The Under Armour human performance and product development teams continue to create innovative solutions for runners to bring you the next generation of unparalleled performance running shoes. With the help of UA athletes and brand ambassadors, the UA Innovation Lab in Baltimore and UA Human Performance Center in Portland, Under Armour develops the best footwear that’s based on key insights and learnings from years of experience and research. UA has always performed best when we’re disruptive: The UA HOVR Machina launched with the innovative Pebax® Propulsion Plate, and the first iteration of UA Flow eliminated the need for a heavy rubber outsole — and we’re not stopping there. It has been nearly a decade since Under Armour and Notre Dame joined forces in a partnership that epitomized the union of tradition and performance. With the vision to elevate and inspire student-athletes, UA and the Fighting Irish have renewed their partnership in an agreement that reflects their shared commitment to authenticity, innovation and achievement. Like for most of us, the last 12 months haven’t been easy for Natasha Hastings. About a year ago, the two-time Olympic and five-time World Champion gold medal sprinter was gearing up for another summer of international competition and adjusting to life with a newborn baby. But within a few months, Hastings became a single mother, and the coronavirus pandemic had postponed any thought of adding to her medal count. As Hastings began navigating these obstacles, she realized that her training routine would not only require physical conditioning, but a change in her approach to her mental game. The bronze plates perforated with patterns that form the walls of the museum influenced the hues of brown, olive, bronze and neon green decorating the shoe. Together, De’Aaron, Stephen, and Curry Brand will partner to collaborate and expand Curry Brand’s reach across the basketball space and beyond. With a shared respect and a joint passion for making an impact on and off the court, the All-Stars will evolve their relationship from competitors to partners.

News about our Dezeen Awards programme, including entry deadlines and announcements. Plus occasional updates. Dezeen Events Guide The Under Armour Curry Collection gives you professional grade basketball shoes and clothing approved by Stephen Curry - the greatest pure shooter in NBA history. Under Armour Run’s newest model, the Flow Velociti SE, follows in the footsteps of the Flow Velociti Wind with its all-in-one cushioning system that allows you to keep running for miles. The new Flow Velociti SE running shoe enhances the feeling of light and effortless speed with the absence of sensation in the upper—producing an incredibly balanced experience with several added comfort benefits.

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UA Is Joining Forces with Seth Curry, Jordan Thompson and Fleur Jong to Motivate Athletes to Get ‘Real Tough’ and Achieve Their 2023 Goals Under Armour is thrilled to announce that Jarace Walker— professional basketball player and rookie standout, power forward for Indiana, and familiar face around Under Armour since his high school days—is an official UA athlete. Both Jarace Walker and Under Armour look forward to pulling from a collective experience to chart a new course for up-and-coming athletes. Anyone watching fast pitch softball this summer in Tokyo or even before that at the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City knows the future of the sport is in good hands. Under Armour will tap into that talent and strengthen their presence in the sport by adding two young stars to their athlete roster with Rachel Garcia and Oddici Alexander. These additions, coupled with Under Armour’s recent partnership with Alliance FastPitch, give the brand a strong foothold in the growing sport of softball. “We could not be more excited about adding both Rachel and Odicci to the Under Armour family,” said Sean Eggert, Under Armour Senior Vice President of Global Sports Marketing. “As two of the most feared competitors in the game on the field, we look forward to working with them to achieve their equally ambitious goals for the sport.” Coaches are elemental to the success of their team and the motivation of their players. But unfortunately the playing field is far from level. Minority football players and even the fans at home don’t see themselves represented on the sidelines. That needs to change. Under Armour aims to inspire athletes with performance solutions they never knew they needed and now can’t imagine living without. Listening to our athletes and making their problems ours to solve, UA set out to develop a multi-dimensional shoe that can become what the athlete needs it to be exactly when they need it. The result was UA SlipSpeed™ - a performance trainer with a convertible heel design.

Top Boy star and football fan Ashley Walters brought the speech to life with his iconic voice, combining the powers of man and machine in an innovative and authentic manner. To give every stride more purpose, efficiency, momentum, and acceleration, UA set out to break the tape with the development of a new marathon shoe: the UA Flow Velociti Elite. This revolutionary shoe features award-winning UA Flow technology and is redefining fast for pro athletes chasing the finish line during race season. The 70th NBA All-Star Game will look different this year, with the event’s popular fan festivities canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. But with Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid as starters, thanks to MVP-caliber performances during the first half of the 2020-21 season, the game promises as much action as ever.

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Daily updates on the latest design and architecture vacancies advertised on Dezeen Jobs. Plus occasional news. Dezeen Jobs Weekly Today, Under Armour is proud to announce that fashion industry veteran John Varvatos will join the company as Chief Design Officer, effective September 11, 2023. Varvatos started consulting for UA earlier this year and brings his deep expertise in style and form to the company. Varvatos will lead the creative design direction of the company and oversee the design studios in New York, Baltimore and Portland, Oregon. The upper of the Curry 7 uses a synthetic mesh-like upper which was okay in terms of ventilation. While your foot will probably never get the extreme overstuffed sweaty heat, it won’t feel fully ventilated and there might be minor sweat buildup. This did not affect the performance much for me but can be of annoyance to some people.

