Nike Romaleo vs Adidas Adipower
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2014
- Quick comparison of the two most popular lifting shoes!
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I heard if u wear an adipower on your right foot and a romaleo on your left, your squat goes up 40lbs instantly.
stan Dalone lol be sure to let me know how that goes!
Thank you for being so comprehensive with your review!
Extra points for breaking in the Nikes for an extended period of time. It definitely lends to your credibility, which was a big factor for my subscribing to your channel in the first place. Keep it up!
appreciated!
This is absolutely THE review I've been waiting for. Thanks!
J Gonzales Thanks for checking it out!
This couldnt have come at a better time! I've been researching on the 2 for the past few days.
Zed Grace hope it helps!
There are a lot of options as well. Do wins, Ristos, Powerlift, Reebok CF shoes, PowerPerfect etc. These two are very expensive and only necessary for weightlifting. If you're powerlifting or just need a stable platform with a raised heel, any weightlifting shoe or crosstrainer made for CF can do the job.
Stoked to see you reference the Nike Free's.
I went into my local sport shoes shops and tried on a pair of Free's as my best indication of what size to buy for the Romaleos.
I'm ordering them from NZ so I'd rather not have to send back and forwards to get the right size.
I found they were very similar!
good review and the end is the best part! thats the reason why i really love to watch your Vids man! So keep including these shots and keep it up!
RhadeDex Appreciate it!
I like your channel. Detailed, precise, and professional. Pleasant to watch and very informative :)
Thanks!
that close up and ending though lol
awesome vid as always. thanks and keep it up, BROndon.
a.... nope, i'm just gonna go with it this time. all dem gainz to you sir.
let's hope so
Thanks Brandon, I ordered the old style Romaleo's today because of your review.
Nice, hope you got a good deal!
Thanks man. I am currently using Nike flex supreme-3. So far I love it for lifting. Flat sole, good arch support.
right on
Thanks for the review been looking at both pairs for a while
John Miller no problem!
Your face was priceless on that close up when you said, "wait, what?" 10/10
604josh should prob plan these out better
i discovered these shoes recently then had an issue deciding which one to buy, so i youtubed it and someone actually did a good review on them, wow man thanks
Sure thing boss
Great review, I'll probably get the Nikes as my next pair. Love the outtakes.
Oly Lifting Nut Right on!
Lol, I just got my Romaleos 2 in the mail this past Wednesday. They were only $130 off Rogue's website too. I'm liking them a lot so far and I'm really happy with my purchase. Solid review though and the outtakes were great, haha.
***** Nice going!
I'm a Romaleos man too. Love mine!
Also lol at the ending. More blooper clips at the end of videos PLSSSS
senzu_bean ha we'll see.
Keep putting outtakes/bloopers in, fkn hilarious!
***** Will see what I can do
Dem stop motion skillz.
I loved the outtakes, you should start putting them into your videos more often.
Vili Mikkola will see what I can do.
lmao please just start uploading your outtakes
I don't usually have many!
Brandon Campbell they were great
I agree, definitely want to see more outtakes
hahahah i died at the ending. It's a
Gokuflex yeah a bit random, but whatever!
My favorite detail is the "go forth..." On the side of the Romaleos. Great shoe.
Joe Bernardo Yeah!
Finally the video you've always promised! Thanks Brando
Tom Shufflebottom k
Every time i consider buying something new i end up at your channel.I typed in Nike Romaleo vs and ended up here again......Thanks Brandon for doing these reviews because they do help me make a up my mind..
In the end there's little to no difference IMO, all comes down to personal preference. Plus most will never have multiple pairs of these, so the first ones you get are likely the best as there's nothing to compare them to.
PLEASE keep the outtakes in future videos
haha. that end :D you are the man! keep them coming brandon!
anders warner appreciate it!
Great stuff. Ending caught me off guard, but in a good way
bmanhsu hah figured I'd leave it in.
Rockin' that LOA sirce! Great vid man!
Thanks dude!
the outtakes were hilarious!
Andrew Chun Thanks man!
Mate the out takes at the end are so funny. Thx
Glad you liked em!
Been waiting for this!! Finally
***** hope it helps.
Best ending to a review, EVER.
Figured I'd pad the end time.
LOL @ that ending.
Been waiting for this review for awhile now. Thanks!
Sorry it was so shitty lol
I'll probably go with the Romaleos purely on looks as well!
