Under Armour UA Curry 8 NM Team Basketball Shoes

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But it’s the smooth running transitions and overall flow of movements that make this setup fantastic. The heel is slightly elevated while the platform is slightly curved up at the front and while this is nothing new, it seems that they really nailed it here in terms of precision. I’ve been playing in these for a few months now (pretty much since they dropped at my local online retailer) exclusively on outdoor courts. The shoe just felt different the moment I’ve put it on. I’m not going to go all the way and say “it’s the true next-generation shoe” because who knows what that even means. The shoe utilizes foam as the bottom portion and completely gets rid of rubber, resulting in an incredibly feathery experience. While I’m not a big guy, I’m an explosive guard and did experience a handful of slides out of the shoe’s footbed. Not the best ankle support either. The tiny outriggers and a stable base helps prevent bad stuff from happening but a larger outrigger could’ve been welcome to help catch the foot on a more awkward plant/step.

If you’ve played in a Curry shoe once or twice before, this shouldn’t feel that different, though I have to admit more cushion is offered than in pretty much anything we’ve seen from the shoe line. The shoe also rides higher than a typical Curry shoe, so people used to minimal, low-profile rides might feel a difference. These shoes look fantastic. Great review. One quesrion: would you wear ankle braces when playing in the shoe, or does the shoe have enough ankle support as is? The upper of the Curry uses a knit build that has very solid ventilation. In multiple active 2-hour shoot around my foot never felt noticeably hot and there was also never noticeable sweat buildup that I sometimes experience when wearing other shoes. Let’s break down impact absorption, energy return, ride height, stability, step comfort & heel-to-toe transitions Pin image source: underarmour.com The Curry 8 is right along those. It’s comfortable. It’s not overdone. It’s efficient. Stellar job. VI. SUPPORTGoing up 1/2 a size myself and having a very wide foot, these still felt just a little too compact compared to how I’d ideally prefer. Although it might not be the size itself but how the internals of the shoe are constructed.

I’m a long time basketball player with over twenty five years of experience playing the game. Those years on the court have led me to wear many different types and styles of shoes. While these barely squeak at all (it’s foam, duh), the bite is so aggressive it almost feels like it could throw you off balance if you’d let it to. Imagine yourself running at 30 miles an hour and then completely halting without any easing into it. If you’d have the Curry 8’s slapped on, you’d probably fall with your face flat on the ground. Do they fit true to size or should you alter your choice? What about comfort? Pin image source: underarmour.com SIZING: UP 1/2 A SIZE

The upper is so minimal and flimsy, there aren’t enough strong support features in place to hold your foot together if you’re heavier or you’ve got an explosive/athletic playstyle. The Under Armour Curry 8 Flow is a breath of fresh air, that’s for sure. It takes comfort, freedom, and mobility to another level but there are still ways to improve. There are also these synthetic overlays along the sides which help with lateral & medial foot containment and the foam itself extends a tad bit laterally, acting as a mini-outrigger. The Curry "Flow" 8 is the first signature shoe released under the new "Curry" brand and they get off to a good start!