![]() ![]() But wait, there’s also an ultra-soft knit upper along with a very minimal, compression sock-like ankle collar which stretches out as much as you want it to, so the shoe is always super easy to put on. Ventilation is decent, every single heel-to-toe transition was almost ridiculously smooth and there’s some really nice foam padding around the ankle & achilles.Īnd then there’s the Flow cushion which, well, flows very nicely. I don’t know how it stacks up sheer numbers-wise compared to other light basketball sneakers but playing in these felt like I’ve got nothing on my feet. While I don’t think I’d be able to pick out just 5 or even 10 most comfortable shoes of all time, all I know is the Curry 8 is extremely pleasant to wear and play in, as long as I kept ignoring those damn toe bumps.įirstly, it’s insanely light. Some say it might even be top 10 or even top 5 all-time comfortable. I’ve never seriously hurt my toes but after a longer session with these, those things definitely wanted some rest, that’s for sure.īut looking past that issue, the Curry 8 is comfortable. Now, I’m not saying it’s a total dealbreaker as it’s not really felt while running or anything that doesn’t involve a quick/immediate linear motion, this still kinda spoiled what the shoe had to offer comfort-wise. Pair that with a slightly elevated heel area, and my toes were in a war.Įvery time I did a quicker linear move (a stop-and-pop, a heel strike, etc.), my whole foot marginally shifts forward, resulting in an uncomfortable toe bump with the toebox. Just like most people/reviewers were reporting – the shoe has a slight issue with keeping your foot 100% in place due to the incredibly minimal upper. With such a minimal upper, minimal support features, and the way the shoe is sculpted, you’d most likely run into containment/lockdown issues. I don’t think anyone should go up a full size even if your toes are right at the edge after going up 1/2 a size. Although it might not be the size itself but how the internals of the shoe are constructed. Going up 1/2 a size myself and having a very wide foot, these still felt just a little too compact compared to how I’d ideally prefer. Including those who have a narrow foot or a thicker, wider one. I’ve seen some guys recommend going up a FULL size for a wider foot, and while I do think that might be overkill, going up half a size is recommended for most. Not an exaggeration – I don’t think anybody should go with their regular size when shopping for the Kyrie 7. ![]() Is this a true “next generation” product that’s worth getting and lives up to the hype? Is it worth the $20 price increase? Is it a well-rounded shoe? Does it hold the test against regular outdoor play? So to put all things into perspective, I’ve broken down the shoe for you from a practical standpoint. You know, those bouncy, rough surface courts that aren’t as unforgiving as concrete but still harder than indoor hardwood. One’s a blacktop and the other’s a synthetic rubber court. I’ve been playing in these for a couple of months now (pretty much since they dropped at my local online retailer) exclusively on outdoor courts. I don’t usually like to go all the way in calling a shoe a “next-gen” shoe due to its innovations tech-wise or design-wise for that time period, but you know what? I could be able to pull it off with the Splash Brother’s first independent brand shoe, the Curry 8 Flow by Curry Brand & Under Armour. Boy was I excited for this one – and you should be too! Presenting to you my comprehensive, outdoor-based Curry 8 performance review. ![]()
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