Our verdict

A titan of heavy lifting from Reebok, the Legacy Lifter comes back strong in its 3rd iteration. We can verify that its massively sturdy platform with an elevated heel is a successful formula for lifting the heaviest of loads. As a premium offering, we had a lot of expectations from the Lifter and it did not disappoint. This time around, the shoe also carries a nostalgic vibe with the Pump feature of its tongue.

Reebok White Classic Shorts Pros

  • Mind-blowing stability
  • Incompressible platform
  • High heel helps with posture for squats
  • J White Reebok Edition Pump Court Sneakers
  • Top-notch durability
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Reebok White Classic Shorts Cons

  • Unreasonable price hike
  • Short Velcro attachment

Reebok White Classic Shorts | Audience verdict

87
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Who should buy

In our opinion, the Мужские Reebok royal cl jogger кроссовки is a great investment for the advanced athletes who:

  • regularly lift more than 300 pounds
  • need a high heel to promote the correct squat posture
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Who should NOT buy

The Legacy Lifter III is very similar in design to the previous Lifter II but costs $20 more. If you want to be savvy about this purchase, we recommend checking out the current discounts for the Legacy Lifter II.

If you haven't trained in a lifting shoe before, we think that the 0.8-inch (20.5 mm) heel elevation of the Legacy Lifter III may be too much for you. Try going with a lower heel of the Adidas Powerlift 5 or the Nike Savaleos instead.

Мужские Reebok royal cl jogger кроссовки lab test

Breathability

We didn't expect much aeration from the shoe's leather upper. However, it wasn't as bad as we expected.

Pumping smoke through its upper and assessing how much of it is passing through, we rated the shoe's breathability as 2 out of 5. Not a breathable one but not so toasty either.

Perforations on the toebox do help to freshen up the interiors. They can be seen in our transparency test below.

Test results
Legacy Lifter III 2
Average 2
Compared to 6 weightlifting training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Reebok White Classic Shorts | Durability

Toebox durability

With its genuine leather upper, our Dremel test was a joke to the Legacy Lifter III. After 12 seconds of drilling the toebox, all we got was a minor scuff!

The shoe deserves the highest 5 out of 5 score for toebox durability.

This is absolutely mind-blowing! Especially when you compare the results of the same test performed on the Reebok Dmx SERIES1200. Logo e marchio Reebok stampati!

Мужские Reebok royal cl jogger кроссовки vs Reebok Dmx SERIES1200 toebox durability comparison

Мужские Reebok royal cl jogger кроссовки vs. Reebok Dmx SERIES1200

Test results
Legacy Lifter III 5
Average 3.5
Compared to 6 weightlifting training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

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The heel padding stood up just fine too! This is especially surprising given that the lining is usually quite delicate here.

Drilling the inside of the heel collar for 4 seconds, we saw very little wear on the material. The Lifter receives another high score on durability - 4 out of 5!

Test results
Legacy Lifter III 4
Average 3.6
Compared to 5 weightlifting training shoes
Number of shoes
1
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5

Outsole hardness

One of the parameters associated with outsole durability is its hardness.

To be honest, we didn't expect to see a lower-than-average reading for the Legacy Lifter III on our durometer. It showed 79.5 HC whereas the average of lifting shoes is 85 HC (as of writing this review).

But the upside is that a softer outsole feels grippier on rubber mats and wooden platforms.

Мужские Reebok royal cl jogger кроссовки Outsole hardness
Test results
Legacy Lifter III 79.5 HC
Average 85.1 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 6 weightlifting training shoes
Number of shoes
79.5 HC
Outsole hardness
90.6 HC

Outsole thickness

The outsole is also not very thick on the Legacy Lifter III. Our caliper shows 3.4 mm whereas the average is 4 mm. Not too big of a difference though.

