Foot Doctor Explains Why Steph Curry Wore The Curry 4 FloTro In The NBA Finals

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Real foot doctor explains why Steph Curry wore the Curry 4 FloTro basketball shoes in the 2022 NBA finals instead of the Curry Flow 9.
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These were a retro model of the Curry 4 outfitted with Flow foam instead of their original rubber outsole and these sneakers have some quirks and unique attributes that made them a better choice for Steph and his chronic ankle sprains and braces
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Video Intro
00:22 Uppers of the Curry 4 FloTro
02:45 Upper durability test
03:35 Midsole teardown of the Curry 4 FloTro
04:08 Jump height test
05:57 Outsole of the Curry 4 FloTro
07:49 Why Steph Curry wore the Curry 4 FloTro in the 2022 NBA finals
09:05 Fit of the Curry 4 FloTro
09:55 Outsole durability test
10:08 Shuttle Test
Whats underneath the Curry 4 FloTro? Check them out for yourself with this deep dive review, teardown and durability test. As a foot doctor I look at basketball shoes and basketball shoe technology a bit differently as I focus more on what foot types benefit from these shoes as well as the basketball shoe's functional attributes on the basketball court
Some of the main areas we cover in this basketball shoe playtest, and performance review of the Under Armour Curry 4 FloTro
- The weight, durability, fit and playability
- What are the features of the insole, midsole, and outsole
- Under Armour tennis shoe technology explained
Part of the 2022 basketball shoe review series
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@FootDoctorZach Год назад

Curry Flow 9 teardown: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xSTCPHmJyQg.html

@lanceandreicristobal390 Год назад

Finally i've been waiting for this video since the finals ended. Thank you Doc. Zach❤

@Maquenchie Год назад

Only 10 minute video on youtube thats not a long winded, wishy washy dialogue mess. Straight to the point 1000 times over. Immediate subscribe. Thank u foot doctor Zach!

@FootDoctorZach Год назад

Glad you liked it!

@SketchyPadz Год назад

With the Curry 4 Flotro's utilizing the same outsoles of the 8's, i've noticed that both the 4's and 8's had better traction/grip than the 9's. Not sure what they did with the tooling on the 9's, but it wasn't it.

@YouGotServed835 Год назад

You can Prevent or possibly even FIX the tearing problem with just a piece of duct tape placed inside long ways where the tear occurs. Carefully remove the insole and use a 2.5 - 3 inch piece of duct tape. And make sure the tape covers the UN- reinforced part all the way to the underplastic in the front of the shoes and behind the lace reinforcements. The thickness is important sometimes as it can greatly affect the responsiveness of the shoe(especially when thicker) but thinner seems to adhere better & mold better and also be more comfortable. I like to use a light medium thickness because thinner ones can tear themselves.

@thorfinnthegoatmc Год назад

flotro really is soldout everywhere. Look at Curry man so inspirational

@SuperDoggykong Год назад

Wonderful analysis. Hope more people will discover your channel

@psychedl Год назад

Finally I've been waiting for this

@eliseomanigbas3731 Год назад

Great video sir! You shoul try reviewing li ning shadow series and the all city series too

@David-1216 Год назад

Another great video Zach

@FootDoctorZach Год назад

Appreciate it 👍👍

@shannondavis3338 Год назад

A flat stable base is what I look for in a shoe. That said I tried the Kyrie 4's with the rounded base and they were great too.

@tripleben9457 Год назад

4 flotro reused the bottom of curry 8, so 4 flotro technically is not an upgrade of curry 9 but curry 8

@profortnitegaming9721 Год назад

Hi zach i love your vids and you deserve to have atleast 400k subs!1

@jonaslevi5949 Год назад

The production lvl of the video and review detail is top notch! Appreciate u doc! I understand the total brown of each aspect. I see there is no perfect shoe, just what is best for you

@FootDoctorZach Год назад

Thanks! Yep there’s something for everyone that’s for sure

@beyazertan Год назад

Thanks for this Video! Are the Protros similar to the Flow 8s? I was very surprised with the performance of the Curry Flow 8s. Actually the first shoe where the wearing was on the sole of the shoe and not on my feet (blister etc). They just survived one season but the grip was fantastic and like I said my feet had no blisters at all.

