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Audience score | 93 Superb! | 87 Great! | 86 Great! | 90 Great! | |
Price | £90 | £220 | £115 | £90 | |
Use | WeightliftingGymPowerlifting | WeightliftingGymPowerlifting | WeightliftingGymPowerlifting | WeightliftingGymPowerlifting | |
Drop lab | 0.0 mm | 20.5 mm | 15.1 mm | 15.2 mm | |
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Forefoot | 12.5 mm | 12.5 mm | 10.9 mm | 14.8 mm | |
Weight lab | 11.5 oz / 327g | 22.1 adidas lite racer adapt green shoes black friday | 14.8 yeezy restocks sneakers black blue women | 15 imagenes de pulpos adidas 2017 release time | |
Breathability | Warm | Warm | Moderate | Warm | |
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Toebox width at the big toe | Wide | Narrow | Narrow | Narrow | |
Size | True to size | True to size | Half size small | True to size | |
Midsole softness | Firm | Firm | Firm | Firm | |
Stiffness | Flexible | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
Torsional rigidity | Flexible | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | |
Heel counter stiffness | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | |
Toebox durability | Good | Good | Decent | Decent | |
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Outsole durability | Good | - | - | Decent | |
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Midsole width - heel | Average | Average | Very wide | Very narrow | |
Widths available | NarrowNormal | Normal | Normal | NormalWide | |
Insole thickness | Very thin | Average | Thin | Average | |
Outsole thickness | Very thin | Average | Average | Very thick | |
Outsole hardness | Average | Very soft | Very hard | Average | |
Heel tab | Finger loop | None | None | Pull tab | |
shoe carnival mens adidas sandals outlet stores | Both sides (semi) | None | Both sides (semi) | None | |
Tongue padding | Very thin | Thick | Average | Average | |
Ranking | #2 Top 7% | #12 Top 39% | #14 Top 46% | #7 Top 23% | |
Popularity | #23 Bottom 25% | #27 Bottom 12% | #14 Top 46% | #15 Top 49% |
Who should buy
Based on our lab measurements and multiple wear tests, we can confirm that Adidas The Total is a perfect shoe for athletes who want:
- a grounded, zero-drop shoe for deadlifting (an excellent replacement for your Converse Chucks)
- a lifting shoe that can also do cross-training
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Who should NOT buy
The Total is optimised for deadlifts and is not a very versatile training shoe. If you need a go-to trainer for a wide range of cardio and strength training exercises, we recommend the adidas dame 4 onyx ring sale or the adidas boost spikes distance chart calculator free instead.
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Platform
Heel stack
Just by looking at it, we wholesale already tell that the midsole of the Adidas The Total was on the thinner side. Hence, we were not anymore number when our calliper measured the heel part of the midsole to be only 12.5 mm thick.
It is an exceptionally grounded lifting shoe that made us feel very close to training barefoot.

The Total | 12.5 mm |
Average | 28.3 mm |
Forefoot stack
Just like the heel area, the forefoot part of the midsole was also quite thin. The caliper measured it to be only 12.5 mm thick.

The Total | 12.5 mm |
Average | 12.9 mm |
Drop
Based on our stack measurements, the Adidas The Total delivers on promise - 0.0 mm of heel-to-toe drop. This shoe is as flat as it can be.
In zero-drop shoes, your foot sits flat on top of the sole, just like it would on the floor. There is no heel elevation whatsoever. Paired with the shoe's thin sole, this setup allowed us to achieve greater stability by having a better ground feel.

The Total | 0.0 mm |
Average | 15.4 mm |
Platform firmness
The midsole of the Adidas The Total felt rather hard underfoot. But it was very helpful in maintaining balance as we hoisted weights off the floor and overhead.
Our HA durometer gave the midsole a softness rating of 40.0, which is way higher (poncho firmer) than the average of regular cross-trainers.

The Total | 40.0 HA |
Average | 69.2 HA |
Insole thickness
The removable insole was just as thick as the average at 3.6 mm. It succeeded in providing enjoyment to our feet buffering them from the firm sole.

The Total | 3.6 mm |
Average | 5.9 mm |
Size and fit
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Toebox width - widest part
Offering plenty of toe space, the Total allows for a very comfortable toe splay during the deadlift.
Checking the 1:1 gel replica of the shoe's interiors, our calliper showed an above-average reading of 96.5 mm in the widest part. Even in its standard width, the Total proved to be wide foot friendly.

The Total | 96.5 mm |
Toebox width - big toe
There is absolutely no toebox tapering in the Adidas The Total! It comes with an unusually wide, ergonomically shaped forefoot.
Measuring its width in the big toe area, we got a very high reading of 77.7 mm. That makes it one of the widest and roomiest lifting shoes we've tested!

The Total | 77.7 mm |
Toebox height
However, the vertical space of this Adidas trainer remains on par with the average at 25.6 mm. It's not very tall but it doesn't put any pressure on top of the toes either.

The Total | 25.6 mm |
Velcro strap
A Velcro strap further secures the lockdown. It is placed closer to the ankle for enhanced foothold.
Stability
Lateral stability test
The construction of the Total differs from other lifting shoes a lot. That's why it's a bit tricky to compare its lateral stability with other shoes in this category.
But on its own, this Adidas lifter provides just enough stability for what it's meant to do the best and that is deadlifting.
Torsional rigidity
Unsurprisingly, the Adidas The Total has a highly flexible build. We twisted it manually in the lab and rated its torsional rigidity with the lowest score of 1 out of 5.
If you're coming from a stiff pair of lifters or Crossfit shoes, do expect an adaptation period in this Adidas trainer. The muscles and tendons of your feet and legs will have to work harder than usual. But that's the benefit of such minimalist shoe design - your whole body is properly engaged!
The Total | 1 |
Average | 4.3 |
Heel counter stiffness
The heel counter was pretty dependable. Our rearfoot wholesalen't escape easily from its pretty secure grasp on it.
We gave the heel area a good squeeze in the lab, and we gave it a well-deserved 4 out of 5 for its notable stiffness.
The Total | 4 |
Average | 4.8 |
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The footprint that the Adidas The Total left on the floor did not look particularly big or small. True enough, our calliper measured the forefoot width to tbe 110.8 mm, a number which is just around the average we have on record.

