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Under Armour Curry 9

Released 12/2021, Low Top, Stephen Curry, 
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8.9
EXPERT RATING
7 reviews
9.2
USER RATING
51 ratings
The Curry Flow 9 manages to improve on its impressive predecessor.

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Great shoe if you rely on traction and court feel.

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Available at 6 shops | Official Retail Price: $159.99
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Category Performance Ratings:

Expert Ratings (7)
User Ratings (51)
Traction
9.6
Cushion
8.3
Materials
8.6
Support
8.9
Fit
8.6
Outdoor
75%

Weight & Sizing:

Weight:
light
heavy
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide

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Under Armour Curry 9 Review

Pros:
Traction is phenomenal
Improved materials
Cons:
Not the greatest for impact protection

Performance of the Under Armour Curry 9:

The Curry Flow 9 continues to build on the performance that the 8 provided last year. The traction pattern and material are identical, but that's not a bad thing. Reviewers agree that the performance is phenomenal in this regard. For cushioning, the responsive and court feel are fantastic. The only thing the cushion lacks is impact protection which is just adequate. The materials are much improved from last year and feel premium for performance. It's lightweight, thin, and comfortable. The fit starts out snug and narrow, but the materials conform to your foot over time. Support and lockdown continue to be fantastic just like the rest of the Curry line. Reviewers agree that the Curry Flow 9 is one of the best shoes available on the market right now, and the shoe is a pleasure to play in.
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Expert Reviews of the Under Armour Curry 9:

Expert Rating: 8.9 (ranks #15 of 233)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.5
The Under Armour Curry 9 is an overall improvement from the Curry 8. The traction and cushion remain fantastic, but the materials and support perform better in this year's model.
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9.2
March 6, 2022
The Under Armour Curry 9 is one of my go-to shoes right now. The traction and cushion remain solid, and the materials are greatly improved. This shoe is definitely worth the price.
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9.0
December 19, 2021
The Curry 9 feels like a running shoe that has the lateral containment needed for basketball. The traction is top-tier, and the cushion feels responsive. I absolutely love playing in this shoe.
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9.0
January 18, 2022
The Curry 9 is pretty similar to the Curry 8 for the most part. However, there is an improvement in the materials used this year; this leads to improved support and fit.
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8.8
December 9, 2021
Overall, the Curry 9 is an amazing performer. Everything about the shoe is an improvement from the Curry 8.
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8.8
January 22, 2022
The Curry 9 provides a fantastic grip for traction, and the cushion performs well in most situations. The materials feel durable and premium while remaining comfortable as well.
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8.1
April 3, 2022
If you enjoy a firmer cushion setup, I think you'll really enjoy the Curry 9. The traction and support are top-tier, and the materials get the job done.
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User Reviews of the Under Armour Curry 9:

User Rating: 9.2 (ranks #18 of 233)
10 - Amazing
18
9 - Great
26
8 - Good
5
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
10.0
March 2, 2022
The shoes are extremely light which makes you feel quicker and faster as soon as you put them on. The grip on these are amazing, you really can stop on a dime and change direction with ease. The cushioning is comfortable and responsive I played all day in them. Great stability didn’t even think about rolling or turning my ankles. Anyone could wear these, I’m a quicker player who plays up on my toes a lot and it’s not even close I would pick these every time. Blue pink and white color way!!
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5.8
October 13, 2022
After years of staying away from Under Armor, I decided to give this shoe a try. And I am definitely never buying an under armor basketball shoe again. Traction: Some of the worst traction I've ever played with in a basketball shoe. If you're an NBA/ Pro Player who plays on perfectly clean floors then I'm sure the traction would be great. But for an average joe playing on YMCA or 24-Hour Fitness floors, the traction is almost non-existent. Feels like playing in socks. Materials: Very plush
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8.0
March 18, 2022
The shape of the shoe inside is very particular. I bought them online, true to my Nike size and they felt small. When I laced them up they fit, but I still thought maybe I should have bought half-size bigger. I would definitely recommend trying these on in a regular shop before buying. Now their traction is superb. They are great for runners and cutters, super light and you feel much more agile in them overall. However, my feet did for some reason feel more fatigued than I normally get.
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8.8
December 6, 2021
Overall the Curry 9 Flow is a great shoe that I would highly recommend for players playing the guard positions. The traction and cushion are the true highlights of the shoe, and are slightly improved from the previous model the Curry 8 Flow. The fit was decent enough and I experienced no issues at all. The materials on the other hand could have been more premium but do good job in providing the necessary comfort. The shoe is durable and should last you an entire season.
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9.0
April 18, 2022
I play low level pro basketball which requires me to train regularly and at a high intensity, if your looking for a top performing shoe to wear on clean courts the Curry 9 is great, certainly one of the best shoes I’ve had. However if you are a heavier guard and play frequently this shoe breaks apart quite quickly so look elsewhere for something more durable. The shoe is also affected by dusty courts really badly so have a think about where you are playing.
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Traction of the Under Armour Curry 9:

