REEBOK LEGACY LIFTER 3 REVIEW | Okay Shoe, But Gimmicky...

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The Reebok Legacy Lifter III is the latest weightlifting shoe to debut in Reebok's popular Legacy Lifter shoe line.
This model, while being fairly similar to the Reebok Legacy Lifter II, has received some key construction updates. As a fan of LL II, I was excited to put the Reebok Legacy Lifter III to the test.
In my Reebok Legacy Lifter III review, I'll cover all of the key details that you should know before investing in this model.
0:00 Pros
1:45 Cons
3:50 Performance
6:34 Price
7:07 Who Should/Shouldn't Buy These?
8:23 Sizing & Fit
8:55 Weight, Heel Height, and Insole
9:18 Construction
10:39 Legacy Lifter II vs Legacy Lifter III
13:37 Final Remarks
Overall, the Reebok Legacy Lifter III is a fine weightlifting shoe that should work for most lifters and athletes.
It's very similar to the Reebok Legacy Lifter II regarding its overall stability, versatility, and fit for different training contexts.
Personally, I was hoping for most with the Legacy Lifter III and I think for an increased price point, the features should help improve performance a little more drastically.
If you have additional questions on the Reebok Legacy Lifter III, drop a comment below or reach out to me personally via Instagram (@jake_boly or @that_fit_friend).
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[@thatfitfriend]

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[@brianwj5]

I had the legacy lifter 2 and it was great for all the reasons you list even if it is heavy, I found that to be a plus in my training. As a 90's I was hoping the pump would be a good performance update and not a novelty. Loved the reviews. There seems to be a good range of quality lifters out there. I definitely like your top lifter video from a few months ago. I appreciate the content, Thanks.

[@thatfitfriend]

Thanks for checking this one out! Yeah, it’s weird because they’re a good shoe, but at the same time they’re kind of a letdown overall 😬

[@_rcs]

Your channel is the best place for shoe reviews. Thanks!

[@thatfitfriend]

Best compliment to receive. I appreciate you, my friend 🤝

[@andresamell9367]

solid as always. nice shirt too!

[@thatfitfriend]

That’s a @basementbrandon shirt. Highly recommend his channel and shirts. Legit wear them all of the time!

[@7T7777]

Good video. Appreciate it.

[@thatfitfriend]

Thank you!

[@ed_muc]

Currently shopping for my first weightlifting shoes. I hoped to find the Legacy Lifter II on sale somewhere but unfortunately there are no good offers available in Germany right now. The LL III sells around 160-170 so I might give it a try if the heel size of the Powerlift 5 is not enough. Looking forward to the Lifter PR III review. They seem to have a slightly bigger heel size than the Powerlift 5. Thank you for the reviews.

[@thatfitfriend]

Thank you! Heels are about the same on the Powerlift 5/PR 3 assuming the height written on the outsole is correct (15mm). Def give the LL3 a try if the heel is no good, and let me know if you like them!

[@fuzzylogiceire]

Thank you for all of the reviews, one of the best sources for weightlifting shoe reviews out there. I just ordered these for the equivalent of 159 dollars (I'm in Europe). I went for the black and blue ones but could have got them at 148 if I chose the colour in your review. Hoping the sizing will be ok, I chose 10 UK because that's what I am in most shoes. I went for 10.5 when I bought my Adidas Power Perfect 3's but i think that was only because people were recommending to half size up.

[@thatfitfriend]

Hope they fit and thank you! Keep me posted!

[@fuzzylogiceire]

@@thatfitfriend Will do! Also, just wondering how much of a noticeable difference do you find going from a shoe with the most common 0.75" heel height to 0.87", which I believe the Legacy Lifter's are? It's not as much as going to a one inch heel like the Adidas Leistungs and Anta shoes are, so just wondering do you notice the difference personally?

[@thatfitfriend]

@@fuzzylogiceire It really depends, tbh! Some notice it more than others. For ex, I typically notice it more because of my limb lengths and squat pattern, but not everyone is the same so I don't want to say it's a huge concern for everyone. Def won't notice it as much as going to a 1" heel, imo

[@fuzzylogiceire]

@@thatfitfriend Yeah, I'm still not totally sure whether I prefer flats or lifting shoes for squatting tbh. I use Vivo Barefoot shoes for deadlifts and have squatted in them. Depth has never been an issue, I think its moreso how the rest of my form looks, my level of uprightedness etc. I must run a direct A/B comparison on the same day sometime, maybe film myself also. As for the Reeboks, I have them now and have used them on three separate days so far. Fit seems ok, probably still breaking them in a bit, my Adidas took a while also at the start. Do you notice a kind of ridge in the feel of the shoe around midfoot? Kind of a groove? My Adidas feel flat in comparison around that area. The weight difference is noticeable, the Reeboks feel quite a bit heavier, both when you place them into your gym bag and when wearing them. Doesn't feel quite as smooth to adjust your foot position after walking out the barbell from the rack, more clunky and heavy feeling compared to my pair of Adidas shoes.

