Running shoe review: Under Armour Flow Synchronicity

First women’s running shoe from Under Armour, the Flow Synchronicity.

As a first for Under Armour, the Under Armour Flow Synchronicity shoe is designed specifically with the female foot in mind – resulting in a shoe that is both durable and contented. There have been years in which women have been running in sneakers designed for men that have been given a slight modification, such as making them a bit narrower, and in some cases making them pink. A few years later, the Flow Synchronicity Womens running shoes from Under Armour was released, designed entirely by women, and I was one of the first athletes to be able to put it to the test, both in the office and out in the ground.

Women’s feet differ from men’s feet in three major ways – in their heels, arch shape, and height in the midfoot. Over 30 miles have been logged in this everyday running shoe. It’s best suited for easy miles. Can you tell me how it compares to some of the best shoes available for women on the market when it comes to running?

FLOW SYNCHRONICITY UNDER ARMOUR: SPECIFICATIONS

Suitable for: roads

Weight: 8.3 ounces (women’s size 7)

Heel length: 23mm

In the forefoot: 16 millimeters

Drop: 7 millimeters

A shipping date of June 9, 2022 will be available for the Under Armour Flow Synchronicity for $140 / £115. Black, Black,tangerine, white, black/neptune and pink are the available colorways at launch, with sizes 5.5 to 12 available.

The shoe is only available in a women’s fit, as it is a running shoe for women.

The Flow Synchronicity from Under Armour: Design and fit

Under Armour’s Senior Director of Biomechanics, Helen Woo, demonstrated the model of the shoe at the launch event in New York. She described it as a last. The last was made entirely from scratch after scanning thousands of women’s feet, in order to generate a shoe with a better fit. The last was based on scans of thousands of women’s feet. Not only is this nothing new, but it was a first: the design was created from scratch.

The shoe was designed with an arch support and a heel lock to accomplish this. Under Armour Flow Velociti Wind and HOVR Machina 2 running shoes come up a bit shorter out of the box. The Synchronicity is definitely a half size bigger than the UK 5 (US 7.5). Although I wear UK 4 sneakers every day, perhaps you should size down, rather than up in these shoes. Buying running shoes can be confusing, here’s how to make sure they fit.

The upper

This shoe has a minimal upper design that keeps the foot secure. As a bootie-upper, this doesn’t eliminate irritation – The stretch is still there to keep your foot happy on the run – but it definitely keeps you comfortable.

As far as the upper is concerned, the heel grip is the best design feature. I personally found the shoe to be comfortable on the run, despite the shoe being a little long.

The midsole

A Flow midsole cushioning system was used in this shoe by Under Armour. Flow Velociti Wind’s midsole has the same lightweight design as this one. Although it isn’t overly plush — this shoe isn’t too soft, and compared to sports shoes such as the Nike Zoom X Invincible Run and the New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v12, When running on concrete, the ground felt firmer underfoot.

Under Armour isn’t positioning this as a marathon shoe, instead concentrating on making the foam lightweight. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, since it’s not designed to be particularly plush. Lululemon Blissfeel (8.9oz) and Adidas Ultraboost 22 (10oz) are other female-first Women running shoes released this year, but the Flow Synchronicity weighs 8.3oz, so if you want lightweight, this is it.

UA claims the shoe’s midsole has been enhanced to provide additional arch support for women. I did appreciate the support as a runner with high arches, and I was able to feel it towards the end of a run, due to this being a neutral running shoe.

The outsole

In the Flow Synchronicity, the outsole lacks rubber like that of the Velociti Wind. In addition to being grid-patterned, there is a traction pattern on the midsole to prevent slipping on slippery surfaces.

Under Armour Flow Synchronicity review: Performance

What’s it like running with all that tech? Several different sessions have been used to test this shoe – a long run of 10 miles, a faster tempo run, and a commuting run of approximately 5 miles. In my opinion, these shoes are great for easy runs. However, they definitely need more runs before I can draw any firm conclusions. I felt they were a little stompy when I was running tempo sessions, even though they were capable of picking up the pace.

For easy running days, I would have preferred a Cushioning underfoot would be nice. The Hovr midsole foam was too plush for me when I ran in this shoe, and I would have preferred it if I was reaching for an Under Armour shoe. Nevertheless, if you don’t like a great deal of cushioning underfoot, or run no farther than a 10K a year, you shouldn’t be bothered by this.

Fit is extremely supportive of the heel. No heel slipping occurred while wearing this shoe. The stylish design and the lack of overt branding are two things I appreciate, as well as the lack of seams that allow hot spots and friction to accumulate. The photos are from the launch of the shoe, which features a custom artist design.

A review of MapMyRun by Under Armour Flow Synchronity

With its Bluetooth chip in the midsole, the Flow Synchronicity connects to Under Armour’s MapMyRun app, like most of its shoes. You can track your runs from your feet using this super smart feature. It might sound space-age, but it’s really powerful. Furthermore, you can rate your stride length, cadence, and whether you were consistently within the target range, as well as where you dropped off, with this app. It also provides coaching tips for running techniques, such as your average stride length and cadence.

Despite the fact that Under Armour gives you this information for free with a running shoe, the data may not be as accurate as that offered by Nurvv. The MapMyRun app connects your shoes and you’re ready to go.