Under Armour’s New Release Morphs from a Slide to a Training Shoe

If you’ve been looking for a dynamic shoe that can service your training and recovery needs, Under Armour’s UA SlipSpeed Mega is a very interesting option, being a performance trainer with a convertible heel design.  

Initially launching as the SlipSpeed a year ago, the new SlipSpeed Mega takes the original design’s philosophy and adds the UA Flow and Iso-Chill technologies, plus the BOA Fit System and new “crushable” heel design, to provide a much more comprehensive training shoe that also functions as a post-workout slide.

With its convertible heel and new pumped-up midsole, the UA SlipSpeed Mega flexes between slip and speed modes with style. This next iteration of the SlipSpeed family is meant to feel great, cushion better, fit perfectly, handle your toughest training, and have a heel that converts easily from recover mode to train mode.

The UA SlipSpeed Mega features the same hero innovations and tech details that we know from the trainer with the convertible heel and lock-down system, but with a few key differences that give this offering more edge and aggression for the bold, style-forward athlete. Key upgrades include an increased midsole height to make it thicker with a run-trail inspired aesthetic, an updated upper featuring a ripstop and graphic that rises from the midsole, and a narrowed toe box for a faster and sleeker style. From warmups to cool downs, tunnel walks to game days, the UA SlipSpeed Mega is the next shoe for all your modes.

When an athlete crushes the heel of a regular shoe, they are deteriorating the performance attributes of that trainer. In creating the UA SlipSpeed heel folding technology, athletes can have a comfortable underfoot experience without compromising performance capabilities. Plus, the BOA Fit System delivers a micro-adjustable, personalized fit – wearers can dial in to secure their feet for tough reps or release the tension for relaxed wear.

UA SlipSpeed footwear is grounded in UA Flow technology, the same proprietary foam compound used in Stephen Curry’s signature Curry Flow line that powers his championship-winning performance on the court. With UA Flow’s lightweight cushioning and pioneering traction, the UA SlipSpeed Mega delivers on both comfort and performance.

The UA SlipSpeed Mega is available from Under Armour South Africa for R3,799, with some older colourways retailing at discounted prices.