Мужские Reebok royal cl jogger кроссовки Outsole thickness
Test results
Legacy Lifter III 3.4 mm
Average 3.6 mm
Compared to 6 weightlifting training shoes
Number of shoes
2.1 mm
Outsole thickness
5.0 mm

Weight

The Мужские Reebok royal cl jogger кроссовки is by far the heaviest lifting shoe in our lab!

With a whopping weight of 22.1 oz (627g) in a men's US size 9, it is a whole 3.4 oz (96.4g) heavier than the average!

This is not necessarily a bad thing as some athletes do prefer heavier shoes. It feels like they are pressing you down to the floor for added stability.

Мужские Reebok royal cl jogger кроссовки heel counter

Test results
Legacy Lifter III 22.12 oz (627g)
Average 17.53 oz (497g)
Compared to 6 weightlifting training shoes
Number of shoes
11.53 oz (327g)
Weight
22.12 oz (627g)

Platform

Heel stack

As an advanced lifting shoe, the Legacy Lifter III is also one of the tallest.

Using a caliper, we measured that the shoe's heel height is 33 mm.

Мужские Reebok royal cl jogger кроссовки Heel stack
Test results
Legacy Lifter III 33.0 mm
Average 28.3 mm
Compared to 6 weightlifting training shoes
Number of shoes
12.5 mm
Heel stack
34.6 mm

Forefoot stack

The forefoot, on the other hand, is much thinner, 12.5 mm.

As you can see, there is a pretty significant "slope" in this Reebok shoe.

Мужские Reebok royal cl jogger кроссовки Forefoot stack
Test results
Legacy Lifter III 12.5 mm
Average 12.9 mm
Compared to 6 weightlifting training shoes
Number of shoes
10.9 mm
Forefoot stack
14.8 mm

Drop

Based on the stack measurements above, we found that the drop (aka the effective heel height) of the Legacy Lifter III is 20.5 mm. This is a little lower than the officially stated 22 mm, which can be a bit misleading for seasoned athletes who feel these minor differences.

Мужские Reebok royal cl jogger кроссовки Drop

On the bright side, it is still a very significant heel elevation. We definitely CLN the benefits of the correct angles that this drop created in the ankles, knees, and hips.

It is a recipe for new personal bests for sure!

Test results
Legacy Lifter III 20.5 mm
Average 15.4 mm
Compared to 6 weightlifting training shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Drop
20.9 mm

Platform firmness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

Rest assured that the shoe's TPU platform will not compress even by a hair.

It is among the sturdiest we've ever seen, with a durometer measurement of 95.1 HA.

Мужские Reebok royal cl jogger кроссовки Midsole softness
Test results
Legacy Lifter III 95.1 HA
Average 69.2 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 6 weightlifting training shoes
Number of shoes
36.5 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
97.0 HA

Insole thickness

A well-padded insole buffers the foot from the rock-hard sole. We measured its thickness at 6.7 mm, which is quite standard for lifting shoes.

Мужские Reebok royal cl jogger кроссовки Insole thickness
Test results
Legacy Lifter III 6.7 mm
Average 5.9 mm
Compared to 6 weightlifting training shoes
Number of shoes
3.6 mm
Insole thickness
8.3 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

The video below needs no comments. This Reebok lifting shoe makes you feel like a planted tree.

For comparison, here is what the lighter and more forgiving Nike Savaleos lifter looks like in the same test.

Torsional rigidity

Well, we tried.

The sturdiness of the Legacy Lifter III is through the roof. Thus, we rated its torsional rigidity with a maximum 5/5 score.

Test results
Legacy Lifter III 5
Average 4.3
Compared to 6 weightlifting training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

The same goes for the heel counter. Incredibly stiff and well-padded, it holds the heel and ankle SO firmly that it even feels a little claustrophobic. But you will appreciate it later when holding a 400-pound bar over your head.

Test results
Legacy Lifter III 5
Average 4.8
Compared to 6 weightlifting training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

Reebok 30 products

Interestingly enough, the Legacy Lifter III achieves such a high level of stability without an excessively wide base.

