New Nike Romaleos 4 weightlifting shoes from Nike. After eight years, the successor to the legendary Nike Romaleos 2 is coming. The shoes again have two straps for firm anchoring of the foot in the shoe, an extra reinforced heel, and a very durable upper. The shoes were given a very stable sole with an innovative heel part (diamond shape) for heavy weightlifting/squats.
New Nike Romaleos 4 weightlifting shoes from Nike. After eight years, the successor to the legendary Nike Romaleos 2 is coming. The shoes again have two straps for firm anchoring of the foot in the shoe, an extra reinforced heel, and a very durable upper. The shoes were given a very stable sole with an innovative heel part (diamond shape) for heavy weightlifting/squats.
New Nike Romaleos 4 weightlifting shoes from Nike. After eight years, the successor to the legendary Nike Romaleos 2 is coming. The shoes again have two straps for firm anchoring of the foot in the shoe, an extra reinforced heel, and a very durable upper. The shoes were given a very stable sole with an innovative heel part (diamond shape) for heavy weightlifting/squats.
New Nike Romaleos 4 weightlifting shoes from Nike. After eight years, the successor to the legendary Nike Romaleos 2 is coming. The shoes again have two straps for firm anchoring of the foot in the shoe, an extra reinforced heel, and a very durable upper. The shoes were given a very stable sole with an innovative heel part (diamond shape) for heavy weightlifting/squats.
Last updated at 03/21/2026 14:01:26
Nike Romaleos 4 Marina Washed Teal | Marina | US M 6 / W 7.5
Delivery between 23–30 Mar $16.65
originally posted on store.nike.com
Fantastic for weightlifting (squats, presses, hack squats). Fit is on point, my feet feel 0 slippage in these, great stability and yea, also looking good. Not amazing for anything else but legs day in gym, they suck for walking, they suck for a regular chest day for example, but they are fantastic for legs day. If you have the budget and you want a great shoe for your legs day only these are a must buy, if you are looking for a shoe that you will wear every day at gym and run errands in them then you might have to look for something different
originally posted on store.nike.com
Great ankle support, very good if you have mobility issues or previous injuries. Especially good if you’re working up to more weight. They are very heavy and feel like ski boots like others have mentioned, but if you read the name of the shoe… they are for weightlifting lol.. you need that support, definitely recommend.Very accommodating for wide feet as well, I did not have any issues with the arch supports as others have mentioned, they’ve also said they had to go up half/a size but I did not have to yet. I would recommend breaking them in first and seeing then if you need to. (mine arrived yesterday, took them to the gym today and had no issues. I wear 8.5 men/10.5 women, no tightness, was not uncomfortable, but will come back after a few weeks and update)
originally posted on Rogue Fitness
Bought for my daughter, who has a wide foot and isn't comfortable in women's sizes. She has a high arch, and her foot is wide below the pinky toe. We tried sizing up half a size, as per alot of reviews, but they were too long. We exchanged ( no problem through Rogue btw) for her normal size ( men's 8), and they fit perfect. She does olympic lifting and they are perfect, very solid in the squatting position. We greatly recommend for lifting, but I think they would be too heavy, and not flexible enough, for crossfit. Use them for what they were designed for, squatting, and oly lifts. Now we get to see how they hold up.
Nike Romaleos 4 Marina Washed Teal | Marina | US M 6 / W 7.5
Delivery between 23–30 Mar $16.65
Fantastic for weightlifting (squats, presses, hack squats). Fit is on point, my feet feel 0 slippage in these, great stability and yea, also looking good. Not amazing for anything else but legs day in gym, they suck for walking, they suck for a regular chest day for example, but they are fantastic for legs day. If you have the budget and you want a great shoe for your legs day only these are a must buy, if you are looking for a shoe that you will wear every day at gym and run errands in them then you might have to look for something different
Great ankle support, very good if you have mobility issues or previous injuries. Especially good if you’re working up to more weight. They are very heavy and feel like ski boots like others have mentioned, but if you read the name of the shoe… they are for weightlifting lol.. you need that support, definitely recommend.Very accommodating for wide feet as well, I did not have any issues with the arch supports as others have mentioned, they’ve also said they had to go up half/a size but I did not have to yet. I would recommend breaking them in first and seeing then if you need to. (mine arrived yesterday, took them to the gym today and had no issues. I wear 8.5 men/10.5 women, no tightness, was not uncomfortable, but will come back after a few weeks and update)
Bought for my daughter, who has a wide foot and isn't comfortable in women's sizes. She has a high arch, and her foot is wide below the pinky toe. We tried sizing up half a size, as per alot of reviews, but they were too long. We exchanged ( no problem through Rogue btw) for her normal size ( men's 8), and they fit perfect. She does olympic lifting and they are perfect, very solid in the squatting position. We greatly recommend for lifting, but I think they would be too heavy, and not flexible enough, for crossfit. Use them for what they were designed for, squatting, and oly lifts. Now we get to see how they hold up.
