Under Armour Curry Flow 9 Performance Review From The Inside Out - 3 Biggest Reasons To Buy Or Not
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Video Intro
00:19 What is Under Armour Flow Foam
00:42 Midsole Teardown
01:04 Jump Height Test
01:15 Outsole
01:49 Suicide Test
02:25 Outsole Durability Test
03:19 Under Armour Warp Uppers
03:44 Upper Durability Test
04:46 Fit of the Curry Flow 9
05:46 Curry Flow 9 vs Nike Air Max Volley
Is Under Armours NEWEST Curry signature shoe for 2021 worth your money? These are some of the most rugged basketball sneakers of 2021 with a combined Flow mid and outsole and an extra long shank design- but judge for yourself if they're worthy enough to be a game day sneaker. As a foot doctor I look at basketball shoes and basketball sneaker technology a bit differently as I focus more on what foot types benefit from these shoes as well as the tennis shoe's functional attributes on the tennis and basketball court
Some of the main areas we cover in this basketball shoe playtest, teardown and performance review are:
- The weight, durability, fit and playability
- What are the features of the insole, midsole, and outsole
- Under Armour basketball shoe technology explained
Part of the 2021 Basketball shoe review series
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Boss Zach please do this to Puma Clyde All pro also xoxo
I was wondering since your a foot doctor you probably see a lot of feet is it more common for people to have the same size foot or more common to have different size feet? (Different foot length, not shoe size)
I would love to see a LeBron 19 break down!
Coming out next
No one has too identical feet - most have one wider or one a tad longer
Dude! You just cut up a Curry 9. I can't even find those to purchase right now. 😆 On a more serious note, good review and content as usual. I'm really enjoying your channel.
Thanks! Glad you liked it - I had notifications on when UA launched and I still almost didn’t get them
@@FootDoctorZach what?😮
bro go on GOAT to find in🤦♂️
Go to macau you can buy lot curry underarmour shoes ✌️
@@FootDoctorZach what do you use to get notified???
Just started watching this channel, I really appreciate the uniqueness of these, for one - cutting the shoes in half for every video demonstrates value that none of the other major reviewers I've come across do.
I also appreciate the scientific approach.
Thanks for the kind words- Glad you got something out of it!
You’re reviewing more ball shoes at this rate than lots of basketball shoe reviewers on here. Love it.
Thanks! Glad you’re here
Bro,
I appreciate how you referenced other sport (pickleball) in relation to how the shoe would or could perform to the demands of that sport.
I'm a fan.
Thank you Sir!!!
Yep of course! I’m slowly becoming a fan of pickleball
Another great video. Favorite shoe channel on TH-cam
Thanks so much- 👍👍
You Rock!! Keep it going Doc!
WE rock…
I really enjoy your content, looking forward to a WoW 9 review in the future
Thank you 👍👍
gotta be my new sneaker review channel love the detail
Thanks! Glad you liked it
Honestly on youtube there are only about 2 basketball shoes reviews channels worth watching and you’re one of the 2. Thank you!
Thank you ! Who’s the other? I like weartesters personally
@@FootDoctorZach Right on! I have been following him since 2011.
@@Alex-zq2yx look up the Sole Brothers. He’s very informative and very consistent with his videos.
Super cool! I love your channel!
Thanks!
Hey Doc, you're my go-to sneaker reviewer, the details are on-point specially on the scientific/medical aspect. Doc, can you please review the Curry 4 Flowtro? I've been eyeing it since Curry used it, and now it's out in the market! I need to know first if it will fit my preference due to some conditions. Thanks and more power to you Doc!
So, this shoe (and I assume the 8) does something better than any other i’ve played in- provide a solid base for shooting. Esp on dribble step-backs and shooting off screens, there’s little to no adjustment time. No teetering on your toes.
