Nike and Under Armour are some of the highest companies for athletic clothes and shoes. Famous athletes might wear one brand or another, such as Warriors basketball player Stephen Curry wears only Under Armour, and other athletes chose to wear Nike. In my opinion, this is great advertisement for these two companies because seeing famous athletes wear their brands makes people want to buy those brands even more. Trends also start in school and kids conform to what their peers are wearing, raising revenue for both of these companies and many more.
I, myself, own a lot of Nike shoes and athletic clothes of both of the brands so I wanted to see which one was superior to the other. I started with clothes because I have more to compare. Nike zip-up jackets are really thin and are really nice for a run outside in the spring, but do not give enough coverage in the winter. On the other hand, Under Armour jacket's are really thick and mine is usually my go to during the winter when I want to go to the gym.
The shorts for both companies are also really different and I would have to say that Nike is my favorite for this category. Under Armour's version of shorts are really weird fitting and are not consistent with sizes. Most of them also have a slit down the side which gives a funny feeling when you are running. I really like Nike shorts because they are consistent with sizes and feel really comfortable when running or just working out.
As for hoodies, I would have to go with Under Armour. Their hoodies are cheaper then Nike's, but also thicker and warmer which doesn't make any sense to me. They are water absorbent so when its snowing or raining, the water won't soak through the material and leave you soaking which I think is really nice. Nike's sweatshirts are so thin and are usually way more expensive than Under Armour's so i opt for the later brand.
Leggings are also a necessity in every girl's life and of course i have leggings from both brands and i use them to go work out when it's cold outside. So which one give the most warmth and support? I would have to say Under Armour because they are a whole lot thicker than Nike's and cheaper which still doesn't make sense to me. I swear i could wear these leggings to go sledding and i wouldn't get cold. They are THAT warm!
Talking about working out i also should bring up the topic that is on everyone;s minds-shoes. I have ran in Nike's since i can remember and i had never had any under armour shoes before so i was hesitant to buy them. And i shouldn't have, They are so uncomfortable and clunky making it hard to run in. The soles aren't comfortable at all and gave me a blister on my first run. I am never going back and never cheating on my Nike' ever again.
As for hats, i think in my opinion it is a tie. The under armour hats are really nice, especially the beanies but i do like the Nike ones a little bit more because they are a tighter fit and more comfortable for my head, As for soocks, under armour definitely wins big time. After only a couple washes, Nike socks fade in color and start ripping holes in the bottom of the feet. I have never had trouble like that with under armour socks.
All in all, some brands are great for a type of product while another is great for a different product. I personally have always thought that Nike was better and won't stop thinking that for a while even if it is a bit over priced it is quality merchandise.
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