Under Armour HOVR Havoc 2 Review
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8.7
Comfortable fit and premium upper materialsbased on 3 expert reviews
based on 3 expert reviews
Best Suitable For:
Best for players looking for a supportive shoe with well-balanced cushioning
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Available at 4 shops | Official Retail Price: $119.99
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Facts & Figures:
Type:
High Top
Release Date:
7/2019
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide
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Summary of 3 Expert Reviews:
Pros:
Premium materials
Comfortable fit
Cons:
Inconsistent traction
Performance of the Under Armour HOVR Havoc 2:
The first Under Armour HOVR Havoc was a hit with reviewers, so how does the second version perform?
Unfortunately, the traction has taken a step back and is inconsistent, even on clean courts.
The HOVR cushioning is a nice mix of responsiveness and impact protection, not too firm but not too soft either.
Materials feel surprisingly premium in-hand, comfortable on-foot and do a great job locking your feet down.
The mid-foot shank, outrigger, and heel counter provide a lot of support and stability.
Overall, the HOVR Havoc is a good performer that could have been great with more consistent traction.
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Reviews of the Under Armour HOVR Havoc 2:
The 8.7 average overall rating ranks #46 of 156 shoes overall
9.0
NightWing2303 [weartesters.com]
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
RicheeKim
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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8.6
The Sole Brothers
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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Traction of the Under Armour HOVR Havoc 2:
The 8.0 average traction rating ranks #115 of 156 shoes overall
9.0
NightWing2303 [weartesters.com]
August 8, 2019
Once the outsole broke-in the grip was great.
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7.0
RicheeKim
July 31, 2019
Regardless of which court I played on, I experienced occasional slips on hard cuts.
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8.0
The Sole Brothers
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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Cushion of the Under Armour HOVR Havoc 2:
The 8.7 average cushion rating ranks #74 of 156 shoes overall
9.0
NightWing2303 [weartesters.com]
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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9.0
RicheeKim
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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8.0
The Sole Brothers
July 13, 2019
Court feel is nice and impact protection is solid - nothing spectacular here.
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Materials of the Under Armour HOVR Havoc 2:
The 9.0 average materials rating ranks #22 of 156 shoes overall
9.0
NightWing2303 [weartesters.com]
August 8, 2019
The micro-molded mesh molds around your feet for a perfect 1:1 fit.
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9.0
RicheeKim
July 31, 2019
The materials feel very premium in-hand and on-foot.
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9.0
The Sole Brothers
July 13, 2019
Feels premium in-hand, looks dope and is very comfortable on foot.
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Support of the Under Armour HOVR Havoc 2:
The 9.0 average support rating ranks #31 of 156 shoes overall
9.0
NightWing2303 [weartesters.com]
August 8, 2019
Support is solid.
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9.0
RicheeKim
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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9.0
The Sole Brothers
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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Fit of the Under Armour HOVR Havoc 2:
The 9.0 average fit rating ranks #24 of 156 shoes overall
9.0
NightWing2303 [weartesters.com]
August 8, 2019
The build. last and lacing system do a great job.
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9.0
RicheeKim
July 31, 2019
No dead space and great 1:1 fit for my feet.
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9.0
The Sole Brothers
July 13, 2019
Fits really well like every Under Armour for me.
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Is Outdoor Use recommended?
The 100.0% average outdoor rating ranks #18 of 156 shoes overall
good
NightWing2303 [weartesters.com]
August 8, 2019
The rubber is thick enough to be durable for outdoor use.
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good
The Sole Brothers
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:
slightly narrow
NightWing2303 [weartesters.com]
August 8, 2019
They are snug width-wise.
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slightly narrow
RicheeKim
July 31, 2019
For a slightly wide-footer like me, this shoe felt pretty tight in the forefoot.
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slightly narrow
The Sole Brothers
July 13, 2019
Nice and snug fit.
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Size of the Under Armour HOVR Havoc 2:
½ size small
NightWing2303 [weartesters.com]
August 8, 2019
Runs slightly snug lengthwise.
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true to size
RicheeKim
July 31, 2019
Going true to size works perfectly well.
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true to size
The Sole Brothers
July 13, 2019
Go true to size.
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