Our verdict

Though the marketing hype around it isn't very loud, we think that the First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" can easily compete with the flagship trainers in its niche. The shoe's got everything it takes to be a perfect CrossFit shoe without copying other successful models. We love that it comes in its own unique design which consequently turns some heads at the gym.

Under Armour Damskie Białe Pros

  • Impressive impact protection
  • Extremely comfortable wraparound
  • Upper breathes well
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Under Armour Damskie Białe Cons

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  • A bit stiff

Audience verdict

87
Great!

Who should buy

We strongly believe that the First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" from Under Armour is a real gem that happens to be undermarketed and underappreciated. Having experienced the shoe ourselves, we can recommend it to the following folks:

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  • athletes who prefer a low-to-the-ground feel (lower stack and drop)
  • Crossfitters looking for "something else" that's on par with the Nike Metcons and Reebok Nanos

Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" review

Who should NOT buy

We found that the First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" is on the stiff side and doesn't bend that easily for planks, lunges, etc. So if you value manoeuvrability, consider the Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2 or the zapatillas de running Under Armour entrenamiento constitución media entre 60 y 100 instead.

Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" lab test

Cushioning

Under Armour Damskie Białe | Heel stack

The TriBase Reigns have a reputation for being pretty grounded shoes. And the 5th iteration is no exception.

We measured the heel stack at 22.3 mm which is a few millimetres lower than the average.

This setup made us feel in touch with the ground and in control of the movements.

Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" Heel stack
Test results
First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" 22.3 mm
Average 24.8 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
13.7 mm
Heel stack
36.2 mm

Forefoot stack

The trainer also proved to be low in the forefoot. With a calliper reading of 17.5 mm, it is about a millimetre lower than average.

Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" Forefoot stack
Test results
First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" 17.5 mm
Average 18.4 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
10.6 mm
Forefoot stack
27.7 mm

Drop

The brand states that the Reign 5 has a heel-to-toe drop of 2 mm. This nearly-zero drop is one of the reasons why athletes keep choosing this UA trainer.

However, based on our own stack measurements, the drop is much higher than that! We found it to be 4.8 mm instead! That's a crazy discrepancy.

While this is not a big deal for most gymgoers, we think that people who are after that minimalist offset may be disappointed.

Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" Drop
Test results
First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" 4.8 mm
Average 6.4 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
1.8 mm
Drop
13.4 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

Looking at our durometer reading, the cushioning is not very plush in the Reign 5. And it shouldn't be! At 26.8 HA, it is exactly the same as the training shoe average.

Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" Midsole softness

The brand uses its renowned Micro G foam for the First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24"'s cushioning. While it doesn't feel very soft, we definitely experienced plenty of impact protection. Our workout went entirely free from pain and fatigue.

Test results
First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" 26.8 HA
Average 27.8 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
17.4 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
41.0 HA

Insole thickness

The shoe comes with a pretty standard insole. It adds a very welcome touch of underfoot padding to keep it cosy.

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Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" Insole thickness
Test results
First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" 3.9 mm
Average 3.9 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
1.7 mm
Insole thickness
7.2 mm

Size and fit

Size

Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" is slightly large (12 votes).

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 37 training shoes
Number of shoes
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Toebox width - widest part

For our average-width feet, the fit of the First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" felt right at home. We can confidently claim that it runs true to size and fit.

To back up our experience with data, we measured the widest part of the toebox with a calliper. At 98 mm, it sits in the medium range of cross-trainers.

Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" Toebox width at the widest part
Test results
First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" 98.0 mm
Average 100.4 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
90.4 mm
Toebox width - widest part
108.5 mm

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We also made sure that the Reign 5 doesn't get too tapered around the toes.

The width at the big-toe point comes in at 78.4 mm, which is also the average of our lab-tested trainers. 

Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" Toebox width at the big toe
Test results
First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" 78.4 mm
Average 78.8 mm
Compared to 34 training shoes
Number of shoes
65.0 mm
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89.4 mm

Lacing

The shoe has lace loops that are attached all the way to its base. It works similarly to Nike's Flywire but is much sturdier.

Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" laces

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Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" lacing

Stability

Lateral stability test

The stiff and flat platform of the First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" really boosts confidence when lifting.

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Torsional rigidity

The shoe's midfoot cage and firm midsole teamed up to create a fairly rigid platform. Twisting the shoe, we rated its torsional rigidity as 4 out of 5. Nearly the stiffest on our scale!

This is a major stability bonus not only for lifting but also for a number of exercises where you rely on a steady base.

Test results
First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" 4
Average 2.7
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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The shoe also provides a good amount of ankle support through its moderately stiff heel counter. On a 1 to 5 scale, where 5 is the stiffest, we rated it as 3.

Generous padding in this area also contributes to the comfort.

Test results
First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" 3
Average 2.7
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
1
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5

Midsole width - forefoot

The First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" further enhances stability with its wide platform.

