This shoe is fantastic for weightlifting. I noticed an immediate difference when I used it at the gym. They really provide next level stability which especially great for full body exercises like deadlifting, but I noticed a difference even with some more targeted exercises like a shoulder press where I still need to plant my feet firmly. I loved that this shoe made me feel like I was taking things to another level. If you do a lot of cardio or running though you'll want to bring another pair of shoes to the gym though. These are perfectly fine for walking around in but I'm a pretty serious runner (4-5 times a week) and these are clearly not meant for even short runs, they have no arch support at all. But they fit my feet very nice and snugly and it wasn't a problem wearing them around my apartment before and after I went to the gym. Though having said all that I'm also expecting these will last quite a while since they're only getting that targeted use, rather than the sort of constant use a lot of my other workout shoes get. Doesn't hurt that these shoes look pretty good and the black that I got is nice and neutral for whatever workout gear I happen to be wearing that day