The effective heel height of theNike Romaleos 3s is .79 inches or 20 millimeters, whichstill qualifies this model to be considered in the .75″ category. Nevertheless, that extra width narrows down at the toebox. This might feel a bit annoying for some people, especially those who like to splay their toes during squats. The Romaleos 4

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. How accurate is the sizing in these shoes? Do they run big? Small? Or are they true to size? Let’s find out! The Romaleos 3

To complement the lighter build, Nike built the original 3’s from thin leather that takes minimal time to break in. Possibly the most defining feature of the Nike Romaleos 3s is the upper shoe material. As mentioned above, this model features Nike’s signature Flywire material. This material is known for it’s ability to be lightweight and flexible, yet strong in nature. The Romaleos 3 are the first lifting shoe designed by Nike to offer this and you can feel the difference through the mid-foot and toe box. Unlike the previous Romaleos 2s, the 3s are relatively flexible upon their first use. This could be a plus for lifters who need a shoe to break in fast and feel comfortable right away. Nike Romaleos 3 Upper Shoe Construction

The Romaleos 4 has two straps that provide better bracing than the single strap of the Romaleos 3. While some lifters may prefer the lighter midsoles featured in Romaleos 3, the Romaleos 4 have a denser construction with better attention to the major stress-bearing areas. Both the Romaleos 3 and 4 have 0.75” heels. No matter how strong the laces are, the support straps will always be mandatory. By squeezing your feet inside the shoes, they allow you to safely lift heavier weights. The Romaleos 3 To improve the aesthetics, Nike placed a bunch of parallel diagonal plastic lines over the outer part of the heel. The Romaleos 4 Similar to the Nike Romaleos 2 model, this liftercomes with two different soles, which influence the shoe’s final weight. If you’re using the soft sole, then the shoe will weigh around 13 oz, while the harder sole equates toabout 15 oz. In addition, the Reebok Legacy Lifter’s upper strap has an area to put the laces, so the laces of the shoe don’t get ruined by progressive velcro usage. Nike Romaleos 3

In terms of the shoe’s shortcomings, she did point out a few cons that relate to shoe’s durability and said, “The sole of the shoe on the heel is starting to peel off a tiny bit. 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.” Nike wanted the Romaleos 3 to revolutionize the heel design of weightlifting shoes. Instead of going with the regular solid construction, they arranged the TPU in a honeycomb shape that manifests over the outsole. And since that construction requires less material, these shoes became one of the lightest options on the market.