Used. Loved. Painted gold heel. With its durable upper and solid wooden heel, the Strake is a premium Olympic weightlifting shoe for athletes all around the world. With design and testing support from some of the best athletes and coaches in the Olympic sports communities, Velaasa aimed to design the finest lifting shoe on the market. *For sizing, consider adding 1/2 size to your typical cross trainer/running shoe. Heel height/22mm.