Under Armour HOVR Infinite

Under Armour 's latest and newest performance running shoe goes by the name of the Under Armour HOVR Infinite. Its most advanced and innovative running shoe that has the sole purpose of improving the experience of the long-distance runner, accustomed to long-distance training.

With the concept of ultra-performance very present these new Under Armour HOVR Infinite Running shoes are able to offer the neutral runner a more balanced, more comfortable and more supportive cushioning capacity, thanks, among other things, to its soft cushioning, which translates into a more consistent feel underfoot. And always with the idea that this feeling will last for an infinite number of kilometers.

Under Armour HOVR Infinite, most outstanding features

Thus, the keys to the success of these HOVR Infinite from Under Armour are based on highly developed pillars such as:

• Midsole: The exclusive and soft HOVR foam, a trademark of the house, extends along its entire length, but this also comes reinforced with the Dynamic Energy Web system, consisting of a dynamic grid that favors more agile impulse phases and softer and more comfortable landing phases.

• Upper: A more anatomical, lightweight and breathable structure for increased elasticity but also support in strategic areas where it is most needed.

• Outsole: The combination of a firm compound and a deep flex groove pattern makes for a much more stable ride.

Full HOVR midsole

With the idea of putting in as many miles as possible, while keeping all their performance intact, these HOVR Infinite from Under Armour provide one of the ultimate solutions, if we're talking about cushioning level. And the statement sounds that strong because these Running shoes provide a higher energy return. At the same time they contribute to even smoother transitions.

All this comes from the HOVR core that extends the entire length of the midsole, from the heel to the toe, and whose mission is none other than to cushion, but also to envelop the foot in each stride. The result: a more responsive underfoot feel.

To this we must add the Dynamic Energy Web system, as well as that kind of frame, which surrounds and gives consistency to the HOVR foam, making transitions lighter and smoother.

In addition, the outer shell, which includes a kind of small cut windows, as a way of unloading and lightening the model, contributes to a more efficient tread.

Upper and outsole

These UA HOVR Infinite have a two-piece upper. On the one hand, the forefoot area has a mesh designed to be breathable and lightweight, and thus provide more softness. While on the other hand, and in the heel area, the mesh is denser and has a greater structure - 3D molded heel - and this results in greater support.

The outsole has been designed to provide power, control and efficiency, giving the outsole the importance it deserves. Thus, the front of the shoe has a combination of blown rubber and textured traction pattern, which improves grip and provides extra cushioning. In the heel area, a high-strength compound is incorporated, which provides durability and resistance, especially in the points most exposed to wear. Not forgetting the importance of the deep flex grooves, which allow better adaptation to the natural movements of the foot.

Under Armour HOVR Infinite Gender Specifications

More interesting sections of these UA HOVR Infinite are related to biomechanics, as studies by the Baltimore-based brand have concluded that women's heel is shorter, their plantar arch is more sensitive and their instep is not as bulky.

Hence these HOVR Infinite have a specific construction for women, since the base of the heel raises up to 2 millimeters more the female ankle, and thus the adaptation of the socket is greater.

What is common to both the men's and women's models is that the heel bases use open-cell foam, and are molded to wrap around the foot to minimize the effects of impacts on the joints.

Under Armour HOVR Infinite, connected to MapMyRun

And the chapter of innovations does not end there, because these UA HOVR Infinite incorporate a sensor in the midsole of the right shoe, and that, through Bluetooth, is connected to the MapMyRun app. This technological detail makes it possible to record, evaluate and save specific training metrics that will serve to improve performance.

Even with the Gait Coaching function in action, the runner also has the option of knowing data, setting the pace, and even planning the next routes to be run.

Regarding the technical specifications, the Under Armour HOVR Infite have a drop of 8 mm (heel heights of 29 mm and 21 mm in the forefoot), and weights of 305 grams for the men's version, and 248 grams for the women's model. Remember high performance Running shoes for neutral runners, and optimized for long distance.