@Billybob-yv1pm I agree with this . I also own both Asics and antas

[@JD-et6yo]

@@Billybob-yv1pm Do you regularly train in Oly weightlifting? Do you split jerk? Or are you using these for squatting only.

[@FearWarboar4135]

@@JD-et6yo train 5 days a week in weightlifting. Split jerk and snatch 4 - 5 times a week and the ANTAs are amazing. Probably the highest quality just shoe I’ve ever owned. So heavy and stable I pulled em out of the box like 2 years ago and my first impression was “Wow I can lift in these for probably 5+ years and they’ll last”

[@valkarcy]

Went from a Adidas Powerlift 4 to Adidas Adipower 3's, returned them, bought these in a 10.5 and they are stunningly good. So much better than the Powerlift 4s and even way better than the Adipower 3s. I can't imagine not using these Antas.

[@valkarcy]

2 months in..excellent excellent shoes.

[@noctiscuadro6983]

What size were your Powerlift 4s? Is the toe box much wider compared to the 4s?

[@valkarcy]

@@noctiscuadro6983 I bought the PL4s in a 10.5 and I'm 10.5 exactly. Fit was very true.

[@noctiscuadro6983]

@@valkarcy Thanks. I found a pair of Antas for really cheap and thought the size might be too large since I've seen many people going down half a size.

[@valkarcy]

@@noctiscuadro6983 my antas (same ones as video) were also pretty true to size. mind you they hurt during the break in period lmao

[@kuhenelan]

Looking very sharp with haircut Fitz, but I'm still waiting for more outside squat with dog videos.

[@ericooliveira9693]

Is it really the full Anta experience if they're not black and gold though?

[@getstrongby4038]

Mine are black and gold So there 😆

[@AfferbeckBeats]

If they can't be a a part of Ronald McDonald's outfit, they aint Antas to me

[@ericooliveira9693]

@@AfferbeckBeats lol

[@getstrongby4038]

@@AfferbeckBeats those are the worst ones 😆

[@davissmith4541]

This video made me cave and go get a pair. Can’t wait to try them out when they get here

[@workouteu]

Hello David, your pair of Anta shoes are on the way to Dallas. I hope you will get them these days and enjoy them! Let us know :)

[@BlueSuedeAsics]

Asics 727 seem very hyped up would like to see your take.

[@MK-ev6ov]

Not even one comment at Chinese weightlifting fanboys? I have antas and love them. Best I’ve worn.

[@yikelu]

I used to own a pair, they felt harder on my joints than my old Reebok Lifter Plus. Also I didn't like them as much for snatching, I felt almost too upright. Recently got the Reebok Legacy 2s, partly on your recommendation and I love them. Really good balance between stability and athleticism. My old Reeboks were too unstable, the Antas were too stiff.

[@getstrongby4038]

Harder on the joints how?

[@slashnagy6]

In the snatch, are your shoulders over the bar or in front of the bar?

[@yikelu]

@@getstrongby4038 felt like the plastic was a bit too stiff so more impact.

[@yikelu]

@@slashnagy6 over the bar nowadays.

[@getstrongby4038]

@@yikelu that's weird I've never noticed a difference in any of the tpu heels tbh. I have both these shoes too

[@eugeneteoh1]

Would be cool to have a review for the new Do-Wins

[@soulstart89]

Have you ever tried any of the do-win lifting shoes? Im in the uk and can’t find them anywhere. Im still rocking my Adidas ironworks III. Always found them to narrow. Bought mine from pullum sports back in the day but they only do adidas now. If you could find a pair it would be good if you do a review. I tried the suede ones in my gym some time ago and felt they was decent for squatting

[@justinvanpletzen5856]

Thanks for the killer review, well done good sir!

[@sikastrength]

Thanks Justin!

[@chrisgirolamo8865]

Anyone come from Legacy Lifter II's? How'd you size? @sika, how would you size from Reebok Legacy Lifter II? based on the "CM" size.

[@TheJeffislegend]

According to LuXiaojun barbell the heel height is 0.787 inches or 20mm where as the Nike rom 2s are 0.75 inches or 19.05mm

[@martinpavlis7888]

yes, it is correct.

