The ULTIMATE Powerlifting Shoe Review

[@TheOnlyLoneSolja]

Me, a Chuck wearing bastard, just watched a 26 minute video on shoes I don't intend on buying...you got me.

[@ErikBrabantsPianist]

I like how all the shoes look well worn, adds to the authenticity of the review

[@calgarybarbell]

We definitely took our time to make sure we knew the shoes before we gave a judgement on them!

[@ErikBrabantsPianist]

@@calgarybarbell I had the exact same "issue" with my Sabo deadlifts that I hated the word deadlift on them. I now have Sabo wrestling shoes which I think are new? They're the exact same as the deadlifts, but just one plain color, no straps and no words on them.

[@calgarybarbell]

Interesting! Solid option haha

[@AyanTheChosenOne]

I just wanted to say that I've been going through really hard times and battling loneliness and all sorts of things for the good part of a few years now, and for some reason, just watching these videos, going to the gym, seeing these comments and just being here makes me feel a part of a larger community and it makes me happy. I love the content :)

[@jaya.2424]

Ayan Rafique , a lot of positive things come out of the gym and being a part of the weightlifting community.

[@AyanTheChosenOne]

@@jaya.2424 Thanks Jay :) I am beginning to really see that :)

[@kiyoponnn]

@@AyanTheChosenOne Fuck off, no one cares

[@AyanTheChosenOne]

@@kiyoponnn same lel

[@kiyoponnn]

@@AyanTheChosenOne Wow, you're so smart

[@linusyu5944]

More Dillon Please! "Piss yellow like too much vit B6..." The Aggressive way he walks and lives life, to tear up the Mark Bell shoes, juxtaposed with the barely awake, deadpan delivery... the imagery was priceless. Honorable mention, Powerlifting Hipster, could be a CBB T Shirt. Great content guys. Even though the videos aren't as frequent, they are like nuggets of low key comedy goodness that brighten up my day. Thanks Much!

[@taylorw8952]

Why is there so little powerlifting and so much about shoes wtf bryce

[@calgarybarbell]

Hahahha we just can’t win

[@mxitube5772]

Dillion looks like he was forced to review his shoe 👟

[@calgarybarbell]

He was. Hahah

[@preeam108]

Dillon providing the most high quality professional objective feedback as always! More of Dillon in every video please!

[@johnh6928]

Squatted in flats the first time, hit a easy rep pr. Guess I'm ditching my heels now

[@us2127]

I've wanted a video like this for so long now, wooo.

[@calgarybarbell]

NOW U GOT ITTTTT

[@eliasmarianov]

This is the most well produced video I've watched about powerlifting.

[@derekmorris1160]

I'm here from Alan's channel. Thanks for the awesome information!!

[@GRINGEzZ]

Hyper KO's the OG Simon Otero from massthetics deadlift kicks.

[@nickev]

If your laces are constnatly shredding, it's likely there's a burr in one of the grommets. Take note of which grommet(s) the laces shred around and take a needle file to them. I've had the same issue with workboots. I went through 3 or 4 pairs of laces and even tried iron and Kevlar laced pairs and nothing seemed to last until I filed down the grommets a bit.

[@calgarybarbell]

Whoah! Good call.

[@josephjaskulski9068]

Thank you guys for taking the time to do a video like this...much appreciated.

[@jefferylord3068]

i think kevin oak wears the nike hyper kos. he also is a powerlifting hipster. they look badass, but i can’t pull 500 yet so i can’t make that fashion move on balance.

[@caseywarren2753]

I've been wearing adidas mat wizards for over a year and I love them for squats and deads. About $65USD. A great flat shoe for the price.

[@Joshuakartawinata]

As always you provide some of the best content around. Keep up the good work!

[@calgarybarbell]

Thanks so much!

[@jayn8392]

I used to have a slick pair of old adidas boxing boots that would have been perfect for lifting but for the life of me I can't find them. I usually lift barefoot or in chucks, but the chucks seem to be made more like a normal sneaker now and have a bit of a heel to them. Hard to find the super old school style ones now., at least in stores in my city

[@strongerwithdan]

The strap on the hyper ko is intended for boxing, getting up on the toes and fast feet.

