How Under Armour Fell Flat During The Athleisure Boom

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In less than two decades, Under Armour grew to become one of the biggest sports apparel brands in the world, touting a roster of sports celebrities like Steph Curry and Tom Brady. But now, the future of the company is uncertain. Sales growth at Under Armour has slowed in North America and its stock has fallen from its all-time highs. Can the apparel brand rebuild its momentum and catch the athleisure wave before it’s too late, or will rivals Lululemon, Nike and Adidas take over?
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How Under Armour Fell Flat During The Athletic Boom

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@big_boy
@big_boy 3 роки тому
No sarcasm, the comments sections for these always have better and more succinct analysis then the video itself 😂
@kitsontuli2713
@kitsontuli2713 3 роки тому
ALWAYS!
@NattGotTheJuice
@NattGotTheJuice 3 роки тому
I didn’t even watch the video, I knew the first couple comments would break it down 😂 the CEO should be taking notes lol
@optimisticnihlist9705
@optimisticnihlist9705 3 роки тому
That's the exact opposite of what *usually* happens
@FinancialShinanigan
@FinancialShinanigan 3 роки тому
Not embracing athleisure was a big mistake, plus UA need to shrink their logo on their products. Consumers don't want to be a walking billboard
@clayz1
@clayz1 3 роки тому
Everybody is a walking billboard these days. UA is no diff. Too high priced for what you get imo.
@benzpinto
@benzpinto 3 роки тому
on the contrary, rich people want to be associated to pricey products. nothing brings them more joy than to have a giant signboard printed on their wear screaming im rich. the bigger the logo, the more obvious it is to be seen.
@anthonydelfino6171
@anthonydelfino6171 3 роки тому
you may be right about the logo.. though other brands do it too. There are plenty of Nike and Adidas clothing with their logo very prominently displayed.
@MarcusKing
@MarcusKing 3 роки тому
Facts! The logo isn't what sells the brand
@zelda12396
@zelda12396 3 роки тому
Some brands logo I actually want to be visible, but not on training gear
@DeadAir21
@DeadAir21 3 роки тому
What they left out is UA fell out of favor with that core teen/young adults demo. They consider UA a dad brand. There’s no cool factor in UA.
@jimmymac4016
@jimmymac4016 3 роки тому
Definitely true
@dessythamagician8717
@dessythamagician8717 3 роки тому
facts, and its not just a dad brand. its a "suburban dad" brand. A lot of American flags im jus sayin
@starwreck
@starwreck 3 роки тому
​@@dessythamagician8717 imagine being offended by the american flag in the USA
@pirate1012
@pirate1012 3 роки тому
Only people that wear UA are dads and off-duty cops. No one under the age of 25 goes near it. Lululemon is where it's at.
@BugOnAChip
@BugOnAChip 3 роки тому
@@pirate1012 lulu isn’t even a competitor of ua. Or adidas. Lulu is a league of it’s own.
@ltphilipg
@ltphilipg 3 роки тому
CEO/Chairman is delusional and will run the company into the ground. The analyst said it perfectly, UA wants to focus on the 50,000 runners vs the 5 million spectators 🤷🏽‍♂️
@Yzyenthusiast
@Yzyenthusiast 3 роки тому
@Scott Covert because thats how you make money
@roahnosh
@roahnosh 3 роки тому
Can't trust a dude named plank
@jlv3x
@jlv3x 3 роки тому
Exactly, look outside your window what are most people wearing every day, sweats and yoga pants. Even with athletes after daily workouts they're usually change to sweats and ath-leisure.
@dracosparrow1497
@dracosparrow1497 3 роки тому
The majority of those 50,000 runners actually wearing Nike. The best of them wearing Next%. UA failed to attract professional runners.
@rook1196
@rook1196 3 роки тому
their running apparel is quality and sold at a decent price. Their running shoes FFS they are the worst, they lag behind Nike, saucony, brooks, adidas, new balance, asics and lol sketchers.
@Go-Getter
@Go-Getter 3 роки тому
They have cheap looking products at premium prices. Take the approach that adidas took and ramp up quality and style, consumers will follow.
@WiiZapperkid
@WiiZapperkid 3 роки тому
An stop making ugly sneakers
@Dakidpepe
@Dakidpepe 3 роки тому
Steph Curry shoes are ugly too.
@cuzakuru
@cuzakuru 3 роки тому
Go Getter 100 percent it looks tacky compared to nike and others
@nmarkert01
@nmarkert01 3 роки тому
Their shoes all look like generic shoes from NBA 2k whatever year you’d like tbh lol.
@limitisillusion7
@limitisillusion7 3 роки тому
The whole point of this video is that they focused on quality too much and less on style.
@samsonmorrell
@samsonmorrell 3 роки тому
They forgot not everyone is The Rock
@bahrahme
@bahrahme 3 роки тому
Can't agree more.
@indiashante1560
@indiashante1560 3 роки тому
That's the only thing I can think of when I think of Under Armor. and I'm simply not paying that much money for something that I've really not crazy about. 🤷🏽‍♀️
@marcellusbalmores9713
@marcellusbalmores9713 3 роки тому
lol. facts
@jacobkilgannon6059
@jacobkilgannon6059 3 роки тому
I love under armour products. They last for years! But I would never pay full price. Just go to ross and it’s like 75% off!
@DilipkumarJadhav
@DilipkumarJadhav 2 роки тому
Exactly, so do I. Their stuff lasts for years. Nike and Adidas is all about looking like a peacock and they supply stuff that won’t last 6 months.
@nastaro_5789
@nastaro_5789 2 роки тому
I go there store and they always have sales. It’s amazing
@dopemusic6414
@dopemusic6414 3 роки тому
Their designs are very generic. The CEO should have given control of the company to someone else years ago.
