adidas LEISTUNG.16 II. Weightlifting Shoes - CORE BLACK/CORE BLACK/FTWR WHITE 'Only the best for athlete' has been the motivation for adidas to build the best possible Olympic Weightlifting shoes. Decades of experience created the new LEISTUNG, the improved version of the Rio Olympics shoe. Leistung, the German word for Performance is the credo of this advanced model combining modern technology and a contemporary design language. Heavy feels light when you lift in this shoe. Max-out. Leistung is the German word for performance. Built for elite Olympic weightlifters, the Leistung.16 II is the improved version of the Lifting franchise. Constructed with a BOA-closure with steel laces and a strong tpu midsole, it's the perfect foundation for maximal weights. There are no limits with the Leistung. 16 II. FEATURES: BOA-system for ultimate mid-foot fixation. Steel laces don't break and avoid readjusting your shoes all the time. Once you are in, you are in POWERWEAVE upper material for stability, comfort and breath-ability Specifically-configured heel height for Olympic snatch and clean and jerk disciplines strong adidas engineered tpu midsole for best lock-down stability keeping you connected to the ground at all times support linings at heel & inside cushioning offer best ankle and arch support Push + Pull - How it Works - Boa from Boa Technology on Vimeo.