The latest innovation in footwear transforms and adapts to meet the specific performance needs of athletes.
We see it in many young athletes – they squash the heels of their shoes and untie their laces after a hard workout. For them life moves quickly and no shoe is versatile enough to transition from performance training to recovery mode.
Under Armor aims to inspire athletes with performance solutions they didn’t know before and now couldn’t live without. Listening to our athletes and taking charge of solving their problems is what prompted UA to develop a multi-dimensional sneaker that can become exactly what the athlete needs when they need it. The result has been UA SlipSpeed™ – the performance shoe with a convertible heel design.
VERSATILITY ABOVE ALL
A shoe specifically designed for training and wear all day, this is how UA has reimagined the traditional training shoe. Featuring iconic UA Flow and Iso-Chill technologies, plus the BOA® Fit System and new “crushable” heel design, this shoe is packed with some of UA’s biggest innovations to push the limits of performance.
“When we stopped to look at the market and talk to athletes, they always told us that they needed versatility – there was a clear demand for an innovative and versatile solution in the performance shoe category,” says Marcus Cheatham, Director of Product, Special Teams , Under Armour. “What we’ve created with UA SlipSpeed™ is a shoe that not only adjusts to your specific shoe needs at any time of day, but also includes some of our biggest performance innovations like UA Flow and UA Iso-Chill for a optimal training.”
When an athlete crushes the heel of a normal shoe, they are deteriorating the performance attributes of that shoe. With the creation of UA SlipSpeed™ heel-folding technology, athletes can have a comfortable underfoot experience without compromising performance capabilities. In addition, the BOA® Fit System provides a micro-adjustable and personalized fit: users can modulate it, and secure the foot during arduous exercises or release tension in case of relaxed use.
The UA SlipSpeed™ is founded on UA Flow technology, the same proprietary foam compound used in Stephen Curry’s iconic Curry Flow line, which powers his triumphant performance on the court. With UA Flow’s pioneering lightweight cushioning and traction, the UA SlipSpeed™ provides both comfort and performance.
CHARACTERISTICS:
Grip. UA FLOW cushioning.
Unmatched comfort, ground contact, and traction. No squeaks.
Ventilation. Breathable upper.
Support material reinforced with ventilation design.
Click. BOA® FIT SYSTEM.
Personalized adaptation, click by click, with a system of 12 point block.
Freshness. UA ISO-CHILL padded interior.
Foam interior padded from heel to toe with
Iso-Chill technology, cool to the touch.
Cleaning. Machine washable.
Its exclusive bag for the washing machine makes it easy to keep the
clean and fresh slippers.
Creased. Convertible heel.
Goes from training mode to training mode
recovery.
“When we stopped to look at the market and talk to athletes, they always told us that they needed versatility – there was a clear demand for an innovative and versatile solution in the performance shoe category.” Marcus Cheatham, Director of Product, Special Teams, Under Armor
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ATHLETE-DRIVEN INNOVATION
UA’s product and innovation teams remain constantly focused on providing products that can solve the challenges athletes face. “There is a special entrepreneurial spirit at Under Armour, and this product is the result,” says Ryan Drew, Vice President of Curry Brand at Under Armour. “We continue to analyze athlete insights and current trends to identify new opportunities that can complement our current range of athlete performance solutions.”
Using their combined expertise and drawing on both athlete insights and their own personal experiences as former athletes, the same product team responsible for developing the revolutionary UA SPORTSMASK set out to develop a solution to address this specific need. of footwear.
“When I received my first pair of the UA SlipSpeed™, I was excited to have a shoe that could take me from a hard workout at the gym to running errands with the kids without having to wear another pair of sneakers,” says Michael. Phelps, World Champion Swimmer and Under Armor athlete. “I was able to share some of my thoughts and suggestions with the team after testing the shoe for a while, and am excited to see it hit the market for athletes and fitness enthusiasts of all levels to take advantage of.”
The shoe went through rigorous testing to ensure that the heel morphed and adapted to each occasion, while maintaining the necessary support and cushioning that reacted to the level of activity. Additional testing was done to ensure that UA SlipSpeed™ held up well in the washing machine. It was critical that this product fit into the busy lives of athletes, and not just when they were wearing it. So with the laundry bag included with each pair, keeping them clean is an easy process.
“There is a special entrepreneurial spirit at Under Armour, and this product is the result.” Ryan Drew, Vice President, Curry Brand and Special Teams at Under Armor
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