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Nike Metcon 4 Review

In late December 2017, Nike released their fourth iteration of the popular cross training shoe the Nike Metcon 4. With every Metcon model, Nike tries to include more features that increase their ... Continue Reading

Nike Metcon 4 Vs. Nike Metcon DSX Flyknit 2

In December 2017, Nike dropped two cross training shoes that were updated versions of their current models. These updated cross training models included the Nike Metcon 4 and the Nike DSX Flyknit 2. The ... Continue Reading

Flat Vs. Heeled Lifting Shoes for Squatting: Choosing What’s Best For You

Fun fact: I own almost two dozen pairs of lifting shoes. In fact, you might say I’m a bit of an expert on the subject – and I get a lot of questions about how I choose which pair to wear when I lift. If ... Continue Reading

Nike Metcon 4 Vs. Reebok CrossFit Nano 8 Flexweave

Cross training shoes are designed to be versatile in a variety of environments, and they continue to be developed to further match a strength athlete's needs. These needs include things like breathability, ... Continue Reading

Nike Romaleos 3s Vs. Adidas AdiPower

Nike versus Adidas, a common battle you hear when it comes to shoes worn on a day-to-day basis, and on the platform. Both companies have been making weightlifting shoes for quite some time, and both ... Continue Reading

Adidas Adipower Vs. Powerlift 3.1 Review

Adidas AdiPower Vs. Adidas Powerlift 3.1

When it comes to weightlifting shoes Adidas is one of the bigger brand names you'll see athletes reach for. They have multiple models on the market and frequently update their shoe's colorways and improve ... Continue Reading

NOBULL vs. Nike Metcon 3 vs. Reebok CrossFit Nano 7

With the rise of functional fitness training came the growth and formulation of cross training shoes. These shoes are designed to support a variety of activities strength athletes may encounter in a ... Continue Reading

Nike Romaleos 2 Vs. Nike Romaleos 3

There's no denying that Nike has built a strong name for themselves in the strength world for their Nike Romaleos lifting shoes. The Nike Romaleos 2 were released around January 2012. After five years of ... Continue Reading

Adidas Leistung 16 II Vs. Adidas AdiPower

Adidas weightlifting shoes continue to stand among some of the top choices for strength athletes. In recent years, we've seen Adidas pump out multiple reiterations of their most popular shoe choices ... Continue Reading

Reebok Legacy Lifter Vs. Nike Romaleos 3

Reebok and Nike have both proven in recent years to have a few of the top weightlifting shoes on the market. Two of their newer shoes include the Reebok Legacy Lifter and the Nike Romaleos 3. These two ... Continue Reading

Inov-8 FastLift Weightlifting Shoe Review

Inov-8 is a shoe company that creates and designs multiple types of shoes for a variety of fitness activities. Within their weightlifting shoe line they have a few standout shoes under the "FastLift" ... Continue Reading

Position USA Weightlifting Shoe Review

Position USA weightlifting shoes are relatively new to the lifting world, but have already become a very recognizable shoe in the U.S.. Unlike Adidas, Nike, and some of the larger brands, ... Continue Reading

Adidas Powerlift 3.1 Review

Adidas Powerlift 3.1 Weightlifting Shoes Review

The Adidas Powerlift shoes are currently in their third generation and have steadily grown in popularity since their initial release. This shoe could be described as one of Adidas's most well-known ... Continue Reading

Adidas AdiPower Review – Good Lifting Shoe for Beginners?

The Adidas AdiPower is one of the best known weightlifting shoes Adidas has ever created. These shoes were one of the first to utilize a full TPU heel, which spurred the popularity of this design among ... Continue Reading

NOBULL Lifters Review

The NOBULL Lifters are the first model in NOBULL's weightlifting shoe line. They were released last year to the surprise of many NOBULL fans. Before this release, they made cross training shoes, which have ... Continue Reading

Adidas Leistung 16.II Review

The Adidas Leistung 16 II is the newest shoe in Adidas's lifting shoe line. They're meant to be an updated version of the previously released Adidas Leistung Rio, which was released around the time of the ... Continue Reading

Nike Romaleos 3 Weight

Nike Romaleos 3 Weightlifting Shoes Review

The Nike Romaleos 3s are the newest edition in Nike's weightlifting shoe line. They're an updated version from Nike's previous Romaleos 2 model, which have grown in popularity through a variety of ... Continue Reading

Best Booty Shorts

Best Booty Shorts

Comfort. Fit. Material. Look. There are a lot of factors to consider when looking for a new pair of booty shorts. But how do you find the BEST booty shorts — for you? Fortunately, plenty of athletes ... Continue Reading

Reebok Legacy Lifters

Reebok Legacy Lifters Review

The Reebok Legacy Lifters were constructed and designed with pure Olympic weightlifting in mind, making these shoes Reebok’s first true weightlifting shoe in some time. The Reebok Legacy Lifters were ... Continue Reading

Strike Movement Chill Pill 2 Review: A New Athletic Standard?

Attention around movement has been growing as more people become interested in understanding the human body, health, performance, and physical expression. Many influencers of this culture — like Ido ... Continue Reading

NOBULL SuperFabric® Trainer Review: The Simple, Functional Shoe?

You've probably seen them in your local CrossFit box by now; first there was a trickle, then there was a flood. NOBULL's trainers are popping up more and more, and while the company has a long way to go ... Continue Reading

NOBULL High Top Camo Review: Do These Trainers Stack Up for Fitness?

I finally received my new high top camo basic trainers from NOBULL -- but it took some time. I was certainly one of the first to order them at the stroke of midnight on their launch date, ... Continue Reading

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