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High Style, High Tech...Under Armor HOVR Sonic shoe review

2/16/2018

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"Disclaimer: I received a pair of Under Armor HOVR Sonic shoes as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!"

Ever since knee surgery I have been on a quest for cushiony running shoes. I heard there was some cool technology behind the Under Armor HOVR Sonic shoes that were just being released to market.  I had to see for myself!

I received these bright beauties just before Christmas. They came with instructions on how to connect your shoes to the Map My Run app. It turned out to be a piece of cake.
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1st I had to download the map my run app. Then it was just a matter of setting the shoes on the ground near my phone and making sure Bluetooth was on, so that they were calibrated and connected. Then I was off and running!

My first impression was that the shoes were very light, but not quite as cushiony as I had hoped.  Here’s a pic from my first run.
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My phone at the time had barely any open space on it. So unfortunately using the map my run app drained my battery after just 2 miles. That was a bummer.

Like several other Under Armour shoe models, there is a chip inside that syncs with map my run.  It can actually keep track of the mileage you put on your shoes cumulatively! No more guessing.  Now that’s cool!!!
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I also put the shoes through an intense muy thai cardio kickboxing class, followed by a run.  That day the app didn’t drain my battery at all.
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They advertise that you can run in the shoes without your phone and your stats will still be tracked (as long as you are under an 11 minute mile). I was not successful in getting it to sync on my phone, but I know that some of the other BibRave Pros were able to get it to work. Also, if you stop at any point during your run, it will show up as a separate run.

Summary of product benefits (from uarunning.com):
  • DIGITALLY CONNECTED: (UA.com & Brand House Exclusive!) UA’s Record Sensor™ technology tracks, analyzes & stores virtually every running metric so you know exactly what you need to do to get better
  • 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
  • Microthread 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
  • External TPU heel counter for additional support & structure
  • Removable, anti-microbial Ortholite® sockliner molds to the foot for customized comfort & cushion
  • High-abrasion rubber placed under the heel to help absorb ground contact
  • Weight: 8oz/225g
 
I will continue to wear these shoes on shorter runs, to save the wear and tear on my more cushiony shoes for longer runs.  I enjoyed how light and airy they are (the whole front of the shoe is mesh).  The shoes retail for $100 and come in 3 colors for women. I love this bright color,  it got a lot of attention while I was out running!

You can learn more and shop here!
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