Under Armour Men's HOVR Infinite 3 Running Shoe

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The price you pay for this protection is extra weight, less breathability and a higher price. However, your feet will thank you on those occasions when the grey clouds gather and the rains come down. To combat this, most footwear brands now include several waterproof versions of their best-selling models. Often, these are nearly identical to the non-waterproof model, apart from the addition of a Gore-Tex waterproof outer to stop water working its way in. At the end of the day, the Hovr Sonic 6 is a well-rounded shoe for everyday training, especially if you prefer a leaner shoe without a ton of plush cushioning. The Clone upper, a design feature found across the Under Armour running shoe line, is a woven fabric that’s crafted with a specialized stitch pattern that allows your shoe to adjust its shape to fit your foot when you put it on.

This shoe stands out among trail running models for its lightweight outsole. It’s built on a Vibram Litebase outsole, a new tread design used in trail racers like the Nike Ultrafly and Hoka Mafate Speed 4 to drop some of the weight added by traditional rubber trail outsoles.

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The outsole has also undergone quite a few changes. Compared to previous versions of the shoe, the outsole offers much more rubber and less exposed EVA foam for a more durable outsole. You can pair this information to any health app on your phone, or Map My Run. These apps gather the information from your run and give you insights on your progress, and suggestions on how to improve. Under Armour earned a bad rep among runners early on and hasn’t been able to shake it. Today, the most popular complaint with Under Armour’s current shoes is that they’re too firm. I happen to agree with the sentiment, based on the UA shoes I’ve tried over the past year or so, including the Machina 3 Clone and the Flow Velociti Elite. Finally, the outsole is made from a combination of lightweight blown rubber and tough carbon rubber. The blown rubber reduces weight, while the carbon rubber, placed under the heel, adds durability where you need it most. Both materials are scored with grooves, boosting the shoe’s flexibility.

The Expert: I have tested running and outdoor gear for years, both as an editor at Runner’s World and as a freelance reviewer for InsideHook, Men’s Journal, and other outlets. I’ve written more about running shoes than any other category, and I have firsthand experience running in models from a range of brands, including Under Armour. I first wrote this guide in 2018, and I’ve updated it regularly as Under Armour releases new shoes and running shoe tech. What to Consider When Shopping for Under Armour Running Shoes Many runners were able to squeeze 500+ miles out of this shoe before it needed to be demoted to a lawn mowing shoe.

This HOVR midsole isn’t your standard EVA foam. While the inside of this foam is soft and squishy, it is wrapped in something called Energy Web mesh. The Clone upper stretches and contracts to match the shape of your feet, even as they swell up over the course of your run, so you get a snug fit that won’t feel constricting on longer efforts. The upper also features a rigid external heel counter that supports your heel and ankle, so the shoe won’t feel wobbly when cornering or running across uneven ground. And, as always, you can count on Under Armour’s signature durability. I’ve had mine for months, and the outsole rubber shows only minimal wear. While it’s not a supremely bouncy trainer, it has plenty of cushioning and staying power for daily training runs. It also has a nice and padded heel collar and tongue that wrap your feet in 360 degrees of comfort, sans the annoying hot spots.