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Forefoot midsole tech
Charged Cushioning / EVA-based forefoot feel
Heel midsole tech
Charged Cushioning / EVA-based heel feel
Outsole tech
Rubber traction with strong directional pattern
Upper tech
Threadborne knit upper with internal support and heel cup
Cushioning feel
Balanced and direct
Court feel
High
Bounce
Moderate
Stability
Very good
Traction
Very good
Fit
Excellent and foot-hugging
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
72GoodCourt Feel
92ExcellentBounce
58SolidStability
88ExcellentTraction
88ExcellentFit
100EliteContext
Story & provenance
Streamlined Knit Classic
Released in 2017, Curry 4 arrived in the Curry line during its sleekest and most streamlined pre-HOVR phase. The design intent centered on giving Steph a lighter, more natural-feeling knit shoe that still preserved great traction and support. Notable versions or talking points included its minimalist knit look and strong fit/traction reputation. In community memory, the shoe is usually remembered for one of the better-fitting Curry models, with excellent court feel and very good grip. 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.