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No one in the NBA is in constant motion like Steph Curry. The four-time NBA champion spends every offensive possession darting around off-ball screens looking for a glimmer of space to get a shot off. That kind of cutting, stopping, and bursting with speed can be hard on shoes, and with Steph’s long ankle history, you know he needs support. Enter the Under Armour Curry Series 7, a brand new shoe inspired by premium running models and Curry’s perpetual motion.
Marketed as Under Armour’s first “super shoe” for the basketball court, the design mash-up came about after Curry saw a premium running shoe sample and asked to transfer the technology to basketball. The super label has typically been reserved for running shoes that use a combination of stacked foam cushioning and rigid plates, and the Series 7 looks to bring the concept to the hardwood with a 3D-molded shank at the forefoot for stability and a UA Flow outsole for cushioning, grip, and durability.
“The whole concept behind the Series 7 was to create something completely new, taking that super-critical foam typically used in running shoes and bringing it to the basketball court,” Curry said. “The final product is, in my opinion, one of the highest-performing shoes ever made for the game. I’ve never worn a shoe that feels this light yet this sturdy, with the perfect balance of court feel and cushioning. Hands down, it’s the best basketball shoe I’ve ever worn.”
The debut colorway of the Curry Series 7 is being dubbed the “Curry World Tour,” as Steph, like so many of his NBA superstar counterparts, spends the NBA off-season globetrotting with his shoe sponsor. The World Tour colorway is a crazy mix of colors, adding a two-tone purple mesh upper on top of a sole that features blue, red, yellow, and white color blocking.
The Under Armour Curry Series 7 will debut August 22, 2025, through Under Armour and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is $160. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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