[@LifeFitLabz]

Great video mate. i really liked the shoes. I have a doubt can this shoes be used for deadlift?

[@thatfitfriend]

Thank you! I've written about this topic. In short, it's sub-optimal for a few reasons. Linking my article below! thatfitfriend.com/deadlift-weightlifting-shoes/

[@Chen_Chivalry]

Just bought a pair last week, compare to my adipower 2, it has a much stronger arch support, and it’s way more comfortable, it feels like a running shoes with a hard and strong grip soles and elevated heels😂😂perfect for front squat but …. Not really good for back squat ( couldn’t feel my heels were elevated while doing back squat….😂) now I am returning it and about to replace with new Nike Romaleos 4

[@DrMcninjaFlyer]

I'm looking for a solid pair of squatting shoes to help with my poor ankle mobility and neutral-width feet. I found these and the adipower 3's for about the same discounted 30% price and am stuck between the two (just gonna stick with retail stores for now and just looking at the most current models). I am a high-bar squatter and just focusing on SBD, not really into weight lifting yet. What would you recommend between the two or would you have any other suggestions? btw really appreciate how you reply to all your comments and maintain engagement even in your past videos. Shows your passion and enjoyment in what you do and an audience really can't ask for more from a content creator. I really enjoyed your videos when browsing for weightlifting shoes, and your channel is the most helpful, concise, and engaging among other reviewers. Keep doing what your doing!

[@thatfitfriend]

I’d go Leg Lifter 3 for your context! Of course! Sorry it took me a min to reply here, btw, on a road trip and have driven 24 hours in last 3 days so my brain has been mush 😂

[@robschilke]

Olympic-style weightlifter here: As someone who currently wears the Legacy Lifter 2, the changes made in the LL3s aren't remarkable enough for me to strongly encourage a current owner of a LL2 to buy a LL3. Realistically the LL3s seem more of a mid-generation update of the LL2s instead of a full-fledged redesign. That being said, I think the LL2s were a great shoe and as the saying goes, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." With the exception of the upper materials, stitching, and The Pump, the LL3 is literally the same shoe. On the plus side, Reebok continues to provide a fairly flat soled shoe compared to other current-generation weightlifting shoes where there is more forefoot rocker (Nike Romaleos 4, Antas 1 and 2, Adidas Adipower 4). When you said the LL3s are "a little bit gimmicky", I agree. The Pump only provides inflation in the tongue which *may* help create a sense of security in the midfoot...but that can be resolved by tightening down the laces or strap. Don't get me wrong, the LL3s are a great shoe and you should certainly get it if you're in the market for an Olympic-style weightlifting shoe. The biggest disappointment for me comes from the lack of change/innovation generation to generation.

[@thatfitfriend]

Agree with all of this, friend! I appreciate you taking the time to check out the review and share your personal analysis. Always helps add depth to these vids 🤝

[@erikkire7748]

Just bought these for 100€ in Italy. Black Friday worth it

[@solkench7303]

Will you be reviewing the new Reebok Lifter PR 3 as well? For the more budget/WOD lifters?

[@thatfitfriend]

Of course - Have a first impressions going live this weekend! Jerked in them yesterday and hitting power cleans today - perfect break-in sessions to share initial thoughts 🤝

[@the.Aruarian]

Coming from the Adidas Power Perfect 3, I switched to the LL3 because it strangely enough has more room in the toe box for me, at a smaller size (took out the insole in both shoes). I think I missed the massive sale Reebok had recently before launching this model, so I was unable to find any good deals on the LL2 in my size (EU 46/US 12) in Europe. Plus all the best colorways were only in women's sizing. I did however get a stupid discount (35% off) that made this not too bad. I actually find that the pump system helps with locking in the heel quite a bit, although it definitely is a bit gimmicky. Definitely wouldn't have gotten them for full price. My only main gripe so far is that the velcro strap seems too long for me. Wondering if that was a design choice because of the pump.

