Under Armour Curry 8
Released 12/2020, Low Top, Stephen Curry,
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8.9
EXPERT RATING
5 reviews
9.0
USER RATING
63 ratings
Steph Curry's first shoe under his new brand is a standout.
Best Suitable For:
Great all around hoop shoe for guards and wings.
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $159.99
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Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
light
heavy
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Under Armour Curry 8 |  Nike KD 15 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 11 |  Under Armour Curry 2 Low FloTro |  Puma MB.01 Lo |  Nike Lebron 20 | Add shoe | |
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| Expert Rating | 8.9 | 9.0(0.1) | 8.9(0.0) | 8.4(0.5) | 8.9(0.0) | 8.8(0.1) | |
| User Rating | 9.0 | 9.2(0.2) | 9.1(0.1) | 8.7(0.3) | 8.7(0.3) | 9.2(0.2) | |
| Best Price | $159.99 | $112.97 $150 | $225 | $130 $150 | $79.99 $120 | $149.99 $200 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 320g - 340g | 370g - 390g | NA | NA | NA | 390g - 410g |
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Under Armour Curry 8 Review
Pros:
Stop on a dime traction
Great cushioning
Cons:
Weird sizing
Performance of the Under Armour Curry 8:
The Curry "Flow" 8 is the first signature shoe released under the new "Curry" brand and they get off to a good start!
The traction is the best aspect of the shoe and features an all-foam outsole that is crazy grippy.
The cushion is also nice and comfortable while providing great court feel and responsiveness. Reviewers considered it the best cushion of the Curry lineup.
The materials consist of a flexible knit upper that is comfortable with synthetic overlays for structure.
These fit short and a little wide - going up half a size should work for most people.
The support and lockdown are what you come to expect from a Curry and will give you no issues.
Overall the Curry 8 is a great hoop shoe that most players will enjoy. These are definitely worth the $20 increase to $160!
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Expert Reviews of the Under Armour Curry 8:
Expert Rating: 8.9 (ranks #23 of 330)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.5
December 18, 2020
At $160, you are getting a phenomenal hoop shoe. Pretty much every aspect of the shoe is really good. If I had to describe the Curry 8 in one word it would be fluid.
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9.1
May 26, 2021
I absolutely love the Curry 8. The traction is amazing and will work outdoors. It also features great cushioning with the new Flow technology. There are 2 main differences between the 8 and previous Curry shoes. The first is that the upper is much lighter on the 8 and the second is that the 8 gives you both cushioning and court feel.
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9.0
December 20, 2020
The Curry 8 is $20 more expensive than the Curry 7 and it's totally worth it! The traction and the cushion are highlights of the shoe. If you pick up a pair of these I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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8.8
December 31, 2020
The Curry 8 is awesome. The traction is insane and the cushion is super nice. If you are a guard you will definitely like playing in these!
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8.2
January 13, 2021
The Curry 8 was very close to being great. It was supposed to feel like a running shoe and it definitely did, but to a fault. I loved the traction and the shoe, but it fell short in too many categories to justify $160.
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User Reviews of the Under Armour Curry 8:
User Rating: 9.0 (ranks #78 of 330)
10 - Amazing
17
9 - Great
39
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.6
March 28, 2022
The new brand’s Curry Brand Curry Flow 8 is amazing. It is great for quick guards that need to stop on a dime. The traction is unbelievably great with the new “Flow” technology. The cushion was also very nice with great impact protection. The support was pretty good but it could do better. The materials were very thin and breathable, but that caused the support to be a little lacklustre. The durability was surprisingly good, and outdoor use should be okay. Overall, they are an amazing performer.