Hahaha good shit man! Keep it up. I'm down for some blooper reel watchin your pretty funny.
Thanks Josh
I'd like to get a pair of Romaleo's in the future. They look sick! Especially the black.
laxlegend93 def recommend!
Hi Brandon,
Owning both nike and adidas I can say that for me a special case a guy with really wide feet, and a more straighter and narrower squat with emphasis on bouncing in the hole that romaleos are much better. The wider sole and the lateral extension makes squat really stable, where the adidas adipower sole is simply too narrow to the point where i feel like half my foot isn't on the sole and I become very unstable as i squat down to the point where i feel like my lower limb tilts medially. And yes both shoe were the same size, and i've got rid of my adipowers. So just for guys with really wide foot, get the romaleos.
+James Utakamonapukawahasa appreciate the insight!
Got the Adipower on Amazon today. Picked two sizes to see which one fits better. Hope I'm not disappointed.
+Liist Good luck!
Hey Brandon! have you changed your thought regarding the Romaleos being tighter after using them for a while and being able to brake them in for a long period ? would you have gone with half a size higher or do you feel comfortable with the same size as the adidas? Thanks man, Really enjoyed your review!.
+Renier Pérez I think any other size would make them not fit as well!
Great review, Brandon! Question: would you recommend doing an entire leg workout with either shoes on? I'm thinking of getting the Nikes, but this reason alone has me debating on purchasing. I would hate to do leg presses w/out shoes on..
I could see using them for things like leg press as well, but really up to.
I went with a pair of new balance minimus recently. Very happy so far with how they feel with squats and deadlifts. Cheaper than these two shoes but almost $100.
reptilianskin Yeah I have about 5 pairs of those. They're good all around shoes, but they don't compare to either of these 2 when it comes to lifting.
GREAT VIDEO BUD, THANKS!
no problem.
I just bought my pair of nike romaleos 2, and they were about 190 before tax. After watching this video, I definitely have to say the longer strap on the old one must've been a pain to work around with. Newer models are comparably shorter
younggwillis Yup!
Hahahahaha stop motion shoe dance!!! Dude how did you refrain from using that WWE announcer intro? That was by far superior
Will Rogers Just gettin loose.
I know this is old but could you do a full weightlifting shoe comparison video? I'd love to see a massive video that compares all of the Romeleos (1,2,3), Adipowers, Do-Wins, and some of the Reebok ones... Or even just a Do-Win vs Romeleos 3 vs Adipower video 😅
I don't own a lot of those so it would be hard to do!
Thanks for the review :D
***** Welcome!
Hi Brandon, will you still be doing a video reviewing the Slingshot? Not too many UA-camrs have reviews as detailed as yours. Thanks man!
I can probably do that at some point!
You have to continue doing the bloopers at the end! I cant stop laughing you comedian of comedic comedy!
Hah we'll see
We have both the Romaleos and Adi-Powers, personally think you can't go wrong with either.
agreed!
LMAO the extra stuff at the end was funny AF!
Glad you liked it.
that outtake tho!
Jason L yup!
Great review brother
Thanks boss!
Hey Brandon, I appreciate your videos and knowledge man. I got a question on the Nike Romaleos. I just received mine in 11.5 like my size in Free Runs. But I keep hearing to go a .5 down. Does this make a difference over time?
Michael Angelo I haven't noticed a difference, my romaleos and free runs are the same size.
I'm wondering how do these two shoes compare to a more entry level priced Adidas Power Perfect shoe? What is it that makes these shoes worth (or not worth) the extra money?
matjusm1 Better build quality and materials (especially the heel itself). The Nike's have the strap in the front to help secure your foot further, also both have better flexibility in the toe box.
May I suggest a new series called "Fuckup Fridays" where you just post your bloops.... I could watch them for hours!
Michaelsp9 Hah we'll see, maybe I'll start saving them.
Pls
incredible when he had the possiblty to get the colours and he gets the black ones, ga damnn brandon :))
+Raw Powerlifting Strength Black are the best ones out!
almost 2 years after this vid was released, FINALLY both shoes are available in my country.. a friend of mine wearing the same shoe size buy romaleos first, so I get a chance to borrow it for a workout. (it's practically brand new so it's not broken in). it feels nice but not very comfortable for me.. then I go to the store to try an adipower, and the moment I try it on, I decided to buy it right away.. adipower feels a lot better for me.. (probably due to my relatively narrow feet) it snugs well, and very comfortable.. it doesn't hurt to walk around the gym in it
+Liongky Nugraha The romaleo comes with 2 inserts, one competition style that's very hard, the other is more squishy. Which did you try?
