Under Armour Velociti Elite 3
UA's carbon-plated marathon racer with a 37.5/35.5mm HOVR+ stack, a very pronounced rocker, and an unusually stable, broad platform for a super shoe. Best for midfoot strikers who like crisp rather than squishy energy return. The sharply tapered toe box and low 2mm drop will not suit everyone.
Reach for the Under Armour Velociti Elite 3 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. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel. That's great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.
- Aggressive rocker with smooth transitions
- More stable than most super shoes
- Durable outsole grip
- Tapered toe box
- 2mm drop stresses calves
- Slightly heavy for a $250 racer
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