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9.4
October 23, 2022
Fav shoes I’ve played in. Excellent grip, though weirdly no squeak at all (if that’s an issue for u). Excellent fit, cushioning, stability, court feel. personal preference Iprefer less cushion and more court feel, and I suppose they are slightly more cushiony than court feel. I think they make up for it with how light they are. Despite the light weight, they are highly durable and quality materials. used for 2 years weekly til insoles gave out, which I’ve replaced and still use in my rotation
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8.7
September 25, 2023
Love the sock upper but this shoe hurts at true to size i spray “grip spritz” and get really hard stops. But imo curry 9s fit way better and just feel better on foot as it conforms to your foot better looks wise i love this shoe just get prepared to stub ur toe from time to time. As might have to break the shoe in more. (UPDATE FOR FIT) I put a gameday pro insole in the shoe and it fix my heal from moving on stops in the shoe and solved the big toe from hitting the toe box on every stop.
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9.0
April 19, 2022
I would definitely recommend this shoe to guards looking for a responsive shoe with top-notch cushioning and traction. The highlight of this shoe was definitely the cushioning. It felt quick and responsive, with great bounce. The traction is excellent on clean courts, but there was some slippage on dusty ones. The materials were very breathable and durable, and broke in very quickly. Overall a very good shoe with few disappointments.
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9.5
January 13, 2022
Wow! The Curry 8 is an absolute banger!!! The traction far outperforms any other model I’ve tried. The new Flow cushion is a joy to play in and gives a nice low-to-the-ground feel for a great responsive experience! The materials consist of a beautiful knit upper with synthetics for support! I have no complaints about this shoe! Well done Curry Brand!
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Traction of the Under Armour Curry 8:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.9 (ranks #5 of 330)
User Traction Rating: 9.3 (ranks #64 of 330)
10 - Amazing
45
9 - Great
12
8 - Good
6
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
2
5 - Poor
1
10.0
December 18, 2020
The traction on the Curry 8 is insanely grippy. I could start and stop on a dime in these and there was no slipping.
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9.5
May 26, 2021
The traction is beastly. The only issue I had was when I stepped on the painted lines on outdoor courts, I would sometimes slide.
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10.0
December 20, 2020
The multidirectional traction pattern is freaking nuts! The no-rubber, all-foam sole had me stopping on a dime.
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10.0
December 31, 2020
I only got to play outdoors in these and the traction was really nice. I had a super consistent bite that was insane. These stop even better than a rubber outsole.
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10.0
January 13, 2021
This was the best traction I've ever used, it just sticks like crazy. I had no sliding on a semi dusty court it was that great.
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Cushion of the Under Armour Curry 8:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.8 (ranks #116 of 330)
User Cushion Rating: 8.8 (ranks #123 of 330)
10 - Amazing
13
9 - Great
32
8 - Good
20
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
9.0
December 18, 2020
The cushion feels comparable to Nike React Flyknit but firmer and more responsive. You get an initial spongey feeling, but responsiveness when you step hard. Probably the best cushioning in the Curry lineup.
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9.0
May 26, 2021
It's a new one-piece cushion called Flow. It feels a lot like a running shoe. It's smooth, comfortable, and provides good heel-to-toe transition. They feel awesome.
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9.0
December 20, 2020
The Curry 8 features FLOW cushion and overall it's really nice and the best cushion setup in the Curry lineup so far. Nice impact protection in the heel, good bounce, and solid court feel.
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9.0
December 31, 2020
The FLOW cushion is awesome. The compression is nice and gives you adequate impact protection, but the focus was definitely put on court feel and responsiveness.
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8.0
January 13, 2021
FLOW cushioning is a pretty good blend of not too hard or too soft. It isn't Zoom or Boost, but it's definitely better than HOVR.
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Materials of the Under Armour Curry 8:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.8 (ranks #46 of 330)
User Materials Rating: 9.1 (ranks #35 of 330)
10 - Amazing
20
9 - Great
37
8 - Good
10
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
December 18, 2020
The materials feel really, really nice. The knit upper is lightweight, flexible, and breathable. The only thing I didn't like is the extra material in the toe box that bunched up when I tied my laces.
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9.0
May 26, 2021
The combination of textiles and the knit work well performance-wise. There was also no break-in time.
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9.0
December 20, 2020
The materials are pretty nice. The knit upper and synthetic overlay implementation is good and feels nice on-foot. Performance-wise these get the job done just fine.