@manchuk1d
@manchuk1d 3 роки тому
the backpacks were nice a few years back now its so ugly and bad design wise.
@AskMiko
@AskMiko 3 роки тому
Someone younger too... someone interested in what the twenty-something group wants to wear...
@moviesjean23
@moviesjean23 3 роки тому
Kayney West
@GGAky
@GGAky 3 роки тому
Or jerry lorenzo
@DRAMz-re7oo
@DRAMz-re7oo 3 роки тому
UA needs to stop charging Nike level prices. They aren’t at that level to charge the same kinda prices
@sethbender2863
@sethbender2863 3 роки тому
Both charge similar. I don’t have a problem with it.
@ruggerREL
@ruggerREL 3 роки тому
UA isn’t a budget brand the shoes is mid but the leggings and spandex are great
@sidharthchand8072
@sidharthchand8072 3 роки тому
@@ruggerREL I have under armor sweatpants they’re amazing
@gloria47us
@gloria47us 3 роки тому
There brands that are charging more than Nike and people are buying them that haven’t even been around as long as Nike or ua. Like gymshark, hylete, alphalete, and the list goes on. Price has nothing to do with it.
@wprince
@wprince 3 роки тому
@@sidharthchand8072 not amazing aight like good but not trash
@meritocraticmafia9824
@meritocraticmafia9824 3 роки тому
how the mighty have fallen. when i was in school not long ago, we were doing case studies on how well under armour runs the business. now it's on the verge of bankruptcy
@BlazingFaith1945
@BlazingFaith1945 3 роки тому
Same here and it wasn't even a marketing class,
@sylfix2680
@sylfix2680 3 роки тому
it's sad too me. I love their shoes but their clothing is too say the least, bad.
@mdogzino
@mdogzino 3 роки тому
That's normal you know, you should be aware of that if you studied business. The average Fortune 500 company doesn't last more than 30 years and what that means is that there's a few that last longer but a lot that come and go in that time period.
@Eric-469
@Eric-469 3 роки тому
@@mdogzino wow. I don't even need to study business now.
@chadwilliams9141
@chadwilliams9141 3 роки тому
Of anybody thinks this isn't about Curry and the warriors in 2015 and his shoe doesent know anything. The dude was the biggest player next to lebron in 2015-2016 his shoes just got worse looking since.
@futurehofer1564
@futurehofer1564 3 роки тому
He had some nice looking ones, the 4s, 5s, 6s and now the 8s all look great imo The thing is nike dominates basketball and anything that isnt nike has to be 10000x better to be on the same level as nike (to the general public) which makes really difficult for brands to grow in that market Plus basketball is a sport mostly followed by young people and young people dislike under armour as brand, which makes them look away from most of their products, even if they look nice, like some of the Curry's
@d.will9359
@d.will9359 3 роки тому
Facts
@chadwilliams9141
@chadwilliams9141 3 роки тому
@@futurehofer1564 I could agree but look at player popularity as well Lebrons and Kobes shoes would have releases and immediate sell outs in the 2010s. Under armour had that same hype in 2015 and 2016. Maybe player models are dying off for more of the Travis Scotts and the Yeezys but to not see how big sales figures were with the models of the one and two showed Under armour just being lazy with design since.
@futurehofer1564
@futurehofer1564 3 роки тому
@@chadwilliams9141 I think the Curry designs are actually the only thing close to "well designed" at UA I do agree that celebrities collab have taken a bit of that hype, and thats also on UA because these celebs are cashing in on the athleisure trend, something ua doesnt do, they basically create a image for themselves of being a boring company and no one wants to be a boring person, so they dont wear ua They would need a major rebranding to change this
@C-Lightning
@C-Lightning 3 роки тому
That's because the guy who designed Curry's first two shoes, went to Nike and started to design Kobe's shoes.
@FoodHealthFit
@FoodHealthFit 3 роки тому
I have no idea what they're talking about with being purely performance oriented. My Nike sneakers and workout clothes function AND look better than my UA gear. Management is delusional.
@Juggernaut-fg2up
@Juggernaut-fg2up 3 роки тому
Exactly. As a lifelong athlete and has a 25 year athletic trainer I can tell you that under armor shoes are the worst thing I’ve ever put on my feet. They hurt, they’re hard, they look like a cheap hard plastic and feel like it
@giths19
@giths19 3 роки тому
I believe its how they market their product. Like the 1 presenter said at the New York Marathon they focus on the 50,000 runners and ignore the 5 million onlookers. Look how Nike markets Jordan shoes vs how Under Armour marketed Curry One. Air Jordan's are more than capable for basketball court use but that's not why people bought them. Curry Ones had this cushion thing that giv......bla bla bla. No one is buying Curry One to become Steph Curry. Also with Nike and other apparels you can find options for tight work shirts that does all the sweat wicking magic but they make sure to offer a slightly comfortable shirt that is not performance related.
@limitisillusion7
@limitisillusion7 3 роки тому
My New Balance shoes are cheaper than any Nike shoes I've had and they are more durable too. I've been disappointed with some Nike and Under Armour products compared to cheaper alternatives.
@limitisillusion7
@limitisillusion7 3 роки тому
I'm not huge on style. If it fits, is comfortable and durable, I like it. I'll pay up to get that if necessary. Maybe the company is going downhill, but if the argument is that they focus too much on quality, then I think that's a bad reason to call UA products bad. They have a line of socks that I almost wear exclusively because they are that good. I also use MyFitnessPal and mapmyrun a lot. Regarding MyFitnessPal, no one else close to them in that market. I don't pay a lot for UA stuff or any clothing really. Just wait for deals and but stuff in bulk.
