What is going on everybody?
This is AD604 back again with another sneaker video and today we will be taking a look at
the recently released Under Armor Curry 3.
First of all, from an aesthetic standpoint I must say the Curry 3 is just plain ugly.
It is not the most ridiculous looking basketball shoe but the previous models were certainly
more better looking in my opinion.
I’m not a fan of the extra large heel or how plain and lack of detail the midsole looks
especially comparing to the previous two models.
Despite the fact that the shoe is uglier than its predecessors, the Under Armour Curry 3
is still packed with performance based features such as Full Herringbone outsole, half Ana-Foam
half Threadbornes woven upper, carbon fiber support features and more.
Herringbone patterned outsole, which is this Zig-Zag pattern that you are currently seeing,
is generally an indicator of good traction.
This is probably the most reliable pattern and it is everywhere on the outsole of the
Curry 3.
The outsole also wraps up onto the midsole around the heel and the medial side of the
forefoot to provide extra coverage when making cuts.
If I was you, I wouldn’t be too worried about the traction of the Curry 3.
It’s probably gonna fantastic.
Next up we have the midsole, which is also what confuses me the most.
On the technical specifications card included with the box, Under Armour stated and I quote:
“Raised foam counter blended into the midsole with UA Charged Foam creates the sensation
of “Dynamic Containment””.
It appears to me that there is a section of Charged Foam located in the heel that is encased
with in this large Pylon Foam carrier that you are currently seeing, much like how Heel
Zoom Air units are implemented.
Judging from the given information, the Curry 3 isn’t likely to be very cushioned, probably
decent at best.
Support seems to be one of the high lights of the Curry 3.
Carbon Fiber plates are found on both the lateral and medial side of the shoe plus one
additional plate underfoot functioning as your midfoot shank.
The side carbon fiber plates drew inspiration from the tail sections of fighter aircrafts
aiming to provide stability while assisting your foot in transition of forward movements.
The midfoot Carbon Fiber plate, on the other hand, helps to maintain torsional rigidity.
Additionally, the Curry 3’s midsole also transitions into a large foam heel counter
to cup your heel into place.
I think it is fair to say that the Curry 3 features all necessary support features and
I believe that these features will deliver excellent support.
Moving onto the upper we have a 50/50 mix of Ana-Foam, which is a type of molded lightweight
structural foam, and a woven upper identified by Under Armor as Threadborne.
By utilizing a woven upper, the Under Armor Curry 3 has achieved a softness on the upper
that the previous two models doesn’t not even come close to.
As someone that loves playing in the Jordan 29 because of its full woven upper, the upper
construction on the Curry 3 truly excites me.
It is soft, light, fits well and that’s exactly what I like.
One particular area of concern I have regarding the upper of the Curry 3 is in fact this pointy
finish of the lacing system.
This triangular point seems to feature a layer of fuse and some threads, which worries me.
I worry that when I flex my foot forward I will feel this digging into my foot, but that
is something we will find out later on.
Other than that, I think the upper will fit phenomenally.
Also on the upper we have an unconventional lacing system, which sits on top of a nicely
padded tongue.
The lace loops on the Curry 3 isn’t the traditional circular holes that you put your
lace through but it is half finger like loops and half oval shaped loops that allows the
laces to move slightly.
The loops on the lateral side are nothing like Flywire if you are wondering.
It appears to be sewed in and dependent of the upper but these loops should allow the
upper material to contour to your foot shape and therefore delivering a great fitting upper.
Judging by experience, the lacing system on the Curry 3 should successfully lock your
feet into place comfortably and further enhance the fit of the upper.
Overall, the Curry 3 is likely to deliver exceptional traction, fit, and support while
lacking in terms of cushioning.
The Curry 3 will most likely fit the needs of guards looking for traction as their first
priority but also values support and mobility.
The Curry 3 is not recommended for bigger player considering the lack of cushioning.
That’s all I have for my first impression video on the Curry 3.
Please stay tuned to this channel for the upcoming performance review on these after
I have spent 20 hours playing in these.
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