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Under Armour HOVR Sonic Shoes

I was sent a pair of the new Under Armour HOVR Sonic shoes to test out! Woohoo for new shoes, especially when you are supposed to be marathon training…(I see you Marine Corps Marathon…) I am also excited to test them out as I train for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon, coming up this September!

Tech Specs

UA HOVR™ technology provides ‘zero gravity feel’ to maintain energy return that helps eliminate impact step after step
Compression mesh Energy Web contains & molds UA HOVR™ foam to give back the energy you put in
NEUTRAL: For runners who need a balance of flexibility & cushioning
Soft knit upper dries fast & provides a breathable, compression-like fit that delivers lightweight directional strength & unmatched comfort to help you go the distance
Ventilated midfoot panel increases breathability
Unique tongue construction is attached to the footbed by stretchable support wings to maintain a snug fit throughout the foot
External TPU heel counter for additional support & structure
Removable, anti-microbial Ortholite® sockliner molds to the foot for customized comfort & cushion
Blown rubber under the forefoot is lightweight yet incredibly responsive
High-abrasion rubber placed under the heel to help absorb ground contact
Offset: 8mm
Weight: 8oz/225g
Imported

The Under Armour HOVR Sonics are around $100, so not too bad for a nice running shoe!

There is also a “Connected” version of this shoe that uses UA’s Record Sensor technology to connect seamlessly with the MapMyRun app, giving you detailed running metrics, including pace, cadence, stride length, and distance.

My Thoughts

I didn’t get that much time to test out these shoes due to them arriving right before I went on vacation to Hawaii, and I certainly was not going to be running there. (I did look up races, but none were happening while we were there…)

Then, unfortunately, I sprained my ankle pretty bad while paddle boarding, and I still haven’t really recovered. I wore my shoes around a bit to break them in, but did not get any real miles on them, yet 🙁

The shoes ARE comfortable, and I look forward to putting in some real miles. I also love the ventilation of the shoe, especially for running in this sweltering summer we are having!