They come in at 12.1 oz in a men’s size 9. We found it pretty dope, as it incorporates the ‘3’ hand sign when he makes a three-point shot, the number ’30’ and his initials ‘SC.’Ĭoming in at $220 for men’s size, out of the box we found the UA CURRY 8 to be extremely light, not just for a basketball kicks but for a sneaker overall period. But most noticeable is the new SC30 logo. The kicks is also adorned with choc full of details about Steph Curry‘s life and journey to the NBA. When we first took them out of the box, we felt like they resembled modern day lifestyle runners. If you are into that whole minimalistic vibe, then these are definitely the kicks for you! Under Armour has pretty much done away with all the unnecessary aesthetic gimmicks found in most of today’s ball kicks and just gave us an absolute performance sneaker. Only time will tell how durable they really are. We did notice some minor heel drags when we tried them on blacktop surfaces. The only caveat we can think of since the traction is foam based, is how long they will last outdoors. The ‘soft’ but durable traction seems to adapt to any kind of court surfaces. For all types of surfaces, we never once experienced slipping during stop and go situations. Since the traction runs all the way up to the mid part of the sole, push-offs and hesitation moves are a dream to pull-off. The bite and grip of the UA FLOW Cushioning is next level. We felt little to no foot fatigues or joint pains during our two hour run with the Curry 8. Very responsive during landings and heel strikes. The cushioning and bounce back is next level. And despite the new biometric design approach, we found it to be very stable with an immense court feel at the forefoot. The FLOW foam has been biometrically designed with the athlete’s foot in mind. There are no mid or outsoles to be found here. Much like the uppers, the sole set-up of the kicks is a single unisole foam. One of the two shining elements of the Curry 8 is the UA FLOW Cushioning system. We strongly suggest going true to your size or going half to a full size-up if you have wide feet. During the test though, we felt no foot slippages or immediate concerns for ankle rolls. At this point we’re not quite sure how long they will hold. Knit uppers though, tend to stretch with overtime usage. A TPU heel counter, speed laces and a collar foam seems to be the main lockdown component. But after a few minutes of wear, the fabric seems to have stretched over and conformed to the shape of our foot. Initially the fit felt long and narrow, specially around the toe box. It’s further reinforced by a synthetic piece of leather found on both the lateral and medial side of the kicks. Majority of the uppers is made-up of a one-piece breathable engineered knit. We spent a full week test driving the Curry 8 in the ‘Golden Flow’ colorway in indoor and outdoor court environments. ![]() And boy, they’re already making a splash (pun intended) pushing forward the boundaries of performance basketball kicks. Following that drop, the Curry Flow 8 in white/gold will release on December 18th.The Curry Brand has officially launched under the banner of Under Armour. The Curry Flow 8, priced at $160, will be available at, UA brand houses, and other retailers. ![]() The key advance is the UA Flow technology that allows for the removal of the rubber while optimizing energy return. and a dual-layered upper that operates independently for an improved fit. Launching on December 11th in this sharp black/white colorway, the Curry Flow 8 – designed by long-time shoe design/innovation veteran Tom Luedecke – features no rubber outsole (shaving the shoes down 2 ounces), improved traction. Initially believed to be simply the Curry 8, the Curry Brand has decided to inject the Flow cushion technology into the shoe as well as its official title. He and Under Armour made the official announcement not long ago, and together they’re ready to launch the first signature shoe under the Curry Brand umbrella – the Curry Flow 8. He’s got the rings, he’s got the individual hardware, and now he’s got his own brand – the first athlete to do so with a major global sportswear brand since Michael Jordan. ![]() Stephen Curry, unquestionably the most unexpected elite player in the history of the NBA, continues to prove his doubters foolish.
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