Under Armour Sonic Trail

The American brand Under Armour stands out mainly for the design and innovation that implements across its range of sportswear, ideal for running or any other sporting activity we tested some time ago. Now we chose the Under Armour Sonic Trail.

These trail running shoes joined us during our last outings in the mountains, we have to say that always in dry conditions so we can not provide data on their grip on wet or muddy terrain. The terrains on which we have run have been very varied, predominantly simple tracks and trails which is where they have behaved best.

First impressions and features of the Under Armour Sonic Trail

The first impression we had, just putting on the shoe, was the very tight fit it has, as it is the same size that I usually use and with which I test all trail shoes and the truth is that the foot feels a higher pressure than other shoes.

We do not use external insoles but it is an aspect to consider according to the morphology of the feet of each athlete and the need you may have to use insoles because you can hardly use them unless you choose a size above the one you are accustomed to normally use.

The upper has a mesh that breathes properly (we have tested them during a time when it has been quite hot) and we highlight the padding with which it has in the heel area that give us comfort and stability when running with the shoes.

The protections are present in the front but not in a very prominent way, so we will suffer a little more if we run on high technical terrain or with abundant stones or small rocks.

The midsole has a reasonable cushioning, ideal to run comfortably in short distances but if we want to run distances beyond the half marathon perhaps it will be a little tight, we do not think it is the shoe of the brand intended for long distances in the mountains.

The outsole has pleasantly surprised us in all the tests we have done, from the simplest terrain to those with a greater slope where it has shown signs of a higher grip than we initially thought. It has a design with large lugs in the rear area and smaller but more numerous lugs in the front, a good combination for both ascents and descents.

What is the trail runner profile of these new Under Armour Sonic Trail?

This is a shoe that does not adapt to all runner profiles, those who have a good running technique and run at high paces on any type of terrain will find it a shoe that falls short, they need a shoe with higher performance.

On the other hand, it is an ideal shoe for those who are new to trail running and / or need a versatile shoe for sports activities, whether running or just walking or trekking that are not very technical or high mountain terrain.

What I liked most about the Under Armour Sonic Trail shoes

We were very pleasantly surprised by its sole, it responds perfectly in a wide range of terrains, even if we want to run on asphalt to reach mountain areas near urban areas, it will not penalize us too much.

We also highlight its versatility, it is a shoe with which we can run at leisurely pace but we can also use it in trekking or mountain walks because it has a good comfort and are lighter than a hiking shoes.

Under Armour Sonic Trail Upgrade Opportunities

The choice of size is always one of the main aspects when buying a shoe, it is highly recommended to try them on whenever possible to see if they fit your foot and, more in the case of this shoe that has a very tight fit, so if it is necessary to introduce external and customized insoles to avoid discomfort and injuries you have to consider this aspect and choose the shoe with larger sizes.

A feature that we always look at trail shoes we test is the lacing system with which it has and whether or not we can save them or protect them in some way to avoid that in the narrowest or complicated trails penalize us. The shoe has a puller but it is below the lacing so it is (almost) impossible to use it in an effective way.

Possible direct rivals of the Under Armour Sonic Trail

In the market there are, increasingly, multipurpose shoes that adapt to different terrains, here we highlight some with similar characteristics to the model tested:

Under Armour Sonic Trail Final Conclusions

The Under Armour Sonic Trail is a versatile trail shoe, comfortable (as long as you choose the right size) and that we can use not only for running but for other sports activities, for this reason it is a shoe recommended for athletes who are starting out and do not need shoes with great technologies or innovations that incorporate the highest quality models (and price).

The reasonable comfort and cushioning and the great behavior of its sole will guarantee a good experience in the mountains as long as it is not for high mountain terrain or excessively technical. In short, a shoe to enjoy our first adventures in the mountains.