Adidas Power Perfect 2

This is what a weightlifting shoe is supposed to be like. Lightweight, tight, solid, flexible on the sides, and have good heel support. The power perfect 2's are cheap, always in stock, and very underrated. The unisex color and design seems to throw people off but that is simply their lose.

These shoes have great build quality and nothing falls apart. I know because I use them. After having tried all the olympic weightlifting shoes at least once, these are the ones I am sticking with.

Note that the toe area is wide yet flexible. This is going to provide you with great flexibility and a stable support on your jerk - if you jerk correctly. Remember, it's back foot first, THEN front foot out. You want to be slightly diagonal but flat footed. For the first pull, the unique adidas plastic heel will not cave in. These are also a good choice for squatting because they are breathable, wide, and support the heel.

For practical, technical, but not so much aesthetic reasons, these are the number 1 choice of olympic weightlifting shoe for Beginners to Pros.