Sika Summary #4: Nike Romaleos 4 Review

[@clarence0]

I want to see a wallpaper review

[@valkarcy]

Hi clarence

[@_Jump_Man_]

I've been working out in these shoes for a month now and love them. Don't let one review from someone stop you from trying these out. Shoes will work different for everyone, some will like them and others won't. If you're on the fence of buying these, just do it.

[@george9822]

These shoes are absolutely fine. I have all three Romaleos. Romaleos 2 yes are flat as hell but each provide something unique. I’d choose 4s over 2s. But I love the look of the 2s more

[@coatesy71]

Finally a comment on the curved shape of the outsole. Clearly not flat on the stock images and no one has even mentioned it! I ordered a pair but don't really have high hopes of them taking over my 2's.

[@sikastrength]

It makes absolutely no sense, it doesn't assist in any part of the lift. Even in the split it's not going to help

[@coatesy71]

the 2's are not totally flat either with the shoe off but when they are on the foot and floor on the outsole is flat. I've seen a few lifters with these and the curve is pretty evident even when lifting. I guess we'll see how the 4's feel for me. Maybe the out sole could soften up over time as well?

[@getstrongby4038]

@@coatesy71 do you still wear them?

[@coatesy71]

@@getstrongby4038 yeah, they've grown on me. I like the stability but they do have a tendency to rock a bit if you don't stay midfoot in the lift

[@getstrongby4038]

@@coatesy71 ahh I see thanks for the response I do have a tendancy to rock forward so maybe not for me, the only proper pair of weightlifting shoes I had are adipower 1, I want to get something on par

[@khoitran-quang1391]

I bought these shoes despite seeing this review (partly because literally every other shoe was sold out. I wanted to buy the Antas). I was really reluctant about buying these shoes from this video. But from my experience, I really like the shoe. They're very stable laterally. The curve at the front does make you rock forward INITIALLY. However, once you break into your shoe, it no longer becomes an issue. I would say the same thing for the "heel slip." The Nike logo at the bottom of the shoe does NOT stick out or cause any problems for me. If you have wide feet, these may not be for you. Try them on at a store first. I got them in size 10. I usually wear 10-11 in sneakers. I tried 9.5 in Legacy Lifters 2 and could fit in them as a side note (10s were not in stock). I picked the black Romaleos 4 because they just looked cooler to me compared to the green Legacy Lifters 2 (the only thing in stock). I previously wore the Adidas Adistar 2004 (size 12, which is WAY too big for me but I somehow managed). I wore the shit out of them until someone pointed out that I should get a new pair since they were literally stripping apart. To conclude, I like these shoes. Never tried the Rom 2s though.

[@brandoncluff5588]

I got these after previously using the adipower 1s and I really like the 4s. I like the weight. And my foot is relatively narrow. I’m still breaking it in but other than that I’m happy with it and have felt a pretty decent amount of support. Love your stuff tho!

[@sorento6107]

What about the size? Did you upsize?

[@houtexflex]

I guess I’ll just glue my 2’s back together again. Automotive gasket maker seems to work well. Flexible with a good bond.

[@abadran8174]

lol yes brother that's why i'm here too. came undone but after good 8 years. tell me please if you did end up buying something and if so, which one and how does it compare to the 2's? please and thank you!

[@houtexflex]

@@abadran8174 I ended up with the Romaleo 3.5’s, supposedly the tongue ripping out is not an issue like regular 3’s. Half as light as the 2’s, which I don’t like, and the construction is nowhere near as solid. The heal is slightly higher than 2’s (size 10.5 US). Had me a little more forward than I like to be in the bottom of a snatch. Wearing them without insoles fixed that. Arch support is good so foot feels active instead of flat inside the shoe. I have a pair of adidas leistung as well. Much better shoe than the 3’s. Excellent arch support great construction, just too narrow for my feet. Highest heal of them all. Nothing compares to the 2’s though , so they’ll always get put back together Hope that helps!

