With Kyrie Irving’s fresh start in Brooklyn comes a fresh pair of kicks. The Nike Kyrie 6 is set to be one of the hottest Kyries in the history of his young but storied line. Alongside Benjamin Nethongkome, who has been working on the Kyrie line since the Kyrie 3, Kyrie Irving has created a shoe combines current technology with a purposefully retro aesthetic. This amalgamation is representative of Kyrie’s performance, dynamic and electrifying, as well as his eclectic, old soul character off the court.
The Kyrie 6 has the staples of a perfect Kyrie shoe and Nethongkome has it down to a science, saying, “I know what Kyrie wants from an overall feel. There is a certain formula: An extra-padded tongue, almost SB style, and a cushy collar, combined with support in the midfoot.” The Kyrie 6 is also 5mm closer to the ground to pair with the dynamic new Traction 360 grip for improved feel on the court. Kyrie’s love for a midfoot strap stays true but for the Kyrie 6 they’ve opted for a more traditional strap in lieu of the Venus flytrap-style design of the Kyrie 5. The curved outsole of the Kyrie 5 also makes its return to provide the crafty point guard premium grip whether attacking, banking, or cutting.
Visually the shoe is a calculated blend of Kyrie’s personality with an injection of the unadulterated cool the 90s era Nike shoes. “The Zoom Airbag, 360 traction and the strap — the technology defines the functionality of the shoe.” said Kyrie. He then added “But it’s evolved into a beautiful design that incorporates different inspirations from past Nike shoes. What’s history without utilizing it and implementing it into your own style and your own swag?”
Kyrie’s unique personality also makes for some pretty cool detailing on the shoe as well. The pronounced heel counter once again features his beloved healer’s hand motif and the All-Seeing Eye appears on the midfoot strap as well as on the shoe’s traction pattern. His number 11 and his personal mantra “humble and hungry” make their return as well as what seems to be the Leo constellation. The Kyrie line has increasingly become an outlet for Irving’s personal loves and convictions with the Kyrie 5 having some of his most bold colorways yet. With the dynamic design of the Kyrie 6, Kyrie and his team at Nike are sure to continue to drop some of the most inspired colorways in Nike footwear.
The Kyrie 6 will be available November 22nd and will retail for $130. Keep it locked for more colorways and collaborations.
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