@Mezukage27 Год назад

Curry/UA brand made shoes primarily for Curry's ankle support gear. He will never play without it.

@KarlMusic Год назад

Thank you so much for this video. I kept searching this exact topic online and couldn't find any good explanation

@brianbeath8690 Год назад

Thank you, best shoe review ever. Shoe companies need to hire you. I hope Steph watches this.

@FootDoctorZach Год назад

I wish!

@ejaymnaval3521 Год назад

What a great breakdown. Comparison video with kd15 vs pg6

@seanreodica4976 Год назад

I wish I waited a month to for the Flotro 4s to release instead of getting the curry 9s since I wear ankle braces on both feet. I still love the 9s though

@bjonwong Год назад

Hmm, just as far as step-in comfort goes though, the 4s feel softer in the heel than the 9s. I wear both on my 9 hour shifts (I work at UA) and I can't help but think that the 9s feel firmer. Am I crazy? These 4s feel immediately feel softer compared to the 9s every time I put them back on..

@mateosramirez2857 Год назад

That’s what I notice as well

@Chavanun555 Год назад

Do you hoop in them as well or you just walk around at your workplace with them?

@jsel1994atr Год назад

Well the foam itself is softer as mentioned before and if you just use them to walk around they will feel softer because you're striking with your heel

@bjonwong Год назад

@@Chavanun555 as a die hard Warriors/Steph fan, I don't really play in Currys because they're lifestyle collectables to me. I have played in the Futr Xs purely outdoors and despite the Flow being bald at this point, the traction is still amazing outdoors. Unlike rubber outsoles that lose their grip because once it burns away, the traction is obsolete, Flow still maintains its traction because underneath Flow..... is more Flow!! Flow was originally made for outdoor running, so it'll always be grippy out there. And I feel like outdoor courts don't rely on the tread pattern as much the hardwood does.

@stevenroche9874 Год назад

@@mateosramirez2857 Under Armour could very easily use a softer Flow Foam compound on the 4s. Someone should email them about this. I would yet I have not heard back from them on another question.

@claydo17 Год назад

Obviously a good idea to go with the 4 FloTro. He won a chip in them

@juliantperez Год назад

You should do a comparison between the KD15 and the curry 9! Two shoes with top tier traction but very different cushioning setups!

@bamf6603 Год назад

curry is better

@harveyscottz Год назад

Question: *Why Steph Curry wears the Curry FloTro Purple in the NBA Finals?* Real Answer: *Superstition. A reporter told him he was 3-0 wearing the Curry FloTro Purple. Considering he just lost a game after wearing the Curry 9. So to his amazement that he didn't know that detail, he said: **_“I appreciate you. I don’t know if that messes with the juju on there if I’m aware of the record. I got a lot of different colors, so we’ll see. We’ll see what happens. God, you got me thinking now, too.”_*

@redpaulhus Год назад

Good insights. I wish Ektio could have stayed in the market, their shoes were the best I had found for ankle support. heavy like my 80's converse weapons, but great support

@Skai125 Год назад

Love your videos but I have a different perspective. I actually think overall curry 9s is the more supportive shoe, stronger upper, thicker and stiffer midsole but I do agree with there being too much foam on the ball of your feet but I think that forces your feet to go inward which would help prevent lateral sprains but increased the chances of medial sprains. The Flotro is more neutral with soft cushion and upper it feels super comfortable but the material isn’t strong enough hence why is rips and there are also pictures of instances Steph was about to roll his ankle. From what I know the reason Steph wore the Flotro was just to promote the new shoes, he had already worn all the colorways of the 9s and the next new UA shoe was the curry 4 Flotro and that’s UAs way to put out more curry shoes and since it was the finals it was the best way to promote the shoes and also pay nostalgia to the OG Currys 4s. Also another thing I’d like to mention is when I originally got the curry 9 I got It tts but since the footbed was so narrow I felt like I was gonna roll my ankle after I went up a size my foot fit a lot better in the shoe and no longer had that instability issue.

