Under Armour shoes question?

[jonahnah]

Hi Under Armour converts,

I've searched the previous threads on these but couldn't find a consensus to my question. Would the Proto Evade or Speed be better for step and kickboxing workouts? (I read that the first version has more cushioning in the forefoot than the second so I'm sticking with the the earlier one.)

TIA!

 

[twinkletoes129]

I'm an Under Armour convert BIG TIME!!! They are amazing shoes!! However, I like the 1st generation of the shoes better, they have more cushioning over all. The 2nd generation lack cushioning overall and ESPECIALLY in the forefoot where it counts in step and high impact plyo work. I LOVE the Proto Speed better than the Evade. They are a lighter shoe and have just as much cushioning if not more to my liking in the Speed. But remember I'm talking about the 1st generation. I still think you will be pleased with either the Speed or Evade but I like the lighter feel of the Speed. Try to get the 1st generation if at all possible. They really shirked on the 2nd and I made a comment to them about it on their website but they have never acknowledged it. They are the best cross trainers I have ever had!! And I bought a number of them in the 1st generation including one Evade because I couldn't bear to be without them!! They are great for my funky knees!!

 

[jonahnah]

Thanks for the reply Twinkletoes! I had read one of your earlier posts about your disappointment with the 2nd generation of their cross trainers so I already knew to avoid the proto II.

The Under Armour site has the first generation of Speed and Evade on sale in my size, so I wanted to snap up a pair (or 2 maybe )

If you need more, you might want to check there. Free shipping on orders over $99.

Thanks again!

 

[twinkletoes129]

Thanks Jonahnah! I'm so glad my comments helped!! Thanks for the tip. I was able to get 2 more from my local store and another on EBay. So that worked out great! I wish I could get more because the Canadian site still has the Evade in my size but I have to cool it on my credit that's why I'm not getting any more or I would, believe me!!