ASICS Men's Lift Trainer Cross-Trainer

I bought those because 1.They are cheaper and more polyvalent than regular olympic lifting shoes 2.The reebok model doesn't have removable insoles which are a must for me since I wear orthopedic insoles. I write this review after only two workouts (both on the clean & jerk and the snatch) so I can't vouch for their durability, but as far as comfort and lifting support are concerned they are great, even awesome. They have a really tight profile so the foot really feels locked in, the sole is really strong and tough so no problem for the support. They maybe a very little lower in the heels than regular lifting shoes but still high enough to be very comfortable when squatting. I don't do crossfit but since they are more flexible in the forefoot area, they are comfortable to wear outside of the platform so you don't necessarily have to bring two pairs of shoes to train. The only downside is their look... They are really, really flashy, my coach told me they look like something out of a transformers movie.... If you can get past that its a must!!

No sole for foot protection for heavy weight lifting. Had to return. Went for the Gel Blur 33, better protection of feet.

these are nice and stable. they give good ankle flexion from the raised heel when doing any type of squats. the width, in my opinion, is exactly medium, but the length is easily 1/2 a size big. i wear 10.5 in every type of shoe imaginable. military boots, running shoes, cowboy boots, dress shoes, or anything else you can think of and these i should have ordered a 10. its been about a year since i bought these, wearing them 4 to 5 days a week to the gym, and they are still in excellent shape. i dont recommend running in them ever even if its on a tread mill. you will wear down the heel and then reduce their stability. not to mention it puts your body an an awkward form which could cause shin splints. over all its a great shoe.

This shoe has revolutionized my lifting regimen. The shoe provides excellent stability plus a breathable upper. You can load the bar and squat as much as your legs desire. These are also great for Olympic and Power Lifting. Although some have mentioned that the styling is a little off, I love it. Putting it on prepares you for the weight you're about to lift and tells other gym goers that, "This guy is serious." It has an elevated heel that helps dorsiflexion when lifting really heavy.Compared to other shoes from Reebok (Crossfit), Adidas and Nike, these Asics can be almost half the price. But, this is not a value shoe... This had the best fit compared to the other shoes (Asics has a long lasting history of great fitting shoes... Go to any running shoe store and they will tell you). Best fit AND the best price.These shoes are highly recommended!!!

The shoe is comfortable. Fit is good and definitely not made for walking. It is especially good for lifting weight as it is very stable.

I never would have picked them up! I was hoping it was just a bad picture...but know, these are shinny, plastic looking, cheap crap, sold at a relatively expensive price.......tight fitting in my normal size.Maybe I'm too old to know what's "cool"? (44 yrs) but I would not wear them in public! (But that just me...the shoes did not strike me as durable!) BUT......I did have a magical moment when I put them on! I felt compelled to click me heals together and POOF! (I wasn't in Kanas anymore!!)Note: results my vary? A song kept playing in my head...."On the goooood ship, Lolly-pop...."

Let me start by saying that I've been a strength athlete (a strongman), for the last 17 years and these shoes are worthy of every bit of praise that I'm going to give to them. If you are what I consider a large man (250+) and/or a heavy lifter (600+DL/SQ, 300+ C&J), these are the trainers you have been looking for your whole life. No more bottomed out soles, shoes trashed in weeks, mushy/unsupportive kicks made for birds. If you're a large guy, lift big and take your training footwear seriously, you need to be training in these shoes. They're not quite crosstrainers and not quite weightlifting shoes. They are NOT for running. Crossfit? Possibly, but there are better, more CF/wod compatible choices, imo. These are for supporting and moving heavy weight. They particularly excel in back/front squats, leg press (yawn), clean/jerk, snatch, overheads, farmers, yoke, and other heavy standing/moving freeweight movements. In a competition, these are THE shoes for any medleys where you're moving/lifting/loading multiple heavy implements. They could also work for plyo, especially if you're the type of athlete that values stability and performance over cushioning and comfort- not that they're uncomfortable; not by any stretch. The shoe itself has a hard but grippy, textured flat rubber outsole with and a midsole that looks to be made out of that hard eva they use on the inside arches of their over-pronator running shoes. It is firm and supportive but acceptably comfortable. They have a bit more shock absorption than a WL shoe but will not bottom out like a traditional xtrainer shoe; even with 800 on the bar. The rubber outsole rolls up in spots around the heel and forefoot of the shoe stabilizing and supporting your foot while preventing any foot/ankle roll. The insole offers solid arch support with a heel height a little shorter than a weightlifting shoe. Aesthetically, they look better in person than they do in pictures, with a slight gaudiness that I can appreciate. That velcro strap is straight up 60s sci-fi space-suit silver and really pops. I'd recommend ordering a half size down from your usual running shoe size. They do fit wider in the forefoot, similar to Romaleos, which is good because if you lift heavy enough to need this shoe, your foot will have room to expand comfortably inside it under heavy loads. Functionally, the best way I could describe this shoe is the love child of a great trainer and a great weightlifting shoe. An extremely versatile resistance training shoe and highly recommended.