@ramsesstafford4640 Год назад

That makes sense 🤔

@Crs313 Год назад

Wow great video dude. So necessary. I wonder what the older shoes like the Iversons or older jordans would fair in 1 of your video break downs?

@FootDoctorZach Год назад

Good question!

@LordVlad2321 Год назад

Cannot for the review of the Zen 3 or 4 those 💥💯

@smyl1035 Год назад

Bro i have curry 4, it's one of the best bb shoes i ever owned

@leticiachiok8057 Год назад

Good informative video... like the detailed description of the Under Armor Flo 4 vs. Flo 9 and its benefits, that is for Stephen Curry's use due to his ankle injuries. Thanks Doc!🦶

@leticiachiok8057 Год назад

Oops...Flo Tro not Flo 4🧐

@shinobi339 Год назад

So doc can you tell me what shoes i should buy? my ankles are so bad so i need to use an ankle brace , and i want a good shoe which ones do you recomend??since i had an injury i cant play for months so i wanna comeback strong

@markjustineferido5753 Год назад

Man those shoes🥺💔 My dream goes into half💔

@jaydenyuxuan493 Год назад

Can u make a review about the nike precision 5? Might deciding buying that shoe because of the price at sportsdirect

@brianwj5 Год назад

Do you feel the flow on the Flotro is different from the Curry 8. The out sole looks like it came from the 8.

@nosziehax 3 месяца назад

What shoes would you recommend after rupture achilles tendon surgery? Please Doc help... Are these would be good?

@dylan_budd5811 Год назад

Something I would really like to see is some of the best basketball shoes for ankle sprainers

@FootDoctorZach Год назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wqJGIY1m9qc.html

@Showtimeejosh24 Год назад

people are on the streets that have No shoes. Zach be like ''Today we are cutting the curry 4 flowtro

@plancelotlhc Год назад

Hi there May I know if you ever tried to take out the shoe pad? I did and I damaged both shoe pads which are not common to shoes of other brands.

@emins668 Год назад

Can you do PG6? Love the vids

@FootDoctorZach Год назад

Already did

@jaylove5555 Год назад

He is willing to break his own ankles in order to break your ankles. Now that is dedication.

@silk234 Год назад

Although it may look like the shoe he had on. Under the hood that definitely wasn't. Nba players have shoes specifically made for there "feet".

@jumuchoi6008 Год назад

Could you do a review of the new Nike cosmic unity 2?

@XabzintheNBAGuru Год назад

Bro just tore that thang

@badkid_xyz Год назад

All the information is great, however I guarantee you the cushion setup on Steph’s pair is nothing like the pairs sold at retail.

@b_o_w_i_e_9492 Год назад

zach can you do reebok shaqnosis

@ThomasMcLaughlin Год назад

Amazing video. I love the look of these and wanted to get them for Casualwear outdoors. I have other shoes for outdoor basketball, so wouldn’t use them for that. Am I crazy?

@FootDoctorZach Год назад

I don’t think so- wear whatever makes you feel good

@dvdv8197 9 месяцев назад

It was a good choice for Curry, because it helped him win that Fourth Ring! 😊🎉

@Wladislav Год назад

I sure wish they'd release these in Europe.

@jeverettrulz Год назад

the pink ones too? hard to watch you take the knife to those...

@mouldygrub33 Год назад

My heart broke during the intro

@aaronmorgan8864 Год назад

hey Doc, any chance you'll be taking a look at the Stanniversary Ubersonics and Barricades?

@FootDoctorZach Год назад

If they get sent over yeah - I’d don’t see a whole lot different that would make the playability that much difference

@aaronmorgan8864 Год назад

@@FootDoctorZach yeah I just wonder if that feaux leather would be comfortable for play and durable.

@mrnumber1112 Год назад

Hi I’m a point guard I want a shoe that has very good traction, is very shifty and supports me in crossovers, reverses, and other such movements. Which shoe do you suggest??

