If you’ve got a spare $180 set aside for the next drop of Adidas Sambas I’ve got a slightly cheaper, much comfier option for you to mull over.
Under Armour has just released its latest iteration of throwback sportstyle shoe in Australia dubbed the UA Forge 96 and for $160 a pop you can feel like you’re walking on a cloud.
Inspired by the iconic style of 1996, the year Under Armour was founded, the design of Forge 96 sneakers uses the finest materials and tech to bring maximum breathability and retro sportswear vibes to the sneaker rotation.
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As a 90s baby — born a year prior than UA came to be — I couldn’t wait to get my feet into a pair so I opted for the Mod Gray / White Clay variety, of which there are plenty of sizes still available.
They feel substantial on your feet at first but they really are light to walk in and the grey tones are reminiscent of styles produced by New Balance that have gone on to become collector’s items today.
I’ve worn them to and from work with ease, on a fast-paced walk and out shopping so they are as versatile as other sports shoes.
And I’m not the only ones adding to cart.
“I absolutely love this sneaker! It is so comfortable, trendy, true to size, the traction is amazing, the style makes it wonderful. They are amazing for cross training as well. I can run and lift in these sneakers comfortably,” one woman wrote of the unisex style.
“This is a lifestyle shoe that can be worn in so many different environments. As a strength coach they are comfortable enough to stand in for hours and they look good at the same time,” said another.
A third reviewer wrote: “Different from the other shoes I’ve bought but they feel great on my feet. I would tell all my friends about these UA Forge 96 shoes”.
You can purchase them on Under Armour’s Australian website in two different leather-bound styles.
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