SABO HEAVY DUTY - A New Contender For Best Deadlift Shoe?

[@calgarybarbell]

What's your go-to deadlift shoe?

[@smiercksiazka776]

Cheapest one , im poor

[@smiercksiazka776]

Flat sole , thats all

[@Manuel-xy7un]

i used chucks last time seemed alright but i squat flat as well. Might have to try these out

[@TheJesusNerd40]

Slippers like A7. Socks or barefoot. What do you think of the barefoot shoes by chris from Kabuki?

[@jatt4784]

Used to be Sabo Deadlift for squats too. Grew to a size 14, and now just socks. 🤷‍♀️⚔️

[@kpstrength1]

I bought these for deadlifts based on your review Bryce and I love them! I can really feel the floor and I love the wider toe box for comfort. Also they were half price because I have small feet. Gotta love a bargain!

[@alalala100]

As a sabo deadlift pro main, I was gonna ask you about the new shoe, so I'm glad you made this video. Thanks!

[@taylergeiger6826]

I think I was the first to mention these to you in the program app discord! Glad you tried em and gave us your thoughts.

[@bpare]

I bought the Good Lifts, and although pretty good as far as stiffness and ankle stability... The velcro strap was kind of a throwaway considering it deteriorated after about 6-8mo of use - basically when it REALLY started to get broken in good. I have since switched to the Ursus and will never look back.

[@CoreXFitness]

I’ve had these since last year and they are great. It does take time to get used to squatting but I prefer deadlifting in them. My only gripe on them is that if I wear them for too long my right pinky toe starts to feel discomfort on the edge of the shoe like a weird stabbing pin feeling.

[@TheRandomVaper]

I have never tried a pair of lifting shoes that DIDN'T semi crush the pinky toe

[@makeupland26]

Does that mean they don't have a wide footbed then?

[@CoreXFitness]

@@makeupland26 in my opinion it could be wider. The toe box in my opinion feels like an in between narrow/wide.

[@makeupland26]

@@CoreXFitness ok that makes sense! Hard to find a lifting shoe with a wide enough toe box (aswell as a heel)

[@mariomolnar3184]

Idk, i just do Conventional now in socks/vans. I used to Sumo in Chucks bc socks were too slippery. Got a pair of discounted paddleboard shoes that seem very fit for Sumo for $8😂 Will see how they actually fare

[@calgarybarbell]

For $8 you can't go wrong haha

[@tuomasrosnell5051]

I have had these for a couple of months. I use them for the strongman events such as yoke, farmers and over heard presses. They give a nice support. For the deadlift, I try to manipulate the rom to be as short as possible so socks only for me.

[@calgarybarbell]

Do you find socks have enough grip?

[@tuomasrosnell5051]

@@calgarybarbell havent had any problems with the grip. I just think the shoes take away more than they give in a DL. But definitely good for other events.

[@mattymattffs]

People call me old, but shoe horns are the fucking shit! They're awesome for shoes like this, or in general, less bending down. And your shoes last longer

[@chideranwosu211]

how do they feel during squats in comparison to the sabo deadlift pro

[@TheJesusNerd40]

I use asics wrestling shoes currently. They are very comfortable. Chucks are ok but didnt give enough support. I got larry wheels deadlift slippers. I'm gonna try those.

[@Joshuakartawinata]

Yoooo I’m excited about these reviews videos

[@dillonJakovac]

Last?

[@SLouiss]

Xero Prio. Mainly because they’re available in size 15 US which I need, but can’t always find.

[@rdsy]

Love the edit at the start ahaha

[@callmeeleazar]

I think the strap on the back is just to carry the shoes, at least thats what id use it for since I'll only wear them for deadlifts alone

[@blademontane]

Would you say these are significantly better than the Deadlift Pros? My chucks are on their last legs, and while I currently deadlift in slippers, I was thinking of getting a proper pair of shoes for deadlifting and squatting, and these are the ones I'm looking at currently, but I don't want to spend more money if there's not a significant difference in quality and performance. I am also only currently pulling 237.5kg as a max, so I'm far from as strong as you yet.

[@Postmangames]

I hover between a 9/42 and a 9.5/43 Should I go with 42 or 43 since you said they do break in

[@Opim97]

Hey CB! I just received my pair of the heavy duty, and I can feel my toe slightly pushing on the front of the shoe. You mentioned that the fit was a bit tight the first few wears, but would you increase the size if the toe is touching the tip of the shoe? Thanks, and amazing content!

[@calgarybarbell]

The tightness was more for the width vs. length so if your toe is at the front I would probably size up.

[@Opim97]

@@calgarybarbell Got a new size, thanks. I also recieved two different soles. Supposed to wear both at the same time, or alternate? If alternate, when do you tend to use one or the other?

[@snorlaxcom]

Is the toe curling up an issue?

[@iNFeCTzZ]

need you to get your hands on the vivo barefoot to review

[@2runand2jump]

kind of stupid question, are there hi top squat(elevated heel) shoes?

[@phreekgarden]

I didn't check their website just now, but I know at least Inzer used to make a nice looking one. It had some heel but not as much as a weightlifting type squat shoe.

[@doctt6639]

I love my deadlift pros for all my lifts.

[@giannil2498]

Great review man, unfortunately, I don't think I'm going to get these shoes, the whole heel question just ruins the product for me, or at least, it makes it way less appealing. Have you ever tried the Reebok Power lite mids? David Woolson swears by them

[@calgarybarbell]

Fair enough. I haven't tried the Reeboks, but also heard they fall apart really quick.