We measured the widest part of the forefoot at 112.1 mm, which is a couple of millimetres wider than the average.

Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" 112.1 mm
Average 110.6 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
101.0 mm
Midsole width - forefoot
117.9 mm

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In the heel, our calliper shows that the widest part is 85 mm and it is a couple of millimetres narrower than the average.

We don't think that's critical but a few extra millimetres wouldn't hurt either.

Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" Midsole width in the heel
Test results
First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" 85.0 mm
Average 87.3 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
76.5 mm
Under Armour Gear Armour Compression Mock Haut
97.4 mm

Flexibility / Stiffness

Despite having two large flex grooves in the forefoot, this UA trainer turned out to be on the stiffer side.

We turned to a gauge tool to measure how much force it takes to bend the shoe to a 90-degree angle. The reading showed 24.9N which is 10% more than the average.

From our own experience, the shoe bends fine for planks and lunges as long as you don't expect the same flexibility as you see in a zapatillas de running Under Armour entrenamiento constitución media entre 60 y 100 for example.

Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" plank

Test results
First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" 19.3N
Average 17.8N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
4.3N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
37.9N

Weight

Working out in the UA First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24", we never felt like it was a heavy shoe.

Our scales show that the shoe weighs 12.3 oz (350g) in a men's US size 9. Even though it is an ounce heavier than training shoes on average, it is about the same as similar Crossfit shoes.

The Reign 5 also lost some weight compared to its predecessor which came in at 13 oz (369g).

Test results
First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" 12.35 oz (350g)
Average 10.76 oz (305g)
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
6.38 oz (181g)
Weight
13.83 oz (392g)

Breathability

To our delight, the UA First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" is one of those rare cases where the upper combines durability and breathability quite successfully. The fact that our feet remained fresh all throughout the workout had a really positive impact on our performance.

To assess the shoe's breathability in an objective way, we pumped smoke through its upper to see how fast all of it passes through the material.

We rated the Reign's breathability as 3 out of 5. Not the highest score, yes, but a good trade-off given how wear resistant the fabric is.

Holding the upper against a bright light reveals how many ventilation holes are present throughout the upper.

Of course, we turned to our microscope to take a closer look at the shoe's unique Warp upper.

Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" micro

What we saw was a very intricate intertwining of various threads that all work together to create that fine balance of aeration and protection.

Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" microscope upper

Test results
First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" 3
Average 3.6
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

We couldn't wait to put the shoe's unique Warp upper to our Dremel test.

Applying the tool to the toebox for a whole 12 seconds with a 3.2N force and 10K RPM speed, we were astonished by its abrasion resistance. It got away with really minor damage and was still very much wearable!

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Test results
First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" 4
Average 2.5
Compared to 30 training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

Advantage Under Armour

The heel padding on the other hand didn't do so well. After only 4 seconds of drilling, it ripped apart quite significantly.

We rated this part of the upper with the lowest score of 1 out of 5. 

Test results
First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" 1
Average 2.5
Compared to 28 training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Advantage Under Armour
5

Outsole hardness

Under Armour Damskie Białe.

Starting with the hardness of the rubber, our durometer showed 85.4 HC. This is a very typical level of hardness for training shoes.

Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" Outsole hardness
Test results
First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" 85.4 HC
Average 83.0 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
71.0 HC
Outsole hardness
94.5 HC

Outsole durability

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We then measured the depth of the dent with a tread gauge. The tool showed 1.23 mm which is a little deeper than the average.

Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" Outsole durability

It doesn't necessarily mean that the First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" is going to be destroyed sooner than most shoes. But we recommend limiting its use to the gym if you want to extend the shoe's shelf life.

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Test results
First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" 1.2 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 26 training shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

Another factor that helps to predict outsole durability is its thickness. Measuring it with a calliper, we found that it is 4 mm thick in the Reign 5. This is a pretty average outsole.

Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" Outsole thickness
Test results
First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" 4.0 mm
Average 3.6 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
2.1 mm
Outsole thickness
5.1 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

The Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" provides an excellent bite in all gym situations. Be it lifting or pivoting, landing on a box, or using the machines.

Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" Lug depth

Tongue padding

Just like the rest of the interiors, the shoe's tongue is very well padded. We measured its thickness at 6.4 mm, which is a little more than what we see on average.

Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" Tongue padding
Test results
First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" 6.4 mm
Average 5.4 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
1.0 mm
Tongue padding
10.4 mm

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There are no gussets on this UA trainer. But the asymmetrical design of the shoe mouth proved to be pretty effective in locking the foot down and preventing tongue slips.

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Test results
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Heel tab

The finger loop on the First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" has an interesting asymmetrical design.

Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" Heel tab
Test results
First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" Finger loop

Removable insole

It is easy to remove the shoe's insole and replace it with any other insert of your choice.

Under Armour First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" Removable insole
Test results
First Look at the Under Armour Curry One Low "Elite 24" Yes