UNDER ARMOUR FLOW VELOCITI ELITE - INITIAL REVIEW - SUPER SHOE CONTENDER FOR 2023? - EDDBUD

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UNDER ARMOUR FLOW VELOCITI ELITE - INITIAL REVIEW - SUPER SHOE CONTENDER FOR 2023? - EDDBUD
An initial review of the new UNDER ARMOUR FLOW VELOCITI ELITE, a brand new super shoe with a max cushioned pebax and flow midsole.
Carbon plate equipped this one has been on the feet of a marathon winner last year!
A topped out cushioned shoe with over 40mm of stack in my uk 11 / us 12 its got the speed chops and magnificent outsole grip within very wet conditions too.
This shoe is out now for those interested in picking up a pair.
This is a shoe sent to me from UNDER ARMOUR for review, but they are not paying me to making this video nor will they be watching my video or vetting my views before my valued viewers get to see it.
I comment on the upper, midsole and outsole after my initial runs.
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[@KentBerryman-n6f]

If it's 43 mm stack in the heel, then it's not a legal race shoe. This needs to be pointed out.

[@EDDBUD]

No it’s not. It’s 40mm for the sample size. Please read the rules.

[@ChristianRunsNY]

Heel stack can be over 40mm as you size up beyond the sample size shoe.

[@richshelley2922]

Ed’s not sample size, he’s got canoe for feet,it will be legal in the sample size which is all that matters why can’t people understand this 🙄

[@stenblann9784]

Why diminish Ed's feet size? They clearly warrant comparisons to 1906 Battleship Dreadnought class. Canoes? Meh. 🛥😍🥰

[@61js]

First lady home, and 3rd overall at the Boston(UK) half marathon, hammered out a 74 minute odd performance in a pair of these bad boys. Anya Culling it was.

[@EDDBUD]

There ya go! My word. That’s some speed.

[@alexgener4309]

Been looking forward to your take on the Velociti Elite, so I really appreciate the review. You got me on board the Flow Velociti 2, and now it looks like I'll be hopping aboard the Velociti Elite train too. Besides, it looks crazy gorgeous!

[@EDDBUD]

If you like the wind you will love this

[@joandomar1]

Eres auténtico,Ed !! Me encantó tu review,muy completa,no te has dejado nada !!

[@EDDBUD]

Much appreciated

[@rob_h_7]

Great to see UA upping their running trainer game

[@EDDBUD]

Yes it a good start for sure

[@markjones4164]

Ed you are a wise man beyond your years. As always I doff my cap to you sir. Great vid and review as always mate 👍

[@EDDBUD]

Thanks for tuning in 👍🏼👊

[@gleeclub_99]

Thanks! UA just placed the shoe on sale and I ordered mine.

[@danbailey4570]

Nice review Edd. Intrigued by this shoe. On a side note, it's incredible - and rather tragic - that people take time out of their day to write personal and unsolicited criticism of you and your ace channel. Like the mighty Modest Mouse say, Float On Edd!

[@EDDBUD]

I get some nasty messages. But loads of nice emails though. Amazing support and good vibes

[@kapacorro]

I had several pairs of UA shoes and i fairly enjoyed them. I had some Charged Bandits which are cheap and reliable daily trainers like a FF from Reebok and the Sonic 2 that was a fantastic daily shoe for longer efforts in the 15-20km range.

[@stenblann9784]

I have picked up a couple of UA Infinite 3's discounted for US $60.00 and have no regrets so far. But for me they are not any better or a lot worse than Triumph 19's or Puma Magnify's at similar discounts, but closer to$70. None of which feel particularly light or agile, but are all well cushioned and comfy. The Infinite 4's seem lighter, and a bit thinner cushion-wise in the forefoot, but maybe they require a break in period.