[@abadran8174]

@@houtexflex that sure does help my man. I would say that the Rom3 is what gave the Rom2 that legendary status. Because of how horribly constructed it was. The 4s are slightly heavier than the 2s. For the time being, I glued my 2s back together so that will give me time to think because I didn't think at all about shoes for 8 years now since I got those. Thanks man!

[@theakbars98]

2 re-release when, Nike?

[@sikastrength]

Yeah Nike give the people what they want!

[@thechuggs8997]

Try german weightlifting shop and Athleteps!

[@TheJeffislegend]

Give us your top 5 weightlifting shoes chaps.

[@arshiastath2101]

rom 2, adistars, antas, rebook legacies, adipower 2

[@brood1658]

Still on my Doo-Wins of 12 years now😆

[@getstrongby4038]

@@arshiastath2101 adipower 2? They are awful

[@cryptsolo]

Just bought reebok legacy lifter 2's for squats it comes tomorrow so I'll see if its good. The nano x has been my only one it's horrible for squats but great for everything else.

[@ITzPeter100]

@@cryptsolo Did you get the legecy lifters 2? If so dod u end up keeping them

[@Lawdbaguette]

To be honest, I think all the new WL shoes out there are more designed to suit the needs of the crossfiters and the growing interest of this sport, it's not a bad thing, but I think they shouldn't try to get those two sports together and shouldn't advertise those as WL shoes. They should try to do two models, and I think this goes to almost all brands out there.

[@motikeyk]

Romaleos 4 or Legacy Lifter 2 for Powerlifting?

[@alexwilliams5587]

probably neither, heeled shoes are extremely overrated in a lowbar squat

[@getstrongby4038]

@@alexwilliams5587 lol no

[@alexwilliams5587]

@@getstrongby4038 it can cause most of the common faults. if u love heeled shoes it’s fine to do lowbar in them

[@getstrongby4038]

@@alexwilliams5587 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJm2pWyabZyGn8U So based on your logic, these guys have no idea what they are doing

[@alexwilliams5587]

@@getstrongby4038 alright i concede. but for the average lifter i still think they’re overrated

[@KaptainKerl]

the nike logo on the sole doesn't protrude at all on my pair. my sole looks more like a bow when you look from the front, where the sides are in contact with the gound and the midde part is 1mm off the ground. weird. you're totally right with your other points. i only use them for squatting 3x a week and they're really comfortable. good enough for me.

[@32srt32]

Valaasa strake weightlifting shoes look like some of the best and flattest weightlifting shoes never really noticed the toe rising till you pointed it out now I can't stand it on my reeboks.

[@SK-jy9pw]

Valassa shoes are amazing looking but they are way too expensive.

[@eddyngaue6495]

Thanks. Saved me $200 from buying them. Good review

[@magnusl.l.5351]

where could I order 2's? I see everyone wear them lol

[@Banjomeister]

Strength shop UK has some stock left.

[@getstrongby4038]

@@Banjomeister only if you have either tiny or massive feet

[@getstrongby4038]

I just got 2 pairs though, it is possible

[@kristianmccloudmatillano7332]

I have the antas, Nike 3XDs,and Nike 4s. I agree that the Antas are the best bang for your buck. Nike 2s were too expensive :(

[@MarS-dc2qx]

The antas are ugly

[@bignikoli]

Got a question when should you get new weightlifting shoes ?

[@slaimy76]

would you lads mind reviewing the velaasa strake shoes next?

[@kgsfitness7806]

Thank you for the review. I do apologize but I had a really hard time catching a few words with the accent lol. Could you please tell me which weightlifting shoes you do recommend with a flat toe box? All the shoes I look at have a curled up toe box. Thank you very much 👍

[@MrAselhawary]

i think now many weightlifters are wearing on them on international competitions

[@shamaster8500]

Really comprehensive review! I am a beginner weightlifter, and I much rather prefer the adipower than the Rom4 any time of the day.

