I Made The Best Weightlifting Shoe Ever

[@zacktelander]

Cop these foot decorations here: www.tyr.com/men-s-tyr-force-elite-carbon-lifter.html?selectedp=432977&selectedc=8716&selecteds=color&preselect=8716

[@c_mizzl]

Done. I assume I'll be able to squat 300kg now.

[@Uchiadude134]

I ain't paying you 335 get a job you robbing people

[@freakied0550]

20 years from now mfs will be wearing Retro Telander IV's to their court date.

[@zacktelander]

😫

[@player8967]

@@zacktelander hahahahaha

[@jaku8513]

I would hope the $300+ shoes have surprisingly good build quality.

[@hashimiyazib]

at that price can you even be surprised by good build quality?

[@jaku8513]

@@hashimiyazib Maybe it's one of those products that are average quality, but way over priced. Nike Romaleos are over a hundred dollars less.

[@DCJayhawk57]

They're on sale for 30% off right now.

[@kamo7293]

I would hope the dumbass commenter would have more to comment on other than the price.

[@jaku8513]

@@kamo7293 Found the dude who paid $130 extra for a brand name lol

[@lkerygma]

I bought a pair and three days later I broke my tibia and fibula when I was doing snatches off blocks. I dropped the barbell and it flew off and hit me in the shin. 10/10 shoe though my foot didn't move at all. They feel awesome and really do produce more force!

[@zacktelander]

Excellent!

[@chrisvanbuggenum871]

Yikes, get better soon. Merry Christmas.

[@lkerygma]

@chrisvanbuggenum871 thanks brother! It's very very painful and my lifts were just going up lol. Merry Christmas to you too!

[@Uchiadude134]

Ikergyma your wallet and common sense broke along with your tibia

[@lkerygma]

@@Uchiadude134 and fibula

[@isayah5861]

I bought a pair. i used it once, and now it's in my garden. i place plantas in it is a great garden tool

[@Paulmight1]

I was honestly really happy when TYR announced these you’re a great impact on the fitness community and I’ve been following you for a while so I’ll be gladly picking these up soon. Thank you for the opportunity to break my limits champ

[@thecrystaltide3757]

holy shit he made the 2008 adistar what a madman

[@Daywalker78]

I own a pair of the 2008 Adistars, as well as the all white Tyr Carbons, theyre both incredible. Congratulations on getting your own signature pair 🫡

[@valkarcy]

do they feel pretty similar?

[@user-lv4ne7nq1h]

​@valkarcy no way, the tyr have a carbon plat. While the adistar is SUPER flexible. The adistar are lighter and less rigid

[@stellakishadjianastastiou5380]

Hey there i stambled upon your channel a couple of weeks ago as i was trying to learn how to power clean(and failing miserably :)) . I think i saw every video you have were you teach the proper technique. You are amazing thank you for your content and thank you for being such an amazing teacher. I cant thank you enough for making this great and complicated exercise easier.

[@Nun_chucks]

People buying these $335 shoes with a $2 squat and $1 nutrition.

[@jaredhemingway6078]

This is a pretty douchey comment. Not everyone that begins lifting weights is strapped for cash. For investing into one's health, improvement and happiness... $350 is nothing. I've spent much more on one dinner more times than I can count.

[@Nun_chucks]

@ right right. It wasn’t a knock on someone spending money on shoes. It’s a knock on someone spending that much on shoes and not their mobility, diet, coaching, etc. Only an elite lifter really NEEDS these.

[@jaredhemingway6078]

@@Nun_chucks I’d argue that elite lifters “need” them less. Their mobility is better, they’re stronger and already have their form down. It’s less experienced lifters who benefit the most from a high heel lift. And a shoe made with quality hence the price tag is for anyone who can afford them and wants to. Please stop thinking someone needs to be a certain level to “qualify” for quality. And for the love of god, tell me you don’t take supplements. $350 on supplements, now there is a literal waste of money. I digress

[@jaredhemingway6078]

@@Nun_chucksI’ll throw this in too. When people play basketball, they wear basketball shoes. Baseball players wear cleats. Runners wear running shoes. All without being advanced. So, it’s not dumb for someone who lifts weights to wear weightlifting shoes. And guess what, those with money, buy nice stuff. Jeez, gyms are so full of egos and morons. Now I digress for real, happy lifting

[@Nun_chucks]

@ you’re simply not getting the point. That’s okay. Not everyone has reading comprehension.

