Nike makes weightlifting shoes. They are called romaleos. I love mine.
Now that I'm finally starting to squat above my body weight (120 lbs) my arches are starting to get sore from time to time. In reading this forum, I assume that purchasing real squat shoes will help (have been wearing Nike crosstrainers). I will have to purchase these online and would appreciate any advice on brands and women's sizing.
I used to wear narrow shoes when younger, but now that I'm older my heal remains narrow but my toe area is medium. I like the fit of Nike's because of this, but Nike doesn't make squat shoes. I also have tiny ankles which sometimes get a little wobbly under heavier weight, but no problems with the rest of my legs or joints so far.
Nike makes weightlifting shoes. They are called romaleos. I love mine.
Nike DOES make a weightlifting shoe: Romaleos.
Nike Romaleos 2 Weightlifting Shoes - Rogue Fitness
Thanks. I couldn't find them originally on line.
Nope, they are solid, incompressible heels.
For another option, I recently bought these shoes for my wife. Reebok CrossFit Lifter Plus 2.0 | Rogue Fitness
I have doubts about the durability of the metatarsal straps, but first impressions are that it's a very good shoe.
Get the Romaleos if you prefer to wear a Nike shoe. You'll know how they fit. I had to size down a bit to get them to be snug. Maybe Melody can give you some sizing ideas as I think the sizes are in Men's.
The Romaleos are great, but they're ~$200, so they should be great. I had to have the metatarsal strap cut and shortened, but I like mine. The Pendlay Do-wins are around $100, and the Wei-Ruis are even less. Adidas' top of the line is the Adipower, and they also have others with a lower (.6 inch) heel.
I have Rogue's Do-Wins: Rogue Weightlifting Shoes - 3/4" - Do-Win
They are great and cheap, and work perfectly for me. There's no inherent difference between men's and women's shoes -- just convert your size to men's sizing and go to town (you can measure your feet if you really want to be sure). I have flat/fallen arches so I stuck a cheap/generic arch support in mine and it works perfectly. Helps with my wobbly ankles/pronation issues too.