[@thatfitfriend]

35% off is an awesome deal. Thanks for sharing your experiences and insights, and thank you for checking out the review!

[@the.Aruarian]

@@thatfitfriend Thanks for the video! I appreciate the consistency and quickness of your reviews a great deal, they helped me with several choices. :) Buying the LL3's also served as a damper on my desire to get the Tyr L-1's, haha. Given that those are 250-ish Euro's (no EU-retailer) and the risk + double the cost make it less appealing of an option. I envy your easy access to them.

[@Chris-ut5ih]

So what shoe would you recommend for wide feet? Thanks for the review!

[@thatfitfriend]

Go TYR L-1. Will likely be your best bet!

[@nickelass427]

Anyone who grew up in the 80s & 90s would pay homage to the pumps alone. I was 7 when the originals dropped. 😅

[@BasementBrandon]

Solid insight

[@thatfitfriend]

Thank you and thanks for checking out the video! 🤝

[@BasementBrandon]

@@thatfitfriend Luckily my gym equipment fetish doesn't fully translate to shoes, so I can watch these all day and not have my wallet hate me.

[@thatfitfriend]

@@BasementBrandon Haha, we are on opposite ends of the spectrum there! I wish we didn't rent sometimes so I could build my own home gym...would consult you for help!

[@seanjohnston848]

@@BasementBrandon I've noticed you rarely mention footwear on your channel. I have Reebok PR IIs, but looking for something with a bit more heel height now that I'm used to them (and almost 6'6"). Recently bought a Pioneer PALV2 based on your content!

[@BasementBrandon]

@@seanjohnston848 I used to do more footwear videos a few years back, but I've been squatting mostly in flats so haven't used many. I did recently pick up the new Tyr lifters based off Jake's videos however!

[@Daddyspankmecollector]

Not sure if you take shoe request but can you review the Rudis Journey adult training shoe?

[@thatfitfriend]

Can add it to the list and try to get to it!

[@7T7777]

Its okay for RDLs too? Or only use for Squats?

[@thatfitfriend]

Not ideal for deadlifts and deadlift variations. I have content on that explaining why!

[@yoanski2559]

Hello there! I saw your review on the legacy lifter 2, and I decided that I want to buy them. But here in Italy they sell them for 200+ but the legacy lifter 3 are selling for 120 eur right now. Based on your video, they are technically the same. Would you say they are worth buying for 120?

[@thatfitfriend]

Yeah, 100%!

[@yoanski2559]

@@thatfitfriend Thanks for the response!

[@Lee-ic2yn]

I just got thek afterr the 2s and i actually like what the pump does

[@thatfitfriend]

Ayo! Good to hear

[@bradevans8714]

Looking for my first lifters. Found a lightly used pair for $60. Not my preferred colorway, but think theyd be worth picking up at that price? If not, what shoe do you recommend i look for instead?

[@thatfitfriend]

100% worth it!

[@bradevans8714]

@thatfitfriend thanks. I hope they aren't too big. They're half size bigger than what I usually wear in athletic shoes. Excited to see how lifters impact my squats

[@thatfitfriend]

@@bradevans8714 Keep me posted, homie

[@bradevans8714]

@thatfitfriend there's a small chance I still get the lightly used legacy lifter 3s i offered $60 on, but they haven't been shipped in a week so I'm likely going to have to cancel the purchase. I know reebok has them on sale for $100 new on their site. Would you recommend I buy them new for $100, or is there another model I should look for used that you think is a better shoe and worth getting at a discount? I've never worn a pair of lifters. I see some adipower 2s under $100. Might find a used adipower 3 under that mark. What's your suggestion?

[@7T7777]

What shoe size for a UK 9 G? Is that wide enough for a half size larger?

[@7T7777]

I know you said to pass on the shoe but what would you recommend as an alternative for that locked in feel?

[@thatfitfriend]

Should be fine, I feel. Unless your foot is crazy wide sizing up a half size would be okay.

[@benjrickard]

Just got some at 55% off!!

[@LeeJoRo]

I like the simplicity of the design but the Nano X1 (11s) put me off from getting another pair of Reebok's

[@thatfitfriend]

Understandable, tbh!

[@mikebahrami]

Got mine two weeks ago for $100 including tax + shipping. Not perfect and there is a break in period but was a massive upgrade to my worn out 8yr old Adidas Powerlift 2.