Its thanks to the lightweight design and the wide, almost triangular heel. The same reason I’ll play in old Jordan’s, the squared off heel is really useful when quickly getting into your base on an off-balance shot. (Even though they destroy my poor pampered feet)
Yeah all that foam under the inside of your foot gives a wicked platform for stable shooting and a great push off
Dr. Zach great Revew definetly I'm getting a pair to hoop in and outside courts , can't wait for the Review of the ANTA KT 7 please.......... Thank you......
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Awesome breakdown
Thanks! Glad you liked it
Love the basketball reviews . Need more non Nike/JB shoes on this channel . Looking foward to an Adidas Dame 8 review . Subscribed !
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Well done...interesting comparison.
Thanks! Glad you liked it
Love this reviews and teardowns! Could you make one of the Puma Clyde All-Pro? With its ProFoam+ cushion
Yup I’m gonna have some Puma coming up
We know two young men that blew their ACL in this shoe. Both boys felt like the strong and spongy grip was to blame. I’m glad you recommended the shoe to hoopers that play light on their feet.
Little torn on the sizing for this one. Harden 3's and a couple others fit me at 11.5 but some shoes also fit me with 12's. I have flat feet and a normal/wideish foot profile. What would you suggest? 11.5's, 12's, or 12.5's?
Another excellent review. Never knew shoes had so much info about them.
Have you/will you do a review in some air Jordan retros that are released nowadays?
Yeah I was thinking of doing the whole line
@@FootDoctorZach excellent. Would love to see how some of the performance retros like the 13 stack up against today’s high end shoes
Hey Doc Zach, how do you rank the flow foam, react and boost based on softness?
The curry 9 looks like it could double as a running shoe.
React much softer than both- other about the same
Great reviews Zach. Especially appreciate the effort you put into the use videos. Why are these not good for those suffering from tendonitis?
Just not alot of side to side rigidity
@@FootDoctorZach I agree with his 100 percent about instability!!!!!!!!!!!Last week I sprained my knee. The traction bit but my foot was not adequately supported by the upper. Also the bottom of the shoe was not even/flat. I think the light weight of the shoe may negatively impact proprioception. I'm learning towards the Kyrie 7 as my main shoe because they have a lower stack height/wide forefoot, good court feel and impact protection. I feel like it gives you a solid base for shooting and is built to minimize the possibility of of injury.
Yeah the K7 is a much more tactile shoe
Hey Doc, if my feet are aching from wearing these should I keep wearing them..? I think it might be from me having a wider foot.. thanks!
Will the midsole hold up well after a while of playing with them outside?
New subscriber here from the Philippines! Hope you can do a tear down review of the Peak Flash Taichi basketball shoes. Want to know how the foam compares with the other techs. Thanks and more power to your channel! 👍🏻💪🙋🇵🇭
Thanks! I’ll give it a look
Love this channel everything I'm looking for when it comes figuring out if a shoe is worth buying, is always explained in much needed depth in your videos. One question though, when you say tendonitis what do you mean?
Bad for tendonitis*
Thank you - they are low and light in the uppers so not a lot of stability for the tendons that cross the ankle
@@FootDoctorZach thank you appreciate the reply back!
If you can get your hands on them, you should review the new Jordan Zoom Separate
Yeah can’t find them anywhere that I can trust
I come from Vietnam. I work in the technical side of the shoe company UA. actually standard UA shoes are very expensive. To get a pair of UA shoes must fully comply with the standard.
I would love to see a LeBron 19 break down!
hey Zach I have a question if the traction is gone what will happen in it. slide or grip
This model looks awesome. Thank you Zach. Is it adapted for flat footers? Is it like the flow futr x shaping inwards on the interior?
Yes I talk about this in the fit section
Thank you Zach, which model would you recommend for a flat footer please? A kd 14, kyrie 7, giannis immortality , puma Clyde or something else?
Is a Nike precision 4 good enough according to you?
Hey Doc thanks for the review! 1st vid and I'm a fan going down the rabbit hole of your vids now glad you're also a tennis player!
