Under Armour’s first carbon-fiber racer has a more minimalist design and rubber-less outsole.
“We dissected every component of the shoe, saying, ‘What is absolutely essential to keep the runner on the platform,’ and ‘What can we reduce or take away?’” Smiley said.
Most noticeable is the rubber-less bottom, which cuts down on weight. UA’s Flow foam is infused with olefin, making it resilient against wear. I tested the Flow Velociti Wind model and ran in it long after that testing cycle was over. Despite the absence of an outsole, the shoe has grip on slick surfaces. It felt like a track spike with the support of a moderately cushioned trainer.
That’s how it feels to run in the Velociti Elite, but its rubber-less midsole is a lighter Flow compound infused with nitrogen and carbon dioxide. The midsole also has a full-length thermoset plate with an angular scoop to provide a nice roll-off.Smiley’s team minimized the upper, called Warp 2.0, by replacing its base mesh with a thin monomesh. Vertical and horizontal tape lines create an exoskeleton over your foot to keep it secure.
As a wide-foot runner, I was surprised how the Velociti Elite’s fit wasn’t too narrow. The shoe’s maneuverability on the road is like sprinting on the track. I wore it for a five-mile race, confidently cornering several turns.
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