The Women’s Under Armour Spine running shoe is designed to do ‘what others can’t’ - combine the sturdiness of a stability shoe with the weightlessness of a distance shoe.
In order to do that they created an ultra-light sole that mimics the human spine. Sounds interesting, we thought. So naturally we put them to the test.
Good points:
- Very lightweight
- Bright enough to wear on night runs
- Stable
- Sizing comes as you would expect, so no surprises if you order over the internet
Bad points:
- Not as flexible as I was expecting
- Rubbed my feet slightly but this might just be because I seem to be susceptible to blisters
Rating: 4/5
Price: £90
Sizes: 3-8
Buy: www.underarmour.com
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