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9.0
December 31, 2020
The upper material felt nice and conformed well to my feet. These felt like a runner to me, similar to an Ultraboost.
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8.0
January 13, 2021
The knit upper reminds me of Primeknit and feels really nice. The fake plastic leather around the side helped with containment, but patent leather works better.
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Support of the Under Armour Curry 8:
Expert Support Rating: 8.4 (ranks #178 of 330)
User Support Rating: 8.6 (ranks #172 of 330)
10 - Amazing
14
9 - Great
20
8 - Good
27
7 - Average
5
6 - Subpar
2
5 - Poor
0
9.0
December 18, 2020
The lockdown is excellent and the support is good thanks to the wide base. The synthetic overlay helped lock in my foot for side to side movements. I did have to tie down the laces pretty tight because of the wide forefoot.
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9.0
May 26, 2021
The overall support is what you would expect from a Curry shoe. All of the support is coming from the bottom of the shoe since the upper is made of a knit material.
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9.0
December 20, 2020
I had no issues with support as I would expect from a Curry shoe. I had no side to side movement on the footbed, heel slippage, or rollover on lateral movements.
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8.0
December 31, 2020
I had no issues with lateral containment, but my foot moved around a bit on the footbed. Lateral stability is good even without an outrigger.
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7.0
January 13, 2021
The support is nonexistent since these are basically socks with a sole. The outsole is very wide though with a curious design. An outrigger would've helped with stability, but the rand does a decent job with containment.
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Fit of the Under Armour Curry 8:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.2 (ranks #194 of 330)
User Fit Rating: 8.9 (ranks #100 of 330)
10 - Amazing
22
9 - Great
22
8 - Good
16
7 - Average
6
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
1
8.0
December 18, 2020
The fit is pretty short and wide so I ended up going a size up. After I found the right size, the fit and comfort were good.
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9.0
May 26, 2021
They do fit very snugly and really do hug your foot when playing.
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8.0
December 20, 2020
Overall the fit is pretty good. There was some dead space in the toe box when I cranked down the laces though.
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8.0
December 31, 2020
Ran a little short for me, but other than that they fit well.
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8.0
January 13, 2021
Out of the box, there was no heel slippage or dead space in the toe box. I think the materials are a little too stretchy though.
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Durability of the Under Armour Curry 8:
User Durability Rating: 8.1 (ranks #221 of 330)
10 - Amazing
7
9 - Great
20
8 - Good
16
7 - Average
9
6 - Subpar
3
5 - Poor
5
Outdoor of the Under Armour Curry 8:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 66.7 (ranks #88 of 330)
User Outdoor Rating: 39.2 (ranks #230 of 330)
Good (100%)
8
Fair (50%)
17
Bad (0%)
15
no
December 18, 2020
I don't recommend these for outdoors.
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good
May 26, 2021
I was only able to test these outdoors. The shoe seems to be more durable than a shoe with a more traditional rubber outsole.
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good
December 31, 2020
The durability of the outsole was good which was surprising because there isn't rubber on the outsole.
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Width of the Under Armour Curry 8:
very narrow
3
slightly narrow
12
regular
41
slightly wide
10
very wide
0
slightly narrow
December 18, 2020
If you have a wide foot I'd recommend going up half a size.
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regularly wide
December 20, 2020
If you have very wide feet you may want to go up half a size.
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slightly narrow
December 31, 2020
Slightly narrow like other Curry models.
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Size of the Under Armour Curry 8:
very small
3
slightly small
22
true to size
40
slightly long
3
very long
0
runs small
December 18, 2020
For me, these ran super small and I went up a full size. I do like a little extra space around the toes, but I'd recommend trying them on before buying.
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true to size
May 26, 2021
I would go true to size if you plan to play in them.
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true to size
December 20, 2020
True to size works well.
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½ size small
December 31, 2020
I'd recommend going up half a size.
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runs small
January 13, 2021
I'd recommend going up at least a half size, but maybe a full size.
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