Okay so yesterday got obsessed with Curry 2s after watching some old highlights. Wanted that classic Under Armour feel again, the grip was insane back then. Figured it would be easy to grab a pair online, man was I wrong.
Where I Started Looking
First thing, hopped onto the big names. You know, the usual places everyone checks. Went straight to Under Armour website itself. Typed “Curry 2” in the search bar, boom. Saw a couple colorways pop up, but sizes? Forget it. Mostly sold out except for like size 17 or something crazy. Checked the outlet section too, nada. Felt kinda bummed already.
Shifted gears to the major online sports retailers. Searched each one manually. Kept seeing the same thing: “Item no longer available” or “Out of Stock”. Even found a few listings but clicking through led to dead ends or just plain wrong shoes. Super frustrating, felt like wasting time.
Trying My Luck In Person
Figured online wasn’t cutting it, maybe physical stores still had old stock? Hit up a couple of the big chain sports stores near me. Asked the guys working there about Curry 2s. Their faces? Priceless. Like I asked for dinosaur bones. One dude just laughed, “Bro, that shoe like, ancient history. Try the outlets maybe?” Others just shook their heads. They barely even remembered that model. Dead end.
Checked a few local spots too, smaller shoe stores. Same story. “Curry One? We got some Currys…” Nope, not the ones.
Deeper Dives and Second Thoughts
Started widening the search online, beyond the obvious places. Looked into some more general marketplaces, the kind where individuals sell stuff. Found a few pairs listed. Excitement! Then saw the prices. LOL. People asking stupid money for beat-up old shoes. Like $300 for something covered in dust and probably falling apart. No way, not paying museum prices for hooping shoes.
- Reseller Sites: Yeah, found a couple dedicated to older kicks. Prices were mostly insane, felt like robbery. Did find one pair in my size, decent condition, but still, way over what I wanted to spend.
- Random Online Shops: Started popping up in search results. Names I never heard of. Sketchy vibes all over. “Too good to be true” prices for “brand new.” Yeah right. Site layouts looked like they were made in 2005. Passed immediately. Not risking $100+ on some fake or ghost store.
What Finally Happened
Got stubborn. Kept digging through those general marketplaces every few hours, sorting by new. After checking maybe 15 listings over two days, found one. Dude seemed legit, price was okay (still more than retail, but hey, vintage!), pictures showed good condition. Took a deep breath and pulled the trigger. Paid using the site’s protected checkout, not some direct transfer nonsense. Fingers crossed now, waiting for shipping. Feels like a gamble, but hopefully pays off.
Honestly, hunting for these was way harder than I thought. Learned real quick: popular old shoes are either gone, crazy expensive, or you gotta gamble on some random seller. If you’re patient and picky about the seller’s rep, you might just get lucky. But forget walking into a store or clicking on the first Under Armour link. That ship sailed years ago.