From early Nike models to Under Armour stardom, Curry Brand, and his final signature chapter, Stephen Curry’s sneakers tell the story of a player who changed basketball his own way.
Stephen Curry’s sneaker history is one of the most unique timelines in basketball. He entered the NBA wearing Nike, became a rising star in Golden State, and then made a career-defining move to Under Armour – a decision that helped reshape the basketball sneaker landscape and gave the brand its first true signature superstar.
Steph Curry’s Sneakers Through the Years
1. Nike Hyperdunk 2008
- Designer: Eric Avar
- Inspiration: Lightweight performance & innovation
- Colorway: Black/Black-Black
Year Worn: 2009-2010
Released: April 7, 2008
Stats (2009-2010 – Rookie Year): 17.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 43.7 3-pt%
Season High: 42 pts VS Portland Trailblazers @ POR
Result of season: 25-55 overall record
Colorway name: Nike Hyperdunk ’08 Retro ‘Triple Black’
SKU: 820321-002
The Nike Hyperdunk 2008 was one of the first major shoes tied to Steph Curry’s early basketball rise. Before he became an Under Armour athlete, Curry wore Nike models at Davidson and into the beginning of his NBA career. The Hyperdunk gave him a lightweight, high-cut performance shoe during his rookie year.
2. Nike Hyperdunk 2010 PE
- Designer: Leo Chang
- Inspiration: Lighter, next generation technology (Flywire)
- Colorway: Black / Yellow-Blue
Year Worn: 2010-2011
Released: December 23, 2010
Stats (2010-2011): 18.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 44.2 3-pt%
Season High: 39 pts VS Oklahoma City Thunder @ OKC
Result of season: 33-41 overall record
Colorway name: “Stephen Curry Away” PE
SKU: 407625-017
The Nike Hyperdunk 2010 PE represented Curry’s early player-exclusive Nike era with the Warriors. During his sophomore season, Curry was still building his reputation as a young guard with elite shooting touch. The shoe fit the clean, performance-first style Nike was using for many guards and wings at the time.
3. Nike Hyperfuse PE
- Designer: Leo Chang
- Inspiration: Advanced, re-designed & state-of-the-art
- Colorway: Game Royal/Obsidian/University Gold
Year Worn: 2011-2012
Released: August 4, 2012
Stats (2011-2012 – NBA Lockout Season): 14.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 45.5 3-pt%
Season High: 36 pts (X2) VS Denver Nuggets (@ DEN) & VS Memphis Grizzlies (@ MEM)
Result of season: 13-13
Colorway name: “Game Royal University Gold”
SKU: 525022-400
The Nike Hyperfuse PE became one of the most memorable pre-signature shoes. He wore Nike player-exclusives during the stretch when he began turning into a star, including his famous 54-point game at Madison Square Garden. Even before his own line, Curry’s footwear was already becoming part of his story.
4. Under Armour Anatomix Spawn
- Designer: Ross Klein
- Inspiration: Representation of the true anatomy of the foot
- Colorway: Purple/Black-Orange
Year Worn: 2012-2013
Released: September 1, 2013
Stats (2012-2013): 22.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, 6.9 assists, 45.3 3-pt%
Season High: 54 pts VS New York Knicks (@ NY)
Result of season: Lost in Wester Conference semi-finals to San Antonio Spurs (4-2)
Colorway name: “Stephen Curry Voodoo PE”
SKU: 1238925-563
The Under Armour Anatomix Spawn marked the beginning of Curry’s relationship with Under Armour. After leaving Nike in 2013, Curry wore the Anatomix Spawn before receiving his first official signature shoe. The model became the bridge between his early sneaker years and the start of one of basketball’s most unique signature lines.
5. Stephen Curry Under Armour 1
- Designer: Dave Dombrow
- Inspiration: Technological innovations, such as Anafoam and Charged Cushioning.
