Tag: Under Armour

Why the Curry Brand boldly brought back the Steph Curry signature shoe everyone mercilessly roasted in 2016

The Curry 2 is back and better than ever.

Steph Curry’s signature sneaker line got off to a great start in 2015 after the Warriors won the NBA championship.

But the very next year? Things took a bit of a left turn. Under Armour released the Curry 2 Low and the internet absolutely roasted them. Mercilessly. They didn’t hold anything back. It was an absolute moment — a funny one for the rest of us and a seemingly painful one for the shoe.

It couldn’t have been too painful, though, because Curry’s new brand brought the shoes back in a new, updated form on April Fool’s Day. The look is much sharper than before.

But the question is still why? Why bring this sneaker back after everyone completely ripped it apart? The Special Delivery team got a chance to unbox the shoes and chat with Steve Segears, a senior merchant on the Curry Brand team, to figure out why.

Here’s part of that conversation. Enjoy.

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Report: Steph Curry signs long-term extension with Under Armour

The nine-time All-Star guard has inked a new long-term extension with Under Armour.

As Steph Curry has continued adding championships trophies, All-Star appearances, and different accolades on the court, the Golden State Warriors guard has donned Under Armour shoes on his feet. 

The four-time NBA champ and reigning NBA Finals Most Valuable Player won’t be dropping UA from his feet anytime soon. 

According to Nick DePaula of ESPN, Curry has signed a long-term extension with Under Armour. The new extension with Under Armour could become one of the “richest-ever” endorsement deals in sports, per DePaula. Along with inking a new deal with Under Armour, Curry will receive the title of president of the Curry Brand. 

Via @NickDePaula on Twitter: 

Curry originally signed with Under Armour in 2013, two-years prior to winning his first NBA Most Valuable Player award. Before inking his new long-term extension with Under Armour, Curry had one year left on his deal with the brand. 

In 2020, Under Armour partnered with the nine-time All-Star to launch Curry Brand. During the 2022-23 season, Curry Brand released Curry’s 10th signature shoe with Under Armour. 

On the court, Curry wears the Curry Flow 10 along with different retro releases and colorways of his signature Under Armour shoe. 

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High school freshman gets custom size 23 cleats from Under Armour

While that massive size gives him an advantage on the football field, it makes finding equipment that fits quite a challenge – especially footwear.

Goodrich High School (Mich.) 14-year-old freshman Eric Kilburn Jr. is as big as athletes come at his age, checking in at 6-foot-10. While that massive size gives him an advantage on the football field, it makes finding equipment that fits quite a challenge – especially footwear.

Kilburn wears a size 23 shoe, which you won’t find on display at Foot Locker or anywhere else, for that matter. He says it would mean everything just to get shoes that won’t give him blisters, per the New York Post.

“It means everything to me, just having shoes that don’t cause blisters or just pain on my feet would mean everything. It would mean the world… I just want shoes, there’s nothing else behind it. I just need shoes because once I grow out of these, I’ll have nothing to wear – no sandals, no crocs, no anything.”

Thankfully, Kilburn recently got an assist from Under Armour, who hooked him up with a custom pair of size 23 cleats. Watch.

Kilburn plays defensive tackle for his school, but he could only appear in three games this past season due to an ankle injury. Hopefully, the custom cleats serve him better than the size 22 basketball shoes he’s been wearing.

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Spring running essentials 2023: Everything you need to start running outdoors… again

Celebrate the start of spring with our list of best running gear. From compression shorts to running shoes, we’ve got you covered.

At long last, spring is here. The weather is getting warmer, the flowers are finally blooming, and it’s time for your outdoor running program to begin again.

No matter if you’re a successful sprinter, journeyman jogger, or have been dreading this moment for months, FTW has all the gear you need in order to make the most of the spring season.

Everybody knows the importance of good running shoes, but don’t forget about other important elements of a successful run including comfort, flexibility, and recovery.

Whether it’s your first time jogging or you’re in it for the literal long run, we’ve got you covered with running essentials your outdoor season.

OU 2024 targets thrive at Under Armour Dallas camp, trending toward the Sooners

Oklahoma targets Michael Hawkins and Bryant Wesco had big days at the Under Armour Next camp in Dallas, and OU continues to trend in a positive direction for the four-star prospects.

Oklahoma’s top QB target and one of their top wide receiver targets in the [autotag]2024 recruiting class[/autotag] put on a show at the Under Armour Next All-America Dallas camp this past weekend.

[autotag]Michael Hawkins[/autotag], a consensus four-star QB prospect, took home the Accuracy Challenge award, while fellow four-star North Texas prospect Bryant Wesco took home wide receiver MVP honors.

Wesco dominated defensive backs with crisp routes, his size, and his ability to bring down any and everything that came his way. For both prospects, Oklahoma and TCU seem to be the top two schools in their recruitment.

