TRIED & TESTED of 270 million users . The chip records cadence ( number of steps per minute ), stride length , ground contact time and foot strike angle , so you can track your run and analyse all the data via the app on your phone .
The added bonus is that you don ’ t need to carry your phone on the run , if you prefer running without it , as the chip will record the run info , and when you open the app on your smartphone , the data from the shoe will be transmitted automatically . You can then use that info to analyse your training and racing , and identify areas where you can improve . You also have the option of running with your phone and earphones , as the app can be programmed to give you live feedback with advice to run more efficiently . I found the app quite user-friendly , which is always a bonus these days , where it sometimes feels like you need an engineering degree just to set up your new appliances or equipment . ( Or maybe I am just getting old …)
Pleased with the Performance
In my opinion , these shoes are built to go fast , but you do trade in some flexibility for that explosive power , and you need to decide if that works for you , along with the snug fit . The additional tracking tech is a big bonus and makes using the shoes fun as well as physically satisfying . So , in my opinion , well worth checking out the next time you are shopping for running shoes .
GET THEM HERE
The Under Armour HOVR Machina is available at a recommended retail price of R2999 from Under Armour stockists across the country , including select Sportsmans Warehouse and Totalsports branches , or you can order the product from the official Under Armour Online Store at https :// underarmour . co . za .
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One way you know a product works is the fact that it sells out quickly and demand remains high . That ’ s been the case with the Under Armour Sportsmask around the world this year . – BY SEAN FALCONER
These days you can buy a mask in most clothing shops , retail stores ,
pharmacies , and even from the informal seller at the traffic lights , but finding one that sits comfortably , stays in place when you speak , and most importantly , allows you to breathe without feeling suffocated , is the challenge . Even more so if you are an athlete and need a mask that can handle the extra heavy breathing caused by running . And that ’ s why the Under Armour Sportsmask is a superb buy .
Made from high-performance materials that can handle sporting conditions , the mask has a water-resistant outer shell made from soft , smooth , breathable polyester fabric that wicks moisture away from your skin , but a polyurethane open-cell foam pad insert prevents that moisture from escaping the mask , while still letting air through , so you stay drier and comfortable without potentially spreading germs . The inner layer and ear loops are lined with Under Armour ’ s Iso-Chill fabric , which feels cool to the touch , and the mask has an antimicrobial treatment to help keep the mask fresh . It even has built-in UPF 50 sun protection !
But my favourite aspect of this mask is the soft , adjustable nose bridge inside the top lining of the mask , which you can easily mould to your nose shape in order to keep the mask in place , no matter what you do . Excuse me being melodramatic here , but I found this a life-changing improvement in quality of life since getting this mask ! The nose bridge also works in conjunction with the structured design of the mask to help keep it away from your face and lips for added comfort and breathability .
Yes , it is more expensive than a lot of other masks on the market today , like that one your neighbour can make you , or a pack of disposable masks that you don ’ t mind using and disposing of , but this mask is worth every cent , in my opinion , if you want to exercise in relative masked comfort . I don ’ t leave home without it .
GET IT HERE
The Under Armour Sportsmask is available in four sizes at a recommended retail price of R499 from Under Armour stockists across the country , including select Sportsmans Warehouse and Totalsports branches , or you can order the product from the official Under Armour Online Store at https :// underarmour . co . za .
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