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. The Curry 8 Flow is available at UA.com for $160.Boy was I excited for this one – and you should be too! Presenting to you my comprehensive, outdoor-based Curry 8 performance review. The Curry 8 Flow nets an overall rating of 4.7 out of 5. With Under Armour infusing the new cushion technology, and a tweak in the midsole and outsole to prioritize the lightness of the pair without depriving the performance, this could be the flagbearer of the future for basketball shoes. Moreover, the price went up, so a decision to have more premium materials could have sufficed. ![]() The only downside of the pair is the synthetic materials on the side, given that this is the flagship pair of the Curry Brand. OVERALL RATINGĬurry 8 Flow has the potential to be the best pair so far from the Curry line given its overall performance, and the pair does not look bad either. For wide-footers, going up a full size is the best option. But if you want to give a little breather to your feet, then going up half a size is more ideal. Some users might go true-to-size if you prefer the best lockdown feel, especially since like other Curry shoes, the Curry 8 Flow is a bit snug. The Curry 8 Flow’s sizing might vary depending on the user. (Photo courtesy of Sneaker News) SIZE and FITTING
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