Under Armor's Tex Neaker "Hover Infinit" Review: better than expected!

Even if you put your smartphone at home, of course, OK!

Gizmodo's Victoria Song, who used a smart sneaker of Under Armor in the past, was not good.It seems that the newly released Infinite (Infinite) has disappointed in a good way.Even if you didn't need a smart sneaker until now, or if you didn't care about it, you might want a little bit of this feature....!

Running shoes are quite important.It also has the role of preventing injuries during running.

Even if you say that, when we choose shoes, it is a fit that we care about.Recently, there are shops where you can have a clerk analyze how to run and find shoes that are perfect for your feet.

At the moment, the mainstream devices for recording running include smart watches and fitness bands.But smart sneakers have come to be seen.

But before, when I used Under Armor's Altra Torin IQ, I couldn't help but think about what was a smart shoes.In theory, all of them can be heard.Stride (stride width), cadence (speed to move your legs), and in some ways, tracks to the ground, leading to improving the running form, and can perform real -time coaching in conjunction with the app....。

But in fact, it didn't seem like there was a multifunctional or value as a type of tracker on the arm.The frank impression was that the Bluetooth connection was unstable and it did not support any runners, but the cost performance was bad at a high price.

For that reason, when I heard that Hovr (hover) was newly released from Under Armor, I was in a diagonal.But actually 9 in the infinite.The frank impression that ran more than 5km was better and more comfortable than I expected.

Under Armor Hovr Infinite

What is this: Under Armour latest smart sneakers

How much: $ 120 (Japanese price is 14040 yen)

Favorite place: Personal coaching function is useful

I don't like it: I can't get any advice in real time

There are several types of HOVRs, including GUARDIAN (Guardian), which is more stable, and Velociti 2 (Verocity 2) for runners who emphasize speed.The model called Infinite, which is reviewed this time, is characterized by a design that emphasizes durability.Lightweight, high -resilience form, heels are worn -resistable rubber, insoles are gender -specific structure, elastic mesh material, and heel counters are three -dimensional.

But what is more interesting is how smart this sneakers are.All HOVR shoes (right foot) are equipped with chips compatible with UNDER Armor's proprietary app "Map My Run".This allows you to track information such as distance, pace, elapsed time, cadence, and stride.

Similar to Apple Watch, Garmin and Fit Bit can be done on a device called sneakers.Of course, it can be used on both running machines and outdoors, and there is also a personal coaching function.

Start the Mapmyrun app and pair with Bluetooth, you can basically measure running records in indoors and outdoors.If you run above a certain distance, you can see how to run based on information collected from shoes.

For example, 2 miles in infinit).2km) It was when I ran.My stride is about 1.It was measured that it was 65m, and at the pace I run, about 1.52-1.It was presented that we should aim for 75m.Originally, it is quite difficult to calculate it yourself because it does not come out unless the mileage is divided by pitch (number of steps).

It also shows the analysis of how many percent you have achieved by comparing the target figures with the actual running.I was doing 68%of my target stride in the first run, but the last one was a bit bad (because of the cold).

These records can be seen over and over again.I checked the data I ran for a week, but I thought it was frank to be able to manage the training.It can be advised, and it will also be motivated before running.

Another good thing is.Even if you leave your smartphone at home, it will track data during running.The built -in chips can accumulate up to 6 hours (continuation) running data and are synchronized with the app.

This was taught by Under Armor, but it seems that the app will automatically recognize when you take a break (interval training) and the end of running.This function is convenient to wait for the traffic light.

But there are also weaknesses.When I ran without a smartphone, I found that it took a few minutes to record the start and end.I don't think this is a major flaw so far, because it often happens when you use other fitness tracker automatic records.

On the other hand, there is one thing that is a little regrettable compared to competitors.Real -time guidance.Under Armour provides analysis after running, but I would like you to tell me while running if there is something to adjust if possible, such as stride and cadence.

But there is something I can think of.It was comfortable when I was running with a smart sneaker called Altra Torin IQ.However, in many cases, real -time coaching is not synchronized due to Bluetooth connection issues....My record was messed up.

If you think about that, you can see that this Infinite has lost real time based on the limit of Bluetooth.But at the same time, this means that you can't improve the way you run to the next running.

Even if you have no smart function, there are some expensive items that exceed 20,000, and even if you sneakers such as "usually good", it can be around 10,000.The ALTRA TORIN IQ mentioned above costs $ 200 (Japanese price is about 30,000 yen), and the smart insole ARION seems to accept domestic advance reservations for 65,000 yen.Based on these, I dare to write the last price of Infinite (Japanese price is 14,040 yen including tax).

I don't know how many people need smart sneakers.But if you're a beginner who doesn't know the optimal cadence or stride, it will be a good investment in the long run, improving running efficiency, preventing injuries.The same is true for veteran runners who want to improve their performance.

ただ、走りの基本は抑えていて、しばらく新しい靴を買い替える必要はなさそうだという人たちには、焦って買い替えるべきですよ!とまでは言い切れません。きっと、いまの靴のままで十分です。

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