UA HOVR™ Machina are the best women's cushioned running shoes, and then some. They give you energy return and the speed of a Pebax® propulsion plate, but they also coach you in real-time when you connect them to UA MapMyRun®. CONNECTS TO UA MAPMYRUN™: tracks & analyzes your running metrics to help make you a better runner Responsive UA HOVR™ cushioning reduces impact, returns energy, and helps propel you forward Engineered mesh upper is extremely lightweight & breathable for ultimate speed External heel counter for added stability & a locked-in feel Sprint spike-inspired Pebax® speed plate for increased return & more powerful push-offs Solid rubber outsole covers high impact zones for greater durability with less weight Carbon rubber pods under the heel deliver greater traction & durability at high-impact strike zones