Weightlifting shoes at an affordable price?

[David_G]

Really need a pair before I can start TM, chucks were fine for most of SS, but I need some good stable shoes for the mid 300's and up on the squat.
I need an overseas intl' shippment, i want a normal weightlifting shoe that won't suck and won't cost more then 120 dollars including shippment(sellers take over 40 dollars for shippments, no idea why, most shoes, even heavy boots would cost 30 dollars in a normal shippment)- does such shoe exist?
Located in Israel, maybe there is some seller in the UK you know of?(shippments are around 50% cheaper then the US ones)

I could buy 2 pairs with a friend if that would reduce the price from say 150 USD to 120 USD due to combined shipping

Only option I see is the VS athletics, anyone know of other shoes?
Maybe a link to a weightlifting shoe seller?

Thanks for any help, it's hard to spend 150 dollars on a student pay check

[RobCor]

I think VS athletics are your best option. Anything else will be over 120 after shipping is included.

[sheepforsale]

I am based in the uk and bought weightlifting shoes from this guy.

The shop is pretty reliable. The owner responds to emails very quickly and dispatches item fast too. You're best off asking how much P+P will cost for you.

[pavelv]

I live in Czech Republic (which is a bit closer to you than UK, though i have no idea how much would shipping cost) and i bought my shoes from a local shoemaker for about 75 USD. He's making the shoes himself, so if you have atypical feet or want pink shoes with golden stars he can make them
His site is only in czech and doesn't have much info, however asking the guy about details, price and shipping won't hurt. If you want another option try emaling him.

[Paul Sousa]

Not sure what shipping would be, but these were reviewed pretty favorably:

http://www.maxbarbell.com/collection...tlifting-shoes

I ordered these as they didn't have my size in the first link:

http://www.maxbarbell.com/collection...tlifting-shoes

I oredered a half size down and they are still about a half size too big so I am exchanging them, so no personal experience with them yet.

[Scrofula]

Not sure what shipping would be, but these were reviewed pretty favorably:

http://www.maxbarbell.com/collection...tlifting-shoes

I ordered these as they didn't have my size in the first link:

http://www.maxbarbell.com/collection...tlifting-shoes

I oredered a half size down and they are still about a half size too big so I am exchanging them, so no personal experience with them yet.

I have a pair of Wei-Ruis. (The Samsons; neither of those models.) Cost about $70 plus $5 shipping within the US; I imagine it'd be well under your $120 budget even with international shipping.

I haven't tried any other weightlifting shoes, so I can't really give you much of a review, but they get the job done.

[Greg C]

Aside from the fact that they aren't exactly pretty, there really isn't anything wrong with the VS. Had mine for about a year and a half now, and if not for doing some silly @fit when I first got them, they'd have next to no wear of any significance.

[Paul Sousa]

Just as a follow up, I finally got the right size for my shoes (Wei-Rui Badass) and wore them last night. They felt solid for pressing, and for push presses they made a considerable difference as I have a tough time staying on my heels (I hit an easy 225 single for a 15 lb. PR). I can't comment on squats yet, but I will be front squatting tomorrow and expect to notice a difference there as well. The shoes themselves seem to be well made, aside from the velcro straps being a bit long.