Weightlifting shoes or ‘lifters’ are specially designed to assist with Olympic lifting or Powerlifting, i.e.snatch, clean and jerk, squats, bench press and deadlift.
Weightlifting shoes differ from regular training shoes or running shoes, as they have a very stiff heel elevated heel, and often straps for added stability.
This stiff elevated heel means when lifting heavy weights, the foot remains still, and you can feel the ground underneath, giving more power to move the weight. A lifter often has a wider toe box than a running shoe to give room for the toes to splay.
The heels are made from either dense EVA foam, TPU plastic, stacked leather or wood, so very much depend on what you are looking for.
EVA and TPU will be lighter, but a more traditional looking leather or wood heel may give you preferable platform feedback and enhanced confidence when lifting. The ideal height of the heel will depend on your height, mobility and lifting style.