Weight lifting shoes, do they work ?

Reebok have gone all out with their amazing range of crossfit gear. Ill be genuinely honest and say i am not much of a cross-fitter, but as a curious blogger these particular crossfit shoes caught my eye and my interest. I personally would label them more of a squatting/ Olympic lifting shoe rather than a crossfit specific runner. Obviously the first and most impressive thing about reebok's 'crossfit lifter plus' sneaker is their aesthetics. They are very striking and seriously slick, featuring a double Velcro strap and also no mid heel. These Crossfit lifter plus comes in a variety of colours both for men and women, black/blue or black/red for men and red,white, grey and black for women. I decided to give the trainers a couple of shots before i made a final judgement on them. 

 I found for such a bulky looking runner they were surprisingly light, they also offered a lot of support and grip especially to my ankles. I also felt very comfortable and that my form was of a very high standard when squatting and also for my deadlifts. The raised heel afford a lot more stability and balance than a standard runner. My only negative comment is that they didn't offer a lot of mobility or versatility. When it comes to Olympic lifting, deadlifts, squats, snatches or any type of training that involves restricted mobility and a focus on stability and balance, then the Crossfit lifer plus are perfect. I couldn't fault them in that area what so ever, they really improved my form and balance. I also found them to be quite small a fitting so keep that in mind when buying. I have also read up on many reviews about the crossfit plus runner by reebok, and the ongoing opinion is that they are extremely durable and last a very long time. So for 145 euro you are getting a pair of functional, stylish and long lasting weight lifting shoe.

To get your hands on a pair of Reebok Crossfit plus follow the links below to the Reebok Uk website 


Men : http://www.reebok.ie/Men%27s-CrossFit%C2%AE-Lifter-Plus/V47270_580,en_IE,pd.html?cgid=CrossFit-Shoes

Women : http://www.reebok.ie/Women%27s-CrossFit%C2%AE-Lifter-Plus/V60042_530,en_IE,pd.html?cgid=CrossFit-Shoes



Whats your verdict on weight lifting shoes, would you give them a try ?? 
Kelly D xxx