Adidas Powerlift 3.1 Vs. Adipower — EPIC Showdown

The Adidas Powerlift 3.1 versus the Adidas Adipower weightlifting shoes, which is best for your needs?

In this weightlifting shoe showdown we put the popular Adidas Powerlift 3.1 against the tried and proven Adidas Adipower.

To the unknowing eye, these shoes seem pretty similar. Both have an elevated firm heel, each have one mid-foot strap, and they both provide that good old feeling of the “three stripe life”. Between the two shoes, there are a lot of construction differences that make them different.

For starters, the heel construction of each varies differently in terms of material. The Adipower model uses a solid TPU, while the Powerlift 3.1 utilizes a high density EVA foam. Additionally, the Adipower’s heel comes in at .75”, and the Powerlift 3.1 sits around .6”.

On top of the major heel differences, the Adipower is designed with the dedicated weightlifter in mind with Adidas’ mid-foot Torsion System and a firmer leather outer construction.

The Powerlift 3.1 offers a slightly more mobile outer construction and has a wider outsole, so it’s a better shoe for a variety of athletes in powerlifting, weightlifting, and for recreational lifting.

The last difference is price, and that’s going to vary the most depending on which model you choose? What is best? Watch the full video to find out!

Want to know the finite, nitty gritty details of this comparison? Google: BarBend + Adipower Vs Powerlift 3.1

[kimdingdikhaute]

Great content! I was so confused this week between which one I should get. Thank you, you made my choice easier! :)

[brandonmccallum]

I just recently got the Powerlift 3.1 White and Gold colour and I got to say (my opinion) they are very comfortable! I like the rise in heel and the strap is amazing keeps my feet in place and to be honest skwaaats are A LOT easier! I got wide feet so I got a 0.5 sizer higher than my actual size. My size is 10 so I got 10.5. I'd say these shoes are just recreational lifting not meant for competition, because the bottom does have a foam. I say that if your just an average meathead who likes squats and deadlifts these shoes are great!!

[Mikesepitaphsays]

I have powerlift 2 from over 3 years ago and they still work pretty great in the gym. Though now the 'stiffness' of the shoe after 3 years is significantly more loose, so now I have Powerlift 3.1 as well as Powerlift 4 that I use solely for leg day in gym. I now wear the old powerlift 2 for general workouts and even to just walk about out in daily world. Very good shoe and though he didn't mention it, they also look great and with the amount of colors available gives just about anyone more reasons to have more than 1 pair.

[CiaranDoyler]

Are Adipowers completely gone off the market now? Can't find them anywhere in the EU

[DanielBermanDror]

You just got another subscribe! I like your content and I just ordered the Adipower! Thanks for the help!

[ZenithAngel]

If I am looking for a shoe just for being more upright while low bar squatting, which ones are more suitable for me between Adipowers 1, 2 and Powerlifts 3.1, 4 in general ? Also how does 0.75 and 0.6 affect that aspect?

[whitecow]

Thanks for the video! Are you gonna review the Adidas Powerlift 4 anytime soon? :D

[fishnlift]

Thanks for the video. You suggested that the Adipowers may not be a good fit for movements that include jumping. What shoes or style of shoe would you recommend for snatch or power cleans? Thanks.

[csnn]

hi there, l wear size 12, 5 us in my Adipower, should l go half size up with this one. l am just asking because everyones suggest to go half size up. thanks for replying

[Bryan-vfsp]

hey man im an 8.5 in vans and i would say theyre a pretty true to size shoe, i dont mind a little tightness would i be safe ordering the 3.1 in a 8.5? (these are gonna be my first pair of lifting shoes)

[enahoroasein]

I war a size 10.5 US in training chucks and regular-use vans. Should I stick to this for the adipower?

[egyasia]

Hi Barbend Team, is Adipower ok also for deadlifts or you fall forward?

[evilish]

Very well prepared material...thank you

[ElroyJetson]

new lifter here.
just bought the powerlift 3.1 on adidas website for 53 dollars with free shipping.

hopefully I like them

[lauriepfeiffer]

Hi, loving the videos! I’m about to buy some adipowers for a cheap price and am really excited to get them. The one thing is, they’re a size 11 and I’m normally a size 10.5 in all shoes. Will this pose too much of a problem? I also have wide feet and hear the adipowers run a little tight, so maybe the slightly larger size won’t be an issue? Is this correct? Thanks for your help and keep up the great work! :)

[robertohernandez-bhrv]

Will you do a video for powerlift 4 vs adipower?

[gurjotsingh]

hey also make Aa vedio on pendley do win shoes ...

[freddieboyau]

Bro, i am competing in a few months for powerlifting. For squats which is the best shoe you think? Adi power OR the powerlift 3.1?

[babybrazaa]

is the adipower shoe just for leg day?