[@Ospreys81]

Would you say Hi top vans being comparable to the chucks in stability for powerlifting?

[@kiyoponnn]

@Jacob Brown Do they feel different to hi top chucks?

[@kiyoponnn]

@Jacob Brown ohh I see

[@kuriosites]

@Jacob Brown Thanks. I've been thinking about getting Chucks vs. Vans.

[@phaetonevl]

I recently got a pair of the new Sabos. I can't speak too much for durability as I haven't owned them for long, but for anyone thinking about purchasing them, consider sizing slightly up. I purchased them in size 43 based on my foot being a 10.5 and while I find them very comfortable once I get them on, getting the heelcup around my heel can be a bit of a fight because of how incredibly snug they are.

[@qlrqodrocks]

Can you guys put the information of the background music in your description? I really like some of them! Also, the red screen flash is back again :( Hope you guys can figure that Adobe problem out soon.

[@calgarybarbell]

It's already figured out! But unfortunately we edited this video and the previous one at the same time. We've since switched away from Adobe, because we had waaaay too many problems with it. As far as the music, we use Epidemic Sound and one other service, so go ahead and poke around on there. Dillon is a bit hesitant with sharing the music, because he spends a LOT of time finding the right songs.

[@qlrqodrocks]

​@@calgarybarbell Glad we won't have to see the red flash anymore haha Thanks for the musical clue, I shall try my best to find some sweet tunes

[@andrazzupancic4611]

I got myself some Ryderwear shoes. the model is called D-Mak. I thought I could use them for all three lifts, since they have a flat, thin bottom. These shoes give really great ankle support. Inside of the shoe has a soft sort of pillow. it’s not even glued, I removed that so I was even closer to the ground. All in all, these shoes are not durable. the rubber part of the sole started falling of after like three months.. but I got them for like $50 no shipping..

[@joshua3980]

Deadlift: Inov-8 F-Lite 235 Squat: Inov-8 Fast Lift 325 or Adidas Leistung 2

[@blueboffalo123]

Yo wheres the good old training vlog at. Starting to miss them and want to see you in gear again

[@abdulrahmaniskan7267]

I loved your sumo deadlift video the most time to subscribe 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻. The absolute most complete guide for sumo deadlift video I have seen which really improved my technique simply amazing. I have bought the improved sabo deadlift shoes can't wait to get them and try them out.

[@calgarybarbell]

Glad you liked it! Good luck with the sabos!

[@abdulrahmaniskan7267]

@@calgarybarbell Thank you keep up the amazing work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@louisesinniah-burr694]

I have a narrow foot and love the adidas havoc wrestling boots and know lots of people that do too. I squat in them as well. Ridiculously well priced too. Durable.

[@freeflowstatee]

Shoes spinning dumbell is so creative

[@awesometylerable]

Man, those contenders look sick af in my opinion, but I can’t find them anywhere. Did they stop making?

[@salimmehio2484]

Thanks for the video. It was cool to see all the different shoes. I have the adidas adipower shoes for squats and bench and then metal deadlift slippers. I love both of them.

[@CaptainQuick]

I noticed a bug or something at about 5:40

[@hansuelibicker9937]

Hi, cool Video!! i had the Problem with Lances bi using the Otomix... cannot tighten them too much. but because i am conventional puller, i don't need to.

[@icos211]

Weird, I've had the Reebok Lite TRs for 5 years, used them for deadlifts 2x/week, and for squat and bench for about 3 years before I got my Adipowers, as well as walking to and from the gym, and they are immaculate, except for some creasing in the fake leather. No tearing, no separation of the sole, no durability issues at all. So I guess beware of QC variability, hopefully the next versions will be more satisfactory across the board.

[@calgarybarbell]

icos211 good to know there’s some variability in them out there. Maybe Dillon just walks really terribly or something too haha

[@IshimuraD]

I've been wanting a pair of black Hyper KOs for a while now and this might make me pull the trigger. My Crossfit Lite TRs are about 3 years old and are holding up fine but don't look nearly as good!

