Pros & Cons
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- Tracks calories, distance, duration, pace, splits.
- Easy to use.
- Excellent construction.
- Very comfortable.
- No need to have your phone with you.
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- Only work with MapMyRun; can't connect with other fitness apps.
- Doesn't track walking, or runs under 11 minutes per mile.
In the past year or so, smart clothing has been making great strides, so to speak. One such mile marker are the $149.99 Under Armour SpeedForm Gemini 2 Smart Record-Equipped running shoes. Instead of wearing a fitness tracker like the Garmin Forerunner 225, you can simply lace these kicks up and go for a run. Equipped with a built-in chip, the shoes automatically track calories, distance, duration, pace, and splits, without the need for a nearby smartphone. Of course, you have to pair the shoes with an app after your workout, but even without smart tracking capabilities, their comfort, construction, and design make the pair a perfect fit for avid runners. When you consider the fact that you'll pay just as much (if not more) for standard running shoes, the Gemini 2 become an even greater value, and our Editor's Choice.
Looks, Sizes, and Battery
The shoes are available for both men and women. Women's sizes come in 6 to 10, and are steel (light gray) with mint accents. Men's sizes range from 7 to 15, in graphite (dark gray) with red accents. All are standard D width, with a 0.31-inch heel-to-toe differential.
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