[@ballgameshoes8583]

The Bandits are a big bang for the buck but not the Sonic 2. Any Sonic but the 2

[@ianglendinning7668]

Nice little bonus right at the end 🙌

[@EDDBUD]

Marvel style

[@craigrwc]

Great review Edd! I have this shoe, too, and agree with everything you said. Thanks for covering the outsole as you did. I had similar concerns as other people, but so far I find the durability and grip is quite good. It's nice to hear someone with your experience thinking similarly. I'm not a marathoner yet, though I'm planning on using this as a 10k racer with a HM in the fall. So far the fit is exceptional on my 2E size midfoot and it really comes into its own at faster efforts. Cheers, Bud!

[@EDDBUD]

They have a good shoe here which does tick a number of boxes other models don’t.

[@andrewwilley3690]

Edd ,nice job on the videos. Love the reviews and your wit and repartee. I picked up a pair of these in the Boxing Day sales today for a bargin, $124 Aus Earth Credits, £66. A steal I thought. Looking forward to testing them.out when they arrive. Edd remember, "Run for form and don't die with the music in you" that's what my mate and coach says. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Edd.

[@EDDBUD]

It’s a nice firm and responsive racer. Music can have a very detrimental effect on pace! Eg too fast.

[@johnmichaelcrossen4582]

another great video EDD

[@EDDBUD]

Many thanks!

[@johnmichaelcrossen4582]

@@EDDBUD Edd just thinking there must be times when after purchasing a pair of running shoes to review you end up with a pair from the manufactures , so in affect have two pairs , and it all costs a considerable amount of money to purchase the pairs in the first instance , have you ever thought of selling on your first pair size 11 (same size as me actually ) to retrieve some of the initial outlay , especially when originally owned by EDD Bud , just a thought more of a checky suggestion really , thanks again EDD

[@EDDBUD]

@@johnmichaelcrossen4582 Give me a shout on the email in the video descriptions.

[@chrisbull845]

I must say, I have always like that sort of lattice effect that the Flow Velociti Wind had and so it's nice to see that they're continuing that look - is very dandy. Makes me think of a treacle tart and that's no bad thing. More shoes that remind you of food is needed, even though they will never match the zenith of when the RC Elite v2 came out in that purple Quality Street colourway 😂

[@EDDBUD]

A certain cake vibe about this for sure

[@chrisbull845]

@@EDDBUD The question is though Edd, which brand has the balls to do a Battenberg colourway? 😂

[@Stevenc1984]

Picked up a pair of the Adios Pro v1 for under £30 from TKMAXX, Chateaunerf du Pape! 🍾 0.5 size up on my usual Adidas size, but couldn't resist. Used the Zoom Fly Flyknit yesterday for some fast 400s, beautiful shoe 😍

[@EDDBUD]

Still hitting the spot.

[@christopherrinaldi7815]

If you end up doing a comparison video, it would be great to hear direct comparisons to the Deviate Elite 2, Adios Pro 3, and Endo Pro 2 (yes the 2!😂)

[@EDDBUD]

Will do a vs video soon

[@brokenfreddy7676]

Nice review Edd..UA always has good quality stuff..I haven't tried their shoes cos so far they have been too stiff and slappy but their compression shirts and tights are the best I've used for racing in the rain,especially a cold,windy rain..I much prefer racing in the rain as opposed to racing in the heat..my favorite is a mild,warm rain..guess I too never grew out of playing in the rain😊😊

[@EDDBUD]

I have some of their tights and they are certainly durable!

[@jeffreyschulz8773]

I picked up a pair of these shoes today for AUD$65 down from AUD$300, that’s around 35 pounds. Can’t wait to take them out for a run.

[@EDDBUD]

My word! That a crazy discount. One of the highest I have ever seen

[@MrShanebizzle]

Thanks for the great review, Edd! Been waiting for this one! Big fan of the regular Velociti Wind and these are really interesting! May have to pick them up!

[@EDDBUD]

You are a man of good taste. Love the wind. This is more of the same but with that super shoe feel.

[@teng029]

One story that was circling around (courtesy of WearTesters) when the Curry 8 was released was UA developed Flow for running all along. Supposedly, Curry tested it and asked UA to use it in his next signature model. He seems to like it a lot since it's been used in the Curry 9 and 10 as well.

[@EDDBUD]

It’s appears to work. 50 points for him the other day!