- Colorway: White/Blue/Yellow
Year Worn: 2014-2015
Released: February 13 2015
Stats (2014-2015): 23.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 7.7 assists, 44.3 3-pt%
Season High: 51 pts VS Dallas @ home
Result of season: Championship vs Cleveland Cavaliers (4-2 Warriors)
Colorway name: “Dub Nation”
SKU: 1258723-104
The Under Armour Curry 1 was Stephen Curry’s first official signature shoe and the model that launched his sneaker legacy. It used Charged Cushioning and Anafoam to support Curry’s quick cuts, balance & constant movement. Curry wore it during his first MVP season and first NBA championship run, making it one of the most memorable shoes of his career.
6. Stephen Curry Under Armour 2
- Designer: Kort Neumann
- Inspiration: A molded upper for an adaptive, locked-down fit
- Colorway: White/Mojo Pink-Electric Blue
Year Worn: 2015-2016
Released: October 24 2015
Stats (2015-2016): 30.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 45.4 3-pt%
Season High: 53 pts VS New Orleans Pelicans @ NO
Result of season: Lost in Finals VS Cleveland Cavaliers (4-3 Cleveland wins – lost 3-1 in series lead)
Colorway name: “Splash Party”
SKU: 1259007-103
The Under Armour Curry 2 arrived as Curry was becoming the most exciting player in basketball. The shoe was built for sharp changes of direction, a quick release, and guard play, matching the style that helped him win the NBA’s first unanimous MVP award. It remains strongly tied to his record-setting 2015-16 season.
7. Stephen Curry Under Armour 3
- Designer: Kort Neumann
- Inspiration: Worked with Steph to incorporate fighter-jet aesthetics
- Colorway: Rocket Red/Aluminum/Black
Year Worn: 2016-2017
Released: October 27 2016
Stats (2016-2017): 25.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 41.1 3-pt%
Season High: 46 pts VS New Orleans Pelicans @ home
Result of season: Championship VS Cleveland Cavaliers (4-1 Warriors)
Colorway name: “Chinese New Year”
SKU: 1269279-984
The Under Armour Curry 3 introduced a more technical look for Curry’s line. It featured Threadborne material, Meta-Wing support, and Anafoam to give the shoe a mix of structure, stability, and lightweight feel. Curry wore the model during the 2016-17 season, when Golden State added Kevin Durant and returned to championship form.
8. Stephen Curry Under Armour 4
- Designer: Kort Neumann
- Inspiration: Address mid-foot stiffness and lateral containment
- Colorway: Lemon Ice/Metallic Gold
Year Worn: 2017-2018
Released: October 27 2017
Stats (2017-2018): 26.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 42.3 3-pt%
Season High: 49 pts VS Boston Celtics @ home
Result of season: Championship VS Cleveland Cavaliers (4-0)
Colorway name: “White Gold”
SKU: 1298306-111
The Under Armour Curry 4 became one of the most popular shoes in Curry’s line. Designed with a sleeker upper and a cleaner silhouette, it gave the Curry series a more modern feel. The shoe featured technology to address lateral containment address mid-foot stiffness. Curry wore it during Golden State’s 2017-18 championship season.
9. Stephen Curry Under Armour 5
- Designer: Dave Dombrow
- Inspiration: Lighter, lower-cut shoe that prioritized maximum agility and court feel
- Colorway: Lemon Ice/Metallic Gold
Year Worn: 2018-2019
Released: May 2018
Stats (2018-2019): 27.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 43.7 3-pt%
Season High: 48 pts VS Dallas Mavs @ Dallas
Result of season: Lost in Finals vs Toronto Raptors (4-2 Toronto wins)
Colorway name: “White Gold”
SKU: 3020657-100
The Under Armour Curry 5 pushed Curry’s line toward a lighter, lower-cut design. The shoe was made to match his constant movement, quick footwork and off-ball energy. Curry worte it during the Warriors 2018-19 season, when Golden State reached its fifth straight NBA Finals before falling to Toronto.
