Weightlifting / oly shoe advice

[Broda]

Recently picked up my first pair after lifting for years in mostly just chucks or some other flat shoe alternative. I've seen people recommend them to fit really tight/snug but i'm slightly concerned mine might be a bit too tight. Fit is fine around the heel, no slipping at all, feels really secure but my toes feel almost a bit too "squashed" in, maybe to the point where they're not able to sit in their normal relaxed position.. Ive heard the shoe might stretch a bit but trying to decide if i should go up maybe 0.5 size, just a bit of a hassle id rather avoid (postage returns etc) if i can.

[lewabbit]

Recently picked up my first pair after lifting for years in mostly just chucks or some other flat shoe alternative. I've seen people recommend them to fit really tight/snug but i'm slightly concerned mine might be a bit too tight. Fit is fine around the heel, no slipping at all, feels really secure but my toes feel almost a bit too "squashed" in, maybe to the point where they're not able to sit in their normal relaxed position.. Ive heard the shoe might stretch a bit but trying to decide if i should go up maybe 0.5 size, just a bit of a hassle id rather avoid (postage returns etc) if i can.

It depends, really. Which one did you buy?

[Broda]

It depends, really. Which one did you buy?

I went with the adidas powerlift 2, as i'd spotted a good deal with them and just wanted something as an introduction to the style of shoe.

[Jr_Geezer]

Recently picked up my first pair after lifting for years in mostly just chucks or some other flat shoe alternative. I've seen people recommend them to fit really tight/snug but i'm slightly concerned mine might be a bit too tight. Fit is fine around the heel, no slipping at all, feels really secure but my toes feel almost a bit too "squashed" in, maybe to the point where they're not able to sit in their normal relaxed position.. Ive heard the shoe might stretch a bit but trying to decide if i should go up maybe 0.5 size, just a bit of a hassle id rather avoid (postage returns etc) if i can.

That's funny, I could have written this exact post. As a matter of fact, I did: http://startingstrength.com/resource...-question.html. I've had them (same shoes, adidas powerlift 2.0) for about a month and they are actually more comfortable now, so I think there is either some stretch, or I'm just getting used to them. In any case, snug is better than loose, within reason.

-RJP

[DsubZ]

I went with the adidas powerlift 2, as i'd spotted a good deal with them and just wanted something as an introduction to the style of shoe.

I have these shoes, they don't squash my toes at all, I think your shoes are too small...If you can't return them for free, I would find somewhere that you can go try on half size larger or order from somewhere like amazon that offers free shipping and returns and try a half size or even full size larger.

Overall though after lifting in chucks for a couple weeks, these were amazing, the stability when squatting is awesome.

[Simon Rest]

i ised to have these, and they started out slightly too tight, but stretched to fit perfectly in about 2-3 weeks

[Broda]

Useful to hear that they might stretch out a bit. Thanks for the replies.
I'll probably try them on a couple more times and decide if i should exchange them for a 0.5 up or not.

[Culican]

i ised to have these, and they started out slightly too tight, but stretched to fit perfectly in about 2-3 weeks

I got a pair a few weeks ago. Same thing, felt much too tight around the forefoot at first but then stretched out and now fit perfectly.

[Broda]

I went and ordered another pair a half size up, jus to e sure. That way i can compare them and i'll just send back which ever i dont decide to go with for a refund. Bit of hassle, but id rather be certain on the fit than slightly unsure.

[crc]

In terms of lifting shoes, Adidas tends to run narrower than Nikes which runs narrower than Do-Wins. I have hobbit feet, like 8.5-9 EEE, and the Do-Wins were the only ones with a correct fit. What's your shoe size? Buying a bigger shoe of the same model might not be the best solution.