I was/am really pulling for the new underdog Warriors this year but fate, injuries, and inexperience doesn’t look like 2019-2020 is going to be GSW’a year.
With no Steph on court for at least a few more months I really could have been smart and just waited a few more months for heavy discounts but being a Curry fanboy, I really didn’t want to. If you want to work those eye and brain muscles read my whole review below, but if you want it short and sweet (that’s what she said 😢 ) here’s a quick summary: it’s a very solid shoe but nothing we haven’t seen or felt before from UA. The Curry 2 still remains on top for me
Pros : excellent traction, fairly balanced cushioning is still on the firmer side, overall fit, support and stability, containment
14.5 ounces which is lighter than the “lightest Harden Ever V4” by an ounce. About average for a Curry including the mids.
Very similar pattern and rubber compound to the Spawn 2019 which is a good thing . Almost no wiping at all in any court which is awesome. Over the years and years of reviewing shoes, traction should be the number one priority and UA got it right with most of the Curry models except maybe the V.
There isn’t much squeaking at all from this set up which is surprising considering the pattern and rubber softness…not that it matters, just saying. Very minimal wiping and consistent grip makes me a happy camper! Definitely the highlight of this shoe.
Don’t let the Micro G name and perforations fool you, they feel nothing alike even to the touch. Same goes for the 3Zero 3 Micro G🤦♂️ 
So much for the “wild energy” of HOVR requiring netting. Like the Curry 6 this is just texturized foam. It really feels like Phylon to the touch 
Thin it to win it? Blue insoles are from the Curry 6 and 7, yellow is from the Curry 3 mid. Not sure if it’s a court feel thing or a profit margin thing but blue insoles are uber thin. Pretty sure it’s the latter though 
You can see the contoured heel that has come over from 3-7 but I didn’t feel like jamming every shoe into the pic. The heel adds a little more fluidity heel to toe
I went with my true size 11 and I probably could have gone up half a size if needed due to a narrower than normal toe box. It did stretch out enough for me but not everyone wants to go through the same break in process.
So much for those theories from apologists that UA made the eyelets on the 5 and 6 like that just for Steph and his Zamsts. Pro Tip: you can loosen the laces to accommodate braces. 🤯 
Lace pressure is pretty much non existent thanks to a padded tongue as well. 
Half tongue set up 
It’s 2011 y’all! Mesh, fuse and synthetic panels! Hyperdunk 2010-2011 anyone? I never knew Steph loved those Hyperfuses and Hyperdunks that much. 
These panels are on both sides of the shoe make the shoe slightly stiffer than average out of the box but it does provide support and strength snd does break in.
The paneling extends into the forefoot area so you do need to break them in to get them to feel more natural. These are easily the least luxurious looking and feeling materials out the seven sigs. Not a deal breaker for me but if you are looking for $$ feeling material go buy something else.Support
This is what I call a high low. Definitely a supportive feeling low bc the cut is pretty high. With that higher cut, a better fit, well padded ankle collar and a firmer than usual upper, it all leads to a very supportive feeling low which I like a lot.
Ironically this protruding plastic thing is called a Flexible plate. I guess UA ran out of marketing dollars to come up with a better name or ran away from the Speedplate name for some reason. The plate itself might be flexible but forefoot and back it is stiff which is good for PF suffers. How stiff is it? Think Dame 3 level which is fine for me but not everyone loves that feel or wants that support. I prefer a slightly more flexible ride but it is definitely noticeable especially in the beginning. The stiffest Curry I could think of would be the 3 for reference and they are still slightly more flexible than these despite a true carbon fiber shank.
I’m straining to hold this position. I highly suggest bending the shoe to help with break in. Stability is excellent as most Curry’s have been thanks to a nice wide base and outrigger that has been carried over from 4-6
You can see how wide the 7 is especially in the forefoot
Overall the 7 is a very supportive and stable shoe. Well done, maybe a little overdone, but still well done UA!
No issues here thanks to the raised - Curry 2/2.5
- Curry 3 Low
- Curry 4/ Curry 7
- Curry 1/Curry 3 mid
- Curry 5 and 6 (I can’t decide which I like the least overall)
I’d probably even put the 3Zero 1 and 2 around the 3 spot as well.
I’m sure some will question the Curry 3 low placement enjoyed the Curry 3 low a lot and actually place it higher up the ranks than the Curry 7; it’s a little lighter at 13 ounces, just as supportive, cushioning feels similar, it’s a little more flexible, traction is pretty good as well, and it’s super cheap now.
If my review sounds Elliot and Mr Robot it’s because I have been debating how I feel about this shoe. If I didn’t have a large inventory of Curry 2’s and a few 3’s and 4’s, I’d be pretty happy with the Curry 7 since it does everything well. But if I knew I could still get a similar Curry from two or three years ago for $75 bucks or less , I’d be pretty annoyed. Relative to this stellar year of reviewing sneakers ( every shoe has been on the First Team except the Freak 1) the Curry 7 is not something I’d reach for out of this years line up because it just lacks that fun factor that the others have i.e cushioning. However, I cannot deny the fact it performs well In every category ..but yet I can’t ignore the ten dollar price increase and the retrograde materials..do you see the conundrum?