3 weeks ago I fractured my ankle/the fibula connecting to ankle playing indoor volleyball when I went to plant my feet to slide (like I naturally did outdoors for tennis) and rolled it really badly. In a cast right now and mentally want to get a another pair of shoes for when I'll be back on the court.
Was looking at these Curry Flow 9's but in general would these/basketball shoes make for good indoor volleyball shoes? Your con for these shoes were for ankle sprainers, and though I didn't sprain my ankle often before and this was my first time breaking anything I'm a bit paranoid that I'll be in this category now and these shoes won't be for me.
Thanks for your help in advance.
They for sure aren’t for anyone looking for a lot of stability so if it’s me I’m probably looking elsewhere
@@FootDoctorZach Thanks Doc I may just go back to my Zoom Vapor X Kyrie's I used for tennis then.
I didn't see any videos on your channel but do you have any Ankle Brace/support recommendations?
Not unless I examine the person- that’s more of a medical question
hey man i actually had this happen to me yesterday, did u find a new pair of shoes or any ankle brace recommendation?
@@evan-wd3rx Went with the ASO EVO, they're good.
Dude I love your vids they’re awesome, what do you mean when you say good for: Flat, Neutral? And Good For Ball of Foot Pain? 👍
A flat foot or a normal foot-- just pain in the metatarsal heads or forefoot
How about the anta kt7 ? This a new perspective for us keep it up. Sending support from the philippines
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i dont know a bout myself but i havent broken mine in the cushion seems to be stiff, but the shoe is light. after my first pickup on these my feet hurts but that happened to the pg5 as well once it breaks in i love it hopefully same thing happens with the curry 9
Yeah they are tightly bound shoes - but mine broke in fine after an hr or two as well
Thank you for your videos! Very curious on your opinion on Kobe sneakers. Kobe 6. And on low tops for basketball in general. Are those (kobes) really that revolutionary for basketball?
Kobes are just designed near perfect for hoops footwork- the tech is nothing crazy it’s the design that makes the shoe - low tops are fine IMO just have to know what you want out of them
Hi, I just wanted to know if I am size 9.5 US with adidas Dame 8s but can't use extra insole, should I buy a Curry 9s size 9.5 US or 10 US since I am planning to use extra insole for my knees. I hope you can answer me because I will buy this thru online website and will not be able to fit for my right size.
Not sure if the Puma Clyde All-Pro from last year is a bit too old for an in-depth assessment but it is the best basketball shoes that I ever wore. Love it so much that I bought 3 pairs.
Nice- I may do a head to head w the new release coming up
Oh yeah, this is what i was waiting for
PS: you know what's basketball shoes make you taller? The lebrons and...?
Thank you so much
Anything with a higher stack I’d say- air max is usually the tallest
Can you do a video on best ball shoes for those who have to wear orthotics for flat feet/shin splints?
Yes coming out soonish
Just an added note, Steph always an ankle brace with these shoes. I wish they came out with a mid or high top version.
Yeah that would be a great compromise IMO
How much did these stretch out in your testing? I currently have a 10 and a 10.5 and I'm trying to decide which one to keep. The 10.5 is more comfortable but if the 10 will stretch out well enough I might go with those instead. By typical standards I'm not a wide footer (not sure if I have long toes), but in the 10 my right foot definitely feels very snug and to the end of the toe box.
They did a tad for me after about 4-5 days but not too too much
Do you have a list of your jump height and suicide test for each shoe?
For tennis i have it now- for hoops itll be available in early 2022 as a digital download
Hello Foot Doctor Zach! I don't know if you are taking requests but I would like to see a review of the PG5 from your point of view. The shoe for me has great traction and court feel, but feels a little flat and the cushion underwhelming. Would love you see you do a video!
I got those when they first came out and I agree with the flatness and cushion. Was strange because they felt great initially but after a few games they kind of bottomed out. Ankle support wasn't that great either..
I’ll be interested to see how they feel on my feet compared to this
Do the puma all pro next
Are these better then the Jordan 36 ?