[@thatfitfriend]

I bet! That's awesome, man

[@mategazdag6103]

Can someone finally test the Lifter PR III? :(

[@thatfitfriend]

Just did my first session in them today 🫡 Had to wrap up my Reign Lifter review first

[@mategazdag6103]

@@thatfitfriend I just ordered them. Actually it is on its way... :D No going back, gosh i hope it will be better than the savaleos :(

[@thatfitfriend]

@@mategazdag6103 def should be!

[@KurtKaleido]

So doing deadlifting or sldl in these would be dumb right?

[@TxFitSolutions]

SLDL would be dumb, deadlift wouldn’t be ideal but could be a way to force more quad development in the movement. Still would recommend against it however

[@KurtKaleido]

@@TxFitSolutions thx bro appreciate the response ur a real 1

[@thatfitfriend]

Sorry for the delay. Been traveling all week, brah! I had some long-form content on that topic here: thatfitfriend.com/deadlift-weightlifting-shoes/ I also have a video discussing my opinions on this topic. It's sub-optimal for those contexts. Even the note on "quad development" above is sub-par, tbh. You're not going to use a deadlift for quad development so why put yourself into sub-optimal positions for negligible quad involvement when using weightlifting shoes? Seems like a waste of effort and you're better off using exercises that will better hit your quads versus using something for the sake of getting a "little more" potentially. For example, weightlifting shoes will translate your knees more forward due to starting the foot in plantarflexion, but will that tiny range of motion be worth it to justify for quads and generally worse pulling positions if you're wanting to get the most out of your dead?

[@TxFitSolutions]

@@thatfitfriend definitely agree with that. The stimulus to fatigue ratio for your quads when performing a deadlift in lifters is terrible compared to just about any legitimate quad exercise.

[@KurtKaleido]

@@thatfitfriend thank you for that well thought out response! Guess I'll be saving money on weightlifting shoes and just wear socks instead !

[@Aidin_chm2]

i got em on a discount for 110 cad thats nearly 80 usd, so i guess thats worth it

[@thatfitfriend]

Def worth

[@Lee-ic2yn]

Worth it at half price?

[@thatfitfriend]

Yeah!

[@joshm684]

I got them on a crazy good sale for $99 but yeah I can’t even notice a difference using the pump vs not

[@thatfitfriend]

Sick deal! Yeah, I find myself never really using it either

[@joshm684]

@@thatfitfriend I think you actually put the deal up on your story! I love them for leg days I just don’t notice any difference using the pump or releasing it.

[@NerdLifts]

You guys get ripped off. In Canada the price is $220 Cad, which is about $160 USD. They are on sale for $90 USD. My legacy lifter 2s are still going strong. Otherwise I'd jump on them. These are amazing squat shoes.

[@joshm684]

I got them on the sale price. They go on sale quite often.

[@vvenca4360]

Now for £82 on sale straight from reebook retailers 👍

[@mattilaukka1307]

Legacy lifter 1 Flexweave still the best. Beats Legacy Lifter II also like 6-0.

[@thatfitfriend]

The OG

[@ShinSuperSaiyajin]

I own a pair too that's why I can't bring myself to buy III, let alone II.

[@mattilaukka1307]

@@ShinSuperSaiyajin Can't buy/keep anything after those, have to return all new ones as a shoefreak! 😀 I have bought all possible powerlifting and weightlifting shoes but can't find better... Only problem that original laces seem to stick to stickers very hard and they wear :D Inov-8 Fastlift 360 is second best (especially for wide toebox requirements and arch support. In this you can select exact same size than LL1 Flexweave and also very good heel support / heel stays in no matter who hard you squat). And for my sumo deadlifts and bench I use A7 Soul sumo slippers. Sometimes also Converses or Powerlift 3.1. Maybe Romaleos 5 will change those new ones back to good...

[@ShinSuperSaiyajin]

@@mattilaukka1307 I always have my Roma 2s ready LOL I’m disappointed in Nike that they never really surpassed Roma 2s

[@Lee-ic2yn]

Nah the 2 is better The 1 has an annoying lifted toe which makes you rock forward at the bottom

[@BUMPER_PLATE_BANDIT]

They are 100$ rn. way worth the price

[@thatfitfriend]

100%

[@jamiewright3901]

Just got these for £32! 80% off or so

[@thatfitfriend]

Let's freakin' go!

[@jamiewright3901]

Got the ones with green and yellow on, not my first choice but that was all there was available

[@friendlyfire4178]

Get the Anta for that money

[@thatfitfriend]

I hear ya, but let’s not pretend $220 versus $360 is that close for some budgets 😅