Built insanely light and supportive so nothing will hold you back the second coach blows that whistle. Paired with soft, springy UA HOVR™ cushioning that pushes you forward—you'll crush those run drills.
- Best for: Everyday runs with a light feel
- Engineered mesh upper with seamless forefoot for comfort & breathability
- External heel counter for lightweight structure & added lockdown
- 3D-molded sockliner cradles the foot for enhanced step-in comfort
- Responsive UA HOVR™ cushioning reduces impact, returns energy & helps propel you forward
- Combination of carbon rubber & blown rubber in the outsole for strategic durability & lightweight rebound
- Updated outsole design has flexibility where you need it & disperses impact efficiently for a smooth ride
- Style #: 3026121
- Offset: 8mm
- Weight: 9.9 oz.
- Lace type: Standard tie
- Imported
- Regular
- NEUTRAL: For runners who need a balance of flexibility & cushioning
Rated 5 out of5 by fromAll Around Great Shoe This is my second pair of Sonic 6. As a PE teacher I need shoes that are very comfortable to wear all day without foot fatigue. These have done a great job, and they are simply comfortable to run and exercise in. I am a 9 1/2 and the fit is just right. I have slightly narrow feet and I like how these conform and lace up.
Date published: 2024-03-05
Rated 5 out of5 byApril0809 fromGreat Fit was great, ordering was quick and easy, shipping was quick as well.
Date published: 2024-02-25
Rated 5 out of5 byAnonymous fromSo comfortable So comfortable and the style of the shoe is amazing I recommend these pair of shoes also they match everything I wear
Date published: 2024-02-13
Rated 5 out of5 byKing Samu fromThis product is really comfortable The shoes are great, the metallic detail is different and looks extremely good with any outfit
Date published: 2024-01-09
Rated 5 out of5 byTony 144 fromFantastically Comfortable Great running shoes. Very comfortable. My feet are wide and the standard size I wear was plenty wide for my feet. Very light weight too. Best pair of shoes yet from UA. I have bought nothing but UA for the last 2 years and I am very satisfied with the quality and fit of every pair I have bought. The are durable too. I am on my feet all day for work and my shoes are lasting 8 months plus despite the heavy use. Love them.
Date published: 2024-01-09
Rated 5 out of5 byNikki123456 fromThis product was great! These were exactly what we were looking for. Comfortable and sleek.
Date published: 2024-01-07
Rated 5 out of5 byjrfox49 fromHOVR 6 The was perfect and the heel padding is a plus. No break-in needed, walked 5 miles the first time using them.
Date published: 2024-01-06
Rated 5 out of5 byMike 449 fromGreat starter shoe Trained for a half marathon and part of a marathon in these. Got roughly 100 miles on them and they started to break down and cause problems for me. Fit was great, feel was great and would buy again if they lasted longer. Perfect for easy workout and casual running
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Shoe Review: Under Armour HOVR Sonic
Specs: 13mm (forefoot), 21mm (heel), 6mm heel-toe offset (men’s size 9)
Weight: 9.6 oz. (men’s size 9)
The Scoop: If you visit Under Armour’s world headquarters in Baltimore or its new state-of-the-art performance and innovation lab in Portland, Ore., you’ll see many bold statements adorning the walls that reflect the brand’s dramatic rise to one of the world’s leading athletic footwear and apparel companies over the past 20 years. Perhaps the most profound of those statements is: “We Have Not Yet Made Our Defining Product.” It reinstates to all who see it that the brand is forever committed to innovation and challenging the norm. Under Armour has certainly done that in running—as evidenced by its SpeedForm upper materials and constructions, “smart” Connected shoes powered by MapMyRun and backing some of the world’s top urban run crews. But after all this time—about 15 years if you’re keeping track—the brand is still seeking a sustainable foothold in the running world. Perhaps that’s because, as its forward-looking decree suggests, it hasn’t yet made it’s defining product when it comes to running shoes. But the Feb. 1 release of the HOVR Sonic—and its cousin, the HOVR Phantom ($130; $140 for the Connected version)— shows the brand is still in hot pursuit of those goals and might finally be at the tipping point.
Both the Sonic and the Phantom—and the brand’s latest push to establish itself within running in a more authentic way—are built around an innovative new midsole compound and application known as HOVR. It consists of a proprietary new foam developed in partnership with Dow Chemical that’s aimed at providing both soft cushioning and shock absorption in every single footstrike. (Yes, this is Under Armour’s answer to the dual-purpose midsole amalgamations of Saucony’s Everun compound, Brooks’ DNA AMP material, Nike’s React foam and Adidas’ Boost substance.) But the magic of the UA material—and how it performs—is how it’s implemented into the shoe. It’s wrapped with a durable and somewhat pliable mesh webbing that helps to maintain the midsole’s shape and, in return, helps deliver consistent responsiveness and energy return. The application is certainly unique, which is why designers offer a “visible technology” glimpse of it from the lateral and rear heel.
How does it perform? Well, pretty darn good actually, but differently than its competitors. The step-in feel is comfortable, although not overly plush and pillowy like some of its contemporaries, and the initial feel tends toward the firm-with-a-hint-of-soft side. The ride is subtly but consistently energetic, allowing the Sonic to straddle the line between a high-mileage everyday trainer and performance-oriented speedster. While it’s not a soft and squishy shoe by any means, it does feel amply cushioned during the initial and final miles of a long run. The multi-mesh upper provides both a locked-down snugness and ample wiggle room for the toes, although our initial reaction is that it favors narrower foot shapes over wider ones.
Who’s it Best For? This shoe should appeal to a wide range of runners from beginners to intermediates, as well as advanced runners looking for a uptempo training shoe. Given the do-everything nature of this shoe, it could work for those runners who rely on one shoe for all of their running or it could be a versatile choice in a quiver of options.
Plus: The Connected version of these shoes can track mileage and other run data via Under Armour’s MapMyRun app.
Minus: Runners with wider feet said the shoe was bordering on being a bit too snug in the forefoot.
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Brian Metzler is the Content Director of MotivRunning.com. He was the founding editor of Trail Runner magazine, a senior editor for Running Times and the editor in chief of Competitor. He's wear-tested more than 1,500 pairs of running shoes, raced every distance from 50 meters to 100 miles, has finished three Ironman triathlons and enjoys the quirky sport of pack burro racing.