Oklahoma and TCU will be on standby come April 8th as Hawkins plans to announce his commitment. Following his performance at UA Dallas Next, Hawkins received another crystal ball prediction in Oklahoma’s favor from Texas Insider Mike Roach on Monday.

Hawkins has 247Sports, On3, and Rivals, all projecting him to land with Oklahoma. Barring a surprise commitment between now and April 8th, Hawkins, if he chooses Oklahoma, will likely be their first commit for 2024.

On the other hand, Wesco seems like a recruitment that still has a little more time before it’s decided.

Like Hawkins, Wesco also received a projection in favor of Oklahoma following his performance in Dallas. Mike Roach also believes Oklahoma will land Wesco, giving the Sooners a four-star wide receiver to combine with potential four-star commit in Hawkins.

Roach joins OUInsider’s Brandon Drumm and Parker Thune in his projection of Wesco to Oklahoma.

With these new developments, Oklahoma could be on the cusp of announcing its presence on the recruiting trail for the class of 2024 in a big way. As recruitment of the 2023 class taught us, Oklahoma will run the whole race to the end. They will also strike while the iron is hot, like in the summer of 2022 when they reeled in 10 commits in 21 days.

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Spring golf essentials 2023: Everything you need to get ready for the spring season

Spring into action, and get your game ready for the outdoor season.

While it may not technically be spring yet, much of the country is seeing warmer temperatures. For those still experiencing winter … at least you can look forward to the Masters.

Whether you packed on some pounds to survive the cold or are making the most out of your New Year’s resolution, we bet you’re going to re-up on a few items in order to get ready for the golf season.

We’ve curated a list that handles most if not all of your springtime apparel needs, plus a couple of other post-round essentials.

Of course, if you’re looking for more items, be sure to check out our lists on some of our favorite pants, shoes, pullovers and more!

2023 PGA Show: Top 5 men’s shoes

Golf shoes are an essential piece of equipment for any golfer, providing comfort, stability, and traction on the course.

The 2023 PGA Show in Orlando highlighted a number of different golf shoes on the event’s massive floor. Golf shoes are an essential piece of equipment for any golfer, providing comfort, stability, and traction on the course.

There are many different styles and brands of golf shoes, but Golfweek gathered the top five from this year’s show.

Averee Dovsek chatted with each brand to get all the juicy details on the new releases from your favorite brands such as FootJoy, Under Armour, Ecco, Puma and G/FORE.

Check out the video from the PGA Show on the top men’s shoes and learn more below.

For more shoes, check out Golfweek’s list for 2023: MEN’S | WOMEN’S

Best men’s golf shoes for 2023

Get your kicks ready for the season with Golfweek’s best men’s golf shoes in 2023.

Mark Twain famously said that golf is just a good walk spoiled. That’s probably because he didn’t have the proper shoe!

Golf shoes come in all shapes and styles nowadays. From Michael Jordan’s legendary basketball silhouettes to FootJoy’s iconic Premiere series and everything in between, there is most certainly a perfect shoe for you in 2023.

Golfweek has compiled a list of some of the best and most fashion-forward shoes to help elevate your game both literally and visually.

Whether you prefer spiked cleats over molded or sneaker style over a classic look, we have you covered.

If you’re set on shoes but are in the market for a perfect golf gift, check out the Golfweek Wine Club. Get exclusive access to rare, limited-availability wines that are hand-picked by top sommeliers, then shipped directly to your doorstep.

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Best Men’s Golf Pants 2022

Check out our top men’s golf pants for 2022.

Much like the golf glove, you might not think about upgrading your golf pants until it’s too late and you’re left with the wrong kind of hole in one.

With a winter chill in the air, a good pair of pants can get you through your morning round and have you look good doing it. Whether you are a budget shopper or want to look exactly like the pros, here are some of Golfweek’s favorite men’s pants to help you stay warm, dry AND stylish in 2022.

If you’re looking for a last minute golf gift, we’ve got you covered with Golfweek’s 2022 Gift Guides.

Best for ’22: Drivers | Irons | Wedges | Putters | Golf balls

Best cold weather gear 2022: Men’s jackets

Winter rules! Keep your top half warm on and off the golf course this winter.

Much of the United States is quickly going from chilly to straight up cold.

It seemed like just yesterday that the temperature outside was perfect for a 1/4 zip and shorts. With weather fluctuating so randomly and rapidly, you need to be prepared to play golf so there’s no wasted rounds.

Here at Golfweek, we’ve curated a list of some of the best jackets on the market to make sure that you’ll be as warm as possible while still being able to make a full swing well into the fall and winter months.

When playing in colder temps, here’s a couple of tips to help maximize your experience: 1) Always have a hand warmer or two 2) Wear wool socks 3) Walk if it’s not windy 4) If in a cart, have a cart cover & butane heater. These simple tips will make your golf experience much better when it’s hovering above freezing.