adidas Powerlift 4 vs Nike Romaleos 4 - Where are the differences?

Brand
adidas
Nike
Product name
Powerlift 4
Romaleos 4
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Only differences
Weightliftingshoes
Belt, amount
Belt, amount
1
Belt, amount
2
Heel Higth
Heel Higth
15,0 mm
Heel Higth
20,0 mm
Shoelaces
Shoelaces
Yes
Shoelaces
Yes
Tension lock
Tension lock
No
Tension lock
No

Where are the differences?

Let us take a closer look at the differences between the two weightlifting shoes adidas Powerlift 4 and Nike Romaleos 4.

Heel Higth

The heel height (blast) is the core element of every weightlifter shoe. Most models have a heel height of about 0.7". This corresponds to a blast of 17 millimeters. With 15,0 mm excitation is the adidas Powerlift 4 flatter than the Nike Romaleos 4 with 20,0 mm.

The right heel height depends a little bit on you personally. With long legs you should rather choose a higher heel height. In this comparison the Nike Romaleos 4 would be the better model.

The way you perform your squat also plays a role in the decision. If you have a tight stance as well as the high bar squat, a larger blast is recommended. So again the Romaleos 4 is the variant with the higher heel for you. With a wide stand or the low-bar squat, a flatter blast is more suitable. With the comparison of the adidas Powerlift 4 and the Nike Romaleos 4} that would be the Powerlift 4.

Verschluss

Both shoes have laces for closure. Neither of the two models has a tension lock for extremely good hold. However, this is of more interest to the elite of weightlifters.

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