[@Wholemax]

Thanks for info fellas. More please. Thank you.

[@sikastrength]

Anything you've been looking to buy in particular?

[@Wholemax]

@@sikastrength Well I've been in the market for some self respect for many years now😁 maybe an affordable squat rack or platform. I enjoy your sports theory/training strategy the most.

[@reubenwardle556]

What shoes would you guys recommend

[@sikastrength]

In our opinion from the cheaper side I'd go with Adidas, often 100 euro or so and you've got a great shoe. On the more expensive end the nike 2 or anta are a great option

[@reubenwardle556]

@@sikastrength I was thinking of going with the power perfect 3 s? Are these a good shoe

[@ryanreviews8566]

@@sikastrength you mean the adidas adipower right?

[@Paluzinator]

can you make a long-term review about your antas ? :D

[@sikastrength]

Definitely! We'll do a little Nike 2 vs Anta spotlight

[@Foundation111]

@@sikastrength yes exactly, I have a pair of 2s but it doesn't seem I'll be able to ever replace it so I use it sparingly, and use the legacy lifters everyday

[@ryanrocksgsd5448]

Can you guys do a rom2 v Lu Anta review please?

[@sikastrength]

Good call, we'll do the standard anta, can't be buying another pair of Anta 😂

[@ryanrocksgsd5448]

Sika Strength this def stopped me thinking of changing the Rom 2s for the 4s but now tempted to go for the Lu Panda Antas 🤣

[@CJ95ZZ]

@@sikastrength i personally just ordered a pair of antas (lu white blue yellow) because rom 2 resales are getting too pricey. Mine should come in next month. I have been using inov-8s and the adidas drehkraft (which in my opinion is not bad if you're a lighter guy) but feel the need to use a heavier shoe. Would love to watch your opinions on the antas anyway.

[@danielhenderson762]

@@ryanrocksgsd5448 dont buy into such transparent marketing crap

[@yetanotherRjven]

Curious, do you still stand by this review? Today I feel most elite lifters wear Rom 4's and the ones who don't wear Rom 2's.

[@ryanreviews8566]

Wouls you approve the adipower 1 vs the new romaleo 4? Max Lang approved the rom 4 and said he'd train in them so I was thinking of getting these over the adipower but the points you've made here seem very legit so I would love to hear more of your thoughts.

[@therightman2031]

I have a question: which are narrowest: Romaleos 4, Romaleos 3 XD, AdiPower2?

[@greglindstrom1705]

Must be nice to have shoe options Romulus 2 is only shoe i can find in size 18.

[@eugenepoon]

Position USA?

[@sikastrength]

Definitely need to put them on the list 👌

[@24rjwlsn]

Can't spell Position without POS. They are the worst shoe I ever owned. So many design flaws

[@martinlastname8548]

I was literally about to buy these. What is the best shoe of a high-bar Olympic squat?

[@sikastrength]

Legacy 2s or antas would be great

[@fawzaanmohammad6782]

How are they for squats only?

[@Thorisdottir-Whitemane]

Thanks for saving me some money

[@tunghoang3372]

which is the best shoes for squat

[@marvin2200]

We need a Playlist for the Future:):)

[@supersquat]

What weightlifting shoe would you recommend in this price category in 2024?

[@sikastrength]

Lu Xiaojun's are probably your best bet. Reebok legacy 3s are good and can be cheap

[@supersquat]

@@sikastrength Thanks man! I ordered the Legacy Lifter III for €100, thanks for your reviews and recommendations I'm excited to try them out.

[@alexnksb]

Honest review on the reebok legacy lifters 2. Would be great.

[@kcb5150]

I gave up waiting for someone to sort the oly shoe situation out and just paid up for more adistars. I suggest everyone else do the same be it rom 2, adistar, ironworks, 727 or whatever it is you like...

