adidas Powerlift 5
Community verdict
The adidas Powerlift 5 earns a 7.8 out of 10 as an accessible entry-level lifter for squats and general strength training. Lifters consistently appreciate the modest 15mm heel elevation, which provides noticeable quad engagement and heel stability without feeling overly aggressive. However, reviewers frequently complain that the shift from a leather to a thin fabric upper reduces lateral support and comfort compared to previous iterations.
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Community Verdict
A concise summary of what verified buyers of adidas Powerlift 5 consistently praise — and what they don’t.
Buyers love 4
- +Solid heel stability
- +Versatile heel height
- +Good entry-level price
- +Decent sole flexibility
Keep in mind 4
- −Thin fabric upper
- −Less upper support
- −Narrow toe box
- −Lower heel drop
What people are saying
4 quotesDirect organic buyer opinions about adidas Powerlift 5, filtered for spam and ads.
They got rid of the leather upper, and replaced it with a thin fabric upper that provides minimal support. less comfy too.
I use mine and love them for my squating (400lb) and enjoy having the elevated heel for the bench press as well
They have a lower heel raise than a true weightlifting shoe (15 mm vs 20 + MM) but are great for squatting.
adidas powerlift 5, did my sets kinda felt like it turned it into a more quad dominant movement.