Many of the features that make the Nobull Lifter are more style than substance. One set of waxed flat laces and one set of round boot laces are included. Inside, a removable sock liner can be cleaned separately to keep the shoes smelling like fine leather rather than a dirty gym bag. A single metatarsal strap fastens high on the shoe, near the ankle. The upper uses leather and textile add equal parts support and style. The leather is cut, prepared, assembled, and buffed to create an alternating pattern of light and dark layers–nice touch. The stacked leather midsole creates a rock-solid platform to press against and looks fantastic. This premium weightlifting shoe rises so far above the competition in terms of fit and finish that the sky-high price seems pretty reasonable. Sometimes it’s nice to treat yourself, and weight-room treats don’t get much sweeter than the Nobull Lifter. For those of you just getting into lifting, it’s also nice to spend less and get a more versatile shoe. I’ve worn holes in the sides and bottoms of many pairs over the years and always keep a few on hand.
It can’t hang with a dedicated lifting shoe in peak performance but it’s a capable shoe nonetheless. Don’t forget that the other shoes on this list are limited to use on the platform the Chuck Taylor, on the other hand, can be worn for your warm-up, mobility work, accessory lifts, and drive home. That means less shifting during any lift, and less distance for the bar to travel during the deadlift. The shoe is as bare-bones as it gets, meaning there’s less material between your foot and the platform. The Chuck Taylor isn’t great because of what’s inside, but because of what’s left out. Sure, it was never built to perform in the gym, but do I need to subject you to the endless library of videos showing world-class lifts being performed in humble Chucks? I didn’t think so. I can already hear the gear snobs whining about how the Converse Chuck Taylor isn’t a real weightlifting shoe. We recommend you read on to see what else made our list, but if you don’t, you’ll still end up with a great shoe. That doesn’t bother us, though, because you’ll still get a quality item that’s stable enough for powerlifting and flexible enough for Olympic lifting. The textile upper doesn’t have the same premium feel as leather, either. The plastic sole is perfectly fine, although it doesn’t have the same flash as stacked leather or polished wood. To keep the Do-Win affordable, Rogue had to shy away from some of the more premium materials out there. Traditional laces are simple enough and not one, but two metatarsal straps lock in place to tighten up support around the foot. The 0.75-inch elevated heel is a noticeable difference for anyone coming out of a flat shoe.
Starting from the ground up, the Do-Win offers a hard plastic sole that transfers energy to the floor without the destabilizing squish you’d get from normal gym shoes. It doesn’t matter if you’re trying to become a gear-assisted squat specialist or polish your technique on the snatch: the Rogue Do-Win can do it all well and it will probably save you some money along the way.
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