Will the under armour proto speed trainer shoe make you run faster? If not what is the purpose of them?

Question

Will the under armour proto speed trainer shoe make you run faster? If not what is the purpose of them?

Answer 1

A shoe is a shoe...it will not make you faster to a measurable degree.  

Chose the correct shoe for the application (cross training for cross training, spikes for sprinting or shorter race runs, running shoes for running (training or longer races).  Having a little bit less weight versus comparable shoes is nice, but only very slightly significant.

Once you know what you want to do with your shoe the most important aspect by far is fit (actually more important that type imho).  People have different running styles and foot types that determine the correct shoe.  Running on the wrong ones can be uncomfortable and lead to long term damage.  Your best bet is to go to a specialty running store and have them evaluate your feet and running style.  Buy what they recommend and you like (courtesy).  It can be expensive (20-30 dollars more than online discounters).  However, once you have found your shoe type, you will be able to purchase discounted replacements online.  This is so important for all aspects of running (especially building mileage- which makes you faster)..also, buying new shoes is expensive, but the medical concerns from running on poor fitting or shot shoes can be much more expensive and painful

Answer 2

I dont think so, to make under armour more money

Answer 3

The purpose of any shoe and the advertising is to get you to part with your money.

You need to shop around and do research on shoes to find out what kind is best for you.

Good Luck