[@craigsmith471]

I love my v2 sabo deadlift shoes! Best shoe I've ever used for all lifts

[@abdulrahmaniskan7267]

I can't wait to try the sabo v2 never used shoes for deadlift before. I pull sumo. As I am slowly lifting more heavy I can't keep my feet in the same position during the lift so I bought the sabo v2. Can't wait to see how different it is lifting with shoes.

[@abdulrahmaniskan7267]

@craig smith What do you like the most about the shoes

[@craigsmith471]

@@abdulrahmaniskan7267 I like that they fit very snug at first and the sole on them are very sticky so your feet don't move wether you're pulling coventional, sumo, or squatting

[@abdulrahmaniskan7267]

Awesome the grip sounds like the real deal 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@calgarybarbell]

I'm glad you like it, and glad if they fixed the issues w the V1.

[@christopheralvarez6076]

I got romaleos 2 and never squat without them! The only thing is they feel really tight when you put the weightlifting sole in them sooo that's something to consider. Without insole they feel true to size maybe just a little tight around toe area

[@braydenjasiuk6410]

hey, i'm a boxer, the purpose of the strap on the hyper ko is so your feet dont slide around while boxing.

[@MrBnfj]

Hey, nice video, really enjoyed it. There are soome red flashed again, just thought I should mention it.

[@calgarybarbell]

We edited this video at the same time as the last one, so they both came out with the red flashes. It's fixed now though, won't be an issue again.

[@nicopaduamusic]

“13:47 more of like a piss yellow, someone who had too much vitamin B6” LMAO why do i relate to that

[@BruceWillow]

Always great info. Thank you so much, guys!

[@LuxAter]

also got the older sabos and i agree 100%. my straps started to disolve withing 2 months, so i fixed it with a hotglue gun, that seems to be doing the trick for more than 2 months now so i think i am good ^^ they really do feel great, i pull conventional, but tried sumo for some months and the shoes are comfortable for both. i might consider getting the new model if they break completely at one point, but some kind of boxing or mma shoe is also on the table. i would just like to add that the upper strap is really mostly cosmetic as at least on my model it is stretchy and does not really add support, but on the other hand, i don't think it needs that.

[@robbyx6846]

Yo didn’t really talk about how your lifts (squat bench deadlift) were in each of the shoes. How did your lifts compare in flat shoes versus heeled shoes . That’s a big topic you didn’t cover

[@amafi_poe]

I deadlift in minimalist running shoes. merrells atm, since I managed to grab 3 pairs on clearance years ago. weigh next to nothing, can really feel the floor, doesn't slip, super wide toe box and zero mm drop from toe to heel. They're ugly as sin, but I love them. For squats I use innov8 fastlift 325s because I couldn't find a single place with adipowers size 14s in stock. Feel good, but I got them in the ugliest colourway they have available. At least I can leave them around the gym without worrying someone will steal them.

[@khoaichubby3368]

Sabo comes from Russia. I've been using couple pairs of sabo deadlift shoes. And the tip for the russian size is your feet fit into 2 sizes smaller. I often wear 38. And 36 sabo deadlift fit me bestt

[@lolomgpenguinboy]

I’m lucky enough to have an original pair of the contenders when they were branded as Safes for like $40. They’re awesome

[@calgarybarbell]

Oh wow! That's awesome.

[@mightymustache6949]

Hey, long time gymbro but I've been focusing on powerlifting with the desire to compete the past few months. What is your opinion on deadlift frequency during a program in the novice, intermediate, and advanced levels? In Practical Programming for Strength by Mark Rippetoe, almost all of his programs have very little deadlift and instead supplement power cleans to build explosion off the floor. That seems odd to me, as I don't understand how you can get better at something without significant amounts of practice. Sorry for being long-winded. Love the channel. Y'all are incredibly helpful.

