I had and still have a lot of under armour shoes and running gear. For me, the best U.A. shoes are still the Lightning 2, had two pairs, one lasted about 800km until total breakdown and the other one I'm keeping it for special times. I also have Machina 1, I've put in them more than 1100 km, they are used but still can handle a 10k run without problems. From all the Machina versions I like most the first one. I have a Sonic 4 which has probably the best ratio price/offerings, also delivers good cushion, a little bit lighter and has a bluetooth chipset, even if it's not so accurate as the Machina chipset, or probably I wasn't lucky with my pair. For everyday walking I use cheaper U.A. shoes like charged rogue 2 and pursuit 2. What I don't like about U.A. is how they present their shoes, for example they present Machina as a "fast and springy" shoe, that's not true, indeed it's very confortable but it's far from being fast. In the last years I have gathered some experience in running, and for me, the best shoes are the ones that are lighter and that don't take too much from the fun and nature of running, my present day running shoes are Adios 5 and Fuelcell rebel v2. Thanks! All the best!
Wow, an Under Armour expert! Thanks for your comment, much appreciated. I agree regarding the marketing of UA shoes and also that you need lightweight fun shoes. The Adidas and the NB are top choices!
Good description of the Hovr Sonics. I've run in two pair -- the Hovr Sonic 1, which I still prefer, and the Hovr Sonic 2 -- for a bunch of miles. Just topped over 600 miles in the Hovr Sonic 2 but the heel outsole wore through at 500 miles so it's a walking shoe now. The Sonic 1 has over 400 miles and plenty of wear left. I think the plain white midsole feels better and the carbon black outsole lasts longer. I recall reading a tech-oriented industry article on Boost and other midsoles, a few years ago, in which the engineer mentioned how adding dyes or altering any materials can change the running feel and wear. That seems to match my experience. The Sonic 1 pair has a plain white midsole and carbon black outsole, and feels the best and wears great. The Sonic 2 midsole was fancied up with a black-to-gray fade midsole, and partially translucent outsole. The midsole always felt stiffer and less responsive, and the outsole wore much more quickly. That may be a factor in the very different opinions by various reviewers, if they're comparing the same shoe with different color midsoles and outsoles. I've considered the UA Hovr Machina for awhile, but the new Hovr Turbulence might suit me better. I tried a pair in the store this week and walked around in the store for about 15 minutes, bouncing on my toes, heels, etc. Feels great, like an updated Hovr Sonic with thicker midsole, especially the forefoot. I felt almost an inch taller, but they felt stable just walking around. I'd welcome a slightly thicker Hovr sole, as my feet are a bit more sensitive with age now that I'm 65. AU appears to have omitted the protective material from the heel area on the Turbulence, so the Hovr midsole is more exposed. I'm guessing this may deliver a better running feel. The Hovr midsole material seems as durable as Boost and doesn't break down, compress and take a set, and doesn't seem vulnerable to crackling, so it probably didn't need that additional protective material on the Sonics. Unfortunately the Hovr Turbulence lacks the Bluetooth sensor, so no data sync with Map My Run. That was a big factor for me with the Hovr Sonics when I resumed running in early 2020 after decades away from running (I'm primarily a cyclist). The near-realtime feedback from the app to my earbuds reminded me to avoid over-striding, maintain a cadence range, and mind my heart rate. Helped me avoid injury and develop a good foundation. I don't use the MMR app often now, but did for a year and it was very useful.
Hey, I think these are great shoes... never thought about Under Armour until today where I went to Adidas and they didn't have any Boston 11 in my size... 11UK that is, nothing special.. so I went next door to Under Armour shop and got these... and to be honest, I think I've got a better deal. A guy in the shop didn't know much about running trainers and with limited English he showed me all the shoes that they have... Remember that we are a family of runners, so we have quite a few shoes but we've never bought any Under Armour, so this was the first time and I think it's the right choice. I'm happy with them so far first today as I went out with them for a fast 3k... So let's see... 😅 as It was a bit offroad and I need to go back on the road properly tomorrow and see what they are like but so far I like them so much.
