Our verdict

We consider the nike palm Savaleos a successful experiment of turning a high-heeled lifting shoe into a more versatile gym tool. Even though it loses some of its performance in the more niche activities, it is a truly unique crossover. We believe that entry-level gymgoers will benefit the most from the Savaleos. Its elevated heel mixed with a lightweight and flexible setup readily substitutes two pairs of trainers for the price of one.

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  • Good for non-lifting exercises
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  • Secure lockdown
  • Flexible forefoot
  • Excellent grip
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  • Reasonably priced

nike palm shox 2 valentines edition shoes Cons

  • Not for heavy weightlifting
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Audience verdict

86
Great!

Who should buy

We believe that the nike palm sneakers women belgium basketball players a great match for gymgoers who:

  • are new to weightlifting and need an entry-level shoe to get used to elevated heels
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  • only do lifting occasionally and are not aiming for PBs
  • want a lifting shoe that can also do some box jumps, burpees, lunges, wall push-ups, etc.

nike palm Savaleos Review

Who should NOT buy

As a crossover between dedicated lifters and Crossfit trainers, we found that the Savaleos is okay for both activities but is not great at either.

If you intend to lift heavy (300+ pounds) on a regular basis, we highly recommend investing in the nike palm zoom turf trainer 1997 white green gold band.

And if you can do without the elevated heel, go with the brand's flagship Crossfit trainer, the nike palm womens torch sl womens grey jeans shoes. jordan retro 3.5 hybrid shoe.

nike palm Savaleos Lab test

Platform

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For a semi-lifter, we expected the nike palm Savaleos to have a lower stack height than the average lifting shoe. To be capable of performing exercises other than lifting, you need to feel closer to the ground.

Thus, we weren't surprised when our caliper showed only 26 mm of heel height. Interestingly enough, it is about the same as the average heel height of cross-training shoes (25 mm).

The Savaleos indeed felt low to the ground during our training sessions.

nike palm Savaleos Heel stack
Test results
Savaleos 26.0 mm
Average 28.3 mm
Compared to 6 weightlifting shoes
lebron james high top sneakers
12.5 mm
Heel stack
34.6 mm

Forefoot stack

In the forefoot, we measured the shoe's stack height at 10.9 mm. Also lower than the average.

We found that it definitely helps to feel planted for exercises like box jumps, where you need to be in control of the landings.

But on the downside, that thinner forefoot provided too little clip protection when we tried rope jumping in the Savaleos.

nike palm Savaleos Forefoot stack
Test results
Savaleos 10.9 mm
Average 12.9 mm
Compared to 6 weightlifting shoes
lebron james high top sneakers
10.9 mm
Forefoot stack
14.8 mm

nike palm shox 2 valentines edition shoes | Drop

The difference in stack measurements gave us a heel-to-toe drop of 0.6 inches (15.1 mm) in the nike palm Savaleos.

nike palm Savaleos Drop

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Test results
Savaleos 15.1 mm
Average 15.4 mm
Compared to 6 weightlifting shoes
lebron james high top sneakers
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.

Compression is the last thing you want to feel underfoot when raising a hefty barbell above your head. Thus, you need a hard platform in a pair of lifters.

We use a durometer to measure how hard each shoe's platform is. Normally, we see a value of 95-97 HA in a pair of dedicated lifting shoes. However, in the case of the Savaleos, our durometer returned only 36.5 HA...Is it THAT squishy?

nike palm Savaleos Midsole softness

No!

Of course, being 50% softer than a typical lifting shoe, we wouldn't trust the Savaleos to handle anything more than 300 pounds. However, it still feels nice and firm underfoot, especially since the foam is locked inside a sturdy TPU cage.

To give you more context, the nike palm womens torch sl womens grey jeans shoes trainer has a durometer reading of 28.8 HA but we found it quite firm and incompressible when lifting heavy.

nike palm Savaleos Platform

We can see the benefit of softer material in the nike palm Savaleos. It helps to keep the shoe's weight down while making it more versatile for exercises outside of lifting.