[@Mynameisnotbilbo]

That’s because Rippetoe’s programming is for the general strength development of athletes for the most part. If you want something similar to what you’re doing right now (assuming you are following Rippetoe’s programming) but is powerlifting-specific take a look at Izzy narvaez’ powerlifting to win 2 book.

[@ciscokidcspf]

Instead of cleans, you can do a lighter deadlift variation, most of his programming is based on the assumption that your not prepping for a powerlifting meet. Imo a stiff legged deadlift is a very very good variation tk build strength in the posterior chain. His program also puts a lot of emphasis on one very heavy set of5 every week, this method can be very taxing, and adding a workout that is higher volume even at moderate weights may impede recovery, using 2 more moderate comp deadlift days may be more useful for you given that you want to deadlift more often

[@mightymustache6949]

@@Mynameisnotbilbo Thanks for the help. That book looks like it's right up my alley.

[@calgarybarbell]

I think deadlift frequency for lifters should be more based on individual differences than any sort of heuristic that hinges on the athletes experience levels.

[@calgarybarbell]

And I think Starting Strength uses far too little deadlifting for most powerlifters.

[@somedude3413]

Love me some Chuck Taylors. Also what's not too bad is lifting and competing in Jordan 1s and shoes with a similar model

[@lucianox49]

what you guys think about the Adidas PowerPerfect III? i love them

[@arrowsmith-p5256]

Whats with the red flashes?

[@theAV8R]

Apparently it was a relic of an issue they had with Adobe back in 2018.

[@mkl1464]

Hi bryce, I have a question. You mentioned before that you don't wear a lifting belt to avoid lifting too heavy. What about knee sleeves? Should that be regulated too?

[@racingdesire]

we got warned at our lifters meeting on Sunday to not wear chucks for benching because it looks like your feet are lifting when there not.

[@weinerman]

You trying to trigger epileptic seizures with those flashing red segments?

[@yewtewb3628]

You really gotta fix that red flashing.

[@franthemanwhocan]

I think it might be subliminal messaging. 🤨

[@EricSabag12]

How are the Nike Hyper KO compared to the Sabo? In terms of heigh , grip and lateral support? Thanks!

[@richardacuna7445]

They actually do make them in half sizes. I wear a 13 and have the same pair of romaleos is a 12.5

[@calgarybarbell]

Richard Acuna which shoes? That’s good to know!

[@x__bizon__x]

Hello Bryce, can you share link on Titan contender.

[@rossMIE]

Are the duowins made by different companies, or just sold by different companies? Seems odd that 3 companies would make the same shoe... Am I missing something?

[@therealforestelf]

some flat shoes for deadlifts are very sexy. fit kicks seems to be a good budget tip aswell. gonna try out my old chucks again doe :D

[@tomywinn]

Any thoughts on vans?

[@Applman8]

Come back from the holiday already. Miss you.

[@BJGally]

Would you give me a shoe recommendation for someone with a large wide foot for sumo pulling? I’ve got the Sabo v2 right now, and love the design, but the toe box is too narrow. The Mark bell power show would be idea but it’s no longer an option. Chucks fit well but are too flimsy. Thanks!

[@ethan.wroblewski]

I see the hyperkos I click instantly, boxer thing😂

[@Leo.witchere]

what's up with the red flashes ?

[@calgarybarbell]

Editing issues with our old editing program. It'll be fixed from now on!

[@LL-kp8jm]

Was wondering if you incorporate Strict OHP in your training? If you do can you make a video on it?💯😎

[@jaredholaday7280]

Omer Surfclam needs to send you some PositionUSA shoes to try out

[@camerondirck7341]

Have you ever tried the Asics 727?

[@jessecorbett3751]

Chucks will forever reign supreme for me . I’ve messed with the adidas power lifts and I couldn’t get jiggy with that shit man.

[@billybuhler9351]

Episode about equipment alterations ?

[@solomoe2]

What’s the high ankle, what does that do

[@happster83]

Very comprehensive 👌👌

[@groovytony5568]

Wait you're a 10.5 US size but 43 EU size. 10.5=44.5 and 43=9.5. Did the sabo fit pretty tight ?