Great Video! I have the Sonic 3 still, and I was thinking about getting the new Sonic 5, but I see no reviews whatsoever about them. I wonder why. But these Machina 3 look great. I wonder if I should get them. Cheers!
I haven't tried the Sonic 5s either; what shoes get reviewed often comes down to the brand. If they aren't pushing the shoes, they won't send review samples to reviewers so unless people start buying them en masse, they won't get reviewed, sadly.
There is no wrong choice with any U.A. Sonic but 3. For me it was the worst Sonic ever, very slippery, size 42.5(my normal U.A. size) EU was too small and fixed, size 43 was too big for me. I can speak only on my behalf, maybe there are people who get along with Sonic 3. I got along very well with Sonic 2 and with Sonic 4 and from what I've seen into the Sonic 5 it remains a good shoe for its price for neutral beginner to intermediate runners, not too fast, not too slow. But if you're tending to the next level of a semi pro runner, Sonic is out of the question, not suitable for fast runs, only for easy and recovery.
22 I should have bought 3 rather than 2 Gemini 2020 UA models. Also dual cream, foam. Machina 3 is the most comfortable shoe among all the running UA shoes. I had only objected to material wrapping the foot. It is firm. But the real test would be actual running. I have a problem with my right foot. Maybe that is the reason I am commenting like this. But if one wants shoes that have a good arch, horizontal rather than angled fall shoes is good. Horizontal is best for feet. Podiatrist says so. And I like that sensation of 2 points under the arch. I really hope that version 4 will be even more improved. Ventilation for summer days could be more as in the Sonic 2 model. I actually really prefer the MAchina 3 overall design. way better than many other models. Beside Gemini, Machina I like Impulse visually.
Great video. Keep the content coming!!! I'm looking to buy a pair of trail running shoes for an event I am running in September. I make 3 videos a week about my training, and my latest upload is about running shoes. In that video I talk about how pink and black is my favourite colour for running shoes, but I can't find a pair of pink and black trail runners. Do you know of any you can recommend?
You are correct! The Flow Velociti Wind uses the Warp upper, however, the "engineered warp spacer upper" used in the HOVR Machina 3 is different from that.
I agree, there are many shoes with better specs but I appreciate that the Machina 3 is much more comfortable than the previous iteration and that foam lifecycle is also pretty good. 😉
That seems to be the conventional wisdom about Under Armour running shoes -- that they aren't competitive with Nike, Brooks, Adidas, Saucony, etc. But I suspect it's based on internet lore without substance, rather than direct experience. UA does a poor job of marketing its shoes or distinguishing between its lifestyle/casual shoes and running shoes. There are fewer UA-cam reviews for UA running shoes, and those few are often years old. In early 2020 I found a couple of pair of UA Hovr Sonics, versions 1 and 2, for about $25 a pair discounted at Marshalls or Ross stores. At that price I was wiling to try 'em. They quickly became my favorite trainers, over my Adidas and Nike, especially for summer use -- the mesh uppers have no liner so they're very breathable, and unlike the Adidas Prime knit material of a few years ago, the UA mesh uppers are supportive and don't feel like running in socks with soles. Over the past couple of years since resuming running in January 2020, I've put double the mileage in those UA Hovr Sonics than I have in my Adidas SL20 or Solar Boost, Nike Pegasus or others. The Hovr Sonics aren't particularly lightweight or fast but they're great trainers, neutral feeling and well balanced all around. And very durable so they're excellent values. The Sonic uppers will outlast the soles and are so comfortable for hot weather wear I might consider having them resoled if possible to retain them as walking shoes. I liked 'em well enough to consider the new Hovr Turbulence as my next trainers, rather than buying a second pair of Pegasus 39.
Серьёзно?! ))) ты, как новичок пробегал больше восьми километров каждый день?! Это очень вредно для здоровья, если это так! Проверь свои суставы! Или в старости ты будешь ходить с палочками в руках!