@spooktyrone9337
@spooktyrone9337 3 роки тому
@@limitisillusion7 nike and jordan brand cut corners to save money but every once in a while the come out with quality products but my 225 jordan 13s are worse quality than my 150 questions nike and jordan brand just have too many names
@alexs3187
@alexs3187 3 роки тому
I rarely buy stuff like that. I feel like I’m paying to advertise some company’s branding with the huge logos on their imported t-shirts.
@DhrubajyotiRaja01
@DhrubajyotiRaja01 3 роки тому
But that Logo is really Dope brother
@DmassWJ
@DmassWJ 3 роки тому
What the hell do you buy then? 95% of shirts have logos
@angelgjr1999
@angelgjr1999 3 роки тому
Buy cheap Hanes shirts. 3 dollar shirts and are very comfortable. No visible logo either.
@84jordie
@84jordie 3 роки тому
@@angelgjr1999 Wont stand out from the crowd though. 🤣🤣
@angelgjr1999
@angelgjr1999 3 роки тому
@@84jordie Let your personality stand you out. Not looks.
@smashmclovin
@smashmclovin 3 роки тому
The quality has gone down significantly too. My cold new cold gear didn’t last anywhere near the ones I bought in 2004 that are still going strong. I’m also aware that by making a product that lasts doesn’t make them money, but I do expect to get more than 6mos use of it.
@rts718
@rts718 3 роки тому
same, mine from 2004 (the black turtle neck) is still the warmest thing I own.
@hailusenthegreat
@hailusenthegreat 3 роки тому
I disagree that making products that last doesn't make you money. Look at Toyota, most reliable vehicles and also ironically sells the most cars.
@leeowens1598
@leeowens1598 3 роки тому
Agree 100% older UA cloths do last longer. I love UA cloths for running, Cold gear line is awesome. Shoes not so much.
@NazriB
@NazriB 2 роки тому
Lies again? UCL APPS
@shadowwolfkano
@shadowwolfkano 3 роки тому
Overpriced nylon.
@ft9kop
@ft9kop 3 роки тому
Taking existing cheap technology and market it as something trendy. Genius
@funofboredom
@funofboredom 3 роки тому
@@ft9kop that's what a lot of American companies seem to do.
@Ben-ic1ve
@Ben-ic1ve 3 роки тому
You just described half of the ”athletic” clothing companies
@TheGhostRises
@TheGhostRises 3 роки тому
Basically...😒... No lies told here.
@kevchen6852
@kevchen6852 3 роки тому
Of anybody thinks this isn't about Curry and the warriors in 2015 and his shoe doesent know anything. The dude was the biggest player next to lebron in 2015-2016 his shoes just got worse looking since.
@morningstar8187
@morningstar8187 3 роки тому
Society changed. They didn’t. It’s the same problem with every has-been company that went bankrupt or is about to.
@efive99
@efive99 3 роки тому
UA doesn’t have the premium appeal. It screams outlet products.
@brianvicenteno3139
@brianvicenteno3139 3 роки тому
Tell me about, I only buy UA from the outlets
@MathLilly
@MathLilly 3 роки тому
Of course if your story is about the fall of the company, the company won't respond for interview 😅
@MrRapmaster19
@MrRapmaster19 3 роки тому
Hey now the PIzza Hut CEO did take an interview for their fall of Pizza Hut video. It's honestly a good look and I wish other companies would follow too.
@baronvonjo1929
@baronvonjo1929 3 роки тому
I dont like how they plaster their brand logo on everything in a obnoxious way.
@zitronentee
@zitronentee 3 роки тому
Like Supreme?
@mrmark8603
@mrmark8603 3 роки тому
Unfortunately, the buyers like that?
@flora9370
@flora9370 3 роки тому
@@mrmark8603 If the buyers liked that it wouldn’t be a company struggling to stay alive. 🧠💀
@joefuckingflacco11tds-0int4
@joefuckingflacco11tds-0int4 3 роки тому
Every company you can think of does the exact same thing
@tbseow344
@tbseow344 3 роки тому
They lost their way after their earlier success. Over hyped over priced. Failed to respond to changes in market.
@user-hc9qv9yb9m
@user-hc9qv9yb9m 3 роки тому
Nike is over hyped as well as Yeezy crap
@JTytshorts
@JTytshorts 3 роки тому
Lmao they mentioned “in a post covid world we will see people wearing their athleisure EVERYWHERE” As if people don’t already wear yoga pants and tracksuits to every single thing they can😂😂😂
@davidwalsh9807
@davidwalsh9807 3 роки тому
It’s too expensive and the market is saturated ~ gymshark is an example of new emerging competitive companies
@sneezygibz6403
@sneezygibz6403 3 роки тому
Gym sharks old lol
@tigergoesrawrr2519
@tigergoesrawrr2519 3 роки тому
@@sneezygibz6403 to you
@seadragon1456
@seadragon1456 3 роки тому
Gym shark is old but their pieces are cuuuuute! Especially for us ladies.
@JohnstasBACK
@JohnstasBACK 3 роки тому
@@tigergoesrawrr2519 yea gymshark was 5 yrs ago u behind
@Tuxedoj
@Tuxedoj 3 роки тому
Gymshark is a joke
@blazinpyromaniac
@blazinpyromaniac 3 роки тому
Under Armour was cool 10-15 years ago but their designs never got better and I never wore them off the football field
@Dangic23
@Dangic23 3 роки тому
I started using UA early on. And then when they started making military clothing , it was a must have for us in the military.
@Ivanmaradonaaa
@Ivanmaradonaaa 3 роки тому
Being related to the military also gave them a suburban dad look, which nobody likes
@Dangic23
@Dangic23 3 роки тому
@@Ivanmaradonaaa The most common military gear they sold was not a fashion statement. It was mostly boots, undershirts, and socks. Underwear used to be good quality early on.
