Under Armour HOVR Havoc 2
Released 7/2019, High Top,
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Performance Ratings
8.7
EXPERT RATING
3 reviews
9.1
USER RATING
2 ratings
Performance Summary
Comfortable fit and premium upper materials
Pros
Premium materials
Comfortable fit
Cons
Inconsistent traction
Best Suitable For: Best for players looking for a supportive shoe with well-balanced cushioning
Category Performance Ratings
8.0
Traction
Deep-groove tread with thick durable rubber. Strong grip on clean courts but dust-sensitive and occasional slips on hard cuts.
8.7
Cushion
HOVR foam midsole with a firmer setup. Stable ride and good court feel with decent impact protection for long sessions.
9.0
Materials
Micro-molded mesh upper with premium in-hand feel. Molds to the foot and offers solid comfort and perceived quality.
9.0
Support
Caged outsole and low wide base with HOVR outrigger. Provides solid lateral stability and secure heel lockdown.
9.0
Fit
Runs snug with a one-to-one fit and minimal dead space. Forefoot is tight for wider feet and may feel constricting.
100%
Outdoor
Thick rubber outsole with deep grooves. Built for outdoor durability and holds up well on rough surfaces.
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large
Sizing
Generally true to size for most players. Some report a slightly snug lengthwise fit so try on if unsure.
narrow
wide
Width
Best for narrow to regular widths. Wide-footers may feel constricted in the forefoot and should consider alternatives.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Under Armour HOVR Havoc 2 |  Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus |  New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3 |  Nike Kobe Protro 3 |  Adidas Harden Volume 9 |  Nike Lebron 23 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.7 | 8.2(0.5) | 8.8(0.1) | 8.2(0.5) | 8.5(0.2) | 8.3(0.4) | |
| User Rating | 9.1 | 9.4(0.3) | 10.0(0.9) | NA | 9.4(0.3) | NA | |
| Best Price | $119.99 | $77.97 $150 | $103.99 $130 | $169.99 $210 | $112 $160 | $189.99 $200 | |
| Type of Cut | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | NA | NA | NA | NA | 410g - 420g | 440g - 440g |
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Expert Reviews of the Under Armour HOVR Havoc 2:
Expert Rating: 8.7 (ranks #90 of 381)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
0
9.0
August 8, 2019
The Under Armour HOVR Havoc 2 is another solid basketball shoe with traction that's built Ford tough and cushioning that's a little firm but kept me stable and made me feel faster than I really am.
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8.6
July 13, 2019
The HOVR Havoc 2 is a good performer but a step down from top-tier performers. I liked almost everything about this shoe but the traction was a little too inconsistent for me.
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8.6
July 31, 2019
Except for the occasional slip out, the HOVR Havoc 2 is a very good performer. But I think that you can find better-performing sneakers at $120.
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User Reviews of the Under Armour HOVR Havoc 2:
User Rating: 9.1 (ranks #67 of 381)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.8
November 6, 2023
Keep these indoors amazing cushion traction solid amazing curved shape easy to shoot easy to run plus felt so comfortable while playing. I regret taking these outside :(
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8.4
July 18, 2022
User didn't add a summary.
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Traction of the Under Armour HOVR Havoc 2:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.0 (ranks #306 of 381)
User Traction Rating: 8.5 (ranks #216 of 381)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
August 8, 2019
Once the outsole broke-in the grip was great.
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8.0
July 13, 2019
Traction is solid, especially on clean courts. But on dusty courts, I sometimes slipped out on step backs and crossovers.
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7.0
July 31, 2019
Regardless of which court I played on, I experienced occasional slips on hard cuts.
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Cushion of the Under Armour HOVR Havoc 2:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.7 (ranks #156 of 381)
User Cushion Rating: 9.5 (ranks #34 of 381)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
August 8, 2019
I found the HOVR to be on the firmer side. The setup provides a lot of stability and court feel but there is not a lot of impact protection.
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8.0
July 13, 2019
Court feel is nice and impact protection is solid - nothing spectacular here.
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9.0
July 31, 2019
Really good impact protection without sacrificing too much court feel or responsiveness. I can play hours in these shoes and my legs never feel dead.
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Materials of the Under Armour HOVR Havoc 2:
Expert Materials Rating: 9.0 (ranks #26 of 381)
User Materials Rating: 9.5 (ranks #14 of 381)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
4
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
August 8, 2019
The micro-molded mesh molds around your feet for a perfect 1:1 fit.
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9.0
July 13, 2019
Feels premium in-hand, looks dope and is very comfortable on foot.
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9.0
July 31, 2019
The materials feel very premium in-hand and on-foot.
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Support of the Under Armour HOVR Havoc 2:
Expert Support Rating: 9.0 (ranks #54 of 381)
User Support Rating: 10.0 (ranks #6 of 381)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
August 8, 2019
Support is solid.
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9.0
July 13, 2019
Lateral support is very good thanks to the caging of the outsole, ankle support is solid, and I felt stable overall thanks to the low and wide base.
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9.0
July 31, 2019
I didn't have any heel slippage, no side-to-side movements on the footbed, and the HOVR cushioning forms an outrigger that provided lateral stability.
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Fit of the Under Armour HOVR Havoc 2:
Expert Fit Rating: 9.0 (ranks #28 of 381)
User Fit Rating: 9.0 (ranks #82 of 381)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
August 8, 2019
The build. last and lacing system do a great job.
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9.0
July 13, 2019
Fits really well like every Under Armour for me.
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9.0
July 31, 2019
No dead space and great 1:1 fit for my feet.
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Durability of the Under Armour HOVR Havoc 2:
User Durability Rating: 9.0 (ranks #71 of 381)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
Outdoor of the Under Armour HOVR Havoc 2:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 100.0 (ranks #34 of 381)
User Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #216 of 381)
Good (100%)
3
Fair (50%)
0
Bad (0%)
1
good
August 8, 2019
The rubber is thick enough to be durable for outdoor use.
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good
July 13, 2019
Strong, strong rubber with very deep grooves which will work very well outdoors.
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Width of the Under Armour HOVR Havoc 2:
very narrow
0
slightly narrow
3
regular
1
slightly wide
1
very wide
0
slightly narrow
August 8, 2019
They are snug width-wise.
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slightly narrow
July 13, 2019
Nice and snug fit.
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slightly narrow
July 31, 2019
For a slightly wide-footer like me, this shoe felt pretty tight in the forefoot.
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Size of the Under Armour HOVR Havoc 2:
very small
0
slightly small
2
true to size
3
slightly long
0
very long
0
½ size small
August 8, 2019
Runs slightly snug lengthwise.
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true to size
July 13, 2019
Go true to size.
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true to size
July 31, 2019
Going true to size works perfectly well.
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