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Designed for athletes looking for mild stability and structured yet plush cushioning, the Under Armour Illusion II men's shoe is perfect for speed, distance, or race-day running. The shoe is made using Under Armour's Directional Cushioning Engineering (DCE) system, an integrated technology that blends several comfort and stabilization technologies into a single design. DCE starts with ArmourLastic technology, which absorbs shock at critical impact zones in the heel and forefoot to provide maximum protection. The shoe's ArmourBound design, meanwhile, keeps your foot cushioned and comfortable while on the move. DCE completes the circle with its ArmourGuide technology, which encourages efficient foot-strike guidance from impact to propulsion. Combined, the technologies keep the foot in constant contact throughout the gait cycle, creating more stability and mid-foot support.
Structure-wise, the shoes employ Cartilage Smooth Transition technology, the connective tissue of Under Armour's performance footwear. Cartilage Smooth Transition materials have elastic, protective, and stabilizing properties that replicate the function of cartilage in the human body. This helps the shoe absorb the initial impact and reduce the shearing forces present when running. The shoe's structure also includes a ventilated internal Footsleeve, which is engineered to hug the foot and eliminate sliding and extra bulk. Finally, the Illusion II offers a couple of design details that keep runners cool and dry while they race. The shoe's HeatGear technology moves moisture away from your foot to the outer layer of the shoe. This allows the moisture to evaporate quickly, keeping you comfortable even on extremely hot days. This process is aided by the shoe's strategic venting, which is built into the shoe at key points where the body dumps heat. Available in a variety of colors, the shoes weigh 11.7 ounces.
Founded in 1996 by former University of Maryland football player Kevin Plank, Under Armour offers a diverse product assortment of performance gear for men, women, and youth, with an intuitive product framework that's easy to understand: wear HeatGear items when it's hot, ColdGear when it's cold, and AllSeasonGear between the extremes. Under Armour's mission is to provide the world with technically advanced products engineered with the company's superior fabric construction, exclusive moisture management, and proven innovation. Every Under Armour product has a specific purpose--to make you better.
 The Illusion II absorbs shock at critical impact zones to improve mid-foot support. |
About Under Armour
It started with a simple plan: Make a superior T-shirt, a shirt that provided compression and wicked perspiration off your skin rather than absorbing it, and that worked with your body to regulate temperature and enhance performance. The plan evolved into a full-fledged commitment to producing performance apparel engineered to keep athletes cool, dry, and light throughout the course of a game, practice, or workout.
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Product Description
Designed with mild stability for runners who need gentle motion control, the Under Armour® Illusion II men's shoe features ArmourGuide® technology, which ensures efficient foot-strike guidance from impact to propulsion. ArmourBound® cushioning provides effective shock absorption, and the DCE® midsole promises a smooth ride.
