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A Home Run?: Under Armour's Revenants

Revenants
FIRST, UNDER ARMOUR came for the football players. Then, the Baltimore-based company pursued anyone who gets sweaty. And now, they're trying a new play: to specifically tackle the 10Kers. Their new line of running shoes ($85-$120), designed by industry insider Chris Brewer, are aiming to get on the feet of everyone from occasional joggers to marathon maniacs.

When we pulled on our pair of Revenants (pictured above), their "most technical running shoe, engineered for runners with low, flexible arches and moderate overpronation," there were a few things we loved immediately: the roomy toe box, the secure fit and the short tongue — hence, no fear of getting cut by wearing ankle socks! But after a four mile run, there was one thing we didn't love: a blister. (Although the "HeatGear" qualities were apparent. These folks know how to handle perspiration.)

As any running pro will tell you though, all feet are different and one person's not-so-awesome experience doesn't make for a bad shoe. And until the burning on our sole, these were lovely companions on the run. Maybe next time we'll see how they do with thinner socks.

Photo courtesy Under Armour

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COMMENTS (2)

  • Please tell me you walked around in these for a few days before you took off on a 4 mile run? The shoe has a 1/2 length TPU frame for support, thus offering a firmer ride, but does require a break-in period. If not, then a POX upon the fool who sold them to you and did not tell you to break them in first. ALL support running shoes should be worn walking around for at leat a couple of days before running in them....a word from a 25 year athletic industry veteren (not working for UA).

    By Doug Lindstrom , Posted March 3, 2009 12:24 PM

  • Please tell me you walked around in these for a few days before you took off on a 4 mile run? The shoe has a 1/2 length TPU frame for support, thus offering a firmer ride, but does require a break-in period. If not, then a POX upon the fool who sold them to you and did not tell you to break them in first. ALL support running shoes should be worn walking around for at leat a couple of days before running in them....a word from a 25 year athletic industry veteren (not working for UA).

    By Doug Lindstrom , Posted March 3, 2009 12:24 PM
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