Under Armour · 2021

Lockdown 5

Name: Lockdown 5
Brand: Under Armour
SKU: 28b90ef9-89f6-4e2a-8960-03fee95b7fcc

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1.5

By dimension

Cushioning feel
2.0
Court feel
3.0
Bounce
1.5
Stability
2.5
Traction
2.5
Fit
2.0

Analysis

Performance profile

Cushioning Feel

58Solid

Court Feel

78Very Good

Bounce

40Decent

Stability

74Good

Traction

72Good

Fit

79Very Good

Is it for you?

If you like a sub-$70 shoe you can hoop in all day, with season-long durable traction, and can live with running both short and narrow, with the toebox pressing down on your toes, then this shoe is for you.

a sub-$70 shoe you can hoop in all day, with season-long durable traction

running both short and narrow, with the toebox pressing down on your toes

Forefoot midsole tech

EVA / Micro G-style forefoot

Heel midsole tech

EVA / Micro G-style heel

Outsole tech

Rubber traction with durable pattern

Upper tech

Mesh/textile upper with support shell

Cushioning feel

Firm-balanced

Court feel

Moderate-high

Bounce

Low-moderate

Stability

Good

Traction

Good

Fit

Secure and simple

Pro reviews

Paraphrased highlights from sneaker reviewers — not verbatim quotes.

Bilibili1 / 1

SNEAKERTALK

Lockdown 5 is an excellent budget basketball shoe with standout traction and material quality, ideal for guards and faster-paced players; while cushioning and support are relatively basic, the $100 price point makes it one of the market's best value options

Excellent traction with radial tread pattern covering all directions; durable rubber that resists wear well and is easy to clean, making it suitable for outdoor courts

Exceptional value for money at $100, delivering 80-85% of the Curry 11's performance; soft, flexible materials provide comfortable fit and wear experience

Firm cushioning with limited bounce; Micro G foam lacks elasticity compared to earlier Curry signature models, resulting in a fast shoe feel

Moderate heel fit; small and weak internal heel counter requires tight lacing for secure fit; overall durability may be limited compared to premium models

Watch review· Bilibili

Bilibili1 / 1

SNEAKERTALK

Excellent traction with radial tread pattern covering all directions; durable rubber that resists wear well and is easy to clean, making it suitable for outdoor courts

Exceptional value for money at $100, delivering 80-85% of the Curry 11's performance; soft, flexible materials provide comfortable fit and wear experience

Firm cushioning with limited bounce; Micro G foam lacks elasticity compared to earlier Curry signature models, resulting in a fast shoe feel

Moderate heel fit; small and weak internal heel counter requires tight lacing for secure fit; overall durability may be limited compared to premium models

Watch review· Bilibili

Context

Story & provenance

Durable Lockdown Basic

Released in 2021, Lockdown 5 arrived in Under Armour's Lockdown budget line for players who value durability and simplicity. The design intent centered on giving hoopers a stable, affordable option without premium tech cost. Notable versions or talking points included its value positioning and practical build. In community memory, the shoe is usually remembered for serviceable all-around performance. 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. For collectors and hoopers, the model still matters because it sits at a recognizable point in the series timeline and explains why later pairs either doubled down on or moved away from this exact formula.

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