Test results
Savaleos 36.5 HA
Average 69.2 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 6 weightlifting shoes
lebron james high top sneakers
36.5 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
97.0 HA

Insole thickness

The Savaleos comes with a thinner-than-average insole. But we never felt like something was lacking in the shoe. At 4.8 mm, the insole provides just enough underfoot padding.

nike palm Savaleos Insole thickness
Test results
Savaleos 4.8 mm
Average 5.9 mm
Compared to 6 weightlifting shoes
lebron james high top sneakers
3.6 mm
Insole thickness
8.3 mm

Size and fit

Size

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Owners of this shoe, how does this shoe fit?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 6 weightlifting shoes
lebron james high top sneakers
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Toebox width - widest part

We felt like the nike palm Savaleos was one of the snuggest lifting shoes we've tested and its gel replica confirmed it.

Measuring the mold in its widest part (between the big toe and the pinke), our caliper showed a below-average reading of 89.4 mm. Add the shoe's thick polyurethane upper to the equation, and you get a pretty snug experience for a medium-width shoe.

We recommend that wide-footed athletes look into the nike palm air max 360s for sale by owner instead.

nike palm Savaleos Toebox width - widest part
Test results
Savaleos 89.4 mm

Toebox width - big toe

The Savaleos also gets notably narrower towards the toes. With a modest width of 62.9 mm near the big toe, it is a few solid millimeters narrower than the category average.

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Test results
Savaleos 62.9 mm

Toebox height

Not a lot of vertical space either - the Savaleos showed a regular toebox height of 24.3 mm.

nike palm Savaleos Toebox height
Test results
Savaleos 24.3 mm

Velcro strap

However, we are concerned that the Velcro piece is not full-length but is located only at the end of the strap. This could make it a problem for people with high arches to customize the fit.

nike palm Savaleos Velcro strap

Stability

Lateral stability test

Assessing how steady the nike palm sneakers women belgium basketball players by actively shifting our ankles, we can tell that it is quite stable but definitely not as planted as the big boy lifting shoes.

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Torsional rigidity

If you have flat feet or overpronation, we wouldn't be worried about rolling the ankle in the nike palm Savaleos. Its torsional rigidity is on par with all the other lifting shoes we've tested.

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Test results
Savaleos 5
Average 4.3
Compared to 6 weightlifting shoes
lebron james high top sneakers
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

Squeezing the heel counter, we were also pleasantly surprised with its stiffness, both in hand and around the ankle.

We gave it the highest (5/5) rating, feeling the benefits of its secure heel clutch.

Test results
Savaleos 5
Average 4.8
Compared to 6 weightlifting shoes
lebron james high top sneakers
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

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For a shoe that is not intended for lifting only, the nike palm Savaleos has an impressively wide platform.

It features diamond-shaped outriggers, similar to the Romaleos, to provide stability without being too bulky.

At the widest part of the forefoot, our caliper shows 116 mm. Significantly wider than the average of lifting shoes!

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Test results
Savaleos 116.0 mm
Average 107.7 mm
Compared to 6 weightlifting shoes
lebron james high top sneakers
102.0 mm
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We felt incredibly surefooted pushing off such a wide base!

nike palm Savaleos Midsole width in the heel
Test results
Savaleos 94.2 mm
Average 86.7 mm
Compared to 6 weightlifting shoes
lebron james high top sneakers
77.1 mm
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94.2 mm

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As a training shoe that's supposed to "do it all," we expected the Savaleos to have a good flex in the forefoot...And it does!

It only took 15.1N of force to bend the shoe to a 30-degree angle, according to our shoe flexing tester. This made the Savaleos way more agreeable for lunges, planks, and burpees compared to a traditional lifting shoe.

For comparison, it took 30.0N (50% more!) to bend the nike palm zoom turf trainer 1997 white green gold band, the brand's more standard lifter.

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Test results
Savaleos 15.1N
Average 15.8N
Compared to 5 weightlifting shoes
lebron james high top sneakers
5.8N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
30.0N

Weight

The nike palm sneakers women belgium basketball players one of the lightest weightlifting shoes we've ever seen!

Because it is built as a lifter-trainer hybrid, the shoe cuts down on the bulk of traditional lifting shoes. It tips the scale at only 14.8 oz (420g), while its older sibling, the Romaleos 4 weighs in at 20.1 oz (571g).

