Under Armour To Debut HOVR INFINITE in Malaysia in February 2019

Singapore, 7 December 2018 - Under Armour pre-launched the HOVR Infinite and Connected Fitness in Marina Bay Sands Convention Center. Under Armour's Senior Director of Merchandising, Kent Colins unveiled the latest HOVR Infinite Running Footwear and Ben Mcallister, Director of the Connected Fitness from Under Armour, shared insights about the upcoming Connected Fitness in 2019.

As part of its expansion in the Run footwear category, high performance sportswear label Under Armour (UA) will be launching the HOVR Infinite in February 2019, following its 2018 roll-out of the HOVR Phantom and HOVR Sonic Connected models across the world. The latest addition to UA’s digitally savvy “Connected” line and designed for high-impact, long-distance runners, HOVR Infinite enhances how consumers experience UA’s proprietary HOVR technology – its cushioning platform that features a sturdy foam compound, providing energy return and shock absorption with every foot strike.

Personalized Gait Coaching Amongst New Connected Features

Connectivity is the focus for the coming year. In 2019, the HOVR Infinite, alongside every HOVR performance running shoe around the world, will connect to UA’s “MapMyRun” application – allowing runners to track basic statistics introduced in 2018 such as running distance, pace and splits – but also more advanced gait metrics like cadence and stride length.

The Spring 2019 HOVR line will be where physical meets digital. The HOVR Infinite will include a feature that analyzes run data and provides runners with real-time, in-depth gait coaching; almost like a personalized run coach that all customers will have access to. Runners will be able to evaluate their precise progress and check their historical data, allowing for better pace prediction and planning for future runs.

“The sports industry is constantly being reshaped by technology, and digitalization is changing the way we interact with sports like running,” said Michael Binger, Chief Executive Officer, Triple Pte Ltd. “In 2019, we aim to elevate our customers’ running experiences by connecting them to digital platforms that will understand their needs and improve their performance. Our Connected Fitness investment gives us the unique ability to go wherever our runners are, via our digital community, and speak to them in a personal and intimate way.”

“Since we unveiled HOVR, all HOVR Connected workouts have tracked over 1 million miles in MapMyRun. In 2019, we are committed to continue investing in our Connected community – delivering a seamless digital running experience and building onto our current network of over 245 million users.”

The HOVR Infinite features a neutral cushioned model with 29 MM heel and 21 MM forefoot (8 MM offset), with the shoe’s foam designed to provide a sensation of 360 coverage for enhanced comfort – enabling runners to go further and longer with every run. It anchors a full suite of new HOVR running shoes that will be launched in January 2019 – the Guardian, Velociti 2, Sonic 2 and Phantom SE.

HOVR Infinite will be available in Under Armour brand houses nationwide and online store, retailing at RM 649 starting from 1st February 2019. For more information, please visit http://www.underarmour.com.my.

Upcoming SS19 HOVR Suite: The Power of the Connected Experience 

UA HOVR Guardian  
A stability trainer for the runner that needs support for overpronation. The UA HOVR Guardian features support elements in the heel and in the mid-foot, which help to guide the foot into the most efficient kind of transition. The Guardian also contains a pronation decelerator chassis, with a dual density foam construction to help guide any overpronation and provide a stable ride.

Specs:

• Stability 
• 26.5 MM Heel / 18.5 MM Forefoot 
• Weight: Men’s 12 oz (340 grams) / Women’s 9.8 oz (278 grams) 
• RM 649 for the HOVR Guardian Connected  

UA HOVR Velociti 2 
A fast-tempo, lightweight trainer for the runner who’s focused on speed. HOVR Velociti 2 is an evolution of the original Velociti, which uses Charged cushioning.

Specs:

• Neutral 
• 23 MM Heel / 15 MM Forefoot (8 MM offset)  
• Weight: Men’s 9 oz (255 grams) / Women’s 7.5 oz (213 grams) 
• RM 599 for the HOVR Velociti 2 Connected 

UA HOVR Sonic 2
An evolution of the original HOVR Sonic released in 2018, the UA HOVR Sonic 2 is designed to provide the smoothest ride for the everyday runner. It contains enhanced cushioning of the tongue for more lockdown over the top of the foot and offers an overall flexible, responsive and smooth transition underfoot.

Specs:

• Neutral 
• 24 MM Heel / 16 MM Forefoot (8 MM offset) 
• Weight: Men’s 10 oz (283 g) / Women’s 8.3 oz (235 g) 
• RM 549 for the HOVR Sonic 2 Connected 

UA HOVR Phantom SE  
Compared to the previous generation of UA HOVR Phantom, the Phantom SE (Sports Edition) offers a more anatomical shaping of the collar to add to that sporty edge, as well as more breathability with engineered mesh. It is built for the runner who wants ultimate plush cushioning underfoot and an overall luxury ride.

Specs:

• Neutral  
• 24 MM Heel / 16 MM Forefoot (8 MM offset) 
• Weight: Men’s 10.4 oz (295 g) / Women’s 8.6 oz (244 g) 
• RM 699 for the HOVR Phantom SE Connected 

The HOVR Suite 2019 will officially be available in 2019.