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  • Terrain

    Road

    Shoes best for road, track and light gravel. See the best road shoes.

    Trail

    Shoes best for trail, off road, mountains and other unstable surfaces. See the best trail shoes.

    Good to know

    As long as you stick to the road or path, and if you want just one running shoe, buy a road running shoe.

  • Arch support

    Neutral / cushion / high arch

    Shoes for runners who do not need any additional arch support (Around 50% of runners). Best for people with normal, high or medium high arches. See the best neutral shoes.

    Stability / overpronation / normal arch

    Shoes for runners who need mild to moderate arch support (Around 45% of runners). Best for runners with a low arch. See the best stability shoes.

    Motion control / severe overpronation / flat feet

    Shoes for runners who needs a lot of arch support. Best for runners with flat feet. See the best motion control shoes.

    Good to know

    - Rule of thumb: If in doubt, buy neutral shoes to avoid injuries.
    - More about arch support in this video.
    - Find your arch type by following steps from this video.

  • Use

    Daily running

    Cushioned shoes for your daily easy running. Great comfort. See best shoes for daily running.

    Competition

    Lightweight shoes good for races, interval training, tempo runs and fartlek. Here are the best competition running shoes.

    Good to know

    If you want just one pair of shoes, buy a shoe for daily running.

  • Price
    $100
  • Weight
    Men: 8.5oz
    Women: 7.4oz
  • Heel to toe drop
    Men: 6mm
    Women: 6mm

    The height difference from the heel to the forefoot, also known as heel drop, toe spring, heel to toe spring or simply drop.

    There are many opinions about what a good heel drop is. We do not recommend any in particular. Lean more in this video.

  • Heel height
    Men: 23mm
    Women: 23mm
  • Forefoot height
    Men: 17mm
    Women: 17mm
  • Width
    Men: Normal
    Women: Normal
  • Release date
    Nov 2016
  • Special editions
    1 special editions
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Rankings

Bottom 47% overall
Best running shoes
Bottom 49% Under Armour
Best Under Armour running shoes
Bottom 7% most popular
Most popular road running shoes

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83 / 100 based on 2 expert reviews

  • 85 / 100 | Get Out There Gear

    I really like these shoes. They look really fun and, depending on the color you purchased, you might be able to get away with wearing them to work.

  • 80 / 100 | nickskicks35

    Very simple. Very Clean. Very Comfortable.

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  • Under Armour uses many of its proven technologies in the Slingride Fade to enhance the performance and comfort of runners on the road. Most notable in this shoe is the knit fabric that is just very luxurious. It hugs the foot like a second skin and quite breathable to boot.
  • The knitted upper offers support and flexibility in the right areas that Under Armour can use a completely seamless upper construction. It works with the foot for a natural running form with every stride.
  • Under Armour places the softer foam on top of the denser version for nice blend of support and cushioning. The cushioning in this shoe absorbs impact well, feels soft, but still responsive enough.
  • The shoe is rather flexible because of the numerous flex grooves in the outsole. There is also good stability as the outsole provides full contact.

The special version of the SpeedForm Slingride offers a regular fit that should delight most runners. The midfoot and the heel are adequately held in place that is not restrictive. As the shoe is designed for piling on the miles, the forefoot offers sufficient room for the toes to splay and to accommodate mid-run swelling. It runs true to size.


The Under Armour Slingride Fade uses hard rubber in the heel and other areas for enhanced durability. Giving the shoe excellent flexibility are the numerous vertical and horizontal flex grooves. The full-length rubber outsole also makes the ride a bit more stable. A decoupled heel helps with shock attenuation and cushioning.


Under Armour’s proprietary Charged Cushioning covers the entire midsole. The layout features the softer foam on top of the firmer version for the right mix of cushioning, support, and responsiveness. It also provides help when it comes to transitions through the gait cycle due to the full-length design of the midsole.


The knitted fabric of the upper in the Slingride Fade is very breathable. It relies on the SpeedForm technology to provide support and locked down fit. Under Armour uses Dyneema, an extremely strong material that is incorporated into the upper for durability. The tongue and collar have moderate padding, but made of plush materials for superior comfort.

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