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Ladies, if you’ve been using your workout shoes for every workouts in the gym, thinking they’re all you need to keep your feet stay grounded and posture well supported, well, yes you’re half right. Workout shoes gives you a decent level of protection and support if you’re just starting out the gym routine, but if you’re thinking to step up the game on a regular basis, then weightlifting shoes should be on your radar.
But what exactly is women’s weightlifting shoes?
Weightlifting shoes work wonders not just on the legs, but for the whole body as well, helping you to get the most out of your weightlifting training. This article features all you need to know about weightlifting shoes, along with our recommendations of the best women’s weightlifting shoes.
Here’re why a regular sneakers or workout shoes aren’t sufficient for intensive training sessions:
Why You Need Good Women’s Weightlifting Shoes
You have basketball shoes, aerobic shoes, running shoes, walking shoes, even tennis shoes, right? Women’s weightlifting shoes are created simply because different types of shoes are designed for specific body movement, where the movement influences the type and location of the muscles that we focus on.
And the shoes are designed not just for optimal performance and stability, but also prevent you from potential injuries, should it happen.
Generally, this type of shoes is made to be flexible, and have raised heel to allow your ankle to bend, while keeping the whole feet stays flat. The soles are also superbly hard, to channel the force used during weightlifting back, instead spreading out on the floor, plus they have high levels of grip, meaning it’s unlikely you’ll slip off during the workout session.
A good pair of weightlifting shoes is one of the most important piece of equipment you need for improved performance, allowing you to lift more weight and move through the full range of powerful motion.
The Best Shoes For Women’s Weightlifting Routine
1) Adidas Powerlift.3.1 Women’s Weightlifting Shoes: Best Training Shoes for Crossfit Enthusiasts
Specifically designed for Crossfit enthusiasts, The Adidas Powerlift Trainer also makes a great footwear for weightlifting routine. Designed for superb grip and top notch comfort level, thanks to the upper shoes made with air mesh design and light leather for breathability and flexing. The breathable material is a great feature to have if you regularly do workouts that involve high repetitions and cardio routine.
Plus, one of the notable design feature is the one strap with the word ‘Powerlift’ emblazoned across it. Even with one strap, its thick enough to secure the shoes, and designed in a way that it won’t hanging out even if you pull the straps tight.
For $70 in three different colors, the price are the normal range compared with other shoes in the same market, though most reviewers noted that the feature plus the price works if you are beginner in investing weightlifting shoes.
2) Nike Romaleos 3 XD Women’s Weightlifting Shoes: Best Training Shoes for Lightweight
This is the shoe for weightlifting, hands down.
The first thing that you see in these Nikes are the raised heel (20mm) are the heels are super rigid (made from honeycombed TPU; thermoplastic polyurethane) for maximum firmness and stability, minus additional weight (keep in mind that weightlifting shoes are generally heavy, so any good shoes that are on the lighter side get a thumbs up).
Apart from the heel section, the main bulk of the shoe is designed with breathable supper mesh for optimal air flow. Fitting the shoe with medial velcro strap and flywire tech to provide a personalized fit.
A bonus feature of the shoe is the soles comes in two; choose either soft or firm support, according to your workout routine.
The downside is the price are at the high end of the price spectrum ($200) that a lot of seasoned weightlifters put off by it – if you’re a regular in this type of workout and want to invest then this shoe is the option for you.
3) Reebok Nano 8.0 Flexweave Women’s Weightlifting Shoes: Best Training Shoes for Great Flexibility
One of the Flexweave range, Reebok Nano 8 Flexweave evolved and revamped so much that it became on of the favorites among weightlifters. Made to provide optimum comfort (with added room at the toe area) during wear and it’s made true to size.
Reebok Nano 8 Flexweave is designed not just for powerlifting, overall shoe with grips at the soles is also made for workouts involving dynamic movement (think sprints and pylometrics) without added baggage – indeed, the Flexweave is a heaven-sent for it’s grip, breathability, and lightweight features, as well as being versatile in different types of workouts.
Plus, the colours are a lot – there’s no way you won’t find your favorite color combo in this collection. And you can even customized the shoe by adding soles suitable for the feet, if necessary.
Flexweave 8 is well-loved, versatile, and simply comfortable. Although the price is on the high-end side, the features coming from the shoe makes it a worthwhile investment, for both beginner and seasoned weightlifters.
4) Inov-8 Fastlift 335 Women’s Weightlifting Shoes: Best Training Shoes for Heavyweight
Looking similar like Adidas PowerLift Trainer, Inov- Fastlift is designed specifically for heavy sports such as running, climbing and of course, weightlifting. Features an innovative meta-flex tech that allows your foot to flex and move correctly, without any restriction. Raised heel is also a notable feature to provide a correct foot alignment and optimal grip and stability, which are essential in weightlifting workouts. Also, it doesn’t balk down when you lift, a sign of sturdy material used for the shoe.
The shoe features a durable and breathable upper material, with one main strap to keep the feet snug. Users commented that the shoe is designed true to size, with added room in the toe area for comfort. And the soles have a rather high traction – users noted that it feels like your feet is locked on the floor.
Inov-8 comes with three different colours ranging from pink, yellow and teal, and the basic black, the colours are way more vibrant that what you see on the screen by the way. But personally, I don’t think it’ll be a turn off as the colours are attractive but when in doubt, you can also go with the black.
Price-wise, Inov-8 falls in the similar price range compared with other brands and I truly think that Inov-8 is the kind of shoes that you need if you want to start trying out weightlifting shoes. Don’t be put off by the price though as the features listed here are all made to last.
5) Reebok Crossfit Lifter Plus 2.0 Women’s Weightlifting Shoes: Best Training Shoes for Overall Fit
The shoe that boasts 100% handmade, Reebok CrossFit Lifter Plus 2.0 revamped a lot from its predecessors; the heel construction is made to grip and boost the force during workout routine, with thick Velcro straps secure the shoe and helps in supporting the ankles.
Made with durable leather for upper and premium rubber sole, these shoes provides a stable, rock-like stability to ensure your workout routine smooth and in correct form as much as possible.
Reebok CrossFit Lifter is also flexible that most users noted that it’s geared more to Crossfit than weightlifting; a number of users noted that the shoe can be too stiff that you need some time to ‘break’ it.
And yes, the price is still within the usual price range of weightlifters shoes; in fact a lot of weightlifter enthusiasts noted that the price is quite reasonable compared with the quality, design, and comfort, notably because of the wide toe area.