[@abubakarhimself]

Was about to pull the trigger on the silver l-1s… glad I didn’t. Beyond happy to see your journey, have been watching your videos for years! Really glad to be a small part of it by copping a pair of your signature kicks. Even though I’m a little too old to be squatting heavy… but hey - no excuses!

[@bhismabakhai2320]

Copped. Love your stuff bro. Look forward to using these

[@rrrGeist]

Romaleos 2 white-black somehow still looks the best to me.

[@lordgunzerker6901]

Just purchsed my own pair from Tyr's website. Cannot wait man!

[@DCJayhawk57]

Picked up a pair. Almost got the red but couldn't resist the nostalgia. I'm 6'2" and have had to put an extra heel insert in my lifting shoes, been wanting a 1" heel drop to hit the market again for a while.

[@Supermandrama]

Bro those look so nice! I need to buy the exact color scheme!

[@zacktelander]

Get 'em 😈

[@onnoholling7107]

Well done mate, they look fantastic 💪💪🔥🔥

[@valkarcy]

Bro the BO2 outro made me lactate.

[@archbus]

it was on sale so I bought it. love the colorway. Good job

[@elliot303]

Great looking shoe! Definitely considering this as a gift for myselt in the new year.

[@stuffbenlikes]

After spending so much time barefoot or wearing barefoot shoes, I can't fit into my old Romaleos and doubt I could fit into any lifters without wide toe boxes. But yours do look pretty cool!

[@zacktelander]

These have a wide toe box

[@hashimiyazib]

Just a warning, the toe box on these is wide but probably not as much as a typical "barefoot" shoe. I'm a size 8.5 4E (US) and fit snugly into my size 9.5 TYR L-1 lifters. Maybe these shoes are a little different, but it doesn't look like it. They should fit alright, but I suspect you should size up.

[@stuffbenlikes]

@@zacktelander I have eyes, and no, they are not a wide toe box. They might be slightly wider than normal, but that is not a wide toe box. You can tell because the toe box is shoe shaped and not foot shaped.

[@masondixon1718]

@@stuffbenlikesI've been wearing Vivo barefeets for two years. Tyr L-1s fit me really well in the toe box. I occasionally wear toe spacers in them. A little tighter with the spacers than my Vivos but still comfy. I have really long toes, so I figure stumpier feet may fill out a toe box more than mines.

[@AK_Catholic_Traditional]

@@zacktelanderHow wide compared to Tyr’s SquatUniversity L-1 lifter shoes to be exact if you know?

[@the.Aruarian]

Country Music x Swimming Gear lifters is not what I expected. They need to make you some lifting boots. They'll take you from the platform to the stage. Also if these sell out, giraffe print next? 👀

[@6TeenGuy]

Just copped um 30% off with the Christmas discount code from the link in ya bio. Thank you Telly, have a blessed Christmas and new years mane!!

[@tfwwhennofitlitgf3300]

The black straps are genius. No one's gonna buy the basic model when this adistars-esque version is available.

[@mongerrr]

I have the basic version and now wish I waited for this colour

[@amncatlett]

I have a pair of L-1's. Expensive as hell, but totally worth it!

[@collinaitcheson728]

The wood heel...exquisite

[@matthewclock6347]

Just ordered mine today!

the shoe looks amazing! hopefully i can find them somewhere here in Chile

[@jon.a]

Question, how tight should a weightlifting shoe be?

[@DennisDuda]

Same as dress shoes. Not loose and not tight.

[@thecrystaltide3757]

giraffe drops the most gangster shoe in over a decade

[@saxmanclay]

Wish they made them in a larger size. Haven’t been able to get a size 15 mens with a one inch heel since...well, ever

[@ridgerunnersp]

Copped. Appreciate you and love the chance to get back in some woodies! Used my ironwork 3s for like ten years. Fuck I should have saved those, they are going for 500 usd used lmao

[@GlidingChiller]

They look really good, just wish they didn't sport a 350€ pricetag.

[@Ryanv7x]

Love it looks amazing!

[@zacktelander]

You look amazing!

[@robschilke]

Dude that's dope!

[@mitchellsteindler]

I've never seen a weightlifting shoe like that up close. The quality looks incredible. Edit: I made this comment before you literally talked about build quality lol

[@NorthernEXpeditions]

Nice looking shoe, I have the L1 lifter, been using them for over a year. Sheesh the conversion to Canadian pesos is rough lol

[@Siriliu]

Ive been following these since they released. I'll wait a year to hear how they last before getting them. I really like the L1s but they are my first and only weightlifting shoes.

