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I tested these shoes out on various surfaces such as grass, turf, track, rubber gym flooring, and pavement. Deep and shallow flex grooves are found between the midfoot and forefoot, which make the platform very flexible. This gives your foot durability and traction without adding extra weight. This rubber is intentionally placed in areas of the sole that are heavily used. The rubber does not cover the entire sole of the shoe. The outsole of the shoe is made from solid rubber. Along with the Charged Cushioning, they offer an EVA sock liner that adds to the cushiness of the shoe. I can attest that this technology does indeed do everything that it claims to. I have worn these shoes for a workout in the morning and kept them on for the rest of the day for errands. You can expect reduced stress on your feet and joints as a result of this technology. It ensures less impact with each footstrike and greatly enhances bounce back. The cushioning gives you high-end shock absorption and energy return technology. This is Under ArmourвЂ™s signature technology. It has Charged Cushioning throughout the midsole. ItвЂ™s made for individuals that have a neutral foot strike. The sole unit of this newer model is identical to the Charged Assert 8. I have worn them for many hours since and those problems are not deal breakers for me. I noticed my feet slipping a bit and did have some rubbing on the outside of my ankles near the collar of the shoes. I had no major complaints but a few minor ones. My first training session I did in the Under Armour Charged Assert 9вЂ™s was a hill workout on grass. The only difference I felt was the placement of the overlays and the tongue. I have been wearing the Charged Assert 8вЂ™s a lot lately and when I put the 9вЂ™s on for the first time I couldnвЂ™t really feel much of a difference. When I first put them on I noticed right away how stable my feet felt and the plush all over cushioning. I know Under Armour isnвЂ™t known for their fancy colors or patterns but I think they could be a little more creative with adding some flair to their shoes.Д¬olor is just an aesthetic and definitely doesnвЂ™t hinder the shoeвЂ™s ability to offer a great deal of comfort right out of the box. They do offer the Assert 9вЂ™s in a few other colors such as all white, black, gray/white, halo gray /white, pink /white, and black/white. I received the all white model and man, are they white! Almost too much white. They look almost identical to the Charged Assert 8вЂ™s. I did anticipate some updates, but when I opened the box I was surprised to see almost no change in the updated version. Under Armour Charged Assert 9 First ImpressionsДЄ few months ago I tested out Assert 8вЂ™s so I knew what to expect. ItвЂ™s not an over-the-top fancy shoe but itвЂ™s everything you would need for a multipurpose shoe that allows you to use it for various occasions. They weigh in at 9 oz, which is a little heavier than the previous model and has an offset of 10mm. I think for the price of around $70.00, that itвЂ™s very reasonable. The Charged Assert 9 still offers the lightweight mesh upper, durable leather overlays, EVA sock liner, charged cushioning midsole, and solid rubber outsole.

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The Charged Impulse does include many of the same technologies as the Charged Assert 9 such as the Charged cushioning but has a minimal rubber outsole and full mesh upper. When compared side by side they look very similar to one another. It reminds me of the Under Armour Charged Impulse. Other than the minuscule upper change the shoe is almost the same. The Charged Assert 9 doesnвЂ™t offer you a ton of new technology. This gives the updated shoe a tad different feel. The overlays are slightly different over the midfoot.

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The biggest update would be to the upper. I tested the Under Armour Charged Assert 8 and there hasnвЂ™t been too much change. I highly recommend this shoe for cross-training. I would recommend wearing them for nothing over the 5k distance. ItвЂ™s a very comfortable shoe that will be perfect for those shorter runs. Under Armour claims that it was made to be a running shoe, but I would have to disagree with that statement. This shoe allows you to wear it for many different occasions. The Under Armour Charged Assert 9 is a training shoe that was built for neutral foot strikers that need flexibility and cushioning.

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