Are these shoes good for a daily regular wear I'm in high school and I dont play basketball or any sport i might do some medium running from time to time but that's about it i dont have wide feet and i never spained my ankle either but dislocated my knee once what do u think ?
It’s just personal preference - not sure they’re any better than anything else just for daily use
How do you rate the support? And for larger heavier guys do you think the cushioning is good?
Cushioning is fine for just about everyone but I’d watch the fit section for support as I talk about them and ankle spraining pretty in depth
Are they supposed to spike? Like are they loud
Nice video, can you do one on trae Young shoes?
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Can you do the curry hovr splash? Copped those and yet to play in them. Not many reviews online about them. Also the air max volley is a tennis shoe and not a hooping shoe. Tried them before and they are horrible for tennis. Probably even worse for balling...
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Is curry 9 good for outdoor?
Would you recommend the Curry Flow 9 for some one with Planter Fasciitis?
Um- The foam will be supportive and shank is stiff so theyd be just as good as any other
I play badminton and looks like this is gonna be a great alternative shoes
yeah it would be an interesting use case
DO THE LI NING WAY OF WADE 9’S NEXT PLEASE!!!!!!
What would be your pick for a ``ankle sprainer`` like you said in the video?
I like the kd 14/ mb1
Hi doc I from France and I have a big question for you, so I have a problem. I have a problem under the foot at the heel. Which shoes would be the most suitable for the level of cushioning?
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Could you tell me why it’s bad for achilles? I had a small injury and looking for a shoes with more freedom in that are, definitely something low. Curry 9 seems to be very comfy in that area (had a chance to try it on).
If they work for you then super- i more mean tendinitis on the inside or outside of the foot not necessarily Achilles pain which these I think are decent for
I’m looking for a new hoop shoe and I can’t decide which shoe should I get, curry 8 or curry 9? Dope review btw
Thank you- I personally liked the 8's more but they're both good for the right player/foot
@@FootDoctorZach thanks for the reply. In your experience which one has better cushion?
Nice channel.. u earn my sub
Thanks! Glad you liked it
Watched this review and under armour flow FUTR X review (all sold out), do you think under armour Flow Velociti MVMNT Running Shoes would work at all for a tennis shoe or would durability never work on a tennis court?
I wouldn’t use those for tennis
Me dolió en el alma ver como las corta como si nada con lo difícil que es comprarla acá en Argentina y cuidarlas 😪
if you are a doctor for foot, you should now that zero drop wide toe box less cush, is the best for your feet
Im thinking of getting these but the courts i play on are kinda dusty do you think they will still be fine to play in?
You’ll slip a bit
How do i clean the bottom part
Do review on Giannis immortality
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Hey Zach is this shoes good for Outdoor?
Not the best IMO- i talk about it in more detail in the video
Question can you get your hand on li ning basketball shoes?
I can try
The traction is awesome but I really want to hear dem squeaks though. Its one of the things I love about my shoes lol
Haha I hear ya
can you do the kobe 5 protro plsssss
If I can get my hands on a pair
How do you clean the treads
Damp cloth, some mild general cleanser
Would you think these shoes would be a good fit for volleyball players like myself?
Yup - great bounce
It seems like the ideal shoe for my build and needs. The durability of the outsole is a bummer, since I'm a broke student and I need my hoop shoes to last.
KT 6 Low or 361° Aaron Gordon Zen 3 are very durable in outdoors and feels like KD 14 in terms of traction
@@SolitudeAwaits Thanks!
Good calls
what size shoe is he?
bad for ankle sprainers? isnt that ironic since steph curry is know to sprain his ankle a lot?
BTW love your reviews. I think fro now on i'll be basing my purchasing decisions based on your reviews.
What basketball shoe would you suggest for a 5'8" 200lbs chronic ankle sprainer?
Thank you, yeah it’s a head scratcher to me too- for ankle sprainers right now the most stable shoe IMO is the KD 14
@@FootDoctorZach yess I completely agree
@@FootDoctorZach thanks for the reply Zach! Oh man that was the only shoe I wasnt expecting you to say. Wider footer over here 😭😭😭
I have a high arch and I don’t know if this would be good, I don’t want my feet to get ripped up
They hurt my feet alot
I like how he chops I in half 1st thing. Tell us what we’re getting no hype
Do the lebron 19’s please!!!
