Under Armour Curry 4
Released 11/2017, High Top, Stephen Curry,
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Performance Ratings
8.5
EXPERT RATING
10 reviews
9.0
USER RATING
7 ratings
Performance Summary
A very responsive shoe with minimal lag when changing directions
Pros
Perfect for quick guards
Excellent Fit
Cons
Minimal cushioning
Best Suitable For: Built for quickness and court feel
Category Performance Ratings
9.1
Traction
Spiral/circular traction pattern with translucent rubber. Excellent grip on clean courts but dust-sensitive and needs occasional wiping.
7.5
Cushion
Very low-profile firm foam setup. Extremely responsive and close-to-court but provides minimal impact protection.
8.2
Materials
Knit one-bootie upper with synthetic overlays. Lightweight and supportive but overlays feel stiff or cheap until broken in.
8.9
Support
Internal heel counter, forefoot outrigger, speed plate and wide base. Provides solid lateral stability and torsional control.
9.2
Fit
True to size with a snug sock-like fit. Excellent lockdown but feels narrow initially and stretches after break-in.
33%
Outdoor
Thick, semi-deep rubber compound on the outsole. Outdoor durability is mixed; ok for limited sessions but some warn against outdoor play.
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Sizing
Runs true to size for most players. Go true to size; consider half size up only if very wide.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular feet best. Feels constricting at first and may bother wide footers until the upper stretches.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Under Armour Curry 4 |  New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3 |  Nike Kobe Protro 3 |  Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 Encore |  New Balance TWO WXY V3 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.5 | 8.8(0.3) | 8.2(0.3) | 8.2(0.3) | 8.9(0.4) | 8.7(0.2) | |
| User Rating | 9.0 | 10.0(1.0) | NA | 9.4(0.4) | NA | 8.9(0.1) | |
| Best Price | $129.99 | $103.99 $130 | $169.99 $210 | $100.97 $150 | $149 | $119.99 | |
| Type of Cut | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | 350g - 360g |
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Expert Reviews of the Under Armour Curry 4:
Expert Rating: 8.5 (ranks #156 of 381)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
8
8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The Curry 4 feels super-duper responsive. As one of the lightest shoes on the market, it provides great traction, tight fit, and low-to-the-ground feeling which makes it the perfect shoe for quick guards.
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8.9
January 1, 2017
The Curry 4 is a great shoe for guards that rely on quick, responsive movements. I really liked everything about it except the very minimal impact protection.
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8.8
January 1, 2017
The Curry 4 is a great shoe for quick, ball-handling point guards who need speed with no lag.
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8.7
January 1, 2017
The Under Armour Curry 4 is a fantastic shoe for anyone looking for court feel. For the people who want impact protection I’d say stay clear from the Curry 4.
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8.6
January 1, 2017
The Curry 4 feels like it should have come after the Curry 2. It provides a better fit, greater stability, and more control.
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8.5
January 1, 2017
I have mixed feelings about the Curry 4. Traction is a strong point, materials are 50:50, support and cushion are decent. However, I can't help to be a little disappointed.
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8.5
December 29, 2017
These get the job done - especially if you are looking for a shoe that is really supportive.
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8.5
January 14, 2018
This is the best Curry signature shoe so far. Great traction, good cushioning and support - perfect for quick guards.
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8.2
December 27, 2017
The Curry 4 is for the quick guard who likes a low to the ground ride with responsive cushioning, tight traction, stability and containment for quick cuts and movements.
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7.8
December 27, 2017
Overall, I am a little disappointed by the Curry 4, mainly due to the very firm cushioning and budget material.
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User Reviews of the Under Armour Curry 4:
User Rating: 9.0 (ranks #90 of 381)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
3
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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8.7
January 13, 2022
The Under Armour Curry 4 is a great shoe for guards! It is a fast and responsive shoe, and it is very light. The traction was amazing on clean courts, and it was pretty good on dust as well. The shoe lacks cushioning, but if you want a responsive shoe with amazing court feel, this shoe is for you! The support was pretty good because of the upper, and it locks you in so your foot doesn’t move off the footbed. The upper is also pretty good, it is thin and breathable, but it takes time to break in.
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10.0
June 1, 2022
10/10 amazing such a good shoe I had no problems. Overall amazing shoe
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8.4
January 7, 2023
User didn't add a summary.
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9.8
March 15, 2023
User didn't add a summary.
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Traction of the Under Armour Curry 4:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.1 (ranks #90 of 381)
User Traction Rating: 9.4 (ranks #54 of 381)
10 - Amazing
5
9 - Great
11
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Traction is freaking nice!
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Great traction in all direction. But the translucent outsoles pick up a decent amount of dust.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
No herringbone, no problem — especially on clean courts.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The circular traction patterns works well on clean and dusty courts.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The spiral pattern put in place offers multi-directional coverage for any move performed at any time. Linear coverage is fantastic and lateral coverage is handled very well too.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The traction pattern needs a little to break in and picks up a lot of dust. But a few wipes here and there and you are good to go!
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9.0
December 29, 2017
The traction is a strong point of the Curry 4.
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10.0
January 14, 2018
The traction is the standout feature of the Under Armour Curry 4.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
These have a nice bite to them and but need the occasional wipe to stay sticky depending on how dusty the floor is.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The traction was absolutely fantastic on all surfaces.
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Cushion of the Under Armour Curry 4:
Expert Cushion Rating: 7.5 (ranks #344 of 381)
User Cushion Rating: 7.7 (ranks #289 of 381)
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The cushioning is very thin so you feel very low to the ground. However, impact protection is still decent.
