We partnered up with Okayswisher to review the New Under Armour Halo Racer. We hit the early morning streets of Johannesburg, where rubber and tar met in the crisp and chill of the spring season.
Johannesburg wakes up in rhythms. Taxi horns, distant voices, the hum of traffic, all part of the city’s pulse. But before that noise begins, there’s a quieter beat. Sneakers on tar. Breath in the cold air. The sound of a run carving space into the morning.
For Okayswisher, that space has become essential. Known as a cultural influencer who amplifies South African music and pushes the conversation of culture forward, his days are filled with energy, new sounds, new ideas, new ways of connecting with audiences. Yet it’s in the stillness of early runs that he finds balance.
Running has become part of my rhythm,” he says. “It clears my head and gives me space to think.”
A Look At The Under Armour Halo
That rhythm is carried by the Under Armour Halo, a shoe designed for runners who don’t just log kilometers, but use the road as a space to reset. With its super-light upper, it feels almost invisible, while UA HOVR™ cushioning reduces impact and returns energy with each stride. The midsole, inspired by Under Armour’s logo, guides movement and provides arch support, giving him stability across Jozi’s unpredictable roads.
In motion, the Halo is less about gear and more about flow. “Every stride feels smoother,” Okayswisher notes. “The shoe keeps me steady, but it also pushes me forward. It just fits the lifestyle.”
Lifestyle through story telling
That lifestyle is where the story comes together. For someone embedded in the culture, moving between music, content, and community, running isn’t separate. It’s another way of living culture, of grounding himself before stepping back into the noise. The Halo, in this context, becomes more than performance footwear, it’s part of the daily ritual.
As the sun rises over the city skyline, Okayswisher finishes his run, breathing heavily but smiling. It’s not about chasing hype. It’s about moving forward, in stride with the culture he lives, and with the balance running gives him.
The Halo At The Intersection Of Culture
The Under Armour Halo is built for this: long runs, everyday road surfaces, any climate. But in Jozi, in the hands or rather, the feet of someone like Okayswisher, it becomes something bigger. A partner in motion. A piece of gear that adapts not just to kilometers, but to lifestyle.
The Halo delivers on its promise, super comfortable, responsive, and reliable on the road. For everyday runners and cultural movers alike, it’s engineered to go the distance.
Culture in stride. Culture in motion.
Check the latest Under Armour Halo Gear and Racer on The Under Armour South Africa Website for more
About Under Armour: Under Armour is an American sportswear company, founded by former football player Kevin Plank in 1996, that designs and manufactures innovative athletic performance apparel, footwear, and accessories.
About Okayswisher: He is a rising voice in South African culture—bridging the worlds of music, community, and digital storytelling. With a YouTube channel centered around music and people, he has cultivated a following of 17.1 K subscribers through thoughtful interviews and cultural conversations. YouTube On Instagram, his influence extends even further, with 26 K followers, where he visually amplifies his lifestyle, fashion, and creative journey.