10. Stephen Curry Under Armour 6
- Designer: Leon Gu
- Inspiration: Model the performance basketball shoe after a running sneaker
- Colorway: Rocket Red/Electricity-Black
Year Worn: 2019-2020 / released mid-season
Released: January 4, 2019
Stats (2019-2020 – only played 5 games): 20.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 24.5 3-pt%
Season High: 26 pts VS New Orleans Pelicans @ NO
Result of season: 37-45 overall record
Colorway name: “Roaracle”
SKU: 3020612-607
The Under Armour Curry 6 was inspired by Curry’s non-stop movement and had more of a running-shoe influence than a traditional basketball build. It featured full-length HOVR cushioning and a split outsole for traction. The shoe also carried Oakland-inspired colorways as the Warriors prepared to leave Oracle Arena.
11. Stephen Curry Under Armour 7
- Designer: Leon Gu
- Inspiration: Match Stephen Curry’s intense on-court movements
- Colorway: Grey/Midnight Turquoise-Gold-White
Year Worn: 2019-2020
Released: November 1, 2019
Colorway name: “Floral Chinese New Year”
SKU: 3021258-103
The Under Armour Curry 7 combined HOVR and Micro G cushioning for the first time in Curry’s signature line. Designed by Leon Gu, the shoe focused on speed, stability, and the balance needed for Curry’s quick stop-and-start movement. It became the main model from his injury-shortened 2019-20 season.
12. Curry Flow 8 (1st Curry Brand Shoe)
- Designer: Tom Luedecke
- Inspiration: Create the shoe’s unique “unisole” foam system
- Colorway: Black/White
Year Worn: 2020-2021
Released: December 11, 2020
Stats (2020-2021): 32.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 42.1 3-pt%
Season High: 62 pts VS Portland Trail Blazers @ home
Result of season: Lost to Lakers & Grizzlies in “Play-in” tournament
Colorway name: Under Armour “Curry Flow 8 NM”
SKU: 3024785-010
The Curry Flow 8 was the first shoe released under Curry Brand and introduced UA Flow technology to the basketball world. The shoe removed the traditional rubber outsole and focused on grip, court feel, and lightweight movement. It also matched Curry’s 2020-21 scoring-title season, making it a major turning point in his sneaker timeline.
13. Curry Flow 9
- Designer: Tom Luedecke
- Inspiration: Groundbreaking rubberless design for feather-light agility and an unshakable grip
- Colorway: Viral Blue/Black/White
Year Worn: 2021-2022
Released: November 18, 2021
Stats (2021-2022): 25.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 38.0 3-pt%
Season High: 50 pts VS Atlanta Hawks @ home
Result of season: Championship VS Boston Celtics (4-2 Warriors)
Colorway name: Under Armour Curry Flow 9 “Sesame Street Cookie Monster”
SKU: 3024248-404
The Curry Flow 9 built on the success of the Flow 8 while adding UA Warp upper technology for better foot containment. Its Sesame Street launch colorways gave the shoe a playful identity, but the performance story remained serious. Curry wore it during the 2021-22 season, when he broke the all-time three-point record and won another championship.
14. Curry Flow 10
- Designer: Spencer Hawkins
- Inspiration: Optimize Curry’s on-court performance. Ligther silhouette & more breathable, while maximizing stability and grip
- Colorway: Yellow
Year Worn: 2022-2023
Released: December 22, 2022
Stats (2022-2023): 29.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 42.7 3-pt%
Season High: 50 pts VS Phoenix Suns @ PHX
Result of season: Lost in Western Conference semi-finals to Los Angeles Lakers (4-2 Lakers win)
Colorway name: Under Armour Curry Flow 10 “Bang Bang”
SKU: 3026272-700
The Curry Flow 10 celebrated Steph becoming one of the few athletes ever to reach signature shoes. It continued the Flow platform while updating the upper with UA Warp 2.0 for a lighter and more breathable feel. The shoe represented both longevity and evolution in Curry’s signature line.
