On Friday, Under Armour unveiled Stephen Curry’s 13th and final signature basketball shoe, dubbed the Curry 13. This launch comes in the wake of an unexpected split between Curry and Under Armour in November 2025, leading to speculation that Curry may not actively promote his new sneaker.
While Curry is sidelined from participating in the NBA All-Star Game due to a knee injury, he made a notable appearance at Media Day on Saturday, making a footwear statement that caught attention. He debuted the adidas Anthony Edwards 1 Low “Gold Medal” colorway, which closely resembles the gold pair worn by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, but incorporates unique personalized details.
The “Gold Medal” colorway showcases Curry’s initials and jersey number from the 2024 Summer Games held in Paris, where he and Edwards played together on Team USA, fostering a friendship that has lasted beyond the Olympics. Edwards expressed his admiration for Curry wearing his signature sneakers, emphasizing the honor it brings him to see such an esteemed player in his shoes.
The move by adidas to feature Curry in the “Gold Medal” colorway signals the company’s ambition to potentially secure him as a major sneaker free agent, particularly after his debut of the upcoming adidas Crazy Energy+ last month. This step reinforces adidas’s position as a strong candidate for Curry’s next sneaker endorsement, especially as interest in his footwear choices grows.
Edwards recently signed a long-term contract extension with adidas in July 2024, and if Curry were to join him, it would create an exciting partnership between the two players who share an Olympic history.
As the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend unfolds, fans can anticipate more captivating sneaker narratives. Keep an eye on updates from Sports Illustrated’s Kicks On SI for the latest in NBA footwear news and releases.