Expert Traction Rating: 9.6 (ranks #10 of 233)
User Traction Rating: 9.5 (ranks #27 of 233)
10 - Amazing
39
9 - Great
16
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
10.0
The Curry 9 has ridiculously grippy traction. The Flow material has no skidding and sliding whatsoever.
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9.0
March 6, 2022
The Flow outsole is the same as the Curry 8. It's still one of the hardest biting tractions ever.
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10.0
December 19, 2021
The traction performs amazingly. The pattern is basically identical to last year, but it is still top-tier.
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10.0
January 18, 2022
The foam is also the traction. It provides a suction-like feeling that keeps you gripped to the floor.
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9.0
December 9, 2021
I did not have any issues with the traction on the Curry 9s. It has an insane bite and allows for instant stops once you plant your feet on clean courts.
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10.0
January 22, 2022
The molded tread pattern is integrated right into the foam. It allows the tread to grab the court much better.
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9.0
April 3, 2022
The traction is tacky and grippy. It bites hard, and you don't slide at all. It's honestly one of the better traction patterns on the market.
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Cushion of the Under Armour Curry 9:

Expert Cushion Rating: 8.3 (ranks #137 of 233)
User Cushion Rating: 8.8 (ranks #90 of 233)
10 - Amazing
14
9 - Great
23
8 - Good
17
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
3
5 - Poor
0
9.0
The Flow outsole feels more firm and responsive compared to last year's model. I also felt springy and bouncy at the same time. The only downside for me was that they are a bit too high off the ground.
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9.0
March 6, 2022
The cushioning is also the same on the Curry 9 as the Curry 8. You feel low to the ground and responsive while still getting some needed impact protection.
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8.0
December 19, 2021
The Flow cushion is not the best in basketball shoes. However, it is responsive and provides plenty of court feel. The impact protection is also adequate.
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9.0
January 18, 2022
The cushion feels the same as last year. It still provides plenty of impact protection while still feeling low to the ground.
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8.0
December 9, 2021
The Flow cushion used provides a good amount of impact protection. It also has a great court feel and responsiveness.
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9.0
January 22, 2022
The Flow cushion is designed to maintain push-off force and balance no matter the position of your feet. It's also lighter than most other cushions on the market.
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6.0
April 3, 2022
The Flow cushion is dense, and I didn't get much compression in the shoe. It is low to the ground and provides a ton of feedback. I like to have compression and impact protection in my shoes, so this isn't my preference.
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Materials of the Under Armour Curry 9:

Expert Materials Rating: 8.6 (ranks #66 of 233)
User Materials Rating: 9.2 (ranks #24 of 233)
10 - Amazing
20
9 - Great
26
8 - Good
12
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
The materials are more sturdy and protective compared to last year's Curry 8s. There's also no break-in time as these are ready to go straight out of the box.
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9.0
March 6, 2022
The upper materials of the Curry 9 are better than the Curry 8. They are more structured but remain light and breathable.
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9.0
December 19, 2021
The Warp upper is thin and minimal. It feels premium and requires no break-in period.
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9.0
January 18, 2022
The UA Warp material used on the shoe is the best improvement on the 9s compared to the 8s.
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9.0
December 9, 2021
The materials on the 9 feel much better than the materials on the 8. The shoe feels premium.
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9.0
January 22, 2022
The materials are streamlined, minimalist, and aerodynamic. They're also durable for both tension and abrasion.
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7.5
April 3, 2022
The materials aren't the most premium, but I still enjoyed playing in them.
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Support of the Under Armour Curry 9:

Expert Support Rating: 8.9 (ranks #54 of 233)
User Support Rating: 8.9 (ranks #86 of 233)
10 - Amazing
16
9 - Great
25
8 - Good
13
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
9.0
The support and lockdown are also improved this year due to the enhanced torsional support and revamped materials.
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9.5
March 6, 2022
The shoe is surprisingly supportive. The wide outsole works with the cushion and materials to help you feel stable.
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9.0
December 19, 2021
For support and lockdown, the materials provide plenty of containment and stability.
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9.0
January 18, 2022
It has a wide base, and the materials keep you locked in. You feel locked in with this shoe.
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9.0
December 9, 2021
I had absolutely no problems when it comes to the support and lockdown.
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8.0
January 22, 2022
Because of the lightness of the shoe and the foam under the big toe joint, more explosive players could find themselves rolling their ankles a bit. They perform much better for players that are lighter on their feet.
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9.0
April 3, 2022
The lacing and weave on the upper provide a lot of structure to lock in your feet. The shoe offers a lot of support.
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Fit of the Under Armour Curry 9:

Expert Fit Rating: 8.6 (ranks #67 of 233)
User Fit Rating: 9.2 (ranks #32 of 233)
10 - Amazing
20
9 - Great
28
8 - Good
9
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
8.0
The fit is much better this time around. Under Armour got rid of the extra toe box space I felt in the 8s.
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9.5
March 6, 2022
The shoe fits my foot comfortably. It isn't too snug and conforms to my foot nicely.
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9.0
December 19, 2021
Going true to size fits me like a glove. The materials conform to your foot nicely.
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8.0
January 18, 2022
Due to the materials, these fit well. They don't stretch much so the fit provides a solid balance.
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9.0
December 9, 2021
I liked the fit going true to size. The materials have a decent amount of give to accommodate most regular-sized feet.
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8.0
January 22, 2022
With the strength of the materials in the upper, the shoe really hugs and conforms to your foot.
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9.0
April 3, 2022
For me, the shoe fit short. Once I got the right size, I felt good with the fit. It played well once it was on foot.
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Durability of the Under Armour Curry 9:

User Durability Rating: 8.3 (ranks #134 of 233)
10 - Amazing
8
9 - Great
13
8 - Good
11
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
3
5 - Poor
4

Outdoor of the Under Armour Curry 9:

Expert Outdoor Rating: 75.0 (ranks #48 of 233)
User Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #120 of 233)
Good (100%)
11
Fair (50%)
16
Bad (0%)
9
fair
I don't think that the outsole will hold up too long outdoors.
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good
March 6, 2022
The durability fairs well, especially for being just a cushioning compound.
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good
December 19, 2021
Take this with a grain of salt as I didn't take these outdoors, but I did take the 8s outdoors, and they held up well.
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fair
January 22, 2022
Flow foam itself is durable, but the tread depth may not be.
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Width of the Under Armour Curry 9:

very narrow
1
slightly narrow
21
regular
29
slightly wide
5
very wide
0
regularly wide
March 6, 2022
Consider going up half a size if you have a wide foot.
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slightly narrow
December 19, 2021
I would say these are slightly narrow.
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slightly narrow
January 18, 2022
Go half size up if you have a wide foot.
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slightly narrow
January 22, 2022
These are better suited for medium narrow feet but do break in width-wise with more play.
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regularly wide
April 3, 2022
The shoe is semi-wide foot friendly.
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Size of the Under Armour Curry 9:

very small
2
slightly small
8
true to size
43
slightly long
5
very long
0
true to size
The shoe runs true to size.
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true to size
March 6, 2022
I went true to size, and it fits me perfectly.
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true to size
December 19, 2021
If you have a wider foot or prefer a roomier fit, I'd probably suggest going up half a size.
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true to size
January 18, 2022
These fit true to size.
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true to size
December 9, 2021
I have a slightly wide foot, and I still felt perfect going true to size.
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true to size
January 22, 2022
If you have a high arch or long toes, you may want to go up half a size. Otherwise, they fit neutral.
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½ size small
April 3, 2022
I had to go up half a size.
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