15. Curry Flow 11
- Designer: Ed Wallace
- Inspiration: Incorporate Flow tech, Warp material and layered details throughout
- Colorway: White/Royal/Versa Blue
Year Worn: 2023-2024
Released: December 15 2023
Stats (2023-2024): 26.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 40.8 3-pt%
Season High: 60 pts VS Atlanta Hawks @ ATL
Result of season: Lost to Sacramento in “Play-In” tournament
Colorway name: Under Armour Curry 11 “Dub Nation”
Colors: White/Royal/Versa Blue
SKU: 3026615-100
The Curry Flow 11 marked another milestone for Curry Brand and Under Armour. The shoe leaned into a futuristic look while continuing the Flow-baed performance setup. It arrived after Curry’s long-term extension with Under Armour and showed how deeply connected he had become to the brand’s basketball identity.
16. Curry Flow 12
- Designer: Ed Wallace
- Inspiration: Feature UA Flow technology for superior comfort and traction
- Colorway: Pink/Purple
Year Worn: 2024-2025
Released: August 14 2024
Stats (2024-2025): 24.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 39.7 3-pt%
Season High: 52 pts VS Memphis Grizzlies @ MEM
Result of season: Lost in Western Conference semi-finals to Minnesota Timbersolves (4-1 Minnesota wins)
Colorway name: Under Armour Curry Flow 12 “Curry Camp”
SKU: 3027631-502
The Curry 12 continued Curry Brand’s focus on quickness, traction, and precise movement. It used UA Flow technology in both the outsole and midsole, with updated cushioning designed to improve comfort and responsiveness.
17. Under Armour Curry 13
- Designer: Under Armours Internal Design Team
- Inspiration: Reports indicate Curry did not like the final design because his personal feedback was largely overlooked during development.
- Colorway: Black/Red
Year Worn: 2025-2026
Released: February 13 2026
Stats (2025-2026): 26.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 39.3 3-pt%
Season High: 49 pts VS San Antonio Spurs @ SA
Result of season: Lost to Phoenix Suns in “Play-In” tournament
Colorway name: Under Armour Curry 13 “Black Red”
SKU: 6007670-002
The Curry 13 was the final Under Armour shoe in Stephen Curry’s signature partnership. Under Armour described it as the closing chapter of Curry’s long run with the brand, with releases continuing through 2026. After more than a decade of building Under Armour Basketball around Curry, the shoe symbolized both an ending and the beginning of his next sneaker era.
18. Steph’s Sneaker Free Agency (post-Under Armour Breakup)
Partnering with Sotheby’s, one of the world’s leading auction houses, Curry auctioned off 81 pairs of sneakers and raised $1.7 million for his “Eat. Learn. Play.” Foundation.
Nike Kobe 6 Protro
- Designer: Eric Avar
- Inspiration: Durability, breathability, and lightweight support
- Colorway: Black/White-Metallic Gold
Colorway name: “Mambacita Sweet 16”
SKU: CW2190-002
The Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Mambacita Sweet 16” was one of the most symbolic shoes Curry wore during his sneaker free-agency stretch. After separating from Under Armour, Curry used one of his first major footwear moments to honor Kobe and Gianna Bryant. The shoe carried emotional weight, while also showing that Curry’s next chapter would include meaningful choices, not just random sneaker swaps.
Nike Air Zoom GT Cut 3 Turbo
- Designer: Nicole Chow & Bryant Klug
- Inspiration: Ultra-responsive, bouncy, and propulsive. Designed to help players stay fresh and agile throughout all four quarters
- Colorway: Team Crimson/Laser Orange/Chalk
Colorway name: “JuJu Watkins PE Team Crimson”
SKU: IQ6407-600
The Nike Air Zoom GT Cut 3 Turbo “JuJu Watkins PE” brought a different kind of meaning to Curry’s sneaker rotation. By wearing a player-exclusive connected to JuJu Watkins, Curry highlighted one of the brightest young stars in basketball. It also showed that his sneaker free agency was not only about his own legacy, but also about recognizing the next wave of hoopers.
Li-Ning Way of Wade 1
- Designer: Alejandro Ingelmo & Eric Miller
- Inspiration: High-quality performance features on the court with a premium, luxury aesthetic
- Colorway: Purple/Black
Colorway name: “All-Star 2023”
SKU: ABAT135 12
The Li-Ning Way of Wade 1 “All-Star” added a global layer to Curry’s post-Under Armour sneaker story. The shoe came from Dwayne Wade’s Li-Ning line, giving Curry’s rotation a connection to another NBA legend who built a major signature presence outside Nike. Looking back, it also felt like an early preview of Curry’s eventual move toward Li-Ning.
