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The verdict
Fit
Standard kids' athletic cut, slightly roomy for layering; the child's normal size should work.
Quality
An entry-level kids' piece — expect a light knit or tricot shell with basic but adequate construction for a season or two of daily wear.
Is the price fair?
Firmly budget tier and priced like it; at this number there is little to criticize.
Best for
A throw-in-the-backpack layer for school and practice.
Care
Machine wash cold with the zipper closed and tumble dry low.
Fit check: Under Armour
True to sizeUnder Armour's everyday lines fit true to size with a deliberately roomy, athletic-loose cut rather than a tailored one.
Owner reviews of the core Rival Fleece hoodies and joggers repeatedly land on "true to size," with the cut described as loose and comfortable rather than baggy — several hoodie owners say to size down only if they want a trimmer fit. Sizing guides likewise report the brand fits true to your usual size once you pick the right cut, since Under Armour labels pieces by cut (loose vs. fitted vs. compression) and the fitted and compression styles are intentionally much snugger than the casual gear. Reviewers note the tees and tops run long and boxy rather than fitted, and a minority of jogger buyers found the slimmer athletic cuts snug enough to size up.
Sizing advice: Order your usual size in the casual fleece, tees, and joggers — size down only if you want a closer fit in the roomy cuts, and expect the fitted/compression-labeled styles to run much snugger by design.
Per owner & reviewer reports: Under Armour Rival Fleece Hoodie Reviews — Zappos · Under Armour Rival Fleece Joggers Reviews — Zappos · Under Armour sizing guide — OPUMO Magazine
What owners report about Under Armour zip-ups
Owner reviews of Under Armour's full-zip fleece hoodies and windbreakers (Rival Fleece, Armourfleece, Rival Woven, Storm Daytona) cluster in the mid-4-star range across hundreds of ratings on Amazon. Buyers of the Rival Fleece Full-Zip describe it as a good weight and very soft, with several saying they'd buy more. The recurring complaint across owners is shrinkage after a wash or two, with one buyer noting it "shrinks a bit" even while rating the hoodie positively overall.
- Strengths
- Owners consistently describe the fleece as soft and a good weight for the price, and repeat buyers are common in the reviews.
- Watch out for
- The most repeated complaint across owners is that the fleece shrinks somewhat after washing.
About Under Armour's zip-ups line as a whole. Sources: Under Armour Men's UA Rival Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie - Amazon.com · Amazon.com : Under Armour Storm full zip jacket