I got this Nike Romaleos 4 for doing more powerlifting squats and box squats. This is an excellent investment as this shoe’s hard bottom makes all the difference! I highly recommend getting it. It is an expensive shoe but just like any other sports, you need the right shoe for the right purpose. This is my first weightlifting shoe and I love it! Highly recommend it and make sure you get half a size up as you do not want it too loose. Nice and snug is the right fit. Plus the two straps helps the foot from moving forward, nice and stable.
Don't get me wrong: this weightlifting shoe is great, and offers much stability during the heavy lifts. What gets me though, is that while they upgraded a bunch of individual parts of the shoe from its previous iteration, namely the flimsy tongue on the 3 to the more robust one on the 4 and the more durable TPU sole, I feel that they downgraded on the straps. Though they added the metatarsal strap which undoubtedly adds to the wearer's stability, the choice of material is questionable. I loved the seatbelt material on the 3, but the 4 feels a bit fake. Wish they kept that seatbelt. Otherwise this shoe is solid.
Even though these are an improvement from the Romaleos 3 which were a steaming pile of waste, Nike really showed they just want to make cheap fashionable shoes and print their profits. I wore these for 3 lifting sessions, a week of training for me, a Masters 81kg weightlifter and the Velcro straps began to fail. After 2 months of training, the foot bed began to split on my rear foot for the jerk. Then the other shoe started doing the same. These are $200 of trash. Read the other reviews from people who don’t Olympic lift or wear these for the intended purpose. Do not buy.
Just tried these out squatting and they are rock solid. I had Adidas Adipower 2's for 5 years but I bought those a little on the small side because I really liked a tight shoe when I squatted heavy....just a psychological thing. But, they started bugging my toes, so took the leap and bought these. I usually take a size 11 but had to go to an 11.5 in these, they do fit quite snug. If they hold up as long as the Adipowers did (which are still in amazing shape), which they look like they will, then it will be a GREAT purchase.
After retiring from lifting a few years back and coming back to it after some Tokyo inspiration, I needed some shoes to rival my previously loved and sold Romaleos 2.I tried the Savaleos but was left disappointed in the quality and stability of the shoes. The savaleos are very much a budget shoe and not very competitive either.The Romaleos 4 however, have not disappointed. They are a solid shoe, with great stability. Well made to create a modern style with a strong base to feel anchored in for all weightlifting movements and competitive lifts. The straps add additional compression to lock you in and these can be slack without excess strap hanging about if desired.
Coming from the beginner friendly adidas powerlifts these are on a whole different level. Stiff, stable and locked in with the straps.Initially I was a bit apprehensive about both the increased 20mm heel lift and stiff sole. Thought my toes might smash up against the front of the toebox and they’d feel like walking on bricks compared the powelifts and their softer EVA midfoot, flexible forefoot and 15mm heel lift. Nothing could be further from the truth.Yes they’re quite a bit harder to get into, but once laced and strapped in my feet stayed planted. The straps are positioned to pull and hold the foot and heel back towards the heel cup. No forward movement or heel lift. The toe box actually felt roomier then the powerlifts. It didn’t take long to get used to ... MoreComing from the beginner friendly adidas powerlifts these are on a whole different level. Stiff, stable and locked in with the straps.Initially I was a bit apprehensive about both the increased 20mm heel lift and stiff sole. Thought my toes might smash up against the front of the toebox and they’d feel like walking on bricks compared the powelifts and their softer EVA midfoot, flexible forefoot and 15mm heel lift. Nothing could be further from the truth.Yes they’re quite a bit harder to get into, but once laced and strapped in my feet stayed planted. The straps are positioned to pull and hold the foot and heel back towards the heel cup. No forward movement or heel lift. The toe box actually felt roomier then the powerlifts. It didn’t take long to get used to walking in them.Once under weight is when they shine. They just feel rooted to the platform. It feels that it’s more then just the stiff TPU midsole though. Laterally they very little give. I think the way the midsole just widens out and has a lot to do with it. The sole is actually wider than the shoe.As for sizing, I wear a 10 US & these fit well at a size 10 with a little room in the toebox for that inevitable summer month heat swell.Over all I’d definitely recommend them. Bit pricey compared to the Nike Savaleos but it isn’t like weight shoes wear out quickly. Had my powerlifts for three years and honestly they’re still good other than the little bit heel lift and very slight inner lateral movement under load. You can see it in the pic if you look close enough to the shoes.Hope this helps.
Simply amazing results. Squats with these shoes and the results were incredible more reps more weight. The balance and sturdy platform elevated my performance to unheard of levels. I was planning on doing a light squat session to try out the shoes. Was using Nike cross trainers for years. Well I went 95 pounds more for 2 more reps than I expected. From225 to 315 was a breeze. It’s definitely without a doubt the shoes.Been squatting for years. Have never experienced such a tremendous difference. I guess the angle of my ankles with the solid base and exceptional balance is exactly why these shoes were made. And no raising your heels is not the same I’ve done that many times. All I can say is highly recommended!
