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Under Armour Velociti Elite 2

Under Armour's carbon-plated marathon racer, refining the shoe that carried Sharon Lokedi to a New York City Marathon win. It pairs a PEBA-based Flow midsole with a full carbon plate and UA's rubberless Flow outsole for a light, grippy, race-focused ride.

Quick specs
CushionModerate
SupportNeutral
Drop8 mm
Heel stack36 mm
Toe boxNarrow
Foot strikeMidfoot, Forefoot
Who it's for

Reach for the Under Armour Velociti Elite 2 for race day and tempo days and intervals. It's a neutral shoe, best for runners with an efficient stride who don't need pronation support.

Race daySpeed work
Pros
  • Legitimate elite-proven super shoe
  • Light with excellent road grip from the Flow outsole
  • Aggressive, propulsive rocker
Cons
  • Rubberless outsole raises durability questions
  • Snug racing fit
  • Super-shoe price from a challenger brand
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Skill profile
Support42
Cushion68
Durability32
Popularity48
Price50
Versatility52
Lightness89

Ratings compare the current lineup. Price favors lower cost.

Key stats
$250Price (MSRP)
36 mmStack height
8 mmDrop
7.5 ozMen's weight
6.5 ozWomen's weight
2024Release year
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