I had and still have a lot of under armour shoes and running gear. For me, the best U.A. shoes are still the Lightning 2, had two pairs, one lasted about 800km until total breakdown and the other one I'm keeping it for special times. I also have Machina 1, I've put in them more than 1100 km, they are used but still can handle a 10k run without problems. From all the Machina versions I like most the first one. I have a Sonic 4 which has probably the best ratio price/offerings, also delivers good cushion, a little bit lighter and has a bluetooth chipset, even if it's not so accurate as the Machina chipset, or probably I wasn't lucky with my pair. For everyday walking I use cheaper U.A. shoes like charged rogue 2 and pursuit 2. What I don't like about U.A. is how they present their shoes, for example they present Machina as a "fast and springy" shoe, that's not true, indeed it's very confortable but it's far from being fast. In the last years I have gathered some experience in running, and for me, the best shoes are the ones that are lighter and that don't take too much from the fun and nature of running, my present day running shoes are Adios 5 and Fuelcell rebel v2. Thanks! All the best!
Wow, an Under Armour expert! Thanks for your comment, much appreciated. I agree regarding the marketing of UA shoes and also that you need lightweight fun shoes. The Adidas and the NB are top choices!
Good description of the Hovr Sonics. I've run in two pair -- the Hovr Sonic 1, which I still prefer, and the Hovr Sonic 2 -- for a bunch of miles. Just topped over 600 miles in the Hovr Sonic 2 but the heel outsole wore through at 500 miles so it's a walking shoe now. The Sonic 1 has over 400 miles and plenty of wear left.
I think the plain white midsole feels better and the carbon black outsole lasts longer. I recall reading a tech-oriented industry article on Boost and other midsoles, a few years ago, in which the engineer mentioned how adding dyes or altering any materials can change the running feel and wear. That seems to match my experience. The Sonic 1 pair has a plain white midsole and carbon black outsole, and feels the best and wears great. The Sonic 2 midsole was fancied up with a black-to-gray fade midsole, and partially translucent outsole. The midsole always felt stiffer and less responsive, and the outsole wore much more quickly.
That may be a factor in the very different opinions by various reviewers, if they're comparing the same shoe with different color midsoles and outsoles.
I've considered the UA Hovr Machina for awhile, but the new Hovr Turbulence might suit me better. I tried a pair in the store this week and walked around in the store for about 15 minutes, bouncing on my toes, heels, etc. Feels great, like an updated Hovr Sonic with thicker midsole, especially the forefoot. I felt almost an inch taller, but they felt stable just walking around. I'd welcome a slightly thicker Hovr sole, as my feet are a bit more sensitive with age now that I'm 65.
AU appears to have omitted the protective material from the heel area on the Turbulence, so the Hovr midsole is more exposed. I'm guessing this may deliver a better running feel. The Hovr midsole material seems as durable as Boost and doesn't break down, compress and take a set, and doesn't seem vulnerable to crackling, so it probably didn't need that additional protective material on the Sonics.
Unfortunately the Hovr Turbulence lacks the Bluetooth sensor, so no data sync with Map My Run. That was a big factor for me with the Hovr Sonics when I resumed running in early 2020 after decades away from running (I'm primarily a cyclist). The near-realtime feedback from the app to my earbuds reminded me to avoid over-striding, maintain a cadence range, and mind my heart rate. Helped me avoid injury and develop a good foundation. I don't use the MMR app often now, but did for a year and it was very useful.
Hey, I think these are great shoes... never thought about Under Armour until today where I went to Adidas and they didn't have any Boston 11 in my size... 11UK that is, nothing special.. so I went next door to Under Armour shop and got these... and to be honest, I think I've got a better deal.
A guy in the shop didn't know much about running trainers and with limited English he showed me all the shoes that they have...
Remember that we are a family of runners, so we have quite a few shoes but we've never bought any Under Armour, so this was the first time and I think it's the right choice.
I'm happy with them so far first today as I went out with them for a fast 3k...
So let's see... 😅 as It was a bit offroad and I need to go back on the road properly tomorrow and see what they are like but so far I like them so much.
Great Video! I have the Sonic 3 still, and I was thinking about getting the new Sonic 5, but I see no reviews whatsoever about them. I wonder why. But these Machina 3 look great. I wonder if I should get them. Cheers!
I haven't tried the Sonic 5s either; what shoes get reviewed often comes down to the brand. If they aren't pushing the shoes, they won't send review samples to reviewers so unless people start buying them en masse, they won't get reviewed, sadly.