@FootDoctorZach Год назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wqJGIY1m9qc.html

@JayzsMr Год назад

Seems like it's just like the curry 8 which also had a softer foam and better traction. Curry 9s are way to hard cushion wise for my taste. On the other hand my Curry 8s just ripped apart at the midsole after 4 months of playing indoor only. Maybe also down to the softer foam because it happend to a lot of people

@carefulumightwakeher2719 Год назад

could you do a review on d rose shoes?

@FootDoctorZach Год назад

Coming up in a week

@sushijr.483 Год назад

damn seeing you tear FloTro that in half kinda hurts me cuz ive been wishing to get one since it came out

@ejusterjimena2468 Год назад

Can you make a surgery on converse bb evo?

@gwapolo Год назад

Review please on way of wade 10 “Glare”

@drowsysapper7033 Год назад

Review Don Issue 3✌️

@vulcator Год назад

Are we looking forward to a Dame 8 with Bounce Pro review?

@FootDoctorZach Год назад

Already up

@thecomickeeper5127 Год назад

The flow 8s have terrible cushion but i like them a lot

@stevenroche9874 Год назад

Zach, when you perform the Dremel durability test, you can measure ten seconds and use the same grit sandpaper, yet how do you keep the applied pressure consistent on each shoe ? It looks like you are free handing this test.

@Yt-qi9ot Год назад

I'm assuming he uses the weight of the Dremel, hopefully keeping the angle constant and if he puts any pressure, keeps it light

@stevenroche9874 Год назад

@@Yt-qi9ot Yes, I agree. This free hand method is unscientific. No one can always apply the same pressure without measuring it.

@Yt-qi9ot Год назад

@@stevenroche9874 yeah, I think it'll give us some rough idea of what the material is like if you watch enough of his videos you'd easily be able to pick up differences between the material. There's def going to be greater variance in reliability, but decent rough idea imo. But he's usually confirming my preconceived predictions of how durable the material would be.. I also skate as well so I usually have a good idea how different rubber material sticks and wears.

@stevenroche9874 Год назад

@@Yt-qi9ot I agree it gives a rough idea of material durability. There are ways of measuring applied pressure that could be used to elevate the data to the scientific level. By the way, I do watch many of Zach's videos. If you ever watch any of Project Farm's videos, all his tests and comparisons are as scientific as possible, an excellent standard to achieve. I wish Zach would comment on this subject. My intention was to get his response.

@Yt-qi9ot Год назад

@@stevenroche9874 I don't recall the name project farm, but I do know there are other channels out there with simular formats. Who knows, maybe he'll get around to reading it at least. In sure if he gets enough comments and had time, he could make a more systematic device to help with the process. I think he's got a business outside of YT as well iirc

@simonesguerra7043 Год назад

Cut open the curry 8. Those have the same shank and midsole as the flotro 4.

@stansb37 Год назад

Real reason he wore those shoes because a broadcaster in a press conference pointed out to steph that he's never lost in the playoffs that year when he wore those purple shoes. Go look it up.

@ChiipsAhoy Год назад

Where do you find an indoor hoop with not 400 people on or waiting to play?

@FootDoctorZach Год назад

I go really really early to my community center- by the time I leave there’s a few people there but that’s the benefits of having to go before work

@michaelcrespi Год назад

My guess is to sell more sneakers $$$ is always a good reason to rock something during NBA Finals just saying

@rymace2261 Год назад

How does it compare to the curry 8? Upper wise? Just a bit more lockdown?

@FootDoctorZach Год назад

More minimal IMO

@rymace2261 Год назад

@@FootDoctorZach the curry 4 flow has more minimal lockdown than curry8? Just confirming, thank you so much for your content!

@killuazoldyk623 Год назад

So we can make data which specific shoes where steph shoots well.

