Under Armour Embiid 1
Released 9/2020, Mid Top, Joel Embiid,
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8.1
EXPERT RATING
5 reviews
8.3
USER RATING
11 ratings
Joel Embiid's first signature shoe is a solid all around performer.
Best Suitable For:
Great for any position or player looking for a responsive shoe.
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $119.99
Category Performance Ratings:
Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
light
heavy
Sizing:
small
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Width:
narrow
wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Under Armour Embiid 1 |  Adidas Harden Volume 7 |  Adidas AE 1 |  Nike G.T. Hustle 2 |  New Balance Kawhi 3 |  Adidas D.O.N Issue #4 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.1 | 8.7(0.6) | 8.7(0.6) | 8.1(0.0) | 8.2(0.1) | 7.9(0.2) | |
| User Rating | 8.3 | 9.0(0.7) | 9.3(1.0) | 9.3(1.0) | 8.4(0.1) | 8.4(0.1) | |
| Best Price | $119.99 | $159.99 | $120 | $102.97 $170 | $159.99 | $59.99 $120 | |
| Type of Cut | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | |
| Weight | 410g - 430g | 450g - 460g | NA | 330g - 350g | NA | 360g - 380g |
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Under Armour Embiid 1 Review
Pros:
Great ventilation
Balanced cushion setup
Cons:
Slightly heavy shoe
Materials could be more premium
Performance of the Under Armour Embiid 1:
Usually, signature sneakers are reserved for flashy guards or forwards. Very rarely does a huge 7-foot center like Joel Embiid get his own shoe. Did Under Armour make the right decision?
The traction on the Embiid 1 performs well on clean courts, but some reviewers had issues on dusty courts. The outsole isn't too durable for outdoor use.
The cushion setup is responsive and comfortable. It also offers good court feel for players who are quick on their feet.
The materials aren't the nicest, but they perform very well on court and are very breathable.
As you would expect from a shoe for a 280 lbs center, the support is great and none of the reviewers had any issues there.
Overall, Joel Embiid's first signature shoe is solid all around and doesn't have any big weaknesses.
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Expert Reviews of the Under Armour Embiid 1:
Expert Rating: 8.1 (ranks #238 of 304)
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8.6
September 30, 2020
Overall, I think Under Armour did very well with the Embiid 1. The traction and the cushion were high points of the shoe and everything else is solid all-around. Any player and position can wear these and they're good for outdoor use too.
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8.2
October 2, 2020
I really enjoyed playing in the Embiid 1! It's a really supportive and responsive shoe that you never have to worry about. Solid all around and will be loosely in my rotation.
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8.0
October 24, 2020
The Embiid 1 is a solid shoe especially for the price of $120. Every aspect of these performed pretty well and they were ready to go out of the box. Any position or player can play in these.
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8.0
May 6, 2021
The use of Micro G and HOVR provided a great cushioning setup that provided plenty of impact protection while still being bouncy. The traction played well after breaking in, and the materials feel nice when playing. Although, I do wish they were a bit more premium. Overall, the Embiid 1 is built well for performance basketball.
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7.8
October 4, 2020
The Embiid 1 retailed for $120, but I can't recommend them because of the traction issues I had. If you play on really clean courts then you should be fine, but otherwise, you'll probably have issues.
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User Reviews of the Under Armour Embiid 1:
User Rating: 8.3 (ranks #221 of 304)
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8.0
February 9, 2022
I didn’t really like this shoe. The cushion was pretty subpar, all response and little compression. The materials were pretty solid, nice and durable while being supportive and relatively minimal. Traction was well above average, on both dusty and clean courts. It’s a pretty decent performance shoe, but it just wasn’t for me. Made my feel hurt like a b****.
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7.6
May 29, 2023
Traction and Cushioning are not the best, but they are serviceable. The material feels slightly cheap in certain parts but mostly remained decent. Durable on both in and out door courts. Fits decently nice though sizing should go up about half a size.
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8.6
April 14, 2022
It was a great show to hoop in. My opinion might be a bit unpopular but I said what I said. The biggest let down was the cushion in my opinion.
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7.5
November 5, 2022
They were ok but nothing amazing, for the price point there were other shoes that were better at the time.
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9.0
November 28, 2021
The micro G on the forefoot is really nice, but the HOVR on the heel has a lack of compression.
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Traction of the Under Armour Embiid 1:
Expert Traction Rating: 7.8 (ranks #254 of 304)
User Traction Rating: 7.9 (ranks #247 of 304)
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9.0
September 30, 2020
This traction pattern looked a lot like the Nike Kobe 9 but didn't perform as well as those. It was still grippy on the court, but I had a little slipping in the center of the forefoot. It wasn't too much of an issue because the rest of the outsole worked just fine.
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8.0
October 2, 2020
The traction and bite was great after a little break-in on an outdoor court. I didn't get to try them indoors, but I've found that the outdoor traction performance usually correlates to indoor performance.
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8.0
October 24, 2020
This unique outsole pattern offers decent grip and traction. It's not top-tier but performs well overall.
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8.0
May 6, 2021
The traction is made of a thick rubber material but is pretty pliable. It does take some time to break in before they start to really bite.