[@user-ii7xc1ry3x]

Pretty sick collab

[@kevinhammack3915]

When I saw these I literally said these are my “poor man” 08 adistars. I’d buy based off looks alone.

[@BryanO82]

Lamb of God tee doing the hard yards for me!

[@fredastaire6156]

Zack! If I am a size 11, and I have regular foot width. Should I size up or down?

[@NikolaiWhitson]

Those shoes are fucking sick

[@MellowMelonAdventures]

OMG sick lifting shoes !!

[@redskater42]

Legend

[@christopherseat9871]

How much!?! Those are nice shoes. MERRY Christmas everyone. 🏋️‍♂️🎄💪🇺🇲🖤

[@merrieleiderman]

$100 off right now, so $234.50

[@Goberserk999]

Welp I guess it’s time to say goodbye to the Romaleos 2s 🙏🏽

[@keldsports8337]

I like the look of them but heel is much too high for me

[@ytano5782]

Unfortunately this shoes are not allowed in Germany: it is classified as a weapon.

[@eag8999]

Like actually?

[@Muscleman09]

Sick man

[@BNTOBOX]

I got no problem with this, it looks clean. Only thing is now I can't seem to find the all white TYRs on their site. At least it's not super cringe like SquatU's logo

[@AmaterasuXD]

I wanted to buy a pair of shoes for powerlifting, and I was gonna buy the luxiaojun golden just because I find them beautiful and are good quality. I saw some reviews about the tyr elite carbon, and they were very good, but also told that just for squatting maybe luxiaojun or romaleos were bettere. I saw this video, and I said: fuck it, I'm gonna buy these instead, they look amazing. Unfortunately I'm in the EU, and here you can find them only in black.. if I were to buy them from US I'd have to spend over 400€ so it's a no no for me. I saw your video about the golden luxiaojun too; honestly, do you recommend the luxiaojun instead of the tyr for someone that mostly will back squat on them? Thank you

[@crabroz]

is good shoe?

[@mattyosborne1453]

Been eyeing off the tyrforces but wssnt a fan of the all white colour. This on the other hand... Take my money Tyr 😂

[@justinwarren6075]

I wish Tyr came in size 15. I have to stick with my Nike shoes.

[@ChunkyLover69420]

I didnt know you made the nike romaleo 2s

[@un-for-given]

Carbon fiber plate? Does that mean it has a limited longevity like running shoes with such plates?

[@damnbrady]

i've lifted inconsistently for 10 years, look very mediocre, weigh 185 lbs, and can squat 225 lbs like 3 times maybe. should i buy these?

[@sweatyatoms7719]

i noticed he used a BO2 song, and this game takes place in 2025 xD

[@gqqggq7127]

I expect a report from Sikastan

[@cltmck]

Sorry, Zack, I prefer Mark Rippetoe's business casual weightlifting boots. Saves me the hassle of packing an extra pair of shoes for the office.

[@povertime6381]

Pretty sure the Asics that North Korea wore at the worlds are the all time greatest shoe!

[@mistarsadistephen]

Wish they wouldve let you mess around with it more. Like steel instead of a carbon fiber plate. "What do clarence's knees and lu's balls have in common? THEYRE MADE OF STEEEEL, ITS JUST BETTER"

[@SpoWipablo]

Nice . Adidas vibes

[@zacktelander]

Is there a better vibe tho fr fr?

[@LatimusChadimus]

@@zacktelander it's Nerf, or nothing

[@hyugahyuga3761]

It’s surprising how underrated the book You Are Stronger Than You Think from Cryptic Lore is. It covers everything from mental toughness to boosting testosterone naturally

[@zacktelander]

I'll take a look at that, thanks

[@JaelPendragon]

It's not at all surprising finding you spamming your bs, kiddo

[@Slambars94k]

Ayo, congrats cool shit

[@purpledoggy3010]

Couldn’t have gone wide toe box?

[@jeremyhohengarten8254]

i want that

[@Sdfsoepvmsywocmzyw]

Look like holy Adidas Adistar 2008

[@DeanCulver17]

These look so sick. Dear other viewers - anyone know of other well-reviewed 1” drop lifters?

