Current shoe recommendation?

[kidcolin]

I also have those 1/2" heel red dowins from Rogue. I thought I'd prefer the 1/2" heel, but I used them for a couple weeks then went back to my old dowins from ~2009, the white ones with the 3/4" wooden heel. Those things have held strong for nearly 9 years now. The rogue dowins feel so flimsy in comparison. The lower toe strap I don't really care for either. If I ever have to replace my old dowins I don't know what I'll do. I love those shoes.

[VNV]

... old dowins from ~2009, the white ones with the 3/4" wooden heel. ...

Sounds interesting, though I've never tried a 3/4" heel. Pic?

... The lower toe strap I don't really care for either. ,,,

I find it easy to add a little extra lateral stability before a heavy lift with the lower strap. Cinch it down, then release some after the lift. That way I don't have to walk around with hyper-compressed feet for an entire lifting session. It feels good to this geezling.

V