Comments on: Under Armour SpeedForm: Is UA Finally Getting Serious About Running Shoes?

By: SG

SG — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 07:15:17 +0000

I have had this pair of shoes and I love this type of soles because its soft but thin it gives you that neutral feel but still provide enough support for your run.

By: John Shepard

John Shepard — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I could see a lot of potential with these shoes. For example creating different drops for the bottoms. Or potentially a thicker bottom for longer runs.

By: Cody R.

Cody R. — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Pete Larson.

ah, that's what i thought...funny when materials don't act how they look lol

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Cody R..

I have the Toxic Six and it's actually pretty firm. I think it's the same material in these.

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By: Will Musto

Will Musto — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Peter, do you know if UA "acquired" any designers from established shoe brands? I know with their last try, threeish years ago, they worked with the Rogue Elite team in Austin to design the shoes, but I don't think the actual designers had any running shoe experience. These look like a significantly better foray into the market...so, did they scratch the old team and start over, or what?

By: Will Musto

Will Musto — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Pete Larson.

Awesome; thanks! Looking forward to it.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Will Musto.

Don't know, but I should have a pair of these soon so stay tuned.

By: Cody R.

Cody R. — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

these look pretty squishy...what are the materials for the soles? I'm guessing some sort of EVA

By: ugoland

ugoland — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Hi Peter, it's interesting to read those informations on the Speedform today because i just saw yesterday a review of another UA shoes that looks pretty cool...the name of the shoe is the Toxic Six and the review is on the site of minimalistrunningshoes.org

The shoe is presently available, it' a 4 mm drop that weighs around 8 ounces and price is around 100$.

The neoprene upper on the two shoes looks really soft and comfortable but the outsole on the Toxic Six seems more durable than the one on the Speedform...

I have never try a UA pair of shoes but these two models of their new natural line makes me want to try them for sure! I will look forward to read your reviews of them...

The good news is that more and more interesting options are coming on the market of the light, flexible and natural running shoes. More choices is just a good thing!

Thanks for the preview

By: DWrek

DWrek — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Price will be interesting. UA considers itself a premium brand and their clothes never go on sale and are rarely included in any store promos. It works with they youth, my nephew eats this stuff up. Should be interesting how their pricing structure is tailored towards the running market, which is probably a little older than their main product offering.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to ugoland.

I have the Toxic Six, but have not run in them yet. The appearance is a bit crazy for me, but the upper is a nice stretchy material. Should have some thoughts after a few runs on how they perform.