Under Armour HOVR Guardian 3

The Under Armour HOVR Guardian 3 shoes hit the market with a bang. This is the new update of the expert saga in training shoes for pronator runners. This new version is specifically designed to guarantee maximum cushioning and comfort for medium distances between 10K and half marathon. This time the American brand has included all its cutting-edge technology to surprise users. Stay tuned to see the details!

Under Armour HOVR Guardian 3, main features

The Under Armour HOVR Guardian 3 Running shoes are a must-have for overpronators, as they include reinforcements in specific areas to guide the footprint. The third edition of these top of the range cushioning, maintain the stability of the first two versions of the Under Armour HOVR Guardian, but including more speed and lightness than its predecessors.

This new model includes the legendary HOVR foam already contained in the Under Armour HOVR Guardian 2, which positions them among the best shoes with greater cushioning, and therefore, perfect for medium and strong constitutions. In addition, the HOVR midsole reduces impact and provides superior energy return to help propel you forward.

Under Armour has gone all out in terms of innovations by redefining the concept of a smart shoe to help you improve your running experience. To do this, a chip has been included in the midsole of the Under Armour HOVR Guardian 3 that connects to the MAPMYRUN app. This new Under Armour technology connects the app downloadable on the app store with the shoe in question, to provide data and help you improve your running. A very useful and revolutionary new feature that analyzes and tracks your running metrics.

To complement the silhouette, the shoe includes a medial arch reinforcement structure that helps guide the stride and prevent overpronation. This also provides stability in the footprint for runners who need extra cushioning. The Under Armour HOVR Guardian 3 running shoes also include an EVA insole that adapts to the foot to prevent slippage and offers greater stability in the footprint.

The upper of these Under Armour HOVR Guardian 3, is constituted, like its predecessor, by a lightweight and breathable mesh that contributes to improve the running experience. In addition, it has wings in the midfoot that serve to offer greater support to the runner, but that's not all! The shoe features an internal buttress for superior rearfoot support that aids in stride efficiency.

The outsole features a rubber construction with carbon rubber pads in the heel, a very strategic area, to help improve traction and durability in high impact areas.

Under Armour HOVR Guardian 3 Technical Specifications

The Under Armour HOVR Guardian 3 Running shoes for pronator runners feature a classic 8mmdrop. The weights of the shoe vary compared to its predecessor, the Under Armour HOVR Guardian 2, as the American brand has managed to reduce the weight making them lighter and better for running. The men's model has a total weight of 298 grams compared to the 317 grams of its previous version. The women's version, on the other hand, weighs 250 grams compared to 264 grams for the UA HOVR Guardian 2

In short, this is a training shoe for runners with a pronated footprint, looking for maximum cushioning. In addition, it is a shoe made for women and men looking to run medium distances ( 10K to half marathon) without having to worry about comfort and support.