Anta Klay Thompson KT11
- Designer: Anta Footwear Design Team
- Inspiration: Celebrate Klay Thompson’s basketball journey
- Colorway: Christmas Blue
Colorway name: “Christmas Blue”
SKU: 812611101-4
The ANTA Klay Thompson KT11 was one of the most personal shoes Curry wore during this period. Wearing Klay Thompson’s signature shoe served as a nod to his longtime teammate and Splash Brother. It also showed Curry embracing the larger basketball sneaker world after years of being tied exclusively to his own Under Armour line.
Nike Kobe 4 Protro
- Designer: Eric Avar
- Inspiration: Upgrade the internal tech for modern on-court wear
- Colorway: White/Dark Obsidian/Varsity Red/Metallic Gold
Colorway name: “Gold Medal 2024”
SKU: FQ3544-100
The Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Gold Medal” connected Curry’s sneaker free agency to Kobe Bryant’s Olympic legacy. After Curry’s unforgettable Team USA run, the shoe served as a bridge between Kobe’s international basketball history and Curry’s recent Olympic success. It was another example of Curry choosing shoes with a story behind them.
Li Ning Jimmy Butler JB4
- Designer: Sunming Shu
- Inspiration: Focus on Butler’s “Dark Knight” and “Silent Dominator” persona while incorporating high-performance materials
- Colorway: Black
Colorway name: “Dark Knight”
SKU: ABAV089-2
The Li-Ning Jimmy Butler JB4 gave Curry another chance to test a signature model from Li-Ning before his next major sneaker chapter became official. Wearing Jimmy Butler’s shoe added variety to Curry’s rotation while connecting him to another star, and teammate, who build his footwear identity away from the traditional path. It helped make Curry’s free-agency run feel more intentional and wide-ranging.
Nike Kobe 4 Protro
- Designer: Eric Avar
- Inspiration: Upgrade the internal tech for modern on-court wear
- Colorway: Lightening/Black/Soft Yellow/Dusty Cactus
Colorway name: “CHBL”
SKU: IH0587-700
The Nike Kobe 4 Protro “CHBL” became one of the standout shoes from Curry’s sneaker free-agency run because of what he did while wearing it. Curry delivered one of his vintage scoring performances in the model, tying another memorable Kobe sneaker to a huge on-court moment. It showed that even while experimenting with different brands, Curry’s game remained the main story.
Nike Book 1
- Designer: Ben Nethongkome
- Inspiration: Bridge the gap between classic off-court footwear and on-court performance
- Colorway: Sanddrift/Metallic Gold/Coconut Milk/Adobe/Total Orange/Bright Crimson
Colorway name: “What The”
SKU: IH1335-100
The Nike Book 1 “What The” added a current-generation signature shoe to Curry’s rotation. By wearing Devin Booker’s colorful Nike model, Curry connected his sneaker free agency to one of today’s top guard and signature athletes. Curry wore the shoe when the Warriors faced the Phoenix Suns, giving Booker the ultimate sign of respect.
19. Steph Signs 10-year, $400 Million deal with Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning
After closing his 13-year chapter with Under Armour, Stephen Curry entered sneaker free agency for the first time in more than a decade. During that stretch, he rotated through different brands and reminded the sneaker world how valuable his name still was beyond one company. In 2026, Curry’s next era officially began when he signed a reported 10-year, $400 million deal with Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning, giving Curry Brand a new global home and marking another major turn in one of basketball’s most unique sneaker journeys.
Conclusion
Stephen Curry’s sneakers tell the story of a player who built his own path in basketball and in the sneaker world. From his early Nike years to his career-changing move to Under Armour, the launch of Curry Brand, and his final signature chapter, each shoe reflects a different stage of Curry’s rise from an overlooked guard to one of the most influential players in NBA history.