[@mariomolnar3184]

Damn cool

[@HarleyBaldwin-ck8wd]

Congrats on the shoe! Definitely a lot of resemblance to the Adidas classic shoe. As for the "ideal squat technique", you may want to review the video - every time you come out of the hole your weight shifts FORWARD (as u clearly see heels coming up), thus losing full foot contact with the floor. Perhaps it's due to the "dive-bombing" in the descent but whatever it is it's certainly NOT "perfect" technically. 🤷😉

[@JDeezle21]

Well if Adidas won't re release there's you might as well make it yourself

[@zacktelander]

The Thanos of wl shoes

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

Awesome 👍👍👍

[@zacktelander]

Awesome indeed

[@davdo6]

Telanderos 4

[@bigfish1026]

$300.00 for some damn shoes. Nahhh f*ck dat!

[@OverG88]

I'd rather go for Anta (and even save some money) at that point kek

[@stronk9760]

Is this one The Slappable Jerk’s characters?

[@arielrowley5198]

Weightlifting baby shoes.

[@grantmatejka3664]

nice

[@zacktelander]

Very nice

[@jakubolszewski8284]

Oh yeah, wooden heel.

[@zacktelander]

It go clomp good

[@jakubolszewski8284]

@@zacktelander Woud love to hear it! :D

[@Blaineisawarlock]

Is gud shoe?

[@zacktelander]

Is gud shoe

[@MrAmadeus1998]

He sed iz gud so I think iz gud

[@TRiegerWeightlifting]

Zack turned German. Herzlich willkommen! Frohe Weihnachten

[@fer5963]

Elsa pato

[@Blueprintsandbarbells]

If I could afford it I would goos stuff

[@Aznl2yan]

Why do you act so surprised at the shoe when you "made" it?

[@johndoe-gh2or]

That split toe cap is UGLY ass hell just make it one piece or take it off all together

[@misterbeane]

Excuse my ignorance, as I like Zach’s channel but don’t know a ton about Oly lifting, but instead of using shoes with an astronomical drop to account for lack of ankle mobility, wouldn’t it just be better for overall health and mobility to, I dunno, actually work on improving ankle mobility? A 1-inch drop on a gym shoe seems absurd. Secondly, Zach talks about how great the construction quality is, but I mean, I’d be shocked if it wasn’t great on a pair of shoes that’s more expensive than some people’s car payments.

[@zacktelander]

It’s purpose built for squatting, snatching, and clean and jerking. It is not a “gym shoe”. Please do not buy these if you aren’t a serious lifter.

[@misterbeane]

@@zacktelander You didn't answer my question, though. Why wouldn't it be better to focus on improving ankle mobility, which can only help improve performance in those lifts, rather than consistently lifting in shoes with a 1" drop? On that note, taken even farther, why stop at 1"? Why not 1.5" or 2"? Also, a "gym shoe" is literally just that: any shoe you use in a gym, and this is 100% that, regardless of specificity of purpose.

[@patrickl5290]

@@misterbeane Sometimes bone shape\injury prevents developing enough ankle mobility. I personally have injured my right ankle a fair bit and cannot squat without buttwink because my right side is not mobile. Zach is right, w the price tag it makes no sense to buy these unless you perform the snatch/c&j/front squat regularly and plan to in the future. That being said, you should try lifters, the stability makes oly lifts and squatting much more fun imo

[@izatt82]

Shoes for the next gig?

[@andrewlee6142]

I only buy shoes from my favorite fake natty influencers who all but guarantee I too can squat 170 kilos if I wear their shoe. Best of luck tho

[@LatimusChadimus]

Ayyyyyyyy

[@zacktelander]

yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@Zlaterrr]

335 bucks? lol.

[@snorlaxcom]

Shameless plug for the shoe they should have released in the first place. The cheap plastic loops, seatbelt straps, and flexible sole are fine for cheap Savaleos, but for +$200 c'mon. Hard sell trying to have clown shoes be a thing.

[@user-lv4ne7nq1h]

No way in hell they feel like the addistar. The addistar has a super soft sole that bends with zero resistance While the tyr has a carbon plate

[@janneheikkinen5360]

no o you didnt

[@zacktelander]

Oh o ok

[@unknowncowman]

I hate that companies still use leather. Not only is leather more expensive and requires more maintenance, it's also less durable than synthetic leather. I don't understand this irrational decision by Tyr. Also vegan lifters like me are still gatekept out of having foot-shaped lifting shoes 😐 Guess I'll stick with the Romaleos 4.

[@zacktelander]

That's a good point

[@tebratv4775]

Wood and leather are natural materials. It is how the old shoe was made most likely. Which is superior to modern type materials in every way