We used a caliper to measure the widest part of the forefoot at 102 mm. This is about 5 mm narrower than the average.

Мужские Reebok royal cl jogger кроссовки Reebok 30 products
Test results
Legacy Lifter III 102.0 mm
Average 107.7 mm
Compared to 6 weightlifting training shoes
Number of shoes
102.0 mm
Reebok 30 products
116.0 mm

Midsole width in the heel

In the widest part of the heel, the platform also has a fairly average width. Our caliper shows 86.4 mm.

Мужские Reebok royal cl jogger кроссовки Midsole width in the heel
Test results
Legacy Lifter III 86.4 mm
Average 86.7 mm
Compared to 6 weightlifting training shoes
Number of shoes
77.1 mm
Midsole width in the heel
94.2 mm

Flexibility

Stiffness

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From our experience with the shoe, it doesn't affect stability but makes walking more bearable in this lifter.

Using a force gauge, we found that it took only 18.8N to bend the shoe to a 90-degree angle. This is about 40% more flexible than lifting shoes on average!

Test results
Legacy Lifter III 18.8N
Average 23.5N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 6 weightlifting training shoes
Number of shoes
10.7N
Stiffness
40.4N

Grip / Traction

The grip is incredibly solid in the Legacy Lifter III. With its ribbed and slightly soft rubber, the shoe bites rubber floors and wooden platforms admirably!

Мужские Reebok royal cl jogger кроссовки outsole

Size and fit

Reebok White Classic Shorts

The widest part of the forefoot measures 98.1 mm, which is exactly the same as the average.

Мужские Reebok royal cl jogger кроссовки Reebok White Classic Shorts

Just like most shoes of its kind, the Lifter has a very one-to-one fit. There is not much room for toe-splay here. The sturdy leather upper also has zero stretch to it.

Test results
Legacy Lifter III 98.1 mm
Average 99.9 mm
Compared to 6 weightlifting training shoes
Number of shoes
95.2 mm
Reebok White Classic Shorts
104.9 mm

Кросівки reebok classic шкіра оригінал 39р

The shoe's toebox also gets narrower around the toes. But it is not any more tapered than the average.

Мужские Reebok royal cl jogger кроссовки fit

At the big-toe mark, we measured the shoe's width at 73.4 mm - the same as most lifting shoes.

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Tongue: gusset type

The tongue is not gusseted on the Legacy Lifter III. But it is not a problem at all thanks to all the other components of the foot containment.

Мужские Reebok royal cl jogger кроссовки Tongue: gusset type
Test results
Legacy Lifter III None

The Pump

Some find it gimmicky, others find it nostalgic.

We think that the Pump is pretty cool and is actually helpful in locking down the foot.

Мужские Reebok royal cl jogger кроссовки pump

Pushing the button inflates the tongue which in turn fills up the space around the instep and the ankle. As a result, we CLN a more secure "hug" and support in the upper.

We think that this is going to be life-saving for people with narrower feet who often struggle to achieve a secure fit with a Velcro strap alone.

Comfort

Tongue padding

In addition, the tongue itself is also quite well-padded in the Lifter III. We measured its thickness at 6.6 mm, which is a millimeter thicker than average.

Мужские Reebok royal cl jogger кроссовки Tongue padding
Test results
Legacy Lifter III 6.6 mm
Average 5.0 mm
Compared to 6 weightlifting training shoes
Number of shoes
1.9 mm
Tongue padding
7.4 mm

Heel tab

The heel tab is not present but you can use the extended heel collar to assist in putting the shoe on.

Мужские Reebok royal cl jogger кроссовки Heel tab
Test results
Legacy Lifter III None

Removable insole

The insole is removable and can be replaced with an insert of your chocie.

Мужские Reebok royal cl jogger кроссовки Removable insole
Test results
Legacy Lifter III Yes