NIKE Unisex's Romaleos 3 Xd Fitness Shoes

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As the name suggests, the Romaleos 3 XD came to correct the serious durability issues of their predecessors. Nike replaced the flimsy mesh with perforated leather to improve the performance without impacting breathability. And thankfully, things worked out well this time. The Romaleos 4 To improve the aesthetics, Nike placed a bunch of parallel diagonal plastic lines over the outer part of the heel. The Romaleos 4 In 2019, 2 years after the release of the original pair, Nike announced a new version of the 3’s that they called XD, short for “Extra Durability”. Flywire technology: The top two eyelets are connected to thin elastic wires that wrap around the whole upper. This way, the Romaleos 3 will feel much tighter as you pull the laces harder. The laces were completely revamped, too. Instead of the conventional eyelets, Nike opted for fabric loops, which is quite similar to Reebok’s Legacylifters. Sadly, the Flywire technology was ditched. The Winner: The Romaleos 4

The Reebok Legacy Lifter has an effective heel height of .86″ or 22 mm. This is slightly higher than the lifting shoe norm of .75″. For this reason, the Legacy Lifter is often desired by weightlifters because a higher heel will better support mobility and upright postures during catches in Olympic movements. Possibly the most defining feature of the Nike Romaleos 3s is the upper shoe material. As mentioned above, this model features Nike’s signature Flywire material. This material is known for it’s ability to be lightweight and flexible, yet strong in nature. The Romaleos 3 are the first lifting shoe designed by Nike to offer this and you can feel the difference through the mid-foot and toe box. Unlike the previous Romaleos 2s, the 3s are relatively flexible upon their first use. This could be a plus for lifters who need a shoe to break in fast and feel comfortable right away. Nike Romaleos 3 Upper Shoe ConstructionNike’s signature weightlifting shoe is incredibly popular, and we’d be surprised if the company did away with the basic design and “Power Bridge” support altogether. A potential issue I could see withthe Romaleos 3’s heel height would be for powerlifters who need a shoe specifically for low-bar squats. Some lifters may findthat higher heeled lifting shoes actually hinder low-bar performance.On the contrary, if you need a higher heel than the Romaleos 3s offer for Olympic lifting specific purposes, then you may not get the height you desire from this shoe. Heel Construction

Without a doubt, newer models take the spotlight since they’re usually made to follow the latest trends. I know that the visual appeal is hugely variable between people, but I think that the Romaleos 4 really outdo their predecessors. Must say I was hesitant on purchasing this lifters, but must say I’m glad I did, they helped me improved my PRs and pretty stable. In my opinion they feel better than my “no bull” lifters.The effective heel height of theNike Romaleos 3s is .79 inches or 20 millimeters, whichstill qualifies this model to be considered in the .75″ category.

In addition, the Reebok Legacy Lifter’s upper strap has an area to put the laces, so the laces of the shoe don’t get ruined by progressive velcro usage. Nike Romaleos 3More attractive colors: The Romaleos 4 come in a variety of bright, attractive colors that will give you something to brag about! The Nike Romaleos 3 are composed of Nike’s signature Flyknit material, which make them lightweight and flexible. Their Flyknit material is resistant to early fraying too, while remaining flexible. But the Romaleos 3s fall short in one area, and that’s with the tongue premature ripping. The first and clearest difference is in the Swoosh. Nike printed it over the whole outer face, making it much more visible from a distance. But instead of making it solid as usual, they opted for a sleeker outline that looks super unique.