[@dominickd16]

@@calgarybarbell they do fall apart quickly. I have a pair and the one shoes sole can peel right off

[@JoseRodriguez-tg9qv]

Nike rom 4 review soon?

[@Tee468]

I just use my old wrestling shoes I got off the clearance rack

[@Whatashek]

Best for deadlift conventional: sabo pro Best for deadlift sumo: notorious lift sumo shoes Best for squats: nike romaleo 4 Best for bench: nike metcon 7-8 Best all purpose gym shoe: metcon 5 free

[@koleary1798]

Looking for some insight here. I've always only used Chucks for pulls from the floor. Cost me 40, have had them 6 years. Still going strong. What's the purpose of these given the price?

[@catedoge3206]

what was that commercial woah lol

[@christianf4995]

My go to are my murdered out Romaleos 3's. These look like they'd have me exclusively listening to Nine Inch Nails and letting my heavily knurled barbell dominate me...

[@petehorn6705]

bro i saw liam pull that 855 in these i knew they were gonna get popular

[@mrodock]

It looks like the toe curls up some, I'd be more concerned about that than any real or imagined heel.

[@crimson_nghtshade358]

Had these over a year, best shoes ever so far. Had no issue with the toes curling up.

[@tohafeho]

Do you take out the insoles? 😅🤔🤔

[@calgarybarbell]

Personally I don’t, no

[@mattymattffs]

I love the old a7 slippers. I'm not a fan of their new ones

[@reggie7716]

I'm still using chucks...

[@MrVigilanti]

Bring back the boots

[@Asoftenkameshee]

Barefoot is my way to go, and I will use my A7 slippers for the heavier lifts :D these look to narrow for my feet unfortunately. I have the Nike Romaleos for my squats and they have gotten incredibly narrow over time and just purely uncomfortable...

[@Doggomorph]

Notorius lift

[@orafaeldemattos]

Vans or Notorious Lift

[@calgarybarbell]

Do you find a difference in balance if you switch between the two?

[@orafaeldemattos]

@@calgarybarbell yes, I only use Vans on bench day, notorious is sticky and thin for squats and deads

[@brandonhoover2120]

Bearfoot are my go to. So incredibly flat. A pure minimalistic shoe.

[@calgarybarbell]

So I'd assume you would use something like a deadlift slipper if you competed?

[@brandonhoover2120]

@@calgarybarbell I was referencing bearfoot the shoe brand. Guess with the clever name they chose, you gotta specify the difference.

[@petrl9838]

@@brandonhoover2120 I heard they have no lateral stability, so that you roll over them during sumo. Is this true?

[@brandonhoover2120]

@@petrl9838 I don’t think there’s enough material to blame the shoe. If you have your feet and toes clamped into the ground you shouldn’t have that issue. I love them. Got the Kabuki collab red ones, and the pink ones. Love them so much.

[@petrl9838]

@@brandonhoover2120 I feel really stable barefoot, but I have lifted in plenty of shoes that cause me to roll over more easily, even very minimal ones.

[@zfortyounce]

I get that while reviewing a shoe, style should be a judged category. But I think for these particular shoes we could just skip it. The style is a zero out of whatever the rating system is. In fact I would argue that this shoe was designed as to not have any actual style whatsoever.

[@mranonymous9737]

Second?

[@calgarybarbell]

If you're not first, you're last

[@MarkiMcMark]

Got these as a birthday present. I was sceptical at first but they work quite well for sumo and squats. However, not so great for anything else because they're just not flexible enough, so I wouldn't use them for things like lunges. Plus they make you feel extra snowflake-y because you're the only one who isn't wearing Notorious Lift shoes.

[@calgarybarbell]

Notorious feel like they don't have enough foot support

[@MarkiMcMark]

@@calgarybarbell I can imagine as they're pretty minimalistic, still wanted to try them or the A7 ones for benching though. The former are just way harder to get in Europe, especially if you don't want them in a hideous colour lol.

[@pigsmasher7665]

@@MarkiMcMark don’t get the A7. I have both the Notorious Sumo gen 2.5 and A7 Sumo. Notorious are way way way better. The A7 isn’t it

[@MarkiMcMark]

@@pigsmasher7665 Alright, thanks for the heads-up!

[@andreaspinola417]

First

[@calgarybarbell]

Congrats

[@ottowelt4378]

They look like some german BDSM gestapo boot. But If they are good then they are good

[@calgarybarbell]

Powerlifting hasn't caught up with current fashion haha

[@akuzolhf]

Do anybody realise that sabo is actually a russian company?😅

[@ajdafitnessguy8021]

Barefoot works fine tbh

[@ntrillo8]

I have never once purchased a pair of shoes for lifting. Why would I waste my money? Our ancestors lifted trees and rocks barefoot. We should also be able to.

[@calgarybarbell]

Hahaha yes I also think barbells are wrong. And if you *must* use a barbell, at least make sure it’s not the same load on each side. I’m thinking about exclusively lifting rocks from now on, and maybe going raw-meat-only diet. Have you heard of this guy the Kidney Prince? He seems to be super smart.

[@mm-fj6kg]

@@calgarybarbell funny af bro whens your next meet btw

[@benjaminralow1176]

I wear Sabos also I’m just wondering if promoting Russian made products is in bad taste at the moment

[@Jeneric81]

No.

[@kurts7268]

It’s too bad that they are Russian made.

[@fauxshowyo]

why, you'd prefer chinese?

[@kurts7268]

@@fauxshowyo Russia is in hot water right now. Importing more these shoes may become difficult soon, if not already.