Under Armour’s Innovative Winter Technologies Will Have Golfers Thinking Summer in the Coldest, Wettest ConditionsOver the weekend, Stephen Curry headed to the courts at Menlo Park to put on his annual elite hands-on training, giving youth hoopers the opportunity of a lifetime to learn from and play alongside the three-point king himself. Embracing a circular business model is critical to the future of the planet and to the apparel, footwear, and accessories sector. By optimizing resources and working to extend the lifespan of products, companies can accomplish more with fewer inputs – effectively reducing waste and consumption to support people and the environment. The Army–Navy football game, presented by USAA, an enduring and cherished tradition in American sports, is about to see its 124th match-up. This epic showdown not only symbolizes the fierce rivalry between two of the nation's most esteemed military academies but also serves as a poignant reminder of the camaraderie and shared commitment of these future leaders in uniform. Under Armour, renowned for its innovation in athletic apparel, will once again partner with the Navy football team to outfit the Midshipmen.

By age 28, Sophie Pascoe had faced more challenges than many do in a lifetime. After losing her leg below the knee in a lawnmower accident at two years old, she discovered her talent for swimming and soon took the sport by storm, dominating international competition while coping with the highs and lows of becoming one of New Zealand's most decorated athletes. “I know first-hand what it takes to be a Para champion, and it has certainly been a physical and emotional rollercoaster,” she said. “What athletes do is not the norm. I’ve trained my body and my mind to maximize the most of myself while managing all the added challenges that come with having a disability.” At Under Armour, we are committed to our value of ‘Stand for Equality’ and are focused on creating an inclusive culture so diversity can truly thrive. In addition to driving more inclusion in our workplace, we strive to be a force for positive change and support in our communities. In July 2020, we accelerated our plans to improve on these efforts. We published commitments across each of our strategic pillars with a goal of seeing bold progress by year end 2023. While we still have much work to do, we remain committed to our focus and are proud of the progress that we’ve made. We have positive momentum in our push for a more diverse, equal, and inclusive Under Armour. Here’s what we've accomplished so far across our key pillars of teammates, workplace and community.Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) today announced the appointment of Massimo Baratto to Executive Vice President, Chief Consumer Officer. Since joining Under Armour in 2018, Baratto has served as Managing Director of the company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Effective Nov. 1, this newly created role will oversee all aspects of Under Armour’s consumer strategy, delivering a seamless, consistent brand experience with responsibility for global marketing, eCommerce and retail. “Today’s announcement underscores our commitment to delivering an ecosystem capable of deepening our connection with focused performers, inspiring them wherever and whenever they choose to engage our brand,” said Under Armour President and Chief Executive Officer Patrik Frisk. “Massimo’s global leadership skills, digital expertise, and significant experience building brands through understanding consumer behavior will be a great enabler in strengthening our ability to innovate and enhance our position as one of the world’s preeminent athletic performance brands.” Before Under Armour, Baratto served as Chief Executive Officer for Oberalp Group. In his 18-year career at Oberalp, he was credited with significant growth of the Salewa, Dynafit, Wild Country, and Pomoca brands helping the company become one of the most distinguished international house of brands in the mountain sports industry. In conjunction with this announcement, Kara Trent, a 7-year Under Armour veteran, will succeed Massimo as the company’s Senior Vice President/General Manager of EMEA. Trent has served in multiple roles in the company’s North American business and most recently has led the merchandising and planning functions for the EMEA region. Before Under Armour, she served in various merchandising, planning, and buying roles at PUMA and Reebok. Additionally, the company announced that Alessandro de Pestel, who has served as Under Armour’s Chief Marketing Officer since 2018, plans to leave in Feb. 2022 to pursue other opportunities. Frisk added, “We appreciate the disciplined approach and consistency that Alessandro has contributed during our transformational journey. By helping us build a holistic strategy around consumer-centricity and significantly elevating our reach to focused performers, Under Armour’s global brand consideration is increasing.” About Under Armour, Inc. Under Armour, Inc., headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, is a leading inventor, marketer and distributor of branded athletic performance apparel, footwear and accessories. Designed to empower human performance, Under Armour’s innovative products and experiences are engineered to make athletes better. For further information, please visit http://about.underarmour.com. Our Steph Curry shoes feature some of our most advanced designs and technologies. You’ll find tech like UA Flow cushioning, which is super light, bouncy, and insanely grippy - ideal for sharp changes in direction or when landing from an alley-oop. Under Armour’s Stephen Curry basketball shoes also include incredibly breathable uppers, meaning your feet never overheat, and midfoot shank plates for intense levels of support and stability. Following hot on the heels of the successes of 2021, where the UA HOVR™ Drive earned the highly coveted MyGolfSpy Best Spiked Shoe award, Under Armour has unveiled the all new UA HOVR Drive 2 for the 2022 season. The best performing spiked shoe Under Armour has built to date, the new UA HOVR Drive 2 has been developed in line with Under Armour’s commitment to data driven design to maximize performance, with every element of the UA HOVR Drive 2 being meticulously built around Under Armour’s 4 Dimensions of Traction.