UA Hovr Machina 2 - Shoe Review

A responsive shoe with a high level of cushioning

Weight – 290g | Drop – 8mm | Neutral Responsive Road Shoe | £140   

First impressions   

Looks like a smart shoe, interesting and different detailing on the outer sole with a honeycomb effect.  Subtle reflective detail on the heel, the mesh looks light & breathable even though it’s black in colour.  Feels a little heavy initially in the hand, but testing will reveal all.  

Fit and width 

The width is good, my foot was held well, yet still gives plenty of room to swell & move, heel-counter felt fantastic, really secure & cushioned.  Once wearing the shoe it felt perfectly light enough.  The inner elastic, sock type attachment to secure the tongue, I found it caused a little bit of soreness / blisters on the inner arch, where the stitching is, it’s a little rough for my foot on longer runs in the warmer weather. 

Where it works best

I would say this shoe would be good from 5km to Marathon, depending on the runner and what you like to feel underfoot.   

Our thoughts 

It is 5g lighter than the previous version and has a slight change of pattern on the engineered mesh, having not run in the previous version, I can’t comment too much here. 

It has a responsive feel, thanks to the propulsion plate, whilst still offering you protection thanks to the high level of cushioning. It has the ability, through Bluetooth  to link up to UA MapMyRun, so fantastic for those who do not have or want to use a GPS Watch, you can just use your phone. Using this App you can also get to know new fresh routes, if you fancy a bit of exploring while out running. 

Any sticking points