+Brandon Campbell I strapped the front strap really hard, and I tried both insole with romaleos.. it's an excellent shoes, and my lift is practically the same with both romaleos and adipower, it's just romaleos doesn't feel as comfortable for me.. especially the wider toe area..
Best reviews on UA-cam. Even if there was no BAWS ending ;)
Dan Wakelin ;)
Hahaha the ending was the best! But in all seriousness great review.
appreciate it!
LOL!
That ending was awesome.
Glad you liked it!
I like how the Nikes say "Go forth and" on the left shoe and "Dominate" on the right shoe.
pretty bad ass!
I recently got a Inzer Lever belt and am looking at getting the Nike Romaleo 3's. Will you be doing a review on them as well?
I don';t think I'll be buying them TBH. I have way too many heeled shoes!
I own the romaleo 3 XD. They came with the two different insoles. Soft and hard. I know some like it hard but the soft training insoles feel great. Is it just personal preference or do the firm ones give more strength gains?
I think the thought is the firm ones give a better base to push off off vs a softer sole slightly absorbing force.
Hey Brandon have you noticed a difference in arch height from one shoe to the other? I have really flat feet and im trying to decide between these two shoes so I'll probably go with whichever one has less of an arch
I really haven't to be honest. The adidas seem to have a bit more give overall, where as the nikes are heavy.
Hey Brandon, how's the adipower sizing compared to powerlift? I could only find the powerlift shoes in Australia to try on. I will have to import the adipower from the US as they are not sold in Australia. Do you wear the same size for adipower, powerlift and the romaleos?
I found the sizing to be the same!
So if you were only able to buy one pair, which would you get? Also, I wear a size 11 and I bought the size 11 adipowers and I've found them to be just a bit too big for me. If I could go back I'd go with the 10 and a halfs for sure
I'd go Nike, but again, purely for looks.
I watched the whole thing... And I don't even care about those shoes! Damn you Brandon haha
Strong outro is strong
Mauro Franklim haha thank sdude.
in terms of squatting in the romaleos 2's, what are the similarities /differences between the soft and hard insole in terms of comfort, stability and performance ?
More personal preference than anything
I have the nikes but recently decided to do a training block in flat shoes only
Ian Mcstruthers Right on
Which would be better solely for high-bar squatting?
Either, they're both very similar.
Would you recommend wearing oly shoes when deadlifting? Why/why not? Thanks!
gnarls147 No, you want to be as connected to the ground as possible IMO, so the raised heel is a negative here.
Good video Brandon! Lmao at the end
Btw, I was able to get the adidas adipowers in white for $185 online! Pretty happy with them!
Ricky Bracamontes nice going!
Any other shoes you'd recommend? :D great vid!
addamussi I only try to suggest the ones I've owned!
I almost click away the moment i saw the "stay big"outro, good thing i didint xD please keep the bloopers in the reviews
josekaz lol we'll see!
Great video man! How are the sizing? I found a deal on each of these but I wear a size 13 in most shoes and they only have a 12.5 in Romaleos and 13 in Adipowers. Recommendations with these options?
Ah I think I mention in the video I wear the same size in these as my normal shoes. I wouldn't personally go smaller.
Appreciate it man.
I do have one question, why do you need or use power lifting shoes? Can't you wear normal running shoes or basketball shoes?
typically with heavier loads you don't want the compression you'd get from normal shoes. These weightlifting shoes also have a raised heel which helps get into better positions for training.
Hey brandon great video. And i agree with the guys. U should post more outtakes..anyway, i hv a question, is nike's and adidas are the only good powerlifting shoe you should invest in? Is there any other non mainstream brand powerlifting shoe that u think might match their quality?. Coz usually nike and adidas are always expensive because of their brand.
Syahrul Anwar Jamaludin I can't really speak to those as I've never used them. I try to only review give opinions on things I own.
Oh okay..i understand..thank you for replying
How long did it take you to get use to wearing oly shoes ? I just got some two weeks ago and I'm still adjusting to them.
john olmos not too long TBH, but then again I first went with the PowerLift trainers so I eased into it.