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6.0
October 4, 2020
The traction pattern wasn't great for me. It was really inconsistent on somewhat clean and dirty courts. I was sliding to a stop most of the time even when I was wiping consistently.
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Cushion of the Under Armour Embiid 1:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.6 (ranks #142 of 304)
User Cushion Rating: 7.9 (ranks #228 of 304)
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9.0
September 30, 2020
The full-length Micro G and HOVR heel puck provide a balanced ride which is very comfortable and stable at the same time.
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8.0
October 2, 2020
The court feel is really good and the impact protection is okay. For the most part, they felt great with good compression and responsiveness.
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9.0
October 24, 2020
I really enjoyed the very responsive and comfortable cushioning, plus I got a decent amount of court feel.
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8.0
May 6, 2021
The HOVR puck used in the heel feels very good compared to the HOVR used in the Curry shoes, and the Micro G cushioning in the rest of the shoe is bouncy and plush.
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9.0
October 4, 2020
The cushion was pretty good and I really liked it. It has a good mix of court feel, impact protection, and bounce. Way better than the Micro G in the Curry 7.
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Materials of the Under Armour Embiid 1:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.8 (ranks #240 of 304)
User Materials Rating: 8.4 (ranks #142 of 304)
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7.0
September 30, 2020
These materials are pretty basic, but they perform well. They are breathable and didn't require any break-in time.
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8.0
October 2, 2020
The materials aren't great for $120, but they get the job done. On foot they felt awesome - I have no complaints about the performance.
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8.0
October 24, 2020
The materials are pretty light and very breathable which I didn't expect. They don't feel the most premium, but they get the job done performance-wise. They also didn't require any break-in time.
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8.0
May 6, 2021
The mesh upper has a honeycomb net for extra reinforcement. It feels very soft and comfortable.
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8.0
October 4, 2020
The open-holed mesh wasn't the most premium, but performance-wise it gets the job done really well. Offers good ventilation as well.
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Support of the Under Armour Embiid 1:
Expert Support Rating: 8.4 (ranks #166 of 304)
User Support Rating: 8.5 (ranks #176 of 304)
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9.0
September 30, 2020
The support is similar to other models from Under Armour over the past few years. Supportive enough for a 7-foot center, but still quick enough for a guard type player.
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9.0
October 2, 2020
I had no issues with the support and lockdown. Joel Embiid needs a lot of support and I got a lot of it with this shoe. However - you won't get any ankle support with these even though they're a Mid.
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8.0
October 24, 2020
The TPU wing adds a lot of support and stability while keeping my foot on the footbed. The mid-cut is nice and kept my foot locked in.
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8.0
May 6, 2021
The heel is well padded, and the internal heel plate also does a good job of containing your foot. It uses plastic wings that come up the side of the footbed to keep you locked in laterally.
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8.0
October 4, 2020
The support is perfectly fine and has everything that I want from a basketball sneaker. I experienced no side to side movement on the footbed and I felt really contained.
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Fit of the Under Armour Embiid 1:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.2 (ranks #187 of 304)
User Fit Rating: 8.5 (ranks #173 of 304)
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9.0
September 30, 2020
The lockdown is awesome - I have no complaints! The lacing system works well and kept my foot in place on the footbed at all times.
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8.0
October 2, 2020
The fit was pretty good, but not as good as some of the Curry models. They did stretch out a little after breaking in so keep that in mind.
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8.0
October 24, 2020
The shoe was okay comfort-wise, fit well, and got the job done. There is a little dead space in the toe box, but not enough to go down half a size.
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8.0
May 6, 2021
The fit is a bit loose if you don't go down half a size with a regular-sized foot.
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8.0
October 4, 2020
The lacing system worked well and helped customize how tight I wanted the shoe to be. There is a little dead space in the toe box. The fit overall was really good.
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Durability of the Under Armour Embiid 1:
User Durability Rating: 8.9 (ranks #79 of 304)
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Outdoor of the Under Armour Embiid 1:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #133 of 304)
User Outdoor Rating: 80.0 (ranks #71 of 304)
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Fair (50%)
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good
September 30, 2020
Outdoors these had great grip. The rubber did start to fray somewhat, but that is expected.
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no
October 2, 2020
They performed well outdoors, but the outsole had the worst durability out of all of the shoes I've tested recently. I'd stay away from them for outdoor use.
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good
October 24, 2020
The thick rubber held up well outdoors.
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no
May 6, 2021
The rubber is tearing away and doesn't seem to be durable enough for outdoor wear.
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Width of the Under Armour Embiid 1:
very narrow
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regular
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slightly wide
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very wide
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regularly wide
October 2, 2020
User didn't add a summary.
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slightly wide
October 24, 2020
These are catered more towards wide footers.
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slightly wide
May 6, 2021
Good fit for wide feet.
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regularly wide
October 4, 2020
Wide footers should be good going true to size.
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Size of the Under Armour Embiid 1:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
9
slightly long
5
very long
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true to size
September 30, 2020
True to size fit perfectly.
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true to size
October 2, 2020
True to size fit me well similar to other Under Armour models.
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true to size
October 24, 2020
True to size worked well.
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½ size large
May 6, 2021
If you have a regular-sized foot, you can go half a size down, but if you have a wide foot, true to size should work.
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true to size
October 4, 2020
These fit true to size for me.
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