Based on pure how does it perform on court I’ll give it a First Team rating. Happy Thanksgiving UA.
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Thanks for the review Schwollo. I still love the 2s, but I’m running out of playable pairs. I’m excited to to eventually try these out on STEEP discount. I see no need to run out and get a pair knowing prices will drop considerably with Steph not playing for a few months (bummed about that). I’m hoping to score a sour patch pair for cheap, but that may not possible – especially if Luka wears them more.
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Ha yep I watched that game too
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eBay always has curry 2-5 pretty cheap FYI
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Good call on trying to grab some 2s off eBay. That is tempting…
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Feels like the Curry line got hit profit margin’d hard after the 3. A bit sad because I absolutely loved the 2s and the 2.5s even more so.
Guess I’ll have to keep being on the lookout for more pairs to stash of those.
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Either margined out or trying to max out profits now that they’ve grown a bit
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Hi! Could you review Puma Clyde Hardwood? Plus Legacy?
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No plans to bc the heel is too rounded for me and I don’t want to sprain my ankle . Bad history with heels shaped that way
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Any plans on reviewing the nike zoom gp retro? It’s on sale at finish line for $85.
Also if you had to choose between the kd 12 and pg 3, which would you choose and why?
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No plans right now although I love GP.
I’d go KD 12 bc I like the full length feel and both have good traction.
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Kd 12 or Kobe 1 protro and why ?
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Kobe I bc the Kobe i has been in my
Rotation for 13 years and I got lots of good games and memories built in automatically. You’ll
Be good either way
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Thanks for the answers! Happy late Thanksgiving!
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And God bless you!
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Im sick of companies slapping a cushion on a shoe just to bait the consumer and then it feels like EVA. And they did it twice on this model. Im not just calling out UA, every company does it. We’ve all had Nike bball shoes where you can’t feel the zoom or the react is too caged.
If they bothered to put the tech in the shoe, they should make sure it does something. Otherwise, they might as well just put EVA is there because it would feel the same. Maybe their testing processes need work. Maybe they need to quit slapping a cushion name on a shoe just to make it more marketable. Maybe they should make sure average sized folks can feel a cushion as much as a 250 lb pro athlete(I’ve always thought they should soften cushions for average and smaller sizes for a lot of these shoes).
With reviews regularly available online these days, less people are falling for claims of good cushioning. It comes down to if it actually performs. Its like summer movies: you can make a cliche blockbuster with explosions and CG and it will probably make money, but if its also a good movie, you’ll only make more money, both in the theater and throughout the years when people still watch it.
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100% agree. The thing is nobody can actually see
What’s in the shoe. Sure you can cut one open but just bc the foam looks the same color doesn’t mean it is what it states. All marketing bs.
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Hi schwollo,
Any time frame on the Kyrie 6 review?
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Prob end of month or Jan heard good things from friends
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Did you have any squeaking issues with the Curry 7? I bought these release day and loved them. Even liked the look of them from top down. However I kept getting this squeaking in the left shoe around where the ball of the foot flexes. I exchanged them out with UA and they sent a replacement pair very fast. Same issue. Not sure if it’s manufacturing defect or what. I am tempted to take the insole out and maybe lay down some baby powder or WD-40 (I do this with Nikes when the zoom or air bag are out of whack with the midsole and making a squeak, but it works), but afraid if I do that, UA won’t take it back. Let me know what you think. Thanks!
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I did (do) not have any squeaking so it sounds like you have one of those personal issues. I’d try exchanging one more time or try a different colorway if the 3rd pair still squeaks. UA would probdvly still take them back even if you used baby powder
Or wd 40 but I’d still try to exchange them again. Best of luck !
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Thanks for the review! Just wondering whether you’ll be doing a review on the NB omn1s? Would love to hear your opinions on it
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I had struck out since June until last week so just hang tight !
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One thing I would like to add on Schwollo’s great review is that with almost each step you get a loud screeching noise from upper materials which I absolutely hate. I think it is caused by overlapping materials which usually comes with similar material setups, one example for me was Harden Vol 1 which had popping sound and never went away.
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It’s the synthetic. I didn’t find it too loud but it does make a sound
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How would you rank the Curry’s in terms of cushioning? Would this be the best?
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It’s about the same as the 3. Much better than the 5 and 6
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What do you think about using the Curry 7 outdoor? Is the rubber compound durable?
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Outsole will wear down fast . Look at Nike zoom zero tennis shoe ( review on here)
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And what about the Dame 5? Do you think that they are a valid option or do you think that the Nike zoom zero tennis shoe are the best option to play outdoor?
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They are an ok option for outdoors. Rubber isn’t too soft and the pattern isn’t super thin so should be ok. I like zoom zero more personally
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