The Rock’s Latest Training Shoes Look Tougher Than Ever
Like just about every other big name in the sports and entertainment world, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has a signature shoe. But few collabs or partnerships run as deep as Johnson’s with Under Armour, as his Project Rock collection, with multiple drops a year, has become as much of the actor’s persona as his wrestling catchphrases, arched eyebrow, or ridiculous cheat day meals.
The actor just announced the latest of these drops, dubbed the “Work Starts Here” collection. And while other releases generally contain modest updates to the portfolio, like new footwear colorways and pieces of apparel, this release includes two brand new tentpole items: the PR4 training shoe, the latest edition of the signature line, and the brand’s first pair of over-ear headphones, made through its continuing partnership with audio company JBL.
Unlike previous sneaker releases, we didn’t manage to snag a pair of PR4s ahead of the drop for a wear test. But from appearances alone, the shoes look to be a continuation of the signature line—with a few new flourishes, of course.
The silhouette remains similar to the PR3, with a sock-like mesh upper and Under Armour’s HOVR energy return foam and grippy TriBase outsole. New to the design is a medial and lateral TPU strap at the midfoot, ostensibly to provide more of a lockdown fit for the wearer. The shoe aims to be an all-around trainer, good for both heavy lifts and short, explosive athletic and cardio work.
We did have the chance to test the new over-ear Bluetooth headphones. The extra-rugged, sweat proof unit performs well in the gym, with a battery life that keeps working long after you’ve finished your final set. The set also has a noise-cancelling feature, and comes packaged with an old school headphone jack to plug directly into your devices, so it’s a solid option for use around the house and in the office, too.
Along with the sneakers and headphones, the collection includes gym slides, cutoff shirts, leggings, and more.
As always, Johnson hyped up the drop on Instagram, taking to his gym to put the gear to the test in a hype video.
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He rips through a tough-looking upper body and chest day, with plenty of pushups, presses, dips, flys, and more. Shortly after the start of through the clip, Johnson takes a beat to tear right through his sleeveless hoodie. Good luck recreating that stunt yourself—but you might want to think twice before you do, because you’ll have to buy yourself a brand new shirt to replace it. Not everyone has their own gear collection on hand, after all.
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