Coming in a VERY close second on our list is the 2010 Rogue Do-Win Weightlifting shoe. These bad boys have been totally redesigned for the new year and are a marked improvement over previous models. As a matter of fact, not only do they come in a close second to the Pendlay Do-Win, you actually could not tell these two brands apart if you were viewing them from the bottom. That’s right, they seem to have the exact same sole, both sporting wood block heels for an extremely stable lift. The Rogues are made of a suede exterior which feels very comfortable right out of the box.

While the Rogue brand is about $10 more than the Pendlay solid white model, you make this up with the free shipping offered by Rogue. So price wise, they cost basically the same as the Pendlay. Our only reason for choosing the Pendlay over the Rogue Do-Win comes down to styling, with Pendlay offering their model of shoe in 5 distinct colors. Admittedly, this is more of a personal preference attribute than anything so whether you decide on the Pendlay or the Rogue brand, you will not be disappointed.

Pros:

• Comfortable, breathable suede exterior
• Average heel height at 0.75″   ( 3/4 of an inch )
• Dual straps (Shortened for 2010)
• Old School Wood Block Heel
• Free Shipping!

Problems:

• Only available in Black
• Some people may prefer a hard leather exterior for additional stability
• Shoes are often out of stock

Rating (0-5):

• Quality – 5
• Comfort – 5
• Style – 3.5
• Price – 5

Note: All 2010 Do-Wins run one half size smaller than a typical running shoes and one half size larger than a pair of Chuck Taylors. So if a size 10 athletic shoe (nike,adidas,etc)  fits you nice and tight, then a size 9.5 Do-Win should fit. If you wear a size 9 Chuck, then a size 9.5 Do-Win should fit. Keep in mind the “shape” of your foot may have some bearing on how the shoe fits; wider or narrower feet may fit a little different. All the companies we work with have good exchange policies, so if you get a pair that doesn’t fit, simply call them up and exchange them.