The AdiStars have a visible wood block heel, a single, extra wide hook and loop strap and a TPU welded mid-sole make. While they fit great on narrower feet, I do not recommend ANY Adidas weightlifting shoe for people with wider than average feet. The toe area is very tight and will be uncomfortable regardless of how much you loosen the mid-sole.

My last complaint with the AdiStars is this: They are extremely hard to find and only carried by a handful of US distributors. They also have a minimum advertised price of $199 so don’t expect to find them new for cheaper than that.

Ultimately, due to the restrictive cost and shared design, the AdiStar do not make the recommended list. Any of the high rated brands on this site would be a better buy then these shoes.

Features:

• Well made
• Mesh material allows for better ventilation
• Great styling

Problems:

• The most expensive pair of mainstream weightlifting shoes
• Do not fit wide feet well
• Non-unique design

Rating (0-5):

• Quality – 5
• Comfort – 3.5
• Style – 5
• Price – 2
• Functionality – 4

The main disappointment with this shoe is, like all name brand products, they are somewhat cost prohibitive coming in at about $30 more than comparable Pendlay and Rogue shoes. Also, the limited style and variety means you are going to wear a white pair as this is the only color available. While I’m not knocking name brand shoes (I definitely have some Nike and Asic trainers in my closet) it just seems that  there are other brands in the weightlifting market that are made just as well (if not better), have more options and cost much less. But again, if you have skinny feet, these shoes may be the best fit for you.

Features:

• Narrow fit, great if you have skinny feet or like a really tight shoe
• Well made, exposed wood block heel
• Fit more like a “sneaker”

Problems:

• More expensive than comparable shoes on the market

Rating (0-5):

• Quality – 4
• Comfort – 5
• Style – 4
• Price – 4