Going 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. If I have one big gripe with the Curry 8 it’s the impact protection. The shoes have a solid amount of cushion and their fit is nice. However, you’re definitely going to feel it when you come down hard. They seem more suited at giving you lift during runs than jumping.

But are they reliable for constant outdoor use? After all, most of us are still only able to hoop outdoors. While 2+ months isn’t really an ideal period to make conclusions on the shoe’s outsole durability, so far they’re holding up well. The forefoot area is lower to the ground and feels firmer. Not completely dead but you won’t feel any bounce or apparent cushion. It’s all about speed and precision up there. I think this is right on the edge of the limit. This is incredible traction. Anything more might just be too much. So while I wouldn’t be able to tell you my top 10 most comfortable shoes of all time, if I had to put together such a list but traction-wise, yep. The medial sections of the foam do come out a little more, which does help plant off the inside foot more confidently. There’s also a small torsional plate for some torsional rigidity. Pin image source: underarmour.com 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.Closing out the Curry 8 review: are these worth it over the previous shoes? How’s the competition and who it’s best for? Pin image source: underarmour.com UA’s brand new Flow cushion debuts with the Curry 8 and while it’s nothing we haven’t seen or felt before, it complements what the shoe is trying to deliver extremely well.

You aren’t going to find a lot of durability with the shoe, and the fit could be better, but the unparalleled traction and bi-direction fit make it an excellent option for guards of all types. Comfort 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 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. With silhouettes that grab attention and points on the court, Stephen Curry shoes are a must-have in any well-edited footwear collection. Fitted with Under Armour’s lightweight and innovative support layers, you can enjoy performance-enhancing wear across all activities.It’s been a while since the all-new Curry Flow 8 has released, and now we got the next iteration – the Curry Flow 9.

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. The low weight is another factor that contributes to its appropriateness for guard usage. Its weight sits in the same comparable range as the popular Nike KD/ Nike Kyrie/ Jordan releases.I’m also a big fan of the shoe’s support. I’ve had more than my share of ankle injuries in my life, and the extra material up around the ankle area helps reduce injuries during awkward landings. Ventilation is decent, every single heel-to-toe transition was almost ridiculously smooth and there’s some really nice foam padding around the ankle & achilles. The Under Armour Curry 8 weighs 12.2oz/346g, on the light end for basketball shoes (average weight is 13.6oz/387g), which is what I expected given the previous history of the Curry line and his playstyle. It’s nicely balanced, sure. But I’m sure there will be several guys who will require more support than what’s offered here. And that’s just the truth.

If someone would tell me the Curry 8 weighs 8 ounces and I didn’t know the truth – I’d probably believe them! No real use of genuine materials might also throw some people off but hey, if people are complaining about that now, I guess they should’ve complained much earlier as the Curry line has been using primarily synthetic materials for a while now. The upper is what you call “barebones”– a thin knit covers most of the shoe while the synthetic plasticy material is layered along the medial & lateral sides to help containment. Read more about the new and exciting features of CURRY 8 in the flyer Why you should upgrade to CURRY 8. There have been a few experiments with foam-based builds before but this one is surely the first highly-successful one that just felt right the second I started moving around.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.