[@workouteu]

You are right

[@obito1166]

Thank you so much for this review, I was waiting on the New Black/Red Tyr L1 Lifter to drop but I got impatient and wanted something soon so I trusted your review and bought the Black/Red Anta off workout. Eu, not only do the shoes feel extremely high quality and durable but they also look great much better than the Black/Red Tyr I was planning on getting initially, I also took your advice on sizing, I wear 13 US in normal shoes so I got these in 12.5 and they fit perfect, thanks again Lads for all the content you post, can’t wait to squat in these and break em in

[@BillyMyHomey]

new shoes , shave and a haircut looking good 👍🏻

[@FearWarboar4135]

Love my black and reds. Also, for the algorithm

[@Billybob-yv1pm]

These are a 10/10

[@Серёга-щ9л3н]

Где купить- заказать их?

[@MrPink1750]

Better than the Adidas Leistung 16:2. With the 1 inch heel?

[@felinfoel1156]

Uncanny seeing a shaved, handsome Fitz in QnA and then seeing a scruffy Daire later in the same day.

[@aselv21]

Has anyone in the US ordered these?

[@V1nce04]

I can't seem to find these for sale online. Can anyone link an online store that sells this exact colorway?

[@CoolColJ]

workout eu

[@jahwingding3711]

idk why but these hurt the bottom of my feet a lot when i was wearing them. i loosened the top strap a little and it helped but eventually switched to rom2s. but when i was wearing them, my squat in particular felt really good, probably cause of the raised heel height compared to the rom2s. and yea they're heavy, felt like i was wearing a pair of boots lol

[@CoolColJ]

due to the stiffness of the base/sole I think, same thing happened to my feet with Nike Romaleos 4, the shoe is very stiff and boot like. My outter foot muscles would ache . Now in the Reebok Legacy Lifter 2, much more flexible at the front of the shoe, nothing but comfort :)

[@junkfoodeater]

I had the same thing and tried a pair of adipower 1 shoes, great mid foot support that was really comfy for me.

[@DanielVillalobos18]

They look a lot like the romaleos 2. Is the word engraving on the sole, similar too?

[@getstrongby4038]

It's the same just says "create in china" 😆 The engraving is not quite as deep though

[@DanielVillalobos18]

@@getstrongby4038 😂

[@martinpavlis7888]

They are absolutely same, I can compare that. We compared them in our shop and it is like two copies.

[@ruibraga1705]

So, is gud shoe?

[@DredFulProductions]

Great review!

[@pannonianfit1582]

can you review og shoes adidas adistar 08

[@adamnesbitt11]

They go for like $900 on Hookgrip when they have them lol

[@pannonianfit1582]

@@adamnesbitt11 i see a lot of regular joes wearing them, i doubt they all payed that price, somebody has connections

[@adamnesbitt11]

@@pannonianfit1582 I hope I find this hookup myself!

[@evanlee1873]

"Black shoes"

[@liamm3221]

Penknife on keyring, manly man things

[@sakaue]

the japanese shoes americans pay 300 dollars for asics 727

[@AfferbeckBeats]

Everyone pays $300+ for, I see people all over the world wearing them despite being damn near impossible to get these days.

[@sakaue]

@@AfferbeckBeats i see them in the high 200s most of the time. You can get them through rakuten and ebay in the US, probably in other countries as well. And of course, if you can take a trip to japan you can buy em there, or if you have a friend there you can ask them to pick some up for you.

[@alejandromagnobarrasa9244]

Click bait or what I thought you shaved, and then maybe that would mean Eoin shaved lol, but yeah thanks for shoes review.

[@croceaMors1]

I never even want to buy any of these shoes because I'm a powerlifter but yet I enjoy watching the videos😂

[@CoolColJ]

I see some powerlifters squatting in these shoes, Andy Huang for example. And Jordan from Barbell Medicine squats in Reebok legacy Lifter 2s

[@travelingmusician3135]

I own the legacy 2 I'm just looking for a lighter shoe too try.

[@estebangranados4949]

If you are confortable with a lower heel height, the lifter ii(cheaper model) is lighter and in my opinion more comfortable. I switched from those to the legacy 2, and i miss them... only reason i still use the legacy 2 is that i need the higher heel

[@AfferbeckBeats]

@@estebangranados4949 I bought a pair of Lifter IIs for my brother because they were like $50, they look like they'd be easy to add extra height to

[@Jay-bo1gs]

Who is this guy?

[@mcsplougal4654]

where's the unboxing asmr. unsubscribed

[@halvieyra6141]

soles look suspiciously similar to rom2's

[@martinpavlis7888]

It almost same like Romaleos 2, we compared them in our shop and these two products are like copies to each other

[@halvieyra6141]

@@martinpavlis7888 seems like something a Chinese company would do. They're probably made in the same factory for all I know.

[@slashnagy6]

@@halvieyra6141 rom 2’s we’re made in China