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04.15.2026

Under Armour Launches its Most Innovative Boot to Date: The Shadow Elite 4

Leave them in your shadow
Shadow Elite 4

Building on the success of one of its marquee football boot lines, Under Armour has raised the stakes further with the new Shadow Elite 4. Engineered for players to break free with explosive launch and maximum separation, the Shadow Elite 4 helps players keeps opponents on their toes.

 

As Under Armour’s most responsive football boot to date, the Shadow Elite 4 is built for agility, and crafted for control. The woven carbon fibre plate provides explosive forward energy and a cushioned landing, while the 3D heel counter provides an updated, locked-in fit for enhanced all-game comfort. The boot demonstrates Under Armour’s relentless dedication to providing its athletes with the ability to perform at the highest level.

The Shadow Elite 4
The Shadow Elite 4

The latest iteration in the Shadow silo lands in time for the crunch moments in Europe’s top competitions as well as this summer’s World Cup. Spain and FC Barcelona star, Fermín Lopez will be wearing the boots on the field for the rest of the season as he continues to impress fans globally, alongside other Under Armour Shadow 4 athletes including Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Ferran Torres (FC Barcelona) and Pedro Porro (Tottenham Hotspur).

Next-Level Innovations of the Shadow Elite 4:

The Shadow Elite 4

Improved Fit
A newly engineered 3D heel counter grips tighter and eliminates slippage, reducing reaction time and improving stability during sudden changes of direction.

Lightweight Experience

Weighing 213g, the Shadow Elite 4 provides minimum weight with maximum separation - perfect for players who rely on instinct and effortless precision.

Pure Separation

Woven carbon fibre plates in the forefoot and heel help load every step with an explosive response and a cushioned, grounded landing.

Unmatched Feel

Locked-in feel. Zero drag. A knitted collar and micro-wrap textiles for an unmatched, lightweight experience.

“The Shadow Elite 4 gives me a different kind of confidence when I step out onto the pitch."As an attacker I need every advantage to beat my man; the boots help push me forward quicker, turn sharper and every touch feels completely controlled, even at full speed. It’s the kind of boot that allows me to play instinctively and stay one step ahead of the opposition.”

 
Fermín Lopez

 

The Shadow Elite 4
The Shadow Elite 4

The Under Armour Shadow Elite 4 is available to buy now at UA.com, Under Armour Brand Houses, and select football retailers worldwide. Retailing at €270 / £245 it is launching in the White/Boundless Blue/Orange Bloc colourway, with additional styles arriving later in the season. The Shadow Pro 4 is available at €160 / £145 and with an equally locked-in fit and weightless feel, it suits players who rely on extreme agility and high-speed direction change.