@NB2194
@NB2194 3 роки тому
Under Armour is the brand mom’s buy their 28 year old sons from Kohl’s
@DarkSkinT
@DarkSkinT 3 роки тому
@Scott Covert Nike , my mom know wassup... I’m fine with Addias also😈
@MrTmenzo
@MrTmenzo 3 роки тому
@Scott Covert she buys him heelys.
@opheliavalentine6058
@opheliavalentine6058 3 роки тому
Lol what a specific and detailed comment. Do you have a friend like that? Or are you speaking for your own mother
@obo2999
@obo2999 3 роки тому
Speaking from your own experience?
@lisa2stewart
@lisa2stewart 3 роки тому
Lol! Yup. Nothing wrong with warm clothes your momma gets you from Kohl's!
@GeoTrashPanda
@GeoTrashPanda 3 роки тому
Under armour is nice gear but expensive if you ask me. I only buy it in thrift stores. LoL
@megaboom69
@megaboom69 3 роки тому
I agree with you ua is overpriced.
@katherinegarcia7718
@katherinegarcia7718 3 роки тому
So people in the comments are talking about the huge logos. But doesn't nike and Adidas have specific big logos too
@ek7404
@ek7404 3 роки тому
Yes, but they’re “cool” logos. Nike’s known worldwide for the swoosh, and Adidas for the three stripes. You see celebrities wearing Nike and Adidas all the time, when was the last time you’ve seen a celebrity (not an athlete) wearing UA in public? It just doesn’t have the global recognition like Nike or Adidas.
@AliasHSW
@AliasHSW 3 роки тому
TBH the logo is ugly. It needs to evolve/rebrand as other brands have done over the course of its history
@avalosalex1993
@avalosalex1993 3 роки тому
Nike and Adidas are cool among the youth, I’ve never seen a high schooler or college kid who doesn’t play sports wear under amour from head to toe
@Kevin-cy2dr
@Kevin-cy2dr 3 роки тому
@@ek7404 ever heard of the Rock
@davidmanjhu
@davidmanjhu 3 роки тому
UA totally wasted Brady as an endorser. Imagine if Brady was a Nike athlete.
@swampthing2232
@swampthing2232 3 роки тому
Went to an UA outlet once went back a year later and they had the exact same overpriced shoes still for sale
@opheliavalentine6058
@opheliavalentine6058 3 роки тому
How’s that ice cream Nancy?
@DoneDealAC
@DoneDealAC 3 роки тому
Adidas did a great job using soft colors with their clothes and doing great collabs with Pharrell.
@xiaoka
@xiaoka 3 роки тому
adidas is doing everything well. Fashion (originals), performance, basketball, leisure wear, accessories, sports equipment, etc etc. They may lag behind Nike in running, but way ahead in things like soccer, clothes for hipsters, etc.
@federicobacano6050
@federicobacano6050 2 роки тому
@@xiaoka true but I would say soccer is kind of neck and neck
@R4tm1B29
@R4tm1B29 3 роки тому
Here in Asia, Under Armour is a "costume" for an American, buffed, middle-aged man, strolling inside a chain hotel in a resort area when they're checking the pool or going down for breakfast.
@iVince905
@iVince905 3 роки тому
Lets be real, no one has brand loyalty like Nike in this space. Nike has covered all demographics from young, middle aged, old and they’re practically in every sport with contracts with the biggest athletes (Cristiano, Lebron, Kobe, Mbappe)
@AllisonTau
@AllisonTau 3 роки тому
I feel like athleisure was almost on the way out of fashion but then corona happened and we all wanted to be comfortable at home
@williamgoode9114
@williamgoode9114 3 роки тому
Trackkies, track suit pants, nope I never got that healthy , stuck with jeans
@jamesofla9697
@jamesofla9697 3 роки тому
May I ask: What gave you the impression that it was on the way out?
@jerryrichardson2799
@jerryrichardson2799 3 роки тому
It's going to stay big with Boomers and Gen X, i.e. half the country.
@Sabundy
@Sabundy Рік тому
Everything is cyclical. It will eventually stop being "cool". All trends eventually wear out.
@avnerrlacardey7451
@avnerrlacardey7451 3 роки тому
I just buy my under armor clothes in Tjmaxx
@raymondcordero4876
@raymondcordero4876 3 роки тому
I have the collection of under armour nice look to go and train in the gym I feel best and in the club I love to look good and train hard.
@flora9370
@flora9370 3 роки тому
@@raymondcordero4876 In the club? Under Armour?
@talljib
@talljib 3 роки тому
@@flora9370 hahaha dude said in the club. I think he meant an athletic club as in a gym but still funny as phuck
@dukeduke6453
@dukeduke6453 3 роки тому
CEO/Chairman is delusional and will run the company into the ground. The analyst said it perfectly, UA wants to focus on the 50,000 runners vs the 5 million spectators 🤷🏽‍♂️
@lmallen2299
@lmallen2299 3 роки тому
Right.
@saulgoodman2018
@saulgoodman2018 3 роки тому
People buy other brands that are just as good, and like half the price. I will never spend $70 for a shirt or a pair of sweatpants.
@angelgjr1999
@angelgjr1999 3 роки тому
Almost had a heart attack when you said 70 dollars for a shirt. Haven’t bought under armor in years myself. Overpriced.
@MarylandTerps
@MarylandTerps 3 роки тому
Under Armour shirts are not $70 lmao. You can buy them for $20 on their website right now.
@saulgoodman2018
@saulgoodman2018 3 роки тому
@@MarylandTerps When their not on sale, they are that much.
