Adidas has done an amazing job with these. If you're serious about lifting, these shoes will definitely up your game.

The best thing about these is the "Boa Closure System", which uses a dial that you turn to tighten the shoe around the middle part of your foot. It works extremely well and really tightens the shoes around your foot quickly and easily. To release, you just pull up on the dial. These shoes have laces in addition to the Boa system, so you can get a super-secure grip around your foot. The Boa system is guaranteed for the life of the product. It seems pretty sturdy so I don't think it would break, but it's reassuring to have the guarantee just in case.

The heel is pretty thick, which takes a little getting used to. It's made of a very hard plastic so it offers excellent support when lifting.

If you wear socks when lifting, you might want to go up half a size. I'm a 9.5 and I find the size 10 in these perfect with socks. The 9.5 would work too but would be slightly too snug for my preference. With the size 10s, there's just enough room for a little toe wiggle but not so much room that my foot slides forward.

They look sharp, fit nice and snug, and offer serious support for lifting. Highly recommended!