Under Armour Running Shoes Charged Assert 11
Product description
Road runs can feel less comfortable when cushioning and flexibility don’t suit your stride. The Under Armour Charged Assert 11 combines a cushioned midsole with a mesh upper and strategically placed outsole grooves, aiming to make everyday running feel softer while allowing the shoe to flex through toe-off. Its neutral design is intended for runners looking for a balance of flexibility and cushioning, rather than a shoe described as providing a different support approach.
Key specifications
The upper pairs athletic mesh with leather overlays that add structure and midfoot support. It contains at least 30% recycled content. Inside, a plush, antimicrobial sockliner is designed to make stepping in more comfortable, underfoot, Charged+ midsole cushioning is intended to provide softness for running and all-day wear. The durable rubber outsole has flex grooves placed to support toe-off and provide traction.
The listed weight is 7.7 oz, and the shoes use a standard tie closure. These details point to a straightforward road-running setup, with cushioning and flexibility as the central features. The product information doesn’t specify weather protection, so don’t assume the mesh upper is suited to wet conditions.
Who it’s for
These shoes are aimed at neutral runners who want cushioning without giving up flexibility. They may also suit someone looking for a running shoe that can handle a daily routine where comfort beyond a short run matters. For example, the mesh upper, cushioned midsole, and rubber outsole fit the kind of use that starts with a neighborhood road run and continues through the rest of the day.
If you’re choosing between a basic, lightly cushioned shoe and a more specialized running design, the Assert 11 sits closer to the everyday comfort end of that decision. Its description doesn’t establish features for runners who need a specific stability setup or other specialized support. It makes sense if your priority is a neutral feel with cushioning and flex.
Everyday use
The standard laces keep the closure familiar, while the sockliner is intended to make the first step into the shoe feel plush. The flex grooves are positioned to help the outsole move with the foot during toe-off, rather than treating the bottom as a rigid, uniform surface. Leather overlays add dimension and midfoot support to the mesh upper, which contains at least 30% recycled material.
The comfort claims are useful context, but they aren’t a substitute for fit: the available details don’t give sizing or width guidance. You may want to skip it if you’re looking for documented weather protection or a specific support feature that isn’t listed here.
Before you decide
Are these shoes designed for neutral runners? Yes. The description identifies them as neutral shoes for runners who want a balance of flexibility and cushioning.
How do they fasten? They use a standard tie lace closure.
Does the upper include recycled material? Yes. The upper contains at least 30% recycled content.
When it makes sense
The Charged Assert 11 is worth considering when your running routine calls for a neutral road shoe with cushioning, a flexible outsole, and a mesh-and-leather upper. It also has a practical case for people who value step-in comfort and all-day cushioning in one pair. Without having tried it, there’s no basis to promise a particular fit or feel, and the listed features don’t make it a clear match for every runner. Choose it for the stated neutral, cushioned approach, look elsewhere if your decision depends on support or weather details not provided.