@MarylandTerps
@MarylandTerps 3 роки тому
@@saulgoodman2018 maybe for a long sleeve fleece. But half my wardrobe is UA and their tshirts consistently sell for $30 or less.
@saulgoodman2018
@saulgoodman2018 3 роки тому
@@MarylandTerps and they make more then tshirts. My UA T-shirts are like 10 bucks each. From Marshall’s.
@nseebs8976
@nseebs8976 3 роки тому
Funny because I went away from Nike to UA for joggers to wear around the house during lockdown. I passed on Lulu even with 25% off. Grabbed a pair of UA water repellent joggers for those rainy walks too and love them both. So it really comes down to what everyone is looking for and they had the best offering for me.
@uhu597
@uhu597 3 роки тому
Following in Reebok's and LA gear's footsteps.
@antonios4681
@antonios4681 3 роки тому
I'm in love with UA's Rush gear and they gave us healthcare workers a deep discount. They have a customer in me for life.
@Jayl__
@Jayl__ 3 роки тому
I beg to differ. The biggest issue is they focus on men in the beginning and only recently focused on women. I recently bought two pieces from their new women’s product line, base layer and a running sweater that were on the premium end. I say I got it for the look and colour/design at first and when I use it for function, the fit and comfort was off. The shoulder doesn’t fit well on the base layer like it’s made for a wider frame and the sweater was a bit scratchy and doesn’t keep warmth. The problem is they haven’t nailed women’s athletic wear. People don’t mind paying more for better quality and style is important given the piece more versatility. I’m definitely a Lululemon fan and it also consistently looks better and is much more comfortable to wear than UA stuff I have. Don’t get me started on the shoes, the reason I got their cleates for softball isn’t because they are great because they are so marked down for $30 and much cheaper than other alternatives. I didn’t necessarily needed new cleates but when they are so cheap why not. All women at least majority, athlete or not would rather look cute in their workout gear than not if it functions the same. I don’t know why the CEO doesn’t want m edge to their competition. But in any case the new UA stuff does look better but after trying and not satisfied with the function I’m not buying again unless really marked down.
@t.t.thomas5101
@t.t.thomas5101 3 роки тому
Under Armour rocks . What I feel is solid quality and built-to-last workout wear . I love to chill in my UA gear 🔥
@Gusteeze
@Gusteeze 3 роки тому
How much did under armor pay you to comment this? 🤣
@t.t.thomas5101
@t.t.thomas5101 3 роки тому
@@Gusteeze I wish they would give me a discount atleast for my honest review !
@vidform
@vidform 3 роки тому
I used to think Under Amour was for wearing underneath your outer clothing like long-johns.
@miltonervin4253
@miltonervin4253 3 роки тому
Under Armor makes of the Best hoodies, I have the same ones for about 6-7 years still in excellent quality, I don't get all this hate.
@brooks5895
@brooks5895 3 роки тому
Me either! I love their BoxerJocks
@rol1517
@rol1517 Рік тому
Yesss
@SCIFIguy64
@SCIFIguy64 3 роки тому
Under Armour had always felt more purpose driven than Nike to me. Not premium, but practical.
@Facebodyfx
@Facebodyfx 3 роки тому
"Get on board and adapt or remember the good times!" well said!
@Jattforce24X
@Jattforce24X 3 роки тому
They didn't even mention project rock , as if the rock is commoner or something 😂😂😂
@bogdannemes1995
@bogdannemes1995 3 роки тому
Entire UA value is given by the rock.
@Jattforce24X
@Jattforce24X 3 роки тому
@@bogdannemes1995 that's why it's ridiculous that they mentioned Steffen Curry and others but not him 😂🤦
@Dschungelbuch100
@Dschungelbuch100 3 роки тому
But I finally realised what the SC means on the UA products.
@ThePowerofJames
@ThePowerofJames 3 роки тому
The Project Rock line is about all that is saving them right now. I also got away from MY Fitness Pal, since there is better ones out there.
@RichardsWorld
@RichardsWorld 3 роки тому
What is weird is they sponsored big tennis players Ike Andy Murray, and made them tennis shoes, but they never made tennis shoes for sale.
@hujanair2
@hujanair2 3 роки тому
Fitness enthusiast here i love UA on discounts. The fit is right for my body and i'm in asia, so no walmarts or generic brand sportswear. I dont like nike's fit.
@Amirhesamyan
@Amirhesamyan 2 роки тому
I actually like Under Armour products. They are delivering quality products at comparable prices to Nike.
@diegomontoya8889
@diegomontoya8889 3 роки тому
The UA Playoff 2.0 Polo Shirt is the best of its kind on the market. I own 8 of them, and wear them to work all summer long. If you join UA as a member they constantly send me emails with sale notifications and promo codes, which allows me to purchase at a discount, because UA is expensive otherwise. I also like that they're not fashion forward, and more uniform looking. A grown man should not be wearing neon green in public, like every Nike outfit I see.
@SrinidhiAithal
@SrinidhiAithal 3 роки тому
Under Armour makes ugly Athleisure apparel and shoes. Personal opinion.
@SamDouglas92
@SamDouglas92 3 роки тому
Have you ever trained in project rock shoes? They’re solid
@user-hc9qv9yb9m
@user-hc9qv9yb9m 3 роки тому
@@SamDouglas92 He would rather be lazy and jump on the hate train
@Sabundy
@Sabundy 3 роки тому
I agree. I find their designs ugly too
@stephencashier9235
@stephencashier9235 3 роки тому
I love there shoes....definatley more comfy than nikes....im fussy with my shoes and UA are great,as are Mizunos....my top two functional footwear...
