Under Armour Running Shoes

I got the new Eastbay catalog and was looking at them also, their shoes for stability are the same price or 10-15 bucks cheaper than the New Balance i wear,  and i like the colors alot better. I may buy a pair and give them a shot.

Maybe it's because I'm a Terp, and the guys that founded the company went to Maryland but I like UA.  I don't find their gear any pricer than Nike [actually, I've found it's sometimes cheaper].  I like their tights, sports bras, and compression tops.

As far as their running shoes go --- I haven't heard anything, and although this is a company that is new to running shoes, I'm sure they did their research/ testing.  Nike was once a new shoe company too!

 How much do you run?

 I like UA stuff, and I'm sure they put a lot of design work into their shoes, but I wonder if they are designed for people who put a lot of miles in.  After all, their slogan is "Athletes Run" or something like that, which makes me think that these were designed more for athletes who run a few miles at a time, a couple of times a week, to train for other sports.

Of course, if you can get them for a good price, I'd say go for it and give us a review. 

I'd put this in the same category as a lot of new products: Let's see how they're doing after they've been out for a year.  I'd rather let someone else be the beta tester.

Good luck if you do decide to go ahead with them.

I haven't tried them, but if the deal is really good, it might be worth trying them. Their approach in general to their product line is pretty sound, and as others have said, they brought in people for more well-known brands.  And for what it's worth, I think even the known names can screw up.  I have used Saucony's for something like 20 years.  I recently replaced my fall shoes with the same size (a different model, but I have never been too finicky about the model).  The toe box was almost an inch longer!  I didn't size them at the store, and ended up making a second trip to exchange them. It made no sense to me, why they would change their last.

Anyway, if the cost is really good, get them, and test them on a treadmill for a few miles, paying close attention to how they affect your foot. Doesn't speak to long term use, but at least you will have an idea about whether they are for running or running errands.

I have NO idea what was real research and what was veiled marketing hype, but at the '07 UA Baltimore Marathon they had a setup there where they were doing 3D scanning of runners feet for design purposes.  They also took background info, such as height, weight, running frequency, miles, etc.  It was very cool, to say the least.  In '08 they had samples of the new shoes.  I tried on a pair, and they seemed OK, but I've had an ITB issue in the past and am very wary of going away from what I know works for me (Acics GT-21x0).  Almost all of my other running apparel is UA, and I greatly prefer it over their competitors.

They are marketing to anyone who runs. At least they are not out to alienate the weekend warrior, like PI did/does. That being said I don't buy UA. Way too pricey.

I'm pretty sure they got the guy (Chris Brewer?) that put Mizuno on the map for running shoes.

I just got my Runners World Mag and they had a shoe review in there and they reviewed a couple of the UA models and the testers were very positive in what they had to say about the shoes. 

Personally I'm a mizzuno kind of girl, and and Asics girl if Mizzun changes their models too much

Happy Training!!

Hmm...I totally forgot about Macca being sponsored by UA!

Maybe they are good shoes...just from the pictures I've seen though, it looks like the heels are a little high, which is not my personal taste, so I think I would avoid them personally.

There is a podcast from Simply Stu that has an interview with one of the guys @ UA as well as an interview with Macca.  It was a great episode, I'd recommend checking it out.

(edit: omg why can I not spell check...)

Haven't tried them, but in most instances runners are very brand loyal.  I run in Saucony for my training shoes and my Zoot's for racing.

As was mentioned, they have had a big presence at the Baltimore Marathon because they have sponsored it for the last 5 years and are a Baltimore based company.  That is why Macca and Jesse raced in the Columbia tri last year since they also sponsor that.

I would imagine that they put a lot of thought and design into the shoes.  But as i said, I'm already brand loyal to another company ...... so have yet to even slip them on even though I'm also a Terp and MD guy.

Totally OT, but did you see the whopping Clemson put on Duke? beautiful!

I just read an article about UA running shoes in either Forbes or Fortune.  UA have made big strides jumping into the running shoe market.  However the professionals in the running shoe business they contacted for the artivle were not overly impressed with the shoes.  Basically they are still behind others who have been in the business for years.  They did anticipate that they will be raising their game and would be more competitive in the future.  

Greg