Under Armour Curry 3Z5
Released 6/2021, Low Top, Stephen Curry,
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Performance Ratings
8.4
EXPERT RATING
2 reviews
8.3
USER RATING
9 ratings
Performance Summary
The Curry 3Z5 is a fantastic shoe at a budget-friendly price.
Pros
Cushion feels like old Micro G.
Traction bites nicely to most courts
Cons
Movement in the heel area
Best Suitable For: Guards who want to play quick but still like impact protection.
Category Performance Ratings
9.0
Traction
Unspecified tread pattern with standard rubber compound. Solid bite on clean indoor courts but picks up dust and needs wiping for consistency.
8.5
Cushion
Full-length Micro G midsole, thicker in the heel and tapered in the forefoot. Low-to-the-ground and responsive with solid heel impact protection and forefoot court feel.
8.0
Materials
Primarily thin mesh upper with minimal overlays. Lightweight and comfortable for the price but lacks plushness and may not be highly durable.
7.8
Support
Padded heel cup with basic containment and midsole structure. Stable overall but heel area can dig during break-in and restrict ankle movement.
8.5
Fit
True to size with a snug, glove-like toe box and good lockdown. Break-in softens fit; wide-footed players may want a half size up.
25%
Outdoor
Thin sections of soft outsole rubber reduce outdoor durability. Traction and rubber wear are likely poor on rough courts.
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Sizing
Runs true to size for most players. Wide-footed players should consider a half size up for extra forefoot room.
narrow
wide
Width
Best for narrow to regular widths with a snug toe box. Wide feet may feel constricted and should size up.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Under Armour Curry 3Z5 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 11 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 12 |  Puma All Pro Nitro |  New Balance Hesi Low V2 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.4 | 8.9(0.5) | 8.9(0.5) | 8.9(0.5) | 8.5(0.1) | 8.4(0.0) | |
| User Rating | 8.3 | 9.3(1.0) | 9.5(1.2) | NA | 9.1(0.8) | 9.2(0.9) | |
| Best Price | $79.99 | $149 | $225 | $199 $225 | $64.57 $130 | $109.99 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 370g - 390g | NA | NA | NA | 380g - 400g | NA |
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Expert Reviews of the Under Armour Curry 3Z5:
Expert Rating: 8.4 (ranks #187 of 381)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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8.5
July 1, 2021
The Curry 3Z5 is an amazing shoe for only $80. The traction is phenomenal. The Micro G feels soft and responsive like the Micro G of old, and the fit was perfect. The only downside is that the heel area was a bit uncomfortable when I was breaking it in. Overall, the shoe felt amazing.
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8.2
September 2, 2021
At a retail price of $80, the Curry 3Z5 is a solid shoe. I have no complaints outside of the dust pickup on dirtier courts, but that's just nitpicking since it still performed nicely.
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User Reviews of the Under Armour Curry 3Z5:
User Rating: 8.3 (ranks #258 of 381)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
2
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
August 18, 2022
Traction is the best part of this shoe. Like the other Curry models it has above average traction. Although you have to wipe pretty often The traction is probably the best feature of the shoe. It is pretty light and quick for the price. It started to wear down at probably about 20 games of basketball. The support and stability is not very good but for its price it packs a punch.
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9.0
October 10, 2023
The traction is crazy good, and the micro g in the midsole is bouncy and has insane impact protection, and the shoe fits like a glove.
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7.8
December 22, 2022
Traction’s terrible. The cushion and support is great. If we could get some traction, this would be a very solid shoe.
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9.2
January 16, 2024
They are a great budget shoe and perform perfect in my opinion these are my favorite basketbal shoes ever
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Traction of the Under Armour Curry 3Z5:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.0 (ranks #114 of 381)
User Traction Rating: 7.9 (ranks #287 of 381)
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9.0
July 1, 2021
The traction has a solid bite on clean courts. On dustier settings, it does pick up some dust, but it's not that frequent.
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9.0
September 2, 2021
Overall, the traction is pretty good. You'll have no issues on cleaner courts, but dust does get stuck on dirtier courts. Make sure to wipe to maintain consistency.
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Cushion of the Under Armour Curry 3Z5:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.5 (ranks #191 of 381)
User Cushion Rating: 8.1 (ranks #237 of 381)
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9 - Great
4
8 - Good
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7 - Average
2
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5 - Poor
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9.0
July 1, 2021
The full-length Micro G feels like old-school Micro G. You feel very low to the ground with good impact protection.
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8.0
September 2, 2021
There is a full-length Micro G midsole. It's thick in the heel and tapers off in the forefoot. There's a good amount of impact protection in the heel, but the forefoot provides plenty of court feel.
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Materials of the Under Armour Curry 3Z5:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #245 of 381)
User Materials Rating: 8.1 (ranks #218 of 381)
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2
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8.0
July 1, 2021
The materials are pretty thin, but I love how it feels on foot. It's very comfortable, and the materials move well with your foot.
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8.0
September 2, 2021
It's primarily made of mesh. For the price, it does feel nice.
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Support of the Under Armour Curry 3Z5:
Expert Support Rating: 7.8 (ranks #334 of 381)
User Support Rating: 8.0 (ranks #279 of 381)
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7.5
July 1, 2021
The heel area around the back of my foot dug into my heel a bit. It wouldn't hurt because of the padding, but it hindered my ankle movement a little bit. The lateral containment caused me no issues.
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8.0
September 2, 2021
I never had any feeling of instability when playing in this shoe.
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Fit of the Under Armour Curry 3Z5:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.5 (ranks #96 of 381)
User Fit Rating: 8.4 (ranks #225 of 381)
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9 - Great
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7 - Average
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9.0
July 1, 2021
The length was perfect, and the toe box fits nice and snug. If it's a bit tight at first, give it some time, and it will stretch when it breaks in.
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8.0
September 2, 2021
I had no issues with the fit at all. There was no tightness in the midfoot, and even the minimal bubbling in the toebox was unnoticeable.
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Durability of the Under Armour Curry 3Z5:
User Durability Rating: 7.9 (ranks #278 of 381)
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Outdoor of the Under Armour Curry 3Z5:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 25.0 (ranks #229 of 381)
User Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #209 of 381)
Good (100%)
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Fair (50%)
7
Bad (0%)
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no
July 1, 2021
There are areas of thinner rubber on the outsole. It probably isn't going to be the best for outdoor play.
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fair
September 2, 2021
The outsole rubber feels too soft to hold up well outdoors, but the price point makes it more palatable.
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Width of the Under Armour Curry 3Z5:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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regular
7
slightly wide
2
very wide
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slightly narrow
July 1, 2021
If you have a wide foot or want a roomier fit, I suggest going up half a size.
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regularly wide
September 2, 2021
If you have a wider foot, you may want to consider going half a size up.
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Size of the Under Armour Curry 3Z5:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
10
slightly long
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very long
0
true to size
September 2, 2021
I have a slightly wide foot and true to size felt good for me.
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