@Sabundy
@Sabundy 3 роки тому
@@stephencashier9235 I believe you. I didn't find Nike that comfortable either. I wear Asics myself (which is more comfortable for me). So I can certainly believe that UA and Mizuno make more comfortable shoes. As I mentioned I just am not a big fan of UA's shoe designs. I think they need to work a lot more on that.
@optimusblack3
@optimusblack3 3 роки тому
I’m very brand loyal and used to be one of the persons in my German city to wear UA. I’m muscular so it looked good on me. But lately UA doesn’t look special anymore ND the price is too high
@lastlvl
@lastlvl 3 роки тому
It’s ugly, that’s the reason and the logo stinks
@gaborikrules
@gaborikrules 3 роки тому
For real like am I crazy? There's just nothing visually appealing about the brand or its style. So generic.
@areascoda2912
@areascoda2912 3 роки тому
Very true. The logo is fugly. I associate UA with underwear for working out
@Sabundy
@Sabundy 3 роки тому
I agree.....their brand and designs are just bland at best, ugly at worst.
@ShawnMurray
@ShawnMurray 3 роки тому
Better logo than Lulu
@swishfamilyrobinson9949
@swishfamilyrobinson9949 3 роки тому
@@ShawnMurray debatable
@Go-Getter
@Go-Getter 3 роки тому
This is a free course of how to sabotage your own brand. Make cheap looking clothes, disregard market analysis, make bad contracts, get political, offend your biggest superstar.
@Bbjaz824
@Bbjaz824 3 роки тому
It’s crazy how regular people can see these failure coming when brands choose their pride over what the market tells them. I thought the goal was to make money? Not alienate your customers.
@Go-Getter
@Go-Getter 3 роки тому
@@Bbjaz824 "pride comes before the fall" when you have a CEO who thinks he knows more than he actually does, and who allows his ego to not hire the proper people to make the company profitable, this is what happens. They'll rather drown than to admit that their strategies aren't working.
@einmann3252
@einmann3252 3 роки тому
How did they get political? I am not an American. Just curious.
@Go-Getter
@Go-Getter 3 роки тому
@@einmann3252 the CEO indirectly supported Trump.
@einmann3252
@einmann3252 3 роки тому
@@Go-Getter But didn't Nike did something like that. I remember some thing do with some American Football Player.
@amosports1506
@amosports1506 3 роки тому
Why are we comparing lululemon to Nike, adidas and under armour? lmfao
@alh06
@alh06 2 роки тому
They were comparing them in the athleisure market.
@pidsme9549
@pidsme9549 3 роки тому
I'm a simple man. I like Converse.
@19wael96
@19wael96 3 роки тому
Thats basic
@tonytoekneetony7992
@tonytoekneetony7992 3 роки тому
Nike owns Converse..
@gordonsteen8415
@gordonsteen8415 3 роки тому
Baltimore. Not DC.
@angelgjr1999
@angelgjr1999 3 роки тому
Tristate area New England
@lego6190
@lego6190 3 роки тому
@@angelgjr1999 DMV
@ShawnMurray
@ShawnMurray 3 роки тому
Just looked up Lululemon and the clothes are ugly. They’re selling $150 long sleeve shirt.
@THECOLONEL50
@THECOLONEL50 3 роки тому
Glad to know I wasn’t the only one who didn’t know what the hell a Lululemon was.
@Brave-828
@Brave-828 3 роки тому
I knew what it was and I also knew the clothes were damn ugly. I imagine older Chinese women as the target market
@obo2999
@obo2999 3 роки тому
The market is rich white women with like to waste money.
@chienfuzan
@chienfuzan 3 роки тому
@@Brave-828 Lol
@tristenbrown4208
@tristenbrown4208 3 роки тому
Lululemon has the absolute worst logo in the game. Their stuff is overpriced as well. $70 for a pair of shorts?? I can get a much nicer pair of Nike shorts for $20-$30 cheaper.
@christopherallen996
@christopherallen996 3 роки тому
I work for UA and I always complain about the designs because they should be more fashion forward but also still provide some athletic performance. The designs need to improve to attract more people. And nikes quality isn’t that great and I know because I used to work for them too.
@spooktyrone9337
@spooktyrone9337 3 роки тому
Curry is the only think keeping this brand alive and his shoes ugly asf
@flora9370
@flora9370 3 роки тому
TELL EM 😤💯
@Tyyffgb.cvcxxxcc1245
@Tyyffgb.cvcxxxcc1245 3 роки тому
I know his shoes need to be re done with some style
@UrSSuL
@UrSSuL 3 роки тому
We' re here for this. 3:54
@yohanc7459
@yohanc7459 3 роки тому
For me Under Armour is great sports brand and they have great products, this is bad time for the global. Sometimes things happen unexpected hope they can come very strongly.
@almerindaromeira8352
@almerindaromeira8352 3 роки тому
So that is how it's called! Athleisure! I as everybody else has been seeing it growing for years but didn't know what to call it. Reminds me of the early 2000 gymwear trends
@philipjohnzamora2255
@philipjohnzamora2255 3 роки тому
Very tough shoes, I’m using the same shoes for basketball, training and long-running still good condition for almost 2 years now. Good quality UA brands.
@tristenbrown4208
@tristenbrown4208 3 роки тому
Nike knows how to keep their products fresh and stylish. Don’t like that? That’s fine, they also offer products that are not flashy for reasonable prices too. Under Armour deviated itself away from its base that made them popular. It’s no longer popular among people in my age demographic. It’s becoming a dad brand. People in their 20’s, in my opinion, gear more towards Nike and New Balance.
@Sabundy
@Sabundy Рік тому
But what's funny is not long ago NB was just as much generally seen as a dad brand.
