NIKE ROMALEOS 4

£179.95, nike.com

After the huge success of the Romaleos 2 (which some consider to be the best ever lifting shoe), and the underwhelming third iteration, Nike is back with a bang with the Romaleos 4. The usual lifting features are there – wide, high heel; adjustable straps; rigid midsole – but the overall feel of the shoe is what impressed us. Stability is the most important factor, but that’s paired with genuine comfort matched by few other lifters.