[@getstrongby4038]

Adistars are impossible to get now in any kind of normal size. Looks like antas are the way forward

[@kcb5150]

@@getstrongby4038 I just coughed up the cash to replace my 12.5 08s because I am old with a lot of miles/injuries and refuse to mess with my mechanics when everything has been physically stable for awhile because everyone is cost engineering their shoes and making unnecessary changes. It wasn't for lack of trying new along the way. A lot of the modern shoes are horrible in the toebox. That whole area has zero structure on modern adidas. The current adidas are also all too flexible. I never liked the weight or heel height of rom 2, the 3 were too light and again, I didn't care for the feel in the toebox which was a shame as they fit me quite well. I even tried a pair of matochas which were awesome but have a very wide heel and a lot of volume. Antas don't sound too bad. At least they are leather and have a touch more heel vs the rom 2.

[@getstrongby4038]

@@kcb5150 yeah was that from hookgrip? I can't find any in a 9.5 or 10 anywhere regardless of price Im not even a weightlifter but I really like the adipowers for squatting and overhead work, I think I'm going to get some antas and see how I get one, I might get some 727s aswell but not sure yet It really is a shame the way things are going

[@kcb5150]

@@getstrongby4038 No, not hookgrip. I just paid someone who had a pair in excellent shape that had to stop and they were parked.

[@getstrongby4038]

@@kcb5150 ahh I see. That's dedication, there is a guy at the gym i used to work out at and he had some 2005 (I think) adistars. I considered bludgeoning him for them but decided against it 🤣

[@RetreatHell518]

Anyone had problems with the insole of the Romaleo 4's?

[@heibai555]

Well I'm size 47 so the 4s cost less than 100 for me. But the 2s cost like 300 now. So easy choice for me even if I think the 2s look fire. But after 10 months my first pair just stared falling apart so I had to exchange them.

[@SK-jy9pw]

Are they true to size

[@Jotin8664]

I’d love a review on the NoBull lifters.

[@nickcovino2369]

Can you please do a comprehensive review on shoes. Give us your top 5 best and top 5 worst, something like that!!! Thanks guys!

[@markobolozan9457]

The problem is which shoes to buy if all new models are shit, i would love to have rom 2

[@sikastrength]

Try get the 2s if possible or the antas are a great contender and pretty affordable + available

[@bigtom9459]

Thorough review, inb4 people say it's pronounced Nike, not Nike. ;)

[@sikastrength]

Somebody will say it 😂

[@plantybara]

Do Asics 727 next ;)

[@b.oreg94]

Oldschool shoe reviews? Asics would probably be the easiest to get but the old adistars would be sweet too

[@sikastrength]

News Headline: Sika Strength Ltd declares bankruptcy today after crippling debt from buying rare and expensive shoes

[@andrew98115wl]

The looseness at the back seemed to go away after a few days.

[@vincentdin]

Good review. Ill stick to my Romaleos 2.

[@uhhcoolstory5627]

With the toe going up I think they’re trying to appeal to the CrossFitters cause the Reebok’s have that flimsy toe

[@Mr83wesley]

Great review

[@GXX101]

My first shoe was Adidas power perfect3, and I just got Rom4 for 140€, never tried Rom2, so they feel really good. Although I feel a bit heel slip. Should I size up or get ROM2? German weightlifting shop sells them but are 160€+

[@sikastrength]

If financial it's no issue than it would definitely be worth a look into the rom 2s and see how you like them as opposed to sizing up from the 4s. The 4s to us feel like a poorer version of the 2s

[@AfferbeckBeats]

I wonder why all these companies are making such big mistakes with their shoes when they've done so well in the past. No one wants these changes they've all made, be it curled up toes or too flexible material or fundamentally changing the fit of the previous model. And we even see some lifters in prototype models months in advance. I can't imagine they're signing off on these.