@melissa007ish
@melissa007ish 3 роки тому
Under Armour’s problem is it’s logo. It looks bad on shoes and on casual clothes, except maybe golf shirts guys over 55 would wear. Hard problem to solve.
@MarcusKing
@MarcusKing 3 роки тому
The logo is not bad looking. It isn't used well. Most of the times it takes up too much space and becomes unsightly.
@limitisillusion7
@limitisillusion7 3 роки тому
I don't know about all under armour products, but I do know good socks when I wear them. I bought 20 pairs of these socks because they're the best socks I've ever warn and I'm not disappointed. I wear them for physical work, running and generally working out and they're durable, comfortable, and they also aren't insanely expensive. Regarding the shoes and shirts, I have no idea if they're good. I think I have an under armour shirt or two and they're interchangeable for the cheap compression moisture wicking shirts and so are the Nike ones. I've had expensive Nike shoes that were far less durable by much cheaper new balance shoes too. In my experience, you pay for the brand name, not the quality.
@beanlam6223
@beanlam6223 3 роки тому
i been underarmour fan since 2006 and their quality used to be great and reasonably priced but they got greedy and switch to lower quality materials. They still have few great products usually seen in their brand houses but prepare for a sticker shock. The “rock” lineup and couple of curry lineup with new technology are awesome. I will still buy underarmour shoes but selection for quality shoes are getting slim.
@whattheysayk9558
@whattheysayk9558 3 роки тому
Who the hell is where in Lululemon lmao 😂
@l.c.8475
@l.c.8475 3 роки тому
7:44 synthetic fibres have very real downsides, like keeping smells and heat, cotton is much better at that and when it comes to the leisure side of athleisure people would rather not smell
@williamgoode9114
@williamgoode9114 3 роки тому
Try hemp fibre
@DmassWJ
@DmassWJ 3 роки тому
Keeping in heat? Definitely not. The smell, true if you use cheap detergent.
@williamgoode9114
@williamgoode9114 3 роки тому
@@DmassWJ why wear undergarments rather than loose fitting top cotton layer, called over armour
@sanansa4567
@sanansa4567 3 роки тому
the title had me thinking they revived the actually company Athleisure, a sports store that competed with Hermans Sporting Goods and Ski Shops. This was years before the big box sporting goods stores starting popping up. They had some higher end products for a mall store.
@chrisgumbs2064
@chrisgumbs2064 3 роки тому
If Under Armor wants to try and reach the younger demographic then what would be best is if they continued to reach out to other fashion brands for collabs such as Palm Angels (which they already did a collab with) to help reach another audience. Replicate the pieces from said collab but make it cheaper and easier to get. As for their shoes, their Forge 96 (a lifestyle shoe) sold out in every color way. It played off the whole chunky dad shoe trend, but what was great about the shoe was the minimal logo branding on it making it more versatile to wear. Under Armor already has had some success in reaching that younger crowd but they just need to pick up where they left off.
@tofutrader
@tofutrader 3 роки тому
The UA logo is ugly has hell. That why I won’t wear it lol. The Nike swoosh so much better looking
@williamgoode9114
@williamgoode9114 3 роки тому
A weird logo fewer and fewer recognize
@melissa007ish
@melissa007ish 3 роки тому
Agree! That is really what we are paying for - the logo.
@anthonydelfino6171
@anthonydelfino6171 3 роки тому
@@williamgoode9114 assuming they ever did to start... studying logo design in college, my professor attempted to use their logo as an "iconic" one that stood on its own. No one in the class knew what it was so he begridgingly had to change to talking about the Nike logo.
@williamgoode9114
@williamgoode9114 3 роки тому
@@anthonydelfino6171 one of the reasons those three or four years is just a holding pattern to accustom you to borrowing and low wage
@alfredoladino9838
@alfredoladino9838 3 роки тому
a simple logo, but i hate how huge they put it on some of their shoes which is why i hardly wear them now, and i’ve noticed the quality in some of their J’s, other shoes, and performance clothes have been going down recently, that’s why i switched to adidas, not much better, but i like the simplicity of their branding and boost better helps with my knee and foot pain than nike air does.
@TristenHernandez
@TristenHernandez 3 роки тому
I didn’t know Jimmy Kimmel was involved with under armor 😂
@user-hc9qv9yb9m
@user-hc9qv9yb9m 3 роки тому
He just ran his damm mouth off
@leekgocrazy-_-3204
@leekgocrazy-_-3204 3 роки тому
I can say as a previous employee, this video makes sense, business has visibly reduced
@amandar2219
@amandar2219 3 роки тому
Personally I love under armour 😂. The thermal running shirt and leggings have been FANTASTIC when I run in the winter. Their summer workout gear is also great. I have abused these clothes when working out and will sometimes wash them three times a week. Yet they hold up after each wash! I have tried Nike gear but I have had such a hard time finding work out gear that holds up.
@tecpaocelotl
@tecpaocelotl 3 роки тому
They stopped doing the alter ego line with Marvel and DC. Most of my Under Armour is from that line. My leisure clothes are Adidas. Under Armour is built like you got to work out.
@donkeykong516
@donkeykong516 3 роки тому
Never thought they had any chance...lucky to have hung around this long
@yesmanyrangel9328
@yesmanyrangel9328 3 роки тому
If it wasnt for Curry blowing up they would be super irrelevant
@donm7928
@donm7928 3 роки тому
13:41 why is the footage playing in reverse?
@TheQsanity
@TheQsanity 3 роки тому
There are too many smaller brands out there that focus on performance but each brand specifically focuses on a niche aspect of performance for consumers (eg. Hokka, Altra, Brooks, etc.) . Whereas UnderArmor focuses on performance for their sport athletes, but not for the performance of their average consumer.
