Nike’s signature weightlifting shoe is incredibly popular, and we’d be surprised if the company did away with the basic design and “Power Bridge” support altogether.

Both of these shoes are great options for the strength athlete looking to enhance their performance with a lifter. These shoes offer similar heel heights and come at a very competitive price with each other. What set them apart in our eyes was the durability aspect. To conclude Burns writes, “I’m impressed with the shoe. It’s a much more athletic shoe without compromising the support.”He also points out that these were the shoes he wore in the American Open when he set his 173kg American snatch record. Final Word Heavier build: The TPU midsole covers a larger area with a higher density. This should enhance the support by cementing your feet to the ground. Must say I was hesitant on purchasing this lifters, but must say I’m glad I did, they helped me improved my PRs and pretty stable. In my opinion they feel better than my “no bull” lifters.

Nike released the SE’s as wider alternatives for the originals. They’ll suit people who have wide feet with large toe splay. Winner: Tie

Flywire technology: The top two eyelets are connected to thin elastic wires that wrap around the whole upper. This way, the Romaleos 3 will feel much tighter as you pull the laces harder.Winner: Nike Romaleos 3 Reebok Legacy vs. Nike Romaleos 3 Effective Heel Height Reebok Legacy Lifter The Reebok Legacy Lifter is composed of a perforated leather upper sole and mesh towards the ankle. This material is slightly heavier and stiffer than the Romaleos 3s, which give them a slightly heavy duty feeling. These shoes show no sign of immediate durability call outs. If you want something cool to brag about, both shoes will be excellent. Still, the minor differences in the design might leave you favoring a pair over the other. Nike Romaleos 3

And instead of the diagonal lines we saw on the 3’s, Nike opted for a clear plastic cover that looks way cooler. The Winner: The Romaleos 4The materials featured in the upper can directly influence your performance. As you’ll see, Nike did some serious improvements in the upgraded 4’s. The Romaleos 3

The Nike Romaleos 3 are composed of Nike’s signature Flyknit material, which make them lightweight and flexible. Their Flyknit material is resistant to early fraying too, while remaining flexible. But the Romaleos 3s fall short in one area, and that’s with the tongue premature ripping. Without a doubt, newer models take the spotlight since they’re usually made to follow the latest trends. I know that the visual appeal is hugely variable between people, but I think that the Romaleos 4 really outdo their predecessors. To be fair, it was a bold move from Nike to come out and try to change something as essential as the heel design. They were pretty successful, too; the 3’s weigh about four ounces less than the 4’s. Both shoes are equipped with sturdy TPU midsoles that don’t compress under the heftiest weights. However, Nike has done some important changes in the design. The Romaleos 3 Lightweight: The TPU midsole is built in a honeycomb pattern that cuts down on the amount of the needed material.The Nike Romaleos 3s come with an effective heel height of .79″ or 20 mm. This difference is so small to the norm of .75″, that they’re still often grouped in the .75″ heel category. A heel heel height of .79″ makes this shoe slightly more versatile than the Legacy Lifter, but to a minimal degree. Jordan Weichers, 63kg Cal Strength weightlifter, told us in our full Romaleos 3 review, “ There is a small tear in the tongue, so I have to make sure when I put them on that I grab in the center of the shoe’s tongue instead of on the side.”This slight tearing is a common issue that we’ve heard multiple athletes experience with Nike’s Romaleos 3. Each lifter’s heel is made out of TPU, which is lightweight durable material resistant to abrasion. For this reason, we feel the heel heights are equal in terms of which is best, as it will depend on a lifter’s preference and needs.