COREWeightlifting Shoes - Squat Shoes for Powerlifting, Deadlifting, Crosstraining, Olympic Lifting and Gym - Men and Women - Strap and Lace-Up Design with Non-Slip Sole & 0.67" Heel

True size and great support for heavy lifterNo slip and durableMy son lifts over 300lbs and these have helped his form and support him well (less strain)

These shoes are just right if you’re squatting or deadlifting. They are NOT for anything else. I wouldn’t even consider wearing them into the gym. They are stiff, flat-footed, and are exactly sized (regarding the complaints that they run small). The idea is to keep your foot snuggly planted on the ground during the intended exercise. There is no arch support, and they are a bit uncomfortable and militaristic if you were expecting a comfortable pair of Reeboks. I am a 13 and my toes are right at the front wall, but they are not painful during intended use. I will not be running in these. These shoes are great, just be sure you are getting them for the intended use and not expecting a proper crossfit shoe.

Been looking for months for a good, stylish, flat-but-not-hard pair of shoes I can wear strictly for doing deadlifts and such. I used to do all my workouts with the same pair of running shoes, but I've learned that it IS as important as they say to have appropriate shoes for different types of fitness. Truthfully, in my home gym, I like lifting barefoot, but in the winter when it's cold or if I go to a public place obviously I want shoes, and I want them as close to barefoot as possible.I do crossfit work once in a while, but I don't think I do it enough to justify keeping these shoes. Also, even though they were my size, they felt a little tight, and since they're made of a harder material that was too uncomfortable for me.

Good shoes for squatting. Simple and effective design.

I had high hopes for these weightlifting shoes, but they’re not quite what I expected. They’re not very comfortable, especially around the sides—where they hit me near the bone in the midsection of my foot. You definitely have to wear them tight, which might be fine for those who lift regularly, but for someone who does different modalities like me, it’s not as ideal.While they did help me feel more stable during certain lifts, I have ankle issues, and I’ve been working on improving my squat depth with wedges and a slant board. If you’re mainly focused on deep squats or specific lifts, they might work for you, but for a broader range of exercises, I didn’t find them to be the best fit.At the end of the day, they work for some, but not for everyone. I give them a 3 out of 5 because of the discomfort around the side of my foot. If you’re lifting consistently, they might still be worth trying, but for me, wedges seem to do the job just as well.

Love these shoes, have had them for a year. I use them once a week for heavy squatting. Not boasting simply for reference I'm maxing my squat at 565 lbs, and in one year the wear and tear has been minimal. I am starting to see the sole split in the heel and the insole has begun to slide up after several sets, but it's to be expected I assume after 1 year of regular use.

I purchased these lifters due to the price point. I squat/train legs once weekly. (Not including deadlift and posterior chain work) I’ve had these shoes 2 months and squatted in them approximately 8 times. First few times using the shoe were fine. Around the 5th or 6th session in these shoes, I noticed my toes coming off of the floor resulting in a loss of stability. It’s as if the arch support became over pronounced. If the weight is on my heel, my toes are off the floor. If my toes are on the floor, my heels are up. With the over pronounced arch, it felt like my heel and the toe box sank into the shoe leaving the noticeable difference in the arches. After doing warm up sets during my 8th session, I noticed overpronation in my ankles which altered my form even further despite reinforcing my cues. NOT WORTH THE MONEY.

I'm a female power lifter with extremely long femurs and short torso, so I struggle with squats. Tried out my new shoes yesterday and was able to make depth and keep my balance much easier. (Raising the heel shortens the femur and lengthens the tibia to make it easier to squat more upright and make depth) But only with a 60% of max load on my back. Curious to see what happens on a max day.After reading the reviews I sized up a half size to 7.5. I normally wear a 6.5 in dress shoe and a 7 in athletic shoe. And it fits perfectly! Appropriately tightens with easily adjustable laces plus a Velcro strap but not too short so my toes feel crunched at the top or side. Shoes are very sturdy with no "give" in the heel.