Our verdict
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Pros
- Superb stability for moderate lifting
- Good for non-lifting exercises
- Very lightweight for a lifter
- Secure lockdown
- Flexible forefoot
- Excellent grip
- Comfortable in-shoe feel
- Reasonably priced
Cons
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- Upper lacks durability
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Comparison
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Audience score | 86 Great! | 90 Great! | 87 Great! | 92 Superb! | |
Price | £115 | £90 | £220 | £185 | |
Use | WeightliftingGymPowerlifting | WeightliftingGymPowerlifting | WeightliftingGymPowerlifting | WeightliftingGymPowerlifting | |
Drop lab | 15.1 mm | 15.2 mm | 20.5 mm | 20.5 mm | |
Heel stack lab | 26.0 mm | 30.0 mm | 33.0 mm | 33.5 mm | |
Forefoot | 10.9 mm | 14.8 mm | 12.5 mm | 13.0 mm | |
Weight lab | 14.8 oz / 420g | 15 nike sb pigeon retailers in ohio city | 22.1 oz / 627g | 20.1 nike flyknit material obra 2 grey blue shoes | |
Breathability | Moderate | Warm | Warm | Warm | |
Toebox width at the widest part | Narrow | Narrow | Medium | Medium | |
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Size | Half size small | True to size | True to size | Half size small | |
Midsole softness | Firm | Firm | Firm | Firm | |
Stiffness | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Stiff | |
Torsional rigidity | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | |
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Toebox durability | Decent | Decent | Good | Decent | |
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Outsole durability | - | Decent | - | - | |
Midsole width - forefoot | Very wide | Narrow | Very narrow | Wide | |
Midsole width - heel | Very wide | Very narrow | Average | Wide | |
Widths available | Normal | NormalWide | Normal | Normal | |
Insole thickness | Thin | Average | Average | Very thick | |
Outsole thickness | Average | Very thick | Average | Average | |
Outsole hardness | Very hard | Average | Very soft | Very hard | |
Heel tab | None | Pull tab | None | None | |
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Tongue padding | Average | Average | Thick | Very thick | |
Ranking | #14 Top 46% | #7 Top 23% | #12 Top 39% | #3 Top 10% | |
Popularity | #14 Top 46% | #15 Top 49% | #27 Bottom 12% | #8 Top 26% |
Who should buy
We believe that the nike shoes with cross pattern clip art a great match for gymgoers who:
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- are not ready to spend £160-£200 on a dedicated pair of lifting shoes
- only do lifting occasionally and are not aiming for PBs
- want a lifting shoe that can also do some box jumps, mango, lunges, wall push-ups, etc.
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.
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Platform
Heel stack
For a semi-lifter, we expected the Nike 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 calliper 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.

Savaleos | 26.0 mm |
Average | 28.3 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 impact protection when we tried rope jumping in the Savaleos.

Savaleos | 10.9 mm |
Average | 12.9 mm |
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The difference in stack measurements gave us a heel-to-toe drop of 0.6 inches (15.1 mm) in the Nike Savaleos.
We have seen the same offset in entry-level lifters like the Adidas Powerlift 5. It places the heels higher compared to cross-trainers and puts your ankles, knees, and hips in a more ergonomic position to perform under heavy loads. With an elevated heel, you are able to achieve deeper squats with a more upright torso which, in turn, allows you to lift more efficiently and avoid injuries.
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Savaleos | 15.1 mm |
Average | 15.4 mm |
Platform firmness
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?
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 Metcon 8 trainer has a durometer reading of 28.8 HA but we found it quite firm and incompressible when lifting heavy.
We can see the benefit of softer material in the Nike Savaleos. It helps to keep the shoe's weight down while making it more versatile for exercises outside of lifting.
Savaleos | 36.5 HA |
Average | 69.2 HA |
nike air max thea atomic mango shoes 2017 | 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.

Savaleos | 4.8 mm |
Average | 5.9 mm |
Size and fit
Size
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Toebox width - widest part
We felt like the Nike Savaleos was one of the snuggest lifting shoes we've tested and its gel replica confirmed it.
Measuring the mould in its widest part (between the big toe and the pinke), our calliper 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.
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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 millimetres narrower than the category average.

Savaleos | 62.9 mm |
Toebox height
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Savaleos | 24.3 mm |
Midfoot feel
Overall, we've had no complaints about the way the Nike Savaleos fits.
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 customise the fit.
Savaleos | Normal |
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 customise the fit.
Stability
Lateral stability test
Assessing how steady the nike shoes with cross pattern clip art by actively shifting our ankles, we can tell that it is quite stable but definitely not as planted as the big boy lifting shoes.
In the video below, you can see how the same movement is notably more limited in the Nike Romaleos 4.
Torsional rigidity
If you have flat feet or overpronation, we wouldn't be worried about rolling the ankle in the Nike Savaleos. Its torsional rigidity is on par with all the other lifting shoes we've tested.
A solid 5 out of 5!
Savaleos | 5 |
Average | 4.3 |
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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.
Savaleos | 5 |
Average | 4.8 |
Midsole width - forefoot
For a shoe that is not intended for lifting only, the Nike 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 calliper shows 116 mm. Significantly wider than the average of lifting shoes!

Savaleos | 116.0 mm |
Average | 107.7 mm |
Midsole width - heel
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We felt incredibly surefooted pushing off such a wide base!

Savaleos | 94.2 mm |
Average | 86.7 mm |
Flexibility / Stiffness
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 mango compared to a traditional lifting shoe.
For comparison, it took 30.0N (50% more!) to bend the Nike Romaleos 4, the brand's more standard lifter.

Savaleos | 15.1N |
Average | 15.8N |
Weight
The nike shoes with cross pattern clip art 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.
Savaleos | 14.82 oz (420g) |
Average | 17.53 oz (497g) |
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 shoes with cross pattern clip art 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 airliner 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.
Savaleos | 3 |
Average | 2 |
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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Savaleos | 3 |
Average | 3.5 |
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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 airliner the durability of this part as 3 out of 5, less than the average.
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Savaleos | 3 |
Average | 3.6 |
Outsole hardness
On a positive note, the rubber outsole on the Savaleos looks promising in our durability tests.
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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Savaleos | 89.8 HC |
Average | 85.1 HC |
Outsole thickness
We also discovered that the shoe's outsole is thicker than average.
Using a calliper, we measured it at 4.0 mm. For reference, the rubber on advanced lifters like nike dunk high nylon red boots shoes and the Legacy Lifter III is a little thinner - 3.8 mm and 3.4 mm respectively.

Savaleos | 4.0 mm |
Average | 3.6 mm |
Misc
Grip / Traction
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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 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.
The shoe is also amply padded around the ankle collar.
Savaleos | 4.5 mm |
Average | 5.0 mm |
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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?

Savaleos | Both sides (semi) |
Heel tab

Removable insole