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8.5
January 1, 2017
Cushioning is very, very minimal. Great responsiveness and court feel, but you don't get a lot of impact protection.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Great court feel and responsiveness, but there is almost no impact protection.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
This is what I like to call “bricks in a pillow cushion. I am not a fan of it all.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
This isn’t the shoe for people looking for cushioning. Much like the Curry models of the past, these are all about control, court feel, and stability.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Cushioning is very minimal, firm and responsive. I wish it had a little more impact protection.
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8.0
December 29, 2017
The cushioning is not bad, but there is definitely room for improvement.
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8.0
January 14, 2018
Midsole cushioning is very minimal which gives you great court feel but zero impact protection.
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7.0
December 27, 2017
The Curry 4 sits very low and has a firm, minimal cushioning set up.
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6.0
December 27, 2017
These have no cushioning whatsoever.
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Materials of the Under Armour Curry 4:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.2 (ranks #182 of 381)
User Materials Rating: 8.3 (ranks #198 of 381)
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6
8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Painful break-in period, but the thin and stretchy materials are really nice after that.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The one-bootie upper made out of knit provides great lockdown and gives you a nice 1-1 fit.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The new materials cut down on weight drastically while still providing fit and support.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The materials are going to take a few hoop session to break in.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The synthetic breaks in very nicely and mimics leather in a way that I hadn’t expected.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
At first, the upper material feels stiff and plasticky. The synthetic overlay softens up after a while. The knit is great though!
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8.0
December 29, 2017
I like the knit upper, but the synthetics that wrap around the sneaker are not up to the standards of a signature model.
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8.0
January 14, 2018
A long break-in time is required but then it's fine.
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7.0
December 27, 2017
Overall, materials feel cheap and may turn off some consumers.
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7.0
December 27, 2017
Out of the box, the materials felt pretty cheap. However, they broke in nicely and got more comfortable.
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Support of the Under Armour Curry 4:
Expert Support Rating: 8.9 (ranks #84 of 381)
User Support Rating: 9.6 (ranks #19 of 381)
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
3
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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10.0
January 1, 2017
The tight fit of the upper ensures great lockdown and lateral containment.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Internal heel counter, lateral outrigger and speed plate provide a nice overall support.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
For a seriously lightweight and minimal shoe, support and stability aren’t a problem.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The support is great.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Despite being a minimal shoe, the support is solid.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The base of the shoe is very wide for a ton of stability. The ankle sleeve doesn't provide any ankle support as it is thin as a sock.
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9.0
December 29, 2017
This shoe is very supportive.
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8.0
January 14, 2018
The support is alright but I am missing a heel counter.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
Stability really shines on the Curry 4. Low to the ground, firm cushioning, forefoot outrigger, a split heel, and a very stable wide outsole feel stable and safe on all movements.
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Fit of the Under Armour Curry 4:
Expert Fit Rating: 9.2 (ranks #9 of 381)
User Fit Rating: 9.1 (ranks #48 of 381)
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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10.0
January 1, 2017
There is no dead space anywhere - the fit is really, really nice.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
If you get the correct size, the fit is really tight and provides great lockdown.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
This is the best fitting Curry yet, and that is saying something after the incredible fit of the Curry 2.
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9.5
January 1, 2017
Now that is what you call a one-to-one fit.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Lockdown on the Curry 4 was excellent. The entire shoe is a sock, a very tight sock.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The break-in period was very painful for me, as the upper kept digging into my forefoot on the lateral side. After the break-in period, the fit was more comfortable, but there was some dead space.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
Overall the fit is excellent if you fit the shoe correctly or if you adjust to the shoe by wearing thinner or thicker socks. Unfortunately, the fit is very specific which makes it hard to find the right size.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The fit is probably the best feature of the Curry 4.
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Durability of the Under Armour Curry 4:
User Durability Rating: 8.3 (ranks #216 of 381)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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Outdoor of the Under Armour Curry 4:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 33.3 (ranks #203 of 381)
User Outdoor Rating: 70.0 (ranks #123 of 381)
Good (100%)
2
Fair (50%)
5
Bad (0%)
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fair
January 1, 2017
Outdoor should be okay because the rubber is hard and thick.
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fair
January 1, 2017
The rubber isn’t extremely soft, and the pattern is semi-deep, so a few months of outdoor should be good
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no
January 1, 2017
Do not play outdoors in the Curry 4.
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Width of the Under Armour Curry 4:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
6
regular
5
slightly wide
1
very wide
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
Fits pretty narrow.
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
The shoe will feel extremely tight for both narrow and wide footers, but let the shoe break in and do its thing. Materials will stretch out enough accommodate your foot.
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
The entire shoe feels like its suffocating your feet when you first put them on.
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slightly narrow
December 27, 2017
Wide footers may want to go up in size for comfort.
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slightly narrow
December 27, 2017
Runs a little narrow at first.
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Size of the Under Armour Curry 4:
very small
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slightly small
3
true to size
12
slightly long
2
very long
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true to size
January 1, 2017
Go true to size.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
It's important to go true to size because of the one-bootie upper.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
I would not suggest going up or down.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
I say go true to size.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
Going true to size is crucial because the upper is very minimalistic.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
Run true to size.
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true to size
December 29, 2017
These run true to size.
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½ size small
January 14, 2018
Go up half a size, otherwise, the shoe is very uncomfortable.
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½ size small
December 27, 2017
Runs a little short but true to size for most everyone.
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true to size
December 27, 2017
Go true to size.
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