As someone who has personally owned and trained with this shoe I can say with confidence that they will get the job done, but they won’t last forever. The VS Dynamo weightlifting shoe is one of just a few lifting shoes under the $100 mark but this comes with its own price. The fit of the shoe runs true to size, unless you have wide feet, then you’ll need to get a half size larger. The suede exterior is comfortable and easy to break in, but it doesn’t seem as though it will hold up for very long if you go to the gym frequently.

Furthermore, the rubber sole initially grips well, but wears extremely fast. You’ll be left with a slick spots on the sole of the shoe which will actually be dangerous during your lifts. The heel on this shoe is 1.5″ on all sizes, that is just WAY too high for anyone under 6′3″ given that heel height should really be proportional to the height of the person wearing the shoe.

Due to the ridiculous heel height and the quick wearing sole, these are not a recommended shoe. If you are looking for something in this price range, I highly recommend the Thunder shoe.

If you do decide to go with the VS shoes, get the solid leather pair. They only come in white, and they will still suffer the same sole issues, but my guess is the exterior will last much longer.  Also, solid leather lifting shoes are usually more stable.

Features:

• Comfortable suede exterior
• Dual straps
• Great price

Problems:

• If you have wide feet, get a half size larger
• Rubber sole tends to wear out quickly
• Suede exterior wears with heavy use

Rating (0-5):

• Quality – 3
• Comfort – 4
• Style – 3
• Price – 5
• Functionality – 2