Nike Kyrie 1 Performance Review.

Nike Kyrie One Performance Review

Firstly , I am very sure the basketball community who have been following Kyrie Irving is very much pleased with the fact he finally got his own signature shoe. But that isn't enough to say his shoe is one of the best on the market. For the most part , its decent for a first signature and ''maybe'' for that price point. Now lets begin.

Fit in my opinion, I feel this shoe is made more for a player who's plays the guard position. Bigger guys would want more cushioning on their feet compared to these. I wore this the first day I got them and the 2 finger-overlay that you see in front was mad stiff! Its not like a breaking-in feeling. I played for 3 hours in total on the first day and when I got back , my inner arch was sore as heck. It didn't even go away the next day as I continued to play ball in these and its still stiff. After the 6th time, I realize the 2-finger area wasn't that stiff. Its just nice like its already molded to my feet. Most people think they need to go a half size up but I don't think that would work once the shoes breaks in because the shoe will feel a bit too roomy and I hate that feeling. I love it when there's almost zero gap . Personal preference here.

Traction, is definitely the shoe's strongest point. If you read my take on the Curry One performance, I did mention if you want everlasting grip then you won't regret getting this. The swirl-like looking traction is designed to cover you especially when you re doing fast moves or shaking off defenders during fast motions. This shoe's grip is very much similar to the hyperfuse low 2012 so durability isn't an issue here.The grip is almost an inch thick so if you are thinking you can be done with this pair by summer, you have a long way to go.

Support is up to par in this pair. The angular heel counter provides stability just as the mid-top wraps around your ankle giving you a plush feel . In other words, its decent but also similar to what you have been experiencing in the past hyperfuse models.

Cushion I will say don't expect much from this pair. Not that its uncomfortable but its just enough. Maybe its because after wearing other signatures players models for so long, I feel like this is just an ''okay'' shoe. The shoe is running on a regular phylon which is implemented in past hyperfuse models so for those who have experienced them, that's what you will be getting with these.

Ventilation is poor with this pair and let me say this, I only wear normal thin no-show socks to play but it doesn't improve the condition. The overall material is made of mesh but its backed up with another layer to improve the fit which destroys the purpose of using mesh isn't it? So I will say that the usage of mesh here doesn't live up to its purpose. Personally I don't think ventilation is a concern but if its already placed there, why not utilize it? Smh.

Aesthetically I think these are okay on court. I don't think they are exactly a looker off-court. Not in this colorway though. Perhaps other colorways like the Dreams, or the recently released Flytraps (2nd image).

If you are interested in getting a pair, there will be more colorways coming to your nearest Nike outlets or you can pay a visit to Hoops Station to grab a pair.





Score Sheet will be as follows :
Traction       -     10/10
Fit                 -       7/10
Cushion       -       7/10
Support       -       7/10

To The Naked Eye  -  Well of course its a must have for those who have been supporting Kyrie ever since he got into the league. But performance wise, don't expect too much from it. 

-LumpyBunny138

Under Armour Curry One Performance Review

Under Armour Curry One Performance Review.

On a safe note, I can say these are definitely a pair in anybody's rotation but if you re wondering whether to cop them, it all goes down to you as a consumer. Why? Well, we all know these are Stephen curry's first signature with UA but these aren't anything spectacular especially with a Rm649 pricetag. Not hating the pair at all folks, but hear me out.

Firstly, I will start off with the traction. Well they are great outdoors but I can't say indoor wise because I have not played indoors yet . But I don't think these are as durable as the Nike Kyrie 1 (go get em if you want everlasting grip, seriously).

Cushion, I can definitely feel the Charged Cushion in these especially during fast motions. I don't even feel tired standing around in these (oldmanwillliketheseforsure) in comparison to like the way of wades. So for you guys who re always on the run , you will like these for sure.

Ventilation wise, this pair is well ventilated for the most part but I live in Malaysia where its either blazing hot or raining non stop so it does not matter really. In fact, ventilation does not matter to me as much as the cushion used.

The fit of this pair really varies depending on the consumer's size and preference. I'm usually a size 10.5 but i'm a 10 in these.When i tried them on, I felt that going a half size down filled up the dead space around as this pair is engineered to fit an ankle brace and i don't wear them. So if you can, go try them on before purchasing as not everyone's feet are the same.

Overall, I like it but personally i feel it doesn't really justify the rm600 pricetag apart from the fact that its curry's first pair. I played in other pairs too like Peak, Li-ning and also Anta for that matter and they re much cheaper than these but pretty much up to par, if not these are slightly better. If you think about it, add a little bit more and you re able to purchase a pair of lebron 12's or kobe 10( if they re discounted of course). Im not saying this are not worth the money but if you wanna get something of that value then you might wanna reconsider. But if you don't mind then by all means, go for it. Also, there will be a low top of this model and I think those will be better given that being a high top doesn't really do much, but restricts you a bit more instead.

From a fashion standpoint, i don't know how to pull this off apart from wearing a black hoodie and a pair of long fleece pants. Someone said these shoes look like Spongebob's retarded cousin so.... PASS.
Dont be surprised if people who aren't familiar with UA pass remarks like -
"What shoe is that? Why the logo like X-Men wan?"
"Under armour? So the shoe bulletproof ah?"

Conclusion - I'm not saying its a terrible pair at all really. If it wasn't over Rm600 i would love it even more but for that price you can also get a pair of kd7's at Rm559. Least i can say this pair isn't as dissapointing as the Nike Kyrie ones. However, I'm waiting for the lowtop version of these, they should definitely feel better given the high cut feels good enough.

Ps - My opinion is just one person's input. If you want a more detailed review, youtube is your place to go. For those who couldn't cop, im pretty sure more colors will drop at Hoops station so stay tuned to them or pay a visit to Under Armour's MY website. Link below.

http://www.underarmour.com.my/en-my/home

My score sheet for these would be :

Cushioning   - 9/10
Support         - 8/10
Durability     - 9/10
Traction        - 9/10
Fit                  - 9/10
To the naked eye  -  An ideal pair just not worth the tag. Choice is yours.
-LumpyBunny138