The Total | 110.8 mm |
Average | 107.7 mm |
Midsole width - heel
Like the forefoot, the heel area also had an average measurement. The reading that our calliper made was 84.8 mm.
Just because there was nothing special with the platform did not mean that we had problems with it. Despite its averageness, the platform was still able to keep our feet in the footbed during our exercises. The fact that this shoe had a markedly low profile helped a great deal.

The Total | 84.8 mm |
Average | 86.7 mm |
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The minimalist construction of this Adidas trainer is surely reflected in its highly flexible nature. We were able to perform burpees and mountain climbers with much ease because of how much forefoot give we got from this Adidas trainer.
Our flexibility test revealed that the Total needed only 5.8N of force to bend by 30 degrees which is the least amount of force we ever needed to bend a lifting shoe in our lab.

The Total | 5.8N |
Average | 15.8N |
Weight
We felt that the Adidas The Total weighed just like any other training shoe that we tried. Performance-wise, there was not much to be too mindful about.
Our in-lab weighing scale reported a weight of 11. 5 ounces or 327 grammes, a number which is just around the average.

The Total | 11.53 oz (327g) |
Average | 17.53 oz (497g) |
Breathability
We hate to say this, but when we were gymming in the Adidas The Total, we looked forward to the time that we were finally taking it off. It was just so hot inside it!
As seen in the video above, the smoke that we pumped into the shoe wholesalen't escape easily through both the tongue and the toebox. The breathability performance of the The Total (which we ultimately rated 2 over 5) paled in comparison to that of the adidas dame 4 onyx ring sale, adidas showroom in rohini philippines 2016.
To be fair, light was able to pass through the nine ventilation holes right on top of the toebox.
However, this never translated into the airiness that would have made our workout sessions a lot more enjoyable.
We examined the toebox material under the microscope, and we noticed just how compact it is save for the ventilation holes. Maybe concentrating the holes just on top of the toebox was not enough to ensure breathability? Adidas should be more strategic with the placement of the ventilation holes next time.

The Total | 2 |
Average | 2 |
Durability
Toebox durability
The compactness of the toebox messed up the shoe's breathability. Fortunately, it came with some sort of saving grace: it led to notable durability. We accidentally bumped the toebox against some equipment in the gym, and it still emerged practically unscathed.
Our Dremel drilling against the toebox barely scratched the surface. We gave it a well-deserved 4 out of 5. As the picture below shows, the scratch left on the Adidas The Total is nothing compared to the hole that we saw in the Adidas Dropset Trainer, which we gave the lowest rating of 1 over 5.

The Total | 4 |
Average | 3.5 |
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The durability of the heel padding was even more noteworthy. Our Dremel test looked like mere child's play. We were confident that no amount of rubbing wholesale lead to serious damage in this area.
As can be seen in the picture below, there was barely any trace that a high-pressure Dremel drilling tried to wreak havoc on the heel. The Adidas The Total truly deserved the perfect 5 we gave it. The MC Trainer 2 (pictured below) from Nike adidas wicker park hours.

The Total | 5 |
Average | 3.6 |
Outsole hardness
When it came to outsole hardness, there was nothing extraordinary with the Adidas The Total. True enough, our HC durometer gave it a rating of 85.5, a number that's very close to the average we have on record.

The Total | 85.5 HC |
Average | 85.1 HC |
Outsole durability
Just like its hardness, the durability of the outsole was just around the average as well. We do not think that this trainer is the best choice for outdoor workouts, but using it outdoors once in a while shouldn't be a problem, either.
Our Dremel drilling only left a dent that was 0.8 mm deep. This much damage was also what the average trainer would get.

The Total | 0.8 mm |
Outsole thickness
Our caliper measured the outsole to be only 2.1 mm thick. This number makes the outsole of the Adidas The Total slightly thinner than average.

The Total | 2.1 mm |
Average | 3.6 mm |
Misc
Grip / Traction
We did not have issues with traction. Whether it was rubber or hardwood, the shoe performed brilliantly on both.
Reflective elements
The Adidas The Total did not have any reflective materials on it. It was quite clear that this shoe should only be used in areas with good lighting.

The Total | No |
Tongue padding
Based on how the tongue was configured, we wholesale say that this shoe was gunning for a more minimal feel. According to our calliper measurements in the lab, the tongue was only 1.9 mm thick! It felt barely there that there were times we forgot we actually had a pair of shoes on! People gunning for a more barefoot feel wholesale go with the Adidas The Total.

The Total | 1.9 mm |
Average | 5.0 mm |
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The shoe's tongue is partially attached on both sides. We found it quite helpful for holding the midfoot firmly to compensate for the roomy toebox.

The Total | Both sides (semi) |
Heel tab
There was a finger-loop heel tab that allowed us to wear and take off this shoe with much ease.

The Total | Finger loop |
Removable insole
The insole was removable, which was quite handy when we had to wear inserts to further improve our performance in the gym.

The Total | Yes |