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Forefoot midsole tech
Charged Cushioning forefoot
Heel midsole tech
Charged Cushioning heel
Outsole tech
Rubber traction with anatomical herringbone-like pattern
Upper tech
Anafoam/ClutchFit upper with SpeedForm-style internal comfort
Cushioning feel
Balanced and responsive
Court feel
High
Bounce
Moderate-good
Stability
Very good
Traction
Excellent
Fit
Secure and glove-like
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
78Very GoodCourt Feel
92ExcellentBounce
68GoodStability
88ExcellentTraction
97EliteFit
96EliteContext
Story & provenance
Precision Guard Debut
Released in 2015, Curry 1 arrived in Stephen Curry's first Under Armour signature, launched as his rise to league superstardom accelerated. The design intent centered on building a light, court-feel-heavy guard shoe with elite traction and precise containment rather than max softness. Notable versions or talking points included its role in launching Curry's signature empire and the now-classic sharp traction reputation. In community memory, the shoe is usually remembered for excellent grip, great support, and a very direct guard-oriented ride. It also helps mark a specific turning point inside that line, because the shoe shows what the brand prioritized at that moment rather than simply copying the previous release.