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UA Velocity Men's Hoodie

Name: Under Armour UA Velocity Men's Hoodie
Brand: Under Armour
SKU: under-armour-ua-velocity-men-s-hoodie-1327971-402
Price: 40.97 USD

Hoodies

$41

The verdict

A lightweight hooded training layer, not a fleece hoodie; good value at 34 dollars if that's what you actually want.

Fit

Expect a trim, athletic long-sleeve cut with a light hood rather than a heavy fleece silhouette; true to size for layering over a tee.

Quality

The same soft polyester knit as the line's tees in long-sleeve hooded form; it will wick and dry fast but offers little warmth on its own.

Price check

Budget-to-mid for the category and fairly priced, provided you understand it's a performance layer, not a sweatshirt.

Best for

Runners who want sun and light-chill coverage without fleece bulk.

Care

Wash cold, skip softener, hang dry.

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Fit check: Under Armour

True to size

Under 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

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What owners report about Under Armour hoodies

Zappos buyers of the Rival Fleece hoodie line report consistent praise for softness, warmth, and comfort, with the base Rival Fleece Hoodie holding an 86% five-star rating across 174 reviews and the Rival Fleece Big Logo Hoodie at 75% five-star across 65 reviews. Sizing is mostly reported as true to size, though a minority of reviewers say it runs slightly large; one reviewer called the fabric itchy and the fit iffy.

Strengths: Softness, warmth, and comfort are the traits reviewers bring up most consistently across the Rival Fleece line.
Watch out for: A minority of reviewers report the fit runs slightly large, and at least one flagged the fabric as itchy against the skin.
Sizing: Most reviewers call the Rival Fleece hoodie true to size, though some say it runs a bit big, so order your usual size unless you want extra room.

About Under Armour's hoodies line as a whole. Sources: Under Armour Rival Fleece Hoodie Reviews | Zappos.com · Under Armour Rival Fleece Big Logo Hoodie Reviews | Zappos.com