Coming out next
your reviews seem solid. i do like that you chop the shoes so we can see the tech but as a sneakerhead and a poor man kinda bothers me at the same time lol.
Haha apologies
"Not good for ankle sprainers".... All I needed to hear to determine these probably aren't for me lol
Would you say this shoe is good for flat feet? And can you remove the insole?
Yep and yep
@@FootDoctorZach Thank you so much!
Why bad for tendintitis?
i really want a pair but its not available anywhere
UA sold out quick
I wonder with the light instability of the shoe causing a rollover factor is the reason why curry wears ankle braces when he plays..?
He has world class footwork and knows how to get all the benefits of these, hes still wearing braces though so that also helps
@@FootDoctorZach
Thank you for your reply 🙏 .. your basketball content is extremely helpful and insightful.. thank you for the hard work your doing..
Is it good for outdoors?
Its in the video
When I’m done with ya, y’all be wearing Gold Plated Diapers- Bruce Dickinson
Curry 6 was not friendly for high instep folks. Perhaps they made improvements in the 9
Meh- similar
I can’t do white outsoles and midsoles makes no sense to me, they’re literally touching dirt.. I guess if you wear these indoors only your ok.
Yeah and quite a few shoes have white outsoles interestingly enough
shocker guys the traction slips on dusty courts
I wish I could find the Curry 9s
GOAT and stockx have pairs currently just depends on size and price
Sorry doc, but why are this bad for tendinitis? I have achiles tendinitis, and that is an important thing for me :/
Not a lot of ankle collar support - it was fine for Achilles to me but not great for other tendons
Do you cut all your shoes review
99%
Shoe killer ^∆^
That would make a good tshirt
Trying to find a pair of Curry 9’s to buy while TH-cam suggests me watching someone slice a pair in half 😂
Haha sorry bro
Does anyone find it ironic that Curry, a chronic sprainer, has a shoe that’s not good for chronic ankle sprainers
I think I’m just gonna do 3 point shots or mid range shots when I wear these. I’m scared to sprain my ankle 😂
Haha they’re still great shoes- just a different feel
curry 9 or AJ 36?
Curry 9 for me any day
That's my only complaint. As you said too much foam in the medial part.
Yeah if they dial that in it’s a huge winner
@@FootDoctorZach Woah! First time on your channel and I had no idea you are a foot doctor. I am a chronic ankle sprainer on 1 foot. When I was 19, I designed insoles to fix this. I layered 2 thinner insoles together and cut & tapered the lower one in the medial area, more specifically the big toe extending the length of the metatarsal to the arch. I added another minimal layer to the arch to counteract the pronation that might occur.(abbreviated description)
These were installed in Jordan 4's which chose specifically for their completely flat rubber sole. This was done to eliminate other variables.
The result was amazing. I was able to play ankle brace free and never twisted my ankles once while wearing them. I also felt faster and able to jump higher. My 'theory' for that is because it forced me to activate my flexor hallucis.
I want to do this again in these shoes and would love to get your opinion... I WOULD HAPPILY PAY. And also sign any waiver of liability. My apprehension lies in the more unpredictability of the foam as opposed to the hard flat rubber sole that my knees would never allow me to play in today. Any reply is appreciated. Thanks!!!
@@FootDoctorZach And please let me apologize for thinking I have any business thinking I know anything on your level of education and intelligence on the matter. I don't exactly get many opportunities to ask these questions. Thank you again.
Oh and I never wear orthotics due to their extra padding which furthers the instability for me especially when it isn't thinner in the medial area.
@@FootDoctorZach you can tell me to get lost if can't or don't want to answer btw. Thanks
Curry 8 or 9 , which one should I buy😫
I like the 8s more but that’s just me personal opinion