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ive been buying under armour for as long as i can remember like literally since they just made those tight moisture wicking shirts that everyone wore under their pads in high school. i usually time my whole years worth of gear purchases for cyber monday because that 40 or 50 percent off sitewide deal used to be a lock every single year but lately ive been getting really nervous about how they are changing things. im in chicago and coaching a youth track team now and i have a strict 2000 dollar budget for the 2026 season to get these kids some decent coldgear since we start practice when it is still freezing outside. i was looking at their recent trends and it feels like they are moving away from the massive public coupons and hiding everything behind the ua rewards app or doing those annoying spend 100 get 20 back things which doesnt help me when im trying to bulk buy hovr sneakers and base layers. if they stop doing the flat discounts i am going to be in huge trouble with the parents and the school board because i promised them we could stretch the budget by waiting for the holiday sales. ive noticed other brands are scaling back their black friday stuff too and im just freaking out that by 2026 the traditional cyber monday blowout will be totally dead or restricted to just the outlet clearance junk that no one wants. does anyone who follows their corporate retail cycle or inventory shifts know if they are planning to keep the big 50 percent off site-wide promos for 2026 or should i start looking at different brands before i commit my whole budget plan to them?
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13/04/2026 2:35 am
Like someone mentioned, they gotta dump stock. In my experience, you can stretch that $2k by:
- Stacking the ID.me coach discount
- Checking Under Armour ColdGear Base Layer 4.0 outlet deals
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13/04/2026 2:25 am
> ive been getting really nervous about how they are changing things... im trying to bulk buy hovr sneakers and base layers. I totally get the stress!! Coaching is hard enough without worrying about the bean counters at corporate changing the discount rules. I had to gear up my local youth soccer squad last year and spent hours comparing the thermal specs because Chicago wind is no joke. Even if UA keeps the sale for 2026, you gotta look at the technical side of the gear because some of the newer base layers arent as thick as they used to be. If UA pulls that spend more get a gift card nonsense, you can actually snag better bulk deals on some other amazing options:
- Nike Pro Warm Long Sleeve Top for great moisture management
- ASICS Gel-Kayano 30 Running Shoes for top-tier stability
- Saucony Ride 17 Running Shoes as a fantastic budget-friendly alternative But if you are set on UA for the team look, keep an eye on the Under Armour ColdGear Infrared Shield Jacket specifically. That tech is amazing for those freezing morning practices! It uses a ceramic coating to hold body heat and its way more durable for kids who beat their gear up. Ngl, the HOVR foam is fantastic for impact but the price tag is getting crazy. Stick to your guns with the board tho! Those holiday sales are usually still the best bet, even if you have to jump through the rewards app hoops to get the code. Its annoying but basically worth it for the massive savings in the end!!
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10/05/2026 5:50 am
Helpful thread 👍
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15/05/2026 1:52 pm
Regarding what #3 said about "Like someone mentioned, they gotta dump stock. In..."
- I totally agree they use it as a clearing house, but honestly, I have been pretty let down by what they are actually dumping lately. I have been a loyalist for over a decade, but the last time I did a big Cyber Monday haul for my local gym group, it was kind of a disaster. The stuff I got just felt... cheap? Like, the material was way thinner than the gear I bought five years ago. Unfortunately, I had some major issues with the stitching on the base layers I picked up. After just a few weeks of use, things were already fraying at the seams. It felt like I wasted a chunk of my budget on gear that wasnt gonna survive the winter. I ended up looking at some of the stuff from a competitor with the three stripes and even some outdoor-specific labels because I just couldnt trust the quality anymore. It is frustrating because I really wanted to stick with them, but my current setup from a different brand is holding up way better than the last batch I got from UA. Just be careful that you arent sacrificing quality just to hit that budget goal... it might cost you more in the long run if you have to replace it all by mid-season.
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13/04/2026 1:50 am
Honestly, I have been doing the same thing for years and UA hasn't let me down yet. Even with the shift toward the rewards app, they usually drop that big sitewide 50 percent code for Cyber Monday because they gotta clear out the warehouses for the spring stock. I am super satisfied with how my gear holds up, especially the Under Armour ColdGear Authentic Mock Neck Top for those brutal mornings when the wind hits. If you are worried about the budget, just make sure you sign up for the rewards early because sometimes they give us early access to the big percentages anyway. I usually grab these every year:
- Under Armour HOVR Phantom 3 SE Running Shoes for my daily miles
- Under Armour ColdGear Infrared Base Layer Leggings for layering
- Under Armour Storm Armour Fleece Hoodie Dont stress too much tho, the outlet stuff is okay but the sitewide deal is definitely still their bread and butter. It has worked well for me every single time i needed to bulk buy for my own group training sessions without any complaints.
