Under Armour, which began as a sportswear brand in 1996 and was created by University of Maryland football star Kevin Plank, did not enter the running shoe market until 2009. After the advent of the SpeedForm series of shoes five years later, the brand began to acquire momentum among runners. Simply put, this assortment demonstrated that Under Armour could create a well-made running shoe that could compete with its sports equipment.
Hovr Sonic 4
The Hovr foam midsole is securely wrapped in a compressive mesh called Energy Web, which limits its expansion and returns more energy to you with each stride. (According to one of our testers, it’s still the same construction that’s been utilised since the shoe’s second edition for a comfortable yet responsive ride with “bounce factor that pops right off the tarmac.”) An exterior TPU heel counter provides stability, while the outsole is made up of a mix of blown rubber and high abrasion rubber for grip and durability. A new stretchier designed mesh top in the Sonic 4 breathes well and has built-in “wings” that wrap around your foot for a secure fit.
Hovr Phantom 2
The Under Armour Hovr Phantom is the Sonic’s cushier, slightly heavier twin, and it’s designed for a luxurious ride. The Phantom’s midsole, like the Sonic’s, is comprised of Hovr foam wrapped in an Energy Web mesh to keep the soft cushion in place and deliver plenty of energy return as you run. UA changed the upper material to a stretchy flat knit for increased support and ventilation, as well as introducing a more durable midfoot saddle.
Charged Bandit 6
The Charged foam is designed to absorb impact forces (though heel strikers may find it too hard), and a TPU element sandwiched inside the midsole gives further stability. This new version Under armour shoe has more padding around the collar, which is a considerable improvement over the Bandit 5’s thinner, irritant-prone material.
Hovr Machina 2
A two-pronged Pebax plate in the forefoot boosts responsiveness at toe-off, complementing a big slab of Hovr cushioning wrapped in Energy Web. On extended runs, testers said the combination provided a wonderful blend of cushioned suppleness and dynamic energy return. The Machina’s sequel now features a redesigned mesh upper that promotes ventilation, as well as carbon rubber pods on the outsole that provide extra grip and wear resistance.
Hovr Infinite 3
The combination delivered a superb blend of cushioned suppleness and dynamic energy return, according to testers on long runs. The sequel to the Machina now has a new mesh top that encourages breathability, as well as carbon rubber pods on the outsole that provide more traction and wear resistance.
Charged Bandit Trail Gore-Tex
The following are the main variances on the upper and outsole: A Gore-Tex upper keeps water out and TPU overlays enhance durability, while an off-road lugged high-abrasion rubber outsole provides traction. You’re not concerned about rain? There are also non-GTX men’s and women’s models that are much less expensive.
