Ryderware vs Otomix bodybuilding shoes

[CatDaddy]

Anyone have a preference or use either of these? Leaning towards the Ryderware D-Maks since there offering a bogo50 deal right now.


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[hwntime]

If you want just flat soled grippy shoes, I'd say skip the overrated Otomix and look at some Asics Matflex. I have the series 2 and 3's and I believe they are the best DL shows on the market. If you want squat or oly shoes, look at the Romaleo's and Adipowers. I have both and feel the Romaleo 2's are the better of the two. Of course these are just my recommendations and I'm sure others will chime in with their own.

 

[Kins]

I like Adidas Powerlift. Also tried and like Rogue Do-Wins. Adidas Powerlift 3 are the ones I currently wear. They are on sale right now for $74.95 and free shipping. Can't beat that!. Just don't get to tall of a heal height and you should be fine. I'd never get over .75.

 

[Kins]

Otomix just look like crap to me. Too much cushion, like a running sneaker or something. If I'm lifting weights I'm gonna wear weightlifting shoes. Not gonna wear wrestling shoes either.

 

[Kins]

Cat, if I absolutely had to choose between those 2 brands though I'd go with the Ryderware. The Raptors G-Force look ok. However they still look like they have way too much cushion. Not good for lifting.

 

[CatDaddy]

Appreciate it kins and hwntime, think I'm going the ryderware route as well. The new d-maks look most appealing to me since there isn't much cushioning and it's a completely flat sole. I have romaleos and some asics already, just trying to switch it up a bit.


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[Kins]

I don't know. Just looks like it's gonna be "squishy" and no ankle strap on that one. If I could have one designed I have a 1/4 inch heel(hard, no cushioning at all), ankle and metatarsal support straps.

 

[Kins]

These are nice. They are out of stock though and I would like a smaller heel height.

 

[Kins]

I don't know. Just looks like it's gonna be "squishy" and no ankle strap on that one. If I could have one designed I have a 1/4 inch heel(hard, no cushioning at all), ankle and metatarsal support straps.

If anyone could find me something like this online, that would be awesome.

 

[hwntime]

The Asics Matflex series is the flattest you'll get on any shoe, period. It's about 6-7mm off the floor. It almost feels like deadlift sandals.

 

[CatDaddy]

The Asics Matflex series is the flattest you'll get on any shoe, period. It's about 6-7mm off the floor. It almost feels like deadlift sandals.

These?

https://www.amazon.com/ASICS-Mens-Matflex-Wrestling-Shoe/dp/B00Q4V6QVG?th=1&psc=1


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[hwntime]

These?

https://www.amazon.com/ASICS-Mens-Matflex-Wrestling-Shoe/dp/B00Q4V6QVG?th=1&psc=1


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Yup, those are the ones! Remember, you have to order a half size up minimum. They fit small and in some cases, you may have to go a whole size up. I wear an 11 in Nike and both my Matflex's are 11.5.

 

[Kins]

Not wrestling. I bet they are great for their purpose though.

 

[CatDaddy]

Yup, those are the ones! Remember, you have to order a half size up minimum. They fit small and in some cases, you may have to go a whole size up. I wear an 11 in Nike and both my Matflex's are 11.5.

Yeah those aren't too bad, these are the Ryder's:

A bit more flat and stable looking imo


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[hwntime]

Not wrestling. I bet they are great for their purpose though.

Don't knock it till you try it bro. I'm telling you, I've been a competitive powerlifter for 4 years and during that time, I used them almost exclusively for training.

 

[CatDaddy]

The asics are only $40 on amazon, too cheap not to try


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[hwntime]

Now look at the design of these Ryder's and compare them to the Asics. Notice the similarities? I wouldn't doubt it if they used the Asics as a base to model their shoe after. The Matflex's have been around for over a decade. Look around the internet and read reviews from powerlifters across the country using the Matflex. Great thing is the Asics will run you $40-$60.

Yeah those aren't too bad, these are the Ryder's:

A bit more flat and stable looking imo


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[hwntime]

The asics are only $40 on amazon, too cheap not to try


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Order a half size up and thank me later LOL

 

[Amozoc]

I prefer Asics



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[ketsugo]

See I like some firmness otherwise i go so damn heavy on calves which sounds odd , ive pulled too many foot muscles even as lifetime fighter I want soles , but we all have our own preference