Every Sneaker Steph Curry Has Worn in Sneaker Free Agency

When Steph Curry signed a lifetime deal with Under Armour in 2023, no one would have predicted that only two years later we’d see him lacing up Nike sneakers in an NBA game. That alternate reality has become the one we occupy, as earlier in November Curry and Under Armour announced that Steph and his Curry Brand would be separating from UA. Now that he’s a sneaker free agent, Curry is able to wear any brand on and off the court, and he’s been busy gathering all the sneaker Infinity Stones he can.

No sneaker free agency since Kobe Bryant’s 2002-03 NBA season has been as high-profile, meaning we’ll all be keeping a close eye on the shoes Curry laces up each night. He has already made it clear that he’s open to wearing any brand at the moment, even stating in a press conference, “Everybody should be on alert. I’m calling everybody. Trying to get some good product.”

At the time of this article’s inception, Curry has been liberated from his UA contract for about two weeks, but we’ll use this page as a running resource for all the pairs Steph wears during his free agency. Below is every single sneaker he has been spotted wearing that is not Under Armour. Alongside documenting his choices, the Sole Retriever staff have come together to predict which pairs he could bust out during each of Golden State’s upcoming games. Don’t agree with our guesses? Sound off on our Instagram or X with what you think Steph will be wearing.

Sneakers Worn by Steph Curry

Nike Kobe 6 Protro Mambacita

The first sneaker that Steph Curry wore after announcing his departure from Under Armour was an homage to Kobe and GiGi Bryant. Curry laced up the Nike Kobe 6 Protro Mambacita in pre-game warm-ups before switching to his Under Armour sneakers.

Reebok Shaqnosis Black White

Steph choosing to rock a Reebok Shaqnosis ahead of his matchup against the Orlando Magic started the trend of paying homage to the franchises he faces each night. Of course, Shaquille O'Neal is a legend of the game and of the Orlando Magic, making his tunnel fit choice perfect.

Nike Air Penny 2 Black Volt

After entering the Magic’s arena in a pair of Shaqs, Curry decided to switch to another Orlando legend’s sneakers for warm-ups. He laced up Penny Hardaway’s Nike Air Penny 2 in the Black Volt colorway.

Li-Ning Way of Wade 1 Stingray

The Golden State Warriors’ road trip in Florida also saw the franchise stop in Vice City to face off against the Miami Heat. Steph saw it fit to pay homage to Dwyane Wade with a pre-game tunnel walk featuring the Way of Wade 1 Stingray, a pair that was recently retroed by Li-Ning.

Nike Air Foamposite One International Blue

Technically Steph didn’t wear this sneaker in-game, during warm-ups, or even a tunnel walk, but it’s still noteworthy to mention he laced a pair of the Foamposite Ones in the International Blue colorway. Curry was spotted during a team meeting with the sneakers on, but he really wasn’t trying to draw attention to his footwear choice that day.

Air Jordan 3 Retro Oregon Ducks PE

Steph’s one-year $62.6 million extension is being put to great use for his sneaker collection. The Davidson College alum decided to rep some Oregon Ducks gear with the Air Jordan 3 Retro Oregon Ducks PE, a pair that’s valued at over $8,000 on the aftermarket.

Li-Ning JB 4 Batman

Marking the first time since signing with Under Armour in 2013 that Steph Curry wore a non-UA sneaker in a game, number 30 decided to lace up teammate Jimmy Butler’s signature sneaker with Li-Ning, the JB 4, in a Batman colorway. Butler has referred to Steph as the Batman to his Robin, and in the Warriors’ season opener he wore a pair of Robin-inspired JB 4s.

Air Jordan 12 Flu Game

Steph took a few not-so-subtle jabs at the Utah Jazz during the Warriors' matchup against the franchise. In his tunnel walk, he wore the Air Jordan 12 Flu Game, the same black and red sneaker worn by Michael Jordan in the NBA Finals against the Jazz in ‘97 when he suffered flu-like symptoms.

Air Jordan 14 Last Shot

Continuing with the jabs at the Jazz, Steph also wore the Air Jordan 14 Last Shot, choosing to do so during warm-ups. If you’re unfamiliar with the significance of that colorway (why would you be?), MJ decided to wear the AJ 14 in his final games as a Chicago Bull in the NBA Finals against the wishes of Nike and Tinker Hatfield. His last shot taken as a member of the Bulls was in the now-iconic black and red Air Jordan 14 against, you guessed it, the Utah Jazz.

Predictions

11/26 - Houston Rockets

• adidas T-Mac 3 Restomod Rockets
• Nike - KD 4 Aunt Pearl

11/29 - New Orleans Pelicans

• Air Jordan 13 Hornets Chris Paul PE
• Jordan Zion 4
• Jordan CP3 Signature no one recognizes

12/02 - Oklahoma City Thunder

• Converse Shai 001
• SB Dunk Low SuperSonics
• Nike Gary Payton The Glove
• Russ Air Jordan 3 PE

12/04 - Philadelphia 76ers

• Reebok Question Red Toe
• Skechers for Embiid
• Reebok Question 2
• Reebok Answer IV Kobe Bryant PE

12/06 - Cleveland Cavaliers

• adidas DON Issue 7
• LeBron 4
• Nike Kyrie 2 2016 Finals

12/07 - Chicago Bulls

• Air Jordan 1 High Bred
• Air Jordan 3 Black Cement
• Jordan 8 Aqua

12/18 - Phoenix Suns

• Nike Book 1
• Devin Booker x Nike Blazer
• Nike CB84

12/20 - Phoenix Suns

• Nike Book 2
• Nike Book 1 Cradle Rock Steve Nash PE

12/22 - Orlando Magic

• Nike Air Foamposite Penny All-Star PE
• Nike Air Max Penny 1 Orlando
• Adidas TMAC 2 Evo Black Royal
• Walmart Shaqs
• Reebok Shaq Attaq

12/25 - Dallas Mavericks

• ANTA KT10
• ANTA Kai 2

12/28 - Toronto Raptors

• Nike Shox BB4
• Nike NOCTA Glide
• Nike NOCTA Air Force 1

12/29 - Brooklyn Nets

• Timberland Boots
• S. Carters
• Jason Kidd Nets shoes like AJ 13 PE, East Coast AJ 19, or Zoom Flight Turbine

12/31 - Charlotte Hornets

• Something His Dad Wore
• Alonzo Mourning 94 Nike Air Strong
• Converse Aero Jam Larry Johnson

Nicholas Vlahos

Sneakerhead from South Florida who turned his passion into a career. When not writing for Sole Retriever, I enjoy attending concerts and catching the latest movies. Email: nick@soleretriever.com