[@mangkenor5745]

Haha 😆😆 do you have review for other models? I'm making a content for affiliate.hopes it works.

[@ThatRunnerAaron]

Have you ever thought of releasing some technical apparel Ed? Would be cool to run in some eddbud gear!

[@EDDBUD]

Will perhaps look into this in the future.

[@paultimothyL]

Great review! Does make me want to pick it up for a workout shoe. But with it being a super shoe with that pricing it's out of reach for now. Your HR was super low for MP!! It was me who commented on Strava. 😁 Keep up the good work and hard training!👍👍

[@EDDBUD]

Kept myself in good fitness most of my life. Thanks for checking in 👍🏼👊

[@TheSiameseDreamer]

Congratulations on hitting 39k

[@EDDBUD]

Many thanks for the support

[@MontyOnUtube]

Just picked up a pair for 112 Euro. It will be fun to test out, and for that price it's pretty much a no-brainer. 🙂

[@EDDBUD]

Great price for that shoe!

[@shawntankoksiong5144]

How did itngo

[@wmgonzalbo]

I got this at around $125 and I'm preparing for a 10K. I found this as light, fast, stable, bouncy fun, I literally feel the wind in my feet (and its summer!), not too soft is good for me (as it does not soak up momentum) and my current stats backs it up makes me a bit faster. I just use trainers before on race days now I have a race day plated shoe, definitely worth the upgrade for me and its within my budget. Edit: But i wont pick this up at full price $250 there are other better options at that price.

[@EDDBUD]

Great for a budget pickup!

[@cheekster777]

Thanks Edd.

[@EDDBUD]

As always I appreciate your support

[@ratadato]

Hi Eddd!! What do you think about those to wear in a half marathon? they're worth it?

[@EDDBUD]

Should be fine for that. Not sure it’s soft enough for me for a full.

[@i.p2088]

​@EDDBUD Thank you for your help. Regarding the size. Same size like Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 or Speed 3 or Triumph 20 or Ride 15?

[@EDDBUD]

Yes go true to size.

[@GeraGonzalez29]

EEDBUD is the Velocity Elite a better choice over the Fast-R NITRO Elite Carbon considering they are around the same price.

[@EDDBUD]

Personally the fast r is a better shoe for the money.

[@peanutbutter604]

For my standards, you are lighting fast 🏃‍♂️💨 👏👏👏

[@EDDBUD]

It all depends on the pizza intake the previous few days. Always run faster in the wet.

[@michaelr.8402]

pizza-fueling & a well oiled motor...💥🏃‍♂️

[@michaelr.8402]

​@@EDDBUD by the way...the faster you run (in the rain) the faster you are back home

[@EDDBUD]

@@michaelr.8402 🤣👍🏼

[@timtrenholm3698]

Breathability without holes is big in my book. Nike likes to make these holes (VF3, atom knit) that collect grit as you run, which can get uncomfortable. All in all, sounds like UA has got themselves a decent shoe in the race space.

[@EDDBUD]

That’s a good point. At least there’s a barrier there. It’s open season for dirt in the VF

[@RunTommy123]

Painting the Pebax green makes the stack height look visually so much less. When you said the stack height, the look of the shoe didn't match. What's the stack is the standard US 9?

[@EDDBUD]

It’s about 40mm for the Sample. Mine are always about 43mm in my size.

[@ajr8288]

saw your marathon pace and I was like "nice pace Ed, respect". Don't undersell yourself my man.

[@EDDBUD]

I appreciate that 👍🏼👊

[@SDK31000]

Would you recommend this over the Takumi sen 8/9 for 5/10k race distances. Thanks

[@EDDBUD]

Maybe. The sen is much lighter in fairness

[@SDK31000]

@@EDDBUD Appreciated Dude (I'm only a 5/10k racer :), Enjoy the Channel keep up the Good Work

[@bearsareusjsbl]

Gold

[@EDDBUD]

🥇

[@bearsareusjsbl]

I meant the channel not the speed!🙏

[@EDDBUD]

@@bearsareusjsbl 🤣

[@ChristianRunsNY]

Sharon Lokedi won the 2022 NYC Marathon in this shoe

[@LeonAl-hl1yl]

Not exactly this shoe, you can see her interview

[@steveh8758]

I still think if they priced it more like the puma deviate nitro elite a lot more people would be inclined to try it

[@EDDBUD]

You may be right there

[@shawntankoksiong5144]

will there be a 100 mile review!