LMAO. Please have the outtakes at the end of each video. That shit is hilarious.
Eddard Stark glad you liked em.
Big tip for those who are looking to these shoes.
If you are near orlando, you can get 3 shoes for the price of 2 in the outlet. They have the adipowers sometimes, kinda rare, but got mine from there for "free"
just my 2 cents
Nice!!
Can you only buy these shoes online? Would you use these type of shoes to deadlift, or just squat? Should i just use chucks for deadlifts?
Hellizol X These are more "specialty shoes" so most places won't carry them in store.
Hey Brandon I have wide feet do you recommend getting the romaleos instead of the adipower?
Jiawei Rice I think that'd be fine as long as you didn't tighten the toe strap
howcome you went for the black nikes over the volt yellow?? Science shows that yellow shoes = Mad gains
Surprisingly enough, I prefer all black shoes.
hey man, i have adidas powerlift 2.0 and looking to buy adipowers, wonder does the same size fits the same on both shoes, can i just order same size and not worry about it? you had both if im not mistaken, thanks
+trpigogo I wear the same size.
Very nice and helpful vide. Could you please help me telling me where to get these in EU ? Or a US website where they are not sold out.
Thank you
I believe the Strength Shop carries them which is a UK site.
Can't you just cut off the end of the strap on the romaleos? So they don't go to the floor?
Most people don't want to take a pair of scissors to $200 shoes.
are they good for squats? i'm struggling to find good shoes for squats. I use running shoes for the gym and some told me that they are not good for squats be cause they have more cushion??
Solid for squat
Strong out takes
Thanks Dan!
Hey Brandon I noticed your Adipowers have significant wear at the sides of the heels. This happened to me as well, though not as severe. Does the wear affect your lifts at all? And what do you do when it finally wears down?
+Christian P to me it's not significant, the adipowers I have are much older than the nikes at the time I showed them here.
Thanks man. I know they were older but I've been told they shouldn't be wearing down like that.
"looks like a little heart!" lol
i bought Romaleos on Sunday last week and got them Thursday from Rogue, i planned on dropping 200 on them but you should post somewhere that they are on sale for like 129.99 on rogue free shipping s to help other people. and i believe the adipower are on sale too!
camarillo1310 Yeah I mentioned they're on sale for the older versions!
Awesome video! I wear a 13 in the nike free runs too, looking to order the reebok crossfit tr lo's, what size do you wear in those?
Alexander Bruce 12.5! They have a really wide toe box.
Thanks man!
I have a 12US nike lunar vapor 8 tour for tennis (yes, rich boys also watchs your channel)... would you recommend to go with a 11.5 or a 11 or a 12?
Marcos Mazzoni I found the same size fits best
3:55 I thought you had a fail trying to put the sole back into the shoe. Upon re-watching it, I realized you were showing the stiffness of it. Haha. Now I'm the fool.
lol all good
Those extras were amazing lol "looks like a heart".. I sure deadlifting was possible in my Romaleo 2s but the raised heel definitely sucks in that regard. I think I'll copy you (like I do with everything in life.....what) and get those Crossfit Adidas shoes for DL days and Romaleos for the rest
Rofflemywaffle Yeah I find raised heels push me too far forward for pulling.
I hear from a lot of people to buy a 1/2 size smaller. What are your thoughts?
I got the same size as normal.
the stop motion was excellent lol
James Manning haha thanks.
Hey, if I walked to the gym in the Romaleos, would they hold up or be damaged reasonably quickly (faster than normal shoes)?
+Uzam Qureshi Probably about the same, but they might cause some foot pain
Thanks and great channel.
That ending. Omg. Great.
Thanks!
Hey Brandon what do you think about the vintage lifting shoes of Adidas? The ones with the wooden heel?
Cars Carandang Supposedly they were great. Never used them.
Alright thanks 😊 being not as rich as I'd like I'm thinking of having shoes like that made or just using leather shoes with heels since I can't buy those expensive adipowers or Romaleos hehe
Great Video. Good point on the Adidas attracting dust. LoL on the out takes. You should make a whole video just on outtakes.
ha I'll see what I can do
Did your romaleos stretch out a little bit after breaking them in?
I haven't found that to be the case. The front strap can be adjusted however to tighten/loosen them.
What do you think of the Adidas Powerlift? A lot cheaper than than these two
SuiSydul I have a video comparing them.