Under Armour has some new offerings in the world of basketball performance footwear, which include the Charged Controller and Longshot, and now, the Rocket 2.
The original Under Armour Rocket was a budget friendly team model that did not offer the latest and greatest of UA’s tech or materials, but it offered solid performance features that get the job done. It looks as if the Rocket 2 gets a small material change along the upper with a dynamic fit collar made of textile and foam, along with a synthetic used on the rest of the upper. Tooling looks to have remained the same and features Micro G cushioning and herringbone traction implemented in multi-directional fashion.
If you like what you see, the Under Armour Rocket 2 is available overseas in 4 colorways at Kickz.com. For Stateside hoopers, the Rocket 2 is available in 1 colorway at Academy for $89.99.
Share your thoughts on the Under Armour Rocket 2 below in the comment section, and let us know if you played in the original Rocket.
Ok it’s a typical UA basketball shoe.
Zappos not them too in a few colors
I took these for a spin recently. Not the same bounce/cushion to the Micro G as I had hoped. Traction is good. The burrito-wrap upper is not overly pronounced and the collar does not make the shoe hard to put on like I expected. The fit is a little strange, a little wider and longer than most UA models. I would consider going down half a size for some people though personally that is not an option for me so I didn’t get ideal fit here. Overall the cushioning is above average but not off the charts like some Micro G models. Cushion is good. Fit may be great for some, below average for others. Support and lockdown were pretty solid, the ankle collar could have used a form-fitting material in the lining to make it perfect (e.g. the memory foam that Nike once used in football cleats). Overall it’s not a bad bet for the price, $90 retail and the pair I got was $60. Aesthetically it’s nothing special but inoffensive despite some distinct tweaks.