[@sikastrength]

It's possible the lifters are happy that a company as big as Nike are looking for them to assist so offering negative feedback might be something people don't want to do. It's also VERY possible Nike just didn't listen and the feedback was discarded in the process for some reason

[@TomLaios]

Compared to 2s, 4s feel too tight. The top strap is too short ,needs to be 20 mm longer. Mine keep popping off. Bring back the 2s.

[@getstrongby4038]

But the 2 strap is too long!

[@TomLaios]

@@getstrongby4038 better too long than too short.

[@getstrongby4038]

@@TomLaios haha i suppose, but the metal part is on the floor for me its a little annoying

[@stephend50]

I like my Do-win Classic lifting shoes from Rogue

[@R.sjoegren]

Hello guys. The romaleos 2’s are the best shoes i have ever tried... i Can see a site in Europe have them in Stock in my size but they cost 215 euro... Would you say they are worth it? There is also a site that have Them to 160 euro, but they are a half size up from my normal size... do you Think they Would be too Big?

[@getstrongby4038]

160 euro??!!??!!?? Did you get yours btw?

[@R.sjoegren]

@@getstrongby4038 160 at athleteps And yes, i did get the other pairs i ordered :-)

[@getstrongby4038]

@@R.sjoegren ahhh yeah i missed the boat on those! Just looking fpr a cobbler to cut an inch or 2 off that top strap!

[@R.sjoegren]

@@getstrongby4038 haha yea, it’s a bit long. I Will do that as well!

[@JameswwPC]

For gurph - whats your regular shor size if you sized a 10 in oly shoes? Im walking around in a UK10 so wondering what size for romaleos 2... Really appreciate this review as I was seriously considering getting a pair and would have definitely wasted my money!

[@sikastrength]

Usually a 10 in pretty much everything too - Gurph

[@JameswwPC]

@@sikastrength thanks man! 😁 #stayrefrigerated

[@hanskazan7403]

I've bought the shoes tried them today lol sending them back tomorrow the heel slip what everybody says is treu and the insert sucks man iam staying with my adipower 1 way better

[@deenandkilos]

Can you do a review on the Rogue Do Wins? I own a pair and really like them, but not many have done a review on them.

[@GSTACK15]

Leistung review lads ?

[@sikastrength]

Definitely although we need to do something other than shoes 😂

[@GSTACK15]

@@sikastrength belts/bars/beers

[@Bling92]

just spent 270 bucks on these then i see this fml. r they really that bad :(

[@r0btimUs0341]

Many lifters are wearing these. Must be because of sponsorship?

[@misterf7739]

Just cough up the dough and buy some asics. With a good cobbler, they'll last you years.

[@PC-xv5uz]

The 2 also has a pronounced toe curl..... so!!!!

[@kebabylon]

12:10 lol

[@jackmcmullan]

Let’s start with the aesthetics. That wallpaper is shocking. Can’t concentrate on a word you’re saying! Hahha

[@slickrick2012]

Jab at Mattie Rogers? Haha pretty sure they sponsored her to wear them

[@kcb5150]

Didn't she help with developing them? It may explain the whacked fit if nike didn't use common sense

[@OnkelTomAngelriper]

it seems like it was design for fucking crossfitters, and it even sucks at that

[@stavrosbegetis2173]

Except for the durability problems, the Romaleos 3 was the best step in the right direction for Nike. Because they ripped off the first Adipowers. Why they went back to clunky and non-form fitting for the Romaleo 4 is beyond me. The first Adidas Adipower was the greatest weightlifting shoe of all time. Better than the AdiStars even.

[@SK-jy9pw]

I agree romaleos 3 were the best, I still have a pair. The only problem was the quality of romaleos 3, after paying 250 plus they felt like a cheap shoe. It felt like a filmsy shoe.

[@getstrongby4038]

If this is the case, why did everyone stick with the 2 for competition? Never heard a single good thing about the 3 other than this comment

[@slashnagy6]

The 3’s were shit. There’s a reason Antas are basically a clone of the 2’s and they haven’t attempted cloning anything else.