@wiztowers9666 Год назад

I want a pair. But addidas killing the game right now

@heziclips Год назад

CurGoat 💯🥵

@profortnitegaming9721 Год назад

Hey zach i have to play on a outdoor court everyday so what do you recommend? My budget is 300$ dollars max

@FootDoctorZach Год назад

Check my top 5 outdoor video

@profortnitegaming9721 Год назад

@@FootDoctorZach thanks! As i said i hope you reach 400k your shoe reviews are so good!

@vidaleon14 Год назад

How much you weigh im 235lbs but i mostly shoot all the time

@dannycalcatera5396 Год назад

Would you go up half a size with zamst braces?

@FootDoctorZach Год назад

Depends how wide you are already and if you typically go 1/2 up

@kevinfisher5723 Год назад

Crazy they play in low tops

@commie5211 Год назад

Whenever i check, it is always out of stock. 😒

@riceandpeas Год назад

A new one dropped last week and there was still a ton of pairs available. The red and white color way

@brendtdandeebarayoga Год назад

ayo! 🔥

@eckert10 Год назад

How do you get your shoes so fast?

@FootDoctorZach Год назад

*clicks expedited shipping button*

@arnoldramos4688 Год назад

Where do u get the shoe from

@FootDoctorZach Год назад

UA website

@rkgracanica Год назад

that color is debatable

@muhammadnursyafiq4356 Год назад

Curry 4 seems like mercurial vapor. It protects the ankle better i guess

@Enppissytabang Год назад

I don't recommend wearing curry shoes when you're a big man and positioned always under the basket

@gabrielcodina6188 Год назад

Curry wears an ankle brace under his shoe, so I'd assume he has enough ankle protection.

@siamimam2109 Год назад

It was the purple FLOTro that won him the championship!

@ItsDooley Год назад

best shoes to play in if you suffer from plantar fasciitis???

@jakerichardson314 Год назад

Your shorts in the play testing are cool! Where’d you get them?

@FootDoctorZach Год назад

Chubbies

@jakerichardson314 Год назад

@@FootDoctorZach of course! They make dope stuff!

@foureyesclover6232 Год назад

Me crying while hes cutting the shoes

@thelik5376 6 дней назад

From experience i can say these shoes aren't for me. Before these i wore the Harden 7s and didn't sprain my feet once for a whole year. The moment I put the Curry flotros on, I sprained my left foot. So I guess these are reeeaaally bad for easy ankle sprainers without braces. And even with braces i feel like the shoes aren't enough and that i could get a sprain at any moment. So I'm in a real hurry to get some better shoes and i hope this comment will help someone better understand that these shoes aren't for them. Even tho they are pretty old now. (I have them onlu because they were cheap af. Like €90)

@kaleabdaniel3964 Год назад

damnnn why u gotta do the shoes like that😬😬

@Chavanun555 Год назад

I thought they made the recent currys low top because of the market and they wanna make cash. Curry wear heavy ankle brace anyway. I really thought it was all about money.

@jacksonj3082 Год назад

As we are all not Steph Curry wearing his ankle brace - the Curry 4 has virtually NO ankle support. The upper is mostly like a sock - in fact my Curry 4 More Magic has no ankle support especially on the inner side - my Nike low tops have more ankle support than this "high top" Curry 4. Love the appearance, but not the ankle support of the Curry 4.

@jaydengiddins174 Год назад

Immortality 2?

@GrimReaper-ly2hv Год назад

thy made curry 9 bcuz lows sell better than mids and highs

@iam_destroyer Год назад

Rolled my ankle in lebron 20’s, they’re just too heavy

@Akadehmix Год назад

Don’t even need to watch this to tell you it’s because of marketing lol

@igotnohome846 Год назад

Bruh, why did you break that curry, it’s hard to get

@johnvincedahan1724 Год назад

Bro don't cut the shoes😭😭

@seanmcphee5601 Год назад

You cut them open😫😫

@stophatin1354 Год назад

Basketball is not a sport for low top shoes Period! We need ankle support and protection! Yall stop lettin these shoe companies cheat us

@nathanielrobles3284 Год назад

Just sad Underarmour never made a Curry 4th championship shoes which not only honoring their main endorser but also would make them a lot of money and fans will be more happy.