The Curry “Flow” 8 is the first signature shoe released under the new “Curry” brand and they get off to a good start!
Although the “Curry” sub-brand has a long way to go before it matches the “Jordan” sub-brand time will tell but the first release for the brand is a great way to kick things off.
This will be Curry’s eighth signature shoe to released and the key talking point of the is traction.
Initially, I was extremely sceptical about the fact that the outsole is not rubber but foam but after running playing five games in them it’s safe to say that they are really solid and well built. The stopping capabilities of the tractions are definitely one of the best I have ever tried.
According to the brand, it took more than three years to develop the Curry Flow 8 in large part due to the implementation of its new cushioning platform in the midsole called UA Flow. Under Armour says this model reimagines how a basketball shoe is traditionally designed by eliminating a rubber outsole, but still providing a grippy on-court feel.
The UA Flow foam is a collaboration of Under Armour and Dow. The two companies also joined the force on UA HOVR. The Flow midsole is so well cushioned so that you barely feel the impact after landing after a key rebound or dunk.
We rocked the black/white version shown above but the shoes come in a wide range of colours and available in most good shoe stores in Australia.
The soles include an abrasion resistance which is the same as carbon rubber so there’s no slipping, skidding, squeaking on the hardwood.
The Curry 8 Flows have a knit upper with good support around them to provide a good amount of stability. The material is easy to clean
Over the past five seasons has become the league’s most efficient step-back three-point shooter and it’s clear these shoes have been designed to provide the traction and support required to be the NBA’s best step-back shooter in the league. If you want Steph’s take, here’s what he said on the sneakers release.
“The Curry Flow 8, for me, has boosted so much of my confidence and my ability to be consistent out there on the floor, because I have no doubt that with any move I make, the traction is going to be there and I’m going to be able to change directions or stop at the drop of a dime.” said Stephen Curry.
“It’s allowed all of my dribble moves to be a little more shifty,” Curry added, “a night-and-day difference to any other shoe that I’ve ever worn.”
To sum it up, the Under Armour Curry Flow 8 is a soft and lightweight shoe that can offer you a high level of comfort. It comes with excellent performance because of its traction, resilience, and lightweight.
While the Curry 7 and Curry 6 were marvellous basketball shoes however both lacked bounce in my opinion. This is something the Curry Flow 8 delivers on in spades and is clearly the best Curry model ever.
Aside from being quality shoes, the model also has an appealing design that you can also rock as a lifestyle sneaker off the court.
We hope this helps you next time you’re deciding what to buy for your next set of basketball kicks.
Dan Boyce is a die-hard Sydney Kings fan who grew up in Melbourne during the roaring 90's of Australian Basketball and spent far too much time collecting Futera NBL Basketball cards.
