Under Armour Drive 4
Released 8/2017, High Top,
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8.2
EXPERT RATING
6 reviews
8.0
USER RATING
1 ratings
Aggressive herringbone pattern works on every surface
Best Suitable For:
Will work best for wide-footers
Price Comparison:
Available at 0 shops | Official Retail Price: $114.99
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Weight & Sizing:
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Width:
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wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Under Armour Drive 4 | Under Armour Curry 4 FloTro | Under Armour Curry Spawn FloTro | Air Jordan 38 | Nike G.T. Jump 2 | New Balance Kawhi 2 | Add shoe | |
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Expert Rating | 8.2 | 8.7(0.5) | 8.4(0.2) | 8.6(0.4) | 8.6(0.4) | 8.3(0.1) | |
User Rating | 8.0 | 8.9(0.9) | 8.5(0.5) | 9.0(1.0) | 8.8(0.8) | 8.9(0.9) | |
Best Price | $114.99 | $130 $140 | $130 | $84.97 $200 | $134.97 $180 | $159.99 | |
Type of Cut | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | |
Weight | 370g - 390g | 320g - 340g | NA | 390g - 410g | NA | 360g - 380g |
Under Armour Drive 4 Review
Pros:
Fair price
Amazing traction
Cons:
Cushioning is very firm
Heel cup lacks padding
Performance of the Under Armour Drive 4:
The strongest point of the Under Armour Drive 4 is clearly its traction. The thick and aggressive herringbone pattern works on every surface - even outdoors. The Micro-G cushioning in the heel is nice, but the forefoot feels pretty much dead. The materials are very low-key and some reviewers mentioned a slightly painful break-in period. Overall, this is a solid shoe that outperforms its budget pricing and will work for every style of player - especially if you have wide feet!
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Expert Reviews of the Under Armour Drive 4:
Expert Rating: 8.2 (ranks #243 of 333)
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8.8
January 1, 2017
A budget model that performs like a top-tier model. Traction is amazing, the cushion is okay, materials are really nice and they fit me very well. I think this is one of the best-performing Under Armour shoes out right now!
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8.5
January 1, 2017
Overall, this is a great shoe that will work for every type of player. Good job Under Armour!
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Overall, the Drive 4 is a decent, serviceable shoe — nothing except traction really stands out, yet the shoe is good for players at all positions.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
This shoe is for the every day, every position player and it is a solid performer. If you require more cushion like myself, then you may have to look elsewhere.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The Under Armour Drive 4 is a solid hoops shoe for a low-budget price. I like them more than the Steph Curry 3 Zero. They feel lighter, are more flexible and the traction is on point. The cushioning is not a strong point but is still fairly good.
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7.8
January 1, 2017
The Drive 4 has some things going for it (traction) and then there are some things that need work (fit and materials). If you’re someone who plays low to the ground, prefers a stable ride and has a wide foot, these are going to be great for you.
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User Reviews of the Under Armour Drive 4:
User Rating: 8.0 (ranks #276 of 333)
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8.0
April 28, 2023
Herringbone pattern is so good for outdoor use. Traction is amazing but cushion is hard especially forefoot. Good for wide footers. It is not fit to me.
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Traction of the Under Armour Drive 4:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.5 (ranks #28 of 333)
User Traction Rating: 9.0 (ranks #138 of 333)
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10.0
January 1, 2017
The traction is really, really nice.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Herringbone traction held up on every surface I played on.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
The traction is going to bite and not let go.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
The traction on the UA Drive 4 is bonkers.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The traction grips really, really well and is one of the strong points of these shoes.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The rubber compound could’ve been a little tackier but that didn’t keep these from working on virtually every floor condition you can think of.
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Cushion of the Under Armour Drive 4:
Expert Cushion Rating: 7.3 (ranks #309 of 333)
User Cushion Rating: 8.0 (ranks #242 of 333)
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The cushioning is super stiff and very responsive. Impact protection is solid, but not made for big and heavy guys.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The cushion setup wasn't mind-blowing but it sure as hell got the job done. A perfect combination of impact protection and responsiveness.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Micro G in the heel feels nice, but the cushioning in the forefoot feels dead.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
For my game, I needed a little bit more protection.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
The cushioning is pretty thin and not very responsive. I wouldn't recommend these for highflyers or bigger players.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Under Armour could’ve and should’ve used full-length MicroG, but instead it only used it in the heel.
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Materials of the Under Armour Drive 4:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.7 (ranks #282 of 333)
User Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #248 of 333)
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Materials feel a little plasticky but are very comfortable.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Not much to say about the materials - I can't complain.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Overall, not much new for the Drive 4, but all the material blend together for an interesting shoe.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
The materials don’t exactly conform to your foot so it makes the fit semi-sloppy.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Materials are really nice and soft, only the ankle collar was a little too stiff and restrictive in the beginning.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
The materials aren’t terrible but they aren’t amazing either.
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Support of the Under Armour Drive 4:
Expert Support Rating: 8.7 (ranks #115 of 333)
User Support Rating: 7.0 (ranks #301 of 333)
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Good ankle support and lockdown.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The bootie-style upper and internal heel counter keep your feet locked down. Overall, the support is great and almost as good as the traction!
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Support is really good and makes the shoe safe for any position.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The shoe does a pretty decent job in terms of handling itself on-court.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Support and lockdown are pretty solid, containment is good.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Drive 4 does a solid job keeping you on your feet thanks to its wide base and low to the ground cushioning.
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Fit of the Under Armour Drive 4:
Expert Fit Rating: 7.5 (ranks #310 of 333)
User Fit Rating: 8.0 (ranks #267 of 333)
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9.0
January 1, 2017
I really enjoyed the fit.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Nothing that makes the shoe unplayable. There are just better options if fit is your number one priority.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
The shoe fits decent, even for a wide-footer like myself, but I just didn’t feel as secure as I’d have liked — even when laced super tight.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
There was a ton of dead space towards the front of the shoe and I just couldn’t get the materials to snap to the front of my foot the way I wanted them to.
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Durability of the Under Armour Drive 4:
User Durability Rating: 8.0 (ranks #251 of 333)
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Outdoor of the Under Armour Drive 4:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 90.0 (ranks #42 of 333)
User Outdoor Rating: 100.0 (ranks #25 of 333)
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good
January 1, 2017
The traction is pretty hard and thick and should last outdoors.
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fair
January 1, 2017
This shoe will hold up fairly well outdoors.
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good
January 1, 2017
And the bonus: it is hard enough and thick enough that it should last outdoors.
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good
January 1, 2017
I hooped outdoor in them and had no problems.
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good
January 1, 2017
The traction is thick and deep and should last even outdoors.
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Width of the Under Armour Drive 4:
very narrow
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slightly wide
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very wide
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regularly wide
January 1, 2017
The width of the shoe was perfect for me.
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slightly wide
January 1, 2017
The wide forefoot had me sliding across the footbed on every cut and defensive slide.
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very wide
January 1, 2017
Wide-footers listen up, you should seriously consider putting these on your radar because a wide fit like this doesn’t come around very often.
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Size of the Under Armour Drive 4:
very small
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true to size
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slightly long
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true to size
January 1, 2017
Fits true to size.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
Go true to size.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
In the beginning, the fit is really snug. But the materials stretch out after breaking them in.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
The length and overall fit of the Drive 4 are true to size.
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