@jgzero18
@jgzero18 3 роки тому
I feel like Nike is the giant purely because of the Jordan brand, an ADIDAS has big ties to soccer. Under Armour tries, but they're just lost behind. With that said, I love Under Armour
@Sabundy
@Sabundy Рік тому
It also depends on where in the world you are talking about. Certain brands are bigger in certain countries and have ties to popular sports in those countries. For example Li-Ning is very popular in China and has big ties to Basketball 🏀. Asics is big in Southern hemisphere countries like Australia, South Africa, New Zealand etc and has ties to Rugby 🏉 and Cricket 🏏. Mizuno is popular in Japan and South Korea with it's ties to golf ⛳. And so on and so forth....
@Skims19
@Skims19 3 роки тому
Prices are too high and don’t look or function as well as Nike or Adidas
@jootoobersters
@jootoobersters 3 роки тому
for some reason, i have always thought that under armour started as a boxing gear brand
@bh2155
@bh2155 3 роки тому
I think under armour products will always be around. They were really big 6 to 7 years ago, I don't think they will reach that level again. But they will stay popular because they make a good product with the exception of their shoes.
@rachelmcclung3822
@rachelmcclung3822 3 роки тому
I love under armor is my favorite brand of clothing
@oerg
@oerg 3 роки тому
13:43 people walking backwards
@Gogoterps
@Gogoterps 3 роки тому
Agree with others. Their logo is rather unappealing to begin with and the problem is exacerbated by the fact that it’s usually displayed way too prominently on their attire. They do make great gear for military and law enforcement but that’s a niche market.
@nelsonsancho4699
@nelsonsancho4699 3 роки тому
Alot of Nike, Adidas, Lulu employees on this chat.
@avalosalex1993
@avalosalex1993 3 роки тому
Lol you wear under amour huh?
@nelsonsancho4699
@nelsonsancho4699 3 роки тому
@@avalosalex1993 best brand!
@Foof0811
@Foof0811 3 роки тому
The background music to this video seems out of place... like main menu music for Packman
@kpgmen
@kpgmen 3 роки тому
If they can get their shoes right, they can turn it around. Being a Dad brand can be profitable, but not a growth engine.
@sisterstaketoo1981
@sisterstaketoo1981 3 роки тому
I have shares of under armour. I purchased them right before steph curry and his team won the chip. I thought it would take off it never really did. In 2018 I also participated in the under armour box program monthly gear sent in a box and you send back anything you didn’t want to purchase. They have since discontinued that program. I try to purchase gear from them when I can lol 😂
@Anthony-lq8jn
@Anthony-lq8jn 3 роки тому
Only real reason me and a lot of people I know wear UA gear is because lots of school districts are sponsored by UA and give us the important pieces of gear in sports like football or basketball. We kinda just hop on that and buy everything else UA (Sleeves, cleats, gloves, shorts, under shirts, etc.)
@zonetwelve
@zonetwelve 3 роки тому
that was their big mistake,,,instead of trying to make high quality premium products they just leveraged their brand recognition to go after college athletics and other endorsement style "deals"
@TheJoe89jan
@TheJoe89jan 3 роки тому
Under armor makes great hunting apparel, military apparel, and the latest the project rock clothing line. All there other clothing is overrated.
@PB-ox4mm
@PB-ox4mm 3 роки тому
Haven’t bought a pair of UA shoes in years . And I’m sorry I’m not spending 35$ on a face mask 😷 just because of “the rock “ price gouging at its finest! This company could be better but they choose not too , over priced low quality
@Rod-bp8ow
@Rod-bp8ow 3 роки тому
Consumers are not a walking ad, yet it is always the personal work that makes the products fit for every client, snug fit for some, easy going on the other, it is always consumer protection that customers value, the way companies provides the services expected to every product, it is beyond sales, relationships of a lifetime, as sellers and buyers to one another, every year to welcome each with many employed or being employed, to employ the principles not just the brand, but also the statement of history of brands.
@Joeltravels
@Joeltravels 3 роки тому
2:54 not only does it become heavy, but more importantly; as the fibers absorb the sweat, they swell and make it harder for the skin to breathe, and shed excess heat. Sweat vaporizes, sure, but it’s an excellent conductor, so as we run the breeze makes the sweat and hence us, cool. But covering the body with something in cotton, for example, makes that cooling effect harder to work effectively. As the fibers when wet almost have a wind proofing effect. Not so good when you’re already to hot. But with synthetic high grade fibers, you don’t see that as much, they instead allow a steady wind flow. With the added benefits of UV-protection and an alleviating effect as not as much sweat stays close to the body/in the garment, as it dries faster than cotton.
@hothotheat3000
@hothotheat3000 3 роки тому
The only people I ever see wearing it are gym dudes who wear The Rock’s product line. They wear that for The Rock, not for UA.
@samuellolango9720
@samuellolango9720 3 роки тому
if that is the approach under armour want than its a bad idea cos gym shark and their steroid users influencers could easily overtake UA in that sector.
@SimFoxSim
@SimFoxSim 3 роки тому
Cotton t-shirt gets wet, and gets heavy and that is affecting your performance in the GYM? Are you serious?
@YizzERR
@YizzERR 3 роки тому
I mean, in a way- yes. I'm a heavy sweater and if I'm not in some type of dri-fit clothing i'll be completely saturated in sweat after an hour or so. It's a rather uncomfortable feeling on the skin to the point that I want to get out of those clothes sooner than later.
@nianguyenvn
@nianguyenvn 3 роки тому
That looks like the under armour I always went to in Livermore, CA.
@pdadv77
@pdadv77 3 роки тому
They were so late to the tech fabrics it astounds me they became so popular so fast. It's like professional sports never looked at what runners and hikers, climbers had been wearing for decades?
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