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Adidas Adipower 3 vs. Nike Romaleos 4

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Adipower Weightlifting 3

adidas

$173

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Nike Romaleos 4

Nike

$200

Buy the Adipower 3. You get a taller heel, simpler sizing, and it's cheaper on sale. For the cleans, snatches and squats in a CrossFit class, that covers most of you.

You keep $27.

Prices checked October 26, 2026. Adipower Weightlifting 3 in stock at adidas as of October 26, 2026 (sizes listed men's 3.5 to 16; check your size at checkout).

Why the coach picked it

  • 22 mm heel lift vs. about 20 mm. If your ankles fight you at the bottom of a squat, those 2 mm help.
  • $173 on sale vs. $200. Same job, and the $27 goes toward wrist wraps.
  • Less sizing guesswork. adidas and Garage Gym Reviews both call the Adipower 3 true to size. Nike says the Romaleos 4 runs small and to order a half size up. Getting it right the first time saves you a return.
  • adidas built in a flexible forefoot so your toes can splay. That's friendlier when lifting is just one part of the class.

When the other one is the right call

If you squat heavy several days a week or want the most locked-in platform you can get, buy the Romaleos 4. Its midfoot straps and wider, sturdier heel are made for that.

Side by side

Adipower Weightlifting 3Nike Romaleos 4
Price$173 (sale; $230 original)$200
Heel lift22 mm20 mm (reviewer figure; Nike doesn't list)
ClosureLaces + one hook-and-loop strapLaces + adjustable midfoot straps (two, per Garage Gym Lab)
SizingTrue to size (adidas); slightly narrow toe box (Garage Gym Reviews)Runs small; Nike suggests a half size up
Size range (men's)M 3.5 to M 16M 3.5 to M 18

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