Its lightness makes the Savaleos more suitable for jumps and other agile exercises from the WOD, which is not the case for traditional lifters.

Test results
Savaleos 14.82 oz (420g)
Average 17.53 oz (497g)
Compared to 6 weightlifting shoes
lebron james high top sneakers
11.53 oz (327g)
Weight
22.12 oz (627g)

Breathability

Lifting shoes are notorious for their lack of breathability. That's because they typically use genuine or synthetic leather for their uppers. And the nike palm sneakers women belgium basketball players no exception.

But to our surprise, the shoe performed a little better than other lifters in our fog-machine test. Based on the amount of smoke passing through its upper, we rated it as 3 out of 5, which puts it into the breathable range.

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In the transparency test below, we can clearly see what helps the shoe stay ventilated. There is mesh fabric on the tongue as well as perforations on the toebox.

Taking photos of the upper through our microscope, we get a better view of the shoe's ventilation holes.

nike palm Savaleos Microscope 1

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Test results
Savaleos 3
Average 2
Compared to 6 weightlifting shoes
lebron james high top sneakers
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

Our initial impression of the shoe's polyurethane upper material was not very positive. It felt somewhat cheap in hand and creased too easily as we bent the feet.

Running our wear resistance test with a Dremel, we got a confirmation - this is not the most durable upper. Based on the damage caused by applying the tool for 12 seconds, we gave the Savaleos only 3 out of 5 for its toebox durability.

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The nike palm Savaleos (left) vs. the nike palm air max 360s for sale by owner (right) after the same Dremel test.
Test results
Savaleos 3
Average 3.5
Compared to 6 weightlifting shoes
lebron james high top sneakers
1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

The padding on the Savaleos' heel collar also left us wanting.

After 4 seconds under the Dremel, the lining and foam received more damage than the other lifting shoes in our lab. We rated the durability of this part as 3 out of 5, less than the average.

But given that the nike palm sneakers women belgium basketball players $80 cheaper than premium lifting shoes, we consider it a fair trade-off.

Test results
Savaleos 3
Average 3.6
Compared to 5 weightlifting shoes
lebron james high top sneakers
1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

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First of all, the Savaleos uses a pretty hard rubber compound. Pressing a durometer against it, we found that it is as hard as 89.8 HC. This is notably denser than the average of lifting shoes.

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Test results
Savaleos 89.8 HC
Average 85.1 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 6 weightlifting shoes
lebron james high top sneakers
79.5 HC
Outsole hardness
90.6 HC

Outsole thickness

We also discovered that the shoe's outsole is thicker than average.

Using a caliper, we measured it at 4.0 mm. For reference, the rubber on advanced lifters like the nike palm zoom turf trainer 1997 white green gold band and the Legacy Lifter III is a little thinner - 3.8 mm and 3.4 mm respectively.

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Test results
Savaleos 4.0 mm
Average 3.6 mm
Compared to 6 weightlifting shoes
lebron james high top sneakers
2.1 mm
Outsole thickness
5.0 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

Slipping is not an option in the nike palm Savaleos. The grip is simply amazing!

nike palm Savaleos Outsole

We haven't had any issues moving around the gym floors...or walls for that matter.

Yes, there is a handy lip at the back of the shoe that allowed our heels to glide on the wall during handstand pushups.

Tongue padding

The in-shoe padding is just right in the nike palm Savaleos. We measured the tongue thickness at 4.5 mm. It is a little thinner than average but never took away from the overall comfort.

nike palm Savaleos Tongue padding

The shoe is also amply padded around the ankle collar.

Test results
Savaleos 4.5 mm
Average 5.0 mm
Compared to 6 weightlifting shoes
lebron james high top sneakers
1.9 mm
Tongue padding
7.4 mm

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We love gusseted tongues! Even if they are semi-gusseted.

They make us feel so much more confident and locked in when moving, especially side-to-side. And should we add that the tongue never ended up shifting in the Savaleos?

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Test results
Savaleos Both sides (semi)

Heel tab

nike palm Savaleos Heel tab

Removable insole

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