[@EDDBUD]

When i get there. Might be a while. Overloaded with shoes

[@i.p2088]

Great review, how suitable for slow long runs.. I am much slower than you.. (senior...)..

[@EDDBUD]

Maybe a good choice considering the more firm nature of the other foam in the combo. The upper is more trainer too than the rest.

[@i.p2088]

@@EDDBUD Thank you for your help. Regarding the size. Same size like Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 or Speed 3 or Triumph 20 or Ride 15?

[@edwinduisburg8138]

I considered getting this shoe before but when I saw the retail price I said 'nope'. Some people who bought this shoe either returned it or they are using it as a carbon plated trainer than a racer shoe. I think they are creating a massive problem while they are trying to solve a relatively minor problem by not using any rubber on the outsole. Sure you don't need a rubber but now you have a slob of unresponsive EVA foam just to solve the durability problem. Maybe I will give a try to this shoe if this shoe ever sees 70% discount or more and that is a big if otherwise I'm not spending any dime on this one.

[@EDDBUD]

How is the foam unresponsive? Feels good to me. Most people don’t care what it’s made of if it works.

[@QronoZ713]

If I were a more nische or smaller running shoe brand making a super shoe, I'd make them available in 2E to catch a part of the market. I think if you can't really contend on pure performance, you'd do well to supply shoes to the masses.

[@QronoZ713]

Or make like a traditional stability super shoe. There's still a market for stability shoes, believe me.

[@EDDBUD]

I see so many people struggling to use the VF etc. too narrow. This is spot on for them

[@EDDBUD]

I see so many people struggling to use the VF etc. too narrow. This is spot on for them

[@Dave-kq9cv]

These look great. I like how quiet and the foot transition is in my UA FVW. Looking forward to when these come in on discount.

[@EDDBUD]

Superb shoe. It’s got lots to like.

[@TheHutchRuns]

Must not buy more running shoes... these or the Hoka Edd?

[@EDDBUD]

Depends what you want. The Hoka is a lower drop and the lack of a heel counter may make it an easy choice to the UA shoe

[@TheHutchRuns]

@@EDDBUD thanks, with 5 pairs of Vaporfly (1,2&3), Alphafly, Metaspeed Sky, Endorphin Pro 3 & Wave Rebellion Pro, do I really need another pair 🤷‍♂️😂

[@davidfigg]

@@TheHutchRuns of course you do, you can never have to many pairs. It’s just giving you more options 🤣

[@johnb5917]

Both is the correct answer. We know this.

[@michaelr.8402]

​@@johnb5917 i agree. both.

[@stenblann9784]

Seems like it would make for a delightful daily runner, but the sticker price is a bit formidable (for me). If only I could find one in a brilliant colorway discounted by a full five fingers. 🤭

[@EDDBUD]

Keep your eyes peeled

[@patrickvanderwal6324]

We sure could use some of your rain over here in Spain. One of the worst droughts. It doesn't even fall on the plain... 😉

[@EDDBUD]

I saw some insane temps. Hope you are safe and well 👍🏼👊

[@firstname0126]

Hey Edd, would you say this is a good everyday trainer or more for race shoes?

[@EDDBUD]

Certainly more a race shoe. You could do some speed training etc in it. But for this price a half to full marathon race shoe for sure.

[@firstname0126]

@@EDDBUD awesome, thank you so much!

[@robertmanzo87]

Nice but where is the 4E shoes from under armour? :(

[@EDDBUD]

This is quite wide in the toebox as I mentioned.

[@ThatRunnerAaron]

I know the lower section of the foam is supercritical but would be a bit concerned for the durability on this shoe with no outsole rubber.