There is no wrong choice with any U.A. Sonic but 3. For me it was the worst Sonic ever, very slippery, size 42.5(my normal U.A. size) EU was too small and fixed, size 43 was too big for me. I can speak only on my behalf, maybe there are people who get along with Sonic 3. I got along very well with Sonic 2 and with Sonic 4 and from what I've seen into the Sonic 5 it remains a good shoe for its price for neutral beginner to intermediate runners, not too fast, not too slow. But if you're tending to the next level of a semi pro runner, Sonic is out of the question, not suitable for fast runs, only for easy and recovery.
I have the sonic 4 and just got the 5s. They have a narrower toe box than the 4s so going a half size up
22 I should have bought 3 rather than 2 Gemini 2020 UA models. Also dual cream, foam.
Machina 3 is the most comfortable shoe among all the running UA shoes. I had only objected to material wrapping the foot. It is firm. But the real test would be actual running. I have a problem with my right foot. Maybe that is the reason I am commenting like this. But if one wants shoes that have a good arch, horizontal rather than angled fall shoes is good. Horizontal is best for feet. Podiatrist says so. And I like that sensation of 2 points under the arch. I really hope that version 4 will be even more improved. Ventilation for summer days could be more as in the Sonic 2 model. I actually really prefer the MAchina 3 overall design. way better than many other models.
Beside Gemini, Machina I like Impulse visually.
I have infinite 3 and machina 2. They are heavy and clunky but they still feel good for what they are. Def are better out there though
Great video. Keep the content coming!!!
I'm looking to buy a pair of trail running shoes for an event I am running in September. I make 3 videos a week about my training, and my latest upload is about running shoes.
In that video I talk about how pink and black is my favourite colour for running shoes, but I can't find a pair of pink and black trail runners. Do you know of any you can recommend?
How about the north face vectiv? www.sportsshoes.com/product/tnf523/the-north-face-flight-vectiv-trail-running-shoes-~-ss22/
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The Warp upper is from the Flow Velociti
You are correct! The Flow Velociti Wind uses the Warp upper, however, the "engineered warp spacer upper" used in the HOVR Machina 3 is different from that.
Seriously there’s so many better options for less money as well out there.
I agree, there are many shoes with better specs but I appreciate that the Machina 3 is much more comfortable than the previous iteration and that foam lifecycle is also pretty good. 😉
“Better” is subjective
That seems to be the conventional wisdom about Under Armour running shoes -- that they aren't competitive with Nike, Brooks, Adidas, Saucony, etc. But I suspect it's based on internet lore without substance, rather than direct experience. UA does a poor job of marketing its shoes or distinguishing between its lifestyle/casual shoes and running shoes. There are fewer UA-cam reviews for UA running shoes, and those few are often years old.
In early 2020 I found a couple of pair of UA Hovr Sonics, versions 1 and 2, for about $25 a pair discounted at Marshalls or Ross stores. At that price I was wiling to try 'em. They quickly became my favorite trainers, over my Adidas and Nike, especially for summer use -- the mesh uppers have no liner so they're very breathable, and unlike the Adidas Prime knit material of a few years ago, the UA mesh uppers are supportive and don't feel like running in socks with soles.
Over the past couple of years since resuming running in January 2020, I've put double the mileage in those UA Hovr Sonics than I have in my Adidas SL20 or Solar Boost, Nike Pegasus or others. The Hovr Sonics aren't particularly lightweight or fast but they're great trainers, neutral feeling and well balanced all around. And very durable so they're excellent values. The Sonic uppers will outlast the soles and are so comfortable for hot weather wear I might consider having them resoled if possible to retain them as walking shoes.
I liked 'em well enough to consider the new Hovr Turbulence as my next trainers, rather than buying a second pair of Pegasus 39.
Seriously? 500miles is 804km...i did over 500 km for last 2 months and I am a beginner and they should survive only 800? WTF
Серьёзно?! ))) ты, как новичок пробегал больше восьми километров каждый день?! Это очень вредно для здоровья, если это так! Проверь свои суставы! Или в старости ты будешь ходить с палочками в руках!