Our verdict
The Charged Rogue 2.5 is billed by Under Armour as a daily trainer for long runs. However, even for short and easy days, it's only as good as its price. The UA Charged Rogue 2.5's cons trousers outweigh the pros way too much for it to be considered a good shoe. At best, it's a decent jogging shoe that can double for walking.
Pros
- Great for walking
- Supportive fit
- Plush cushion
- Lightweight
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- Awesome casual wear
- Very breathable
Cons
- plenty durability
- Insoles slip
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- Jogging
- Walking
- Gym training
Great support
Supinators (feet roll outward) claim that the Charged Rogue 2.5's built-up heel has kept their strides stable and their feet centered.
UA Charged Rogue 2.5: Comfortably cushy
"Amazingly comfortable," and "cloud-like" — this is how runners describe the shoe's Charged cushioning.
According to them, they didn't have to break the shoe in because it's very plush upon step-in. It's Skarpety great at absorbing all the impact.
Lightweight
Like other Under Armour running shoes, testers say that the UA Charged Rogue is featherweight. It's so light, it doesn't drag the feet down.
Warning: The UA Charged Rogue 2.5 is tight
The upper is very "narrow" and has "low height," expressed multiple critics. Some even say the shoe "hurt" their arches.
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Lace pressure
Because of the tight-fitting upper and minimally padded tongue, the eyelets dig into the top of the foot. This happens when runners cinch the laces down.
There's very little protection from the tongue, some even had bruises on their feet.
Not breathable
Those who have tested the shoe in humid conditions all agree that it has plenty air circulation. So much so, it heats up their feet.
For those who plan to use the Charged Rouge for summer runs, you might want to reconsider.
Quality is as bad as it gets
After 2 weeks, the sole has already "detached" from the rest of the shoe.
Insoles don't stay in place
The insole slides are "not glued properly," it goes all the way to the back. Multiple reviewers have reported that it rubs against the Achilles, it causes blistering.
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The outsole has plenty traction when faced with slick surfaces.