[@EDDBUD]

As mentioned on the video and previous flow midsole shoe reviews there is no issue without the outsole rubber

[@ronmagierka4745]

I HAD TO go half size down to get a not so long in the toes fit (normally US mens 10 in all Nike and Asics but 9.5 in the UA Elite). The ride of this shoe felt somewhere between the HOKA Carbon X 1 and PUMA Deviate Elite 1 for. I felt it to be ok up to half marathon for comfort.

[@EDDBUD]

True to size seemed the case for me

[@thewolverine2010]

You still using this one Edd?

[@EDDBUD]

Yes mainly for some reps and intervals. It’s flexing a little more now and not so rigid which is good!

[@JohnBirtchetSharpe]

Yes, the special sort of maniacs indeed.

[@EDDBUD]

🤣👍🏼

[@tonybowen455]

Awwwww yea!!!

[@tonybowen455]

Ohhhhh no that price =[[

[@richshelley2922]

Not for me but always value your opinion the price is a joke it’s £50 too dear, also gonna pick u up on this notion zoomx isn’t durable I’m still using a couple of pairs of original alphaflys with over 600 miles on each and they still feel great 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@EDDBUD]

I have seen pairs of Vaporfly shredded in a few miles. Guess it depends on your needs.

[@martinmcgrath1985]

Is this getting hype bcus NY marathon winner wore them?

[@EDDBUD]

I have been an advocate for the daily flow Velociti wind for ages! So for me it’s the shoe I’ve been waiting for. Weight relived and race ready version of that.

[@JW-xz4ht]

Hi Edd 🦅

[@EDDBUD]

🥈

[@cheekster777]

Closing in on 40k subscribers…

[@EDDBUD]

Yes almost there! Big milestone!

[@madfemurfast]

Yes, I can run under the rain 🙂

[@EDDBUD]

Seem to almost enjoy it more in the rain.

[@jefreywith1f924]

Edd! I think you look swell but not swole.🏋‍♂️ " If you smell what the Rock is cooking." Dwayne " The Rock" Johnson also has a partnership with Under Armour. His first signature training shoes for the gym, Project Rock 1, like the Nike Alphafly Next % sold out within 30 minutes of its release. Dwayne Johnson Poject Rock brand with Under Armour also has a multi-year deal with the UFC. Maybe good for working out, but way too heavy to run in them.

[@EDDBUD]

Project rock 1. I like it

[@TheSiameseDreamer]

I don't believe that's a 40mm + shoe. Looks like most of the foam is a carrier...?

[@EDDBUD]

The stack is 43mm in my size.

[@rowenatamayo4049]

Hello, How can I order in your store?

[@EDDBUD]

I don’t have any affiliate links for those sir.

[@LeonAl-hl1yl]

The lady who won the marathon was wearing a more advanced prototype, so its not exactly this shoe

[@EDDBUD]

I would suggest it’s hard to know exactly what she was wearing. I bet it was these.

[@LeonAl-hl1yl]

@@EDDBUD She mentioned it in an interview, She said it was the newer prototype they were developing

[@EDDBUD]

@@LeonAl-hl1yl Fair enough

[@polobuncharsiew]

they should lower the price. not much peoole will be willing to fork out such amount to try on a brand that is new to this carbon plate field

[@EDDBUD]

I don’t see why not. There’s tons of Chinese brand models advertised by other KZbin channels which are way more expensive than this!

[@dominicmanning4512]

Ill take a bronze if its going 😂

[@EDDBUD]

🥉

[@dominicmanning4512]

​@@EDDBUD Huzzah 🎉

[@stevegilbert1023]

Bye jove, it looks like it should be 120 ECs not 220. Even then I'd think twice. It's competing with some real lookers. Insane in the membrane! You could tell me a clown shoe is practical and makes me go faster, but it still looks like a clown shoe. Nice vid though, chap.

[@EDDBUD]

Why should it be that price? Not sure how you can measure the performance without trying it?

[@stevegilbert1023]

@@EDDBUD fair point, the aesthetics. Not for me.

[@kenfromphilly752]

Much ado about laces 🧵might as well add a separate review for that 😂

[@EDDBUD]

That’s a good idea. 🤣👍🏼