Shoes Under Armour

From Base Layer to Shoe: The Story of Under Armour

Under Armour was born in 1996 from the frustration of a college athlete in Maryland, Kevin Plank, tired of cotton t-shirts that soaked up sweat under his gear. He noticed that his compression shorts stayed dry and had a top made from a synthetic material that wicks away sweat. The adventure began in his grandmother's basement in Washington, before the company settled in Baltimore in 1998, where its headquarters still is. The HeatGear range, a breathable base layer for warm efforts, built its reputation, and then the brand expanded its expertise to sports footwear.

The Other Brands

Rugby shoes also come in:

• adidas.
• Canterbury.
• Gilbert.
• Mizuno.
• Puma.

All the shoes can be found on the shoes page.

The Wales Shirt, 2008 to 2020

European rugby discovered Under Armour on the red shirt of Wales. The American brand signed an agreement with the Welsh federation in 2008 and then dressed all its national teams. Under these kits, the Welsh won the Six Nations Tournament with the Grand Slam in 2012 and then again in 2019. The partnership ended early in 2020 when the federation handed its shirts to another supplier. These twelve years established the brand within the rugby landscape, with very fitted shirts and compression base layers worn under the match jersey.

Studs by Under Armour: Which Sole for Which Pitch and Position

A studded shoe Under Armour is first chosen based on the surface. Screwed studs are essential on the sodden pitches of winter, molded ones on firm grass, and the AG sole on synthetic turf. The position then refines the choice: a prop or second row player looks for a boot that supports the ankle and a stable sole for scrummaging, while a winger prefers a low, lightweight shoe for speed. In terms of size, try the pair in the evening, when the foot has swollen during the day, with a match sock, leaving half a centimetre in front of the big toe.

Good Deals

Good bargains can be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest models. The highlights of the year follow a consistent pattern: Black Friday in late autumn, the year-end holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by the summer sales and back-to-school time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to choose your size in an American brand like Under Armour?

The American, British, and European sizing charts do not always align exactly. So, rely on the length of your foot measured in centimeters, which you compare to the brand's guide rather than your usual number.

How to clean studded shoes after a muddy match?

Remove the dirt with a brush right after leaving the field, rinse the sole with lukewarm water, and stuff the upper with newspaper. Drying should be done in the air, away from a radiator that would harden the synthetic upper and weaken the glues.

Do you need aluminium studs to play in winter?

On heavy ground, screw-in studs with aluminium tips sink into the mud and hold firm during scrums and lineouts. Their length is regulated by World Rugby, and the referee can check before the kick-off that no tip is damaged.

When should you change your studded shoes?

When the molded studs are worn down, the upper separates from the sole, or the heel counter no longer holds the heel. A player who alternates between synthetic and grass benefits from having two pairs, each suited to their surface.

What allowance should you make for a growing child?

Half a centimetre, up to one centimetre at most: a shoe that's too big allows the foot to slide and causes blisters. It's better to buy a new pair in the right size each year than to play in shoes that float.