[@lauravo3355]

Guys, whats happening with the videos?????? I miss you!

[@Richard-bw9jy]

@@Eduardo_Eduardo_ They've been working on the documentary.

[@fabianmolina7784]

Where you at bro? Are you going Johnnie Candytoe on us?

[@calgarybarbell]

Haha we’re putting a lot of work into the documentary, and are working on some more/new videos for the channel. All will come in time.

[@fabianmolina7784]

@@calgarybarbell That's what I figured just saw last upload said 3 weeks ago and thought something is not right here. Ha we will be waiting

[@SAMURAI_JACK3DD]

How's the sizing of the Nike HyperKO's?

[@Iamharvey781]

bruh showcasing the shoes on spinning weights was probably the best thing ever, just as pro looking as all these sneakers reviewing youtuber lol

[@denmyos]

Denmark calling your. 😊💪

[@denmyos]

Yes,, i concur on the color. goo.gl/images/KD3HhD 😊😊

[@lauravo3355]

What are your thoughts on deadlifting shoeless vs deadlifting with simple.flat shoes

[@lauravo3355]

Btw, i just found out its impossible to sumo sh9eless... on a wooden platform

[@basement5054]

I'm thinking about adding a 5th day to your 8 week program for hypertrophy / prehab. Would this hinder recovery? How could I program this?

[@jacobmeyers3446]

I wear socks when doing any barbell lift. I have thought about those socks with little gripper things on the bottom. Kind of like hospital socks. Has anyone done this?

[@paulwolf8510]

They are called deadlift slippers

[@yewtewb3628]

What's the heel made of on the Titan Contender?

[@danspaghetti2797]

Def use my boxing shoes for lifting ;)

[@Sonofshane1]

No Adipowers?

[@StrongButAwkward]

Sooooo no opinions on the Romaleo IIIs then?

[@calgarybarbell]

Having never used them... no.

[@bitzer8722]

"cyber Monday is coming up"

[@justus6999]

Going strong boyyyy 😎😎😎

[@steel_and_stones]

I bought Titan contenders and was disappointed, after a long wait they arrived the fit wasn't good and customer service was non-existant they completely ignored me :/

[@calgarybarbell]

I'm really sorry to hear that.

[@x__bizon__x]

Can you share Link of site with Titan contender?

[@AndrewPrater116]

Looking good after the cut my friend.

[@DamionJustin]

I cannot squat flat at all so I cannot do a stingray. 😔

[@d13x001]

"too much powerlifting before shoes!" r*neck 'berta accent is on POINT, man haha. Also, my chucks are 8 years old and going strong. OK no the sole is about to fall off and I tell people the ketchup stain in blood but STILL.

[@calgarybarbell]

Hahahaha yeah I think there was a turning point with chucks where they started making them with cheaper materials which mean they wore out faster 🤷‍♂️

[@SethAKPI]

Just followed you because that intro 😂😂😂

[@calgarybarbell]

Seth Deadlifts haha welcome to the channel my mann

[@DamionJustin]

Otomix 😍

[@ABRock07]

WHERE ARE YOU!? WE MISS YOU!

[@calgarybarbell]

We out here homie. C u tomorrow.

[@justinium5965]

Who here is team #VANS

[@Nuera77]

All the way....Squats and Deadlifts

[@weslu313]

Get out

[@SMydland]

Inb4 powerlifters discover racing shoes..

[@soykankamal4248]

Powerlifters dont have tiny baby feet like racers

[@thebeyonder4113]

Have you use them ? How are they ?

[@solomoe2]

I got wide feet but not fat, have to get 1 size bigger

[@frustrateduser666]

I have the AdiPower Weightlifting Shoes and compared to the Adidas Powerlift, they are awesome.

[@tuckermcmanus3084]

No offense power lifters but the boxing community could use some cheaper nike hyperko prices. Please and thank you.

[@auroranorling]

Love the color way of the Adidas, haven’t seen that one before

[@mxitube5772]

Literally my favorite video... 😂 😂 😂

[@veikko3152]

Dillon is cool.