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For many years, Under Armour has been a crossback name when it comes to sports apparel. They produce merchandise of different kinds, including basketball shoes.

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Besides the Curries, UA is also a powerhouse with several other basketball shoe releases. We put the UA basketball shoes on our feet and took them into our lab to give you our hot takes and verdict about each of them. We also offer you our list of the notable ones in terms of performance in the court and other categories.

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Determing the best basketball shoes from Under Armour is a task that requires strict objectivity. To remain bias-free, we observe the following:

  • Say no to sponsorships from Under Armour (and any other brand for that matter). We buy all the basketball shoes using our own funds.
  • Test the UA basketball shoes in actual basketball games, and on different surfaces if possible. We take our sweet time in playing, evaluating, and examining them so we can report back to you in full detail.
  • Lay the shoes open inside our lab. As much as possible, we want to see the entirety of the basketball shoes to further analyze them. We also measure the properties of the shoes, like stability, which usually entails four factors: wide base, flexibility, midsole hardness, and heel stiffness. The tools we use for these are a caliper, digital force gauge, durometer, and our bare hands. 
  • Write reviews that are solely based on what we experienced; flattery is not allowed. Of course, we praise when it's well-deserved.

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What makes it the best?

Under Armour basketball shoes are almost always good, but it’s the Curry 10 that rises above all of them. We made this pick because of its amazing breathability, impressive durability, and unbeatable stability. 

Ventilation is definitely one of the highlights of the Curry 10. During our lab assessments, both smoke and light didn’t have problems jacket through the porous upper material. It got a perfect 5 for breathability from us. And it did so quite easily.

We also did Dremel tests on this shoe, and it sure did put the device to shame. The toebox got a 4 out of 5 while the heel padding got a perfect 5 for how resistant they are to abrasion. The toe draggers among us loved that they finally found their match in this shoe.

The stability that this shoe delivered was also impressive. Not once did we have to worry about slipping or twisting our feet. After doing some manual twists on this, we were left with no other choice but to give this shoe a 5 out of 5 for torsional rigidity.

We were just so bummed that this shoe was not really for outdoor use. Aside from not having a real outsole, the surface that got in contact with the court only had a hardness rating of 59.5 on our HC durometer when the average hardness is as high as 81.5.

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  • Pronounced court feel
  • A lot of spring back
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  • Highly breathable upper
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  • Pretty lightweight
  • Stylish design

Under Armour Meridian Joggers Cons

  • Not suitable for outdoor use
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Best budget Under Armour basketball shoes

What makes it the best?

At only $70 per pair, the Lockdown 6 is definitely a lot cheaper than the $134 average for basketball shoes. Besides its affordability, this hoop shoe also brings with it better-than-average durability and a pretty responsive midsole that made the shoe more attuned with nimble movements. All these benefits considered, the Lockdown 6 indeed brings in the best value for money among all UA shoes we’ve tried.

We performed our standard Dremel test on both the toebox and the heel counter padding, and both got a solid 4 out of 5 for durability. These results are of course good news, especially for the toe-draggers among us.

Using an HA durometer, we ascertained that the midsole tooling is indeed firmer than the usual. The device rated it 30.5 when the average is only 27.9. The firm midsole had some springback effect that made our steps much more efficient.

We would have loved this shoe a lot more if it were breathable. The damp and warm feeling just didn’t sit so well with us, or anyone for that matter. The shoe only got a 2 out of 5 in our breathability test after smoke couldn’t really pass through the upper freely.

Under Armour Meridian Joggers Pros

  • Affordable
  • Good impact protection
  • Wear-resistant materials
  • Lighter than average
  • OK for the outdoor court
  • Natural to size, good fit
  • Suitable for all-day wear
  • Stylish appearance

Under Armour Meridian Joggers Cons

  • So-so grip
  • Dull cushioning
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  • Lacks breathability
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Author
Dimitrije Curcic
Dimitrije Curcic
Dimitrije Curcic has been playing basketball for over 22 years. Like Manu Ginobili, he’s a left-hander whose moves led him to a better career-shooting percentage than the Argentine himself. After playing professionally for 10 years, Dimitrije moved to coaching for two seasons before he became a basketball statistician for StatScore, and FanSided contributor for the San Antonio Spurs. Dimitrije loves to tell hoop stories through numbers and graphics and has been featured on Fansided, FiveThirtyEight, Eurohoops, and TalkBasket among the others.