Nike Kyrie Low 5
Released 4/2022, Low Top, Kyrie Irving,
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Performance Ratings
8.3
EXPERT RATING
7 reviews
8.7
USER RATING
61 ratings
Performance Summary
The excellent traction and light materials make for an excellent budget-friendly option.
Pros
The traction is amazing
Cushion is balanced
Cons
Materials do not feel premium
Narrow fit can cause pressure on the foot
Best Suitable For: A great pick for players that rely on quick footwork.
Category Performance Ratings
9.4
Traction
Multidirectional pattern with sticky rubber. Top-tier grip on clean courts, can pick up dust on dirty surfaces.
7.9
Cushion
Phylon midsole with rectangular forefoot Zoom and Cushlon-like heel. Responsive court feel with good feedback but may bottom out for heavier players.
7.9
Materials
Mesh, textile, and synthetic leather upper. Lightweight and comfortable but not premium; breathability and long-term durability are average.
8.1
Support
Reinforced eyelets and two-point lacing with molded heel support. Excellent lockdown and lateral containment, limited torsional rigidity.
8.0
Fit
True to size with glove-like snug fit. Runs narrow; wide-foot players may feel pressure and should size up half.
25%
Outdoor
Soft rubber compound reduces outdoor durability. Traction works briefly outdoors but outsole wears quickly on rough courts.
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Sizing
Runs true to size for most users. Narrow to medium feet are ideal; consider half size up for wider feet.
narrow
wide
Width
Best for narrow to regular widths. Wide feet may feel cramped and should size up or seek wide option.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Nike Kyrie Low 5 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 Encore |  New Balance TWO WXY V3 |  Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7 |  Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6 |  Nike LeBron NXXT Gen | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.3 | 8.9(0.6) | 8.7(0.4) | 8.7(0.4) | 8.3(0.0) | 8.7(0.4) | |
| User Rating | 8.7 | NA | 8.9(0.2) | NA | 9.2(0.5) | 9.0(0.3) | |
| Best Price | $109.99 | $149 | $119.99 | $71.98 $120 | $129.99 | $129.99 $160 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 330g - 350g | NA | 350g - 360g | 400g - 400g | 360g - 370g | 350g - 360g |
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Kyrie Low 5:
Expert Rating: 8.3 (ranks #220 of 381)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
2
8 - Good
5
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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8.8
August 8, 2022
The Nike Kyrie Low 5 might be my favourite shoe in the Kyrie lineup. Its traction, comfort, and support were fantastic for me. The only drawback is the breathability.
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8.5
September 6, 2022
The Nike Kyrie Low 5 is one of the best basketball shoes for lighter guards. It's an excellent performance shoe, but the lack of impact protection may not be the best for everyone.
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8.4
May 9, 2022
You'll feel quick and light on your feet in the Nike Kyrie Low 5. It does what every previous Kyrie Low model does, but it also features improved cushioning.
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8.2
July 1, 2022
The Nike Kyrie Low 5 offers incredible traction and a sturdy support setup. The cushion isn't the bounciest, but it is soft and comfortable.
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8.0
April 28, 2022
Overall, I liked the Nike Kyrie Low 5. It offers plenty of agility, traction, and support. I have no problem recommending these to players that rely heavily on footwork.
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8.0
May 17, 2022
The Nike Kyrie Low 5 is a solid pickup for the price. The overall performance is a huge improvement from the previous Kyrie models.
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7.9
September 22, 2022
Shifty guards will enjoy the Nike Kyrie Low 5 the most. The cushion is somewhat lacking, but the shoe plays quickly and has strong traction.
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User Reviews of the Nike Kyrie Low 5:
User Rating: 8.7 (ranks #161 of 381)
10 - Amazing
11
9 - Great
29
8 - Good
15
7 - Average
5
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
8.9
June 27, 2022
Pros:
- Traction is great
- Lightweight
Cons:
- Little support around the ankle, I owned the low 4’s and found they were much better at supporting my ankles. I’ve had slight tweaks to my ankles a couple times, which I don’t think would’ve happened if I had the 4’s on.
These shoes are great. They are much like the low 4’s in their traction, cushion, durability, size etc. I like the 4’s but really dislike their weight. I’ve enjoyed the 5’s more, but run the risk of tweaking an ankle.
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8.2
March 15, 2023
The kyrie low 5 is probably one of the best budget shoes I've ever tried and continues to be a great performer. The traction bites hard but not too hard right out of the box (the box is cool too) and works fine on dusty courts. The materials hold firm against consistent movement and I have not seen any tears or breaking points after three months (keep in mind that I only play indoors with these). I recommend this shoe to any guard (like myself) because it's light and easy to go from step to step
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8.4
July 30, 2023
Hey, check out the Kyrie Low 5s – they're super cool! They look awesome with cool colors and patterns. When you wear them, you feel like a real basketball pro.
They're low and light, so you can move fast on the court. Plus, they're comfy with soft cushioning. And the grip is crazy good, so you won't slip when you're doing fancy moves.
You can wear them for games or just hanging out with friends. They're the best!
So, if you wanna rock on the court and look cool, get the Kyrie Low 5
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8.9
July 10, 2022
All Kyrie's shoes are reliable and so it's Kyrie low 5.It has and amazing traction and it's super easy to wipe the dust,cushion is alright the same goes with the support and the fit.The materials don't feel premium but that ain't a problem for me.Its a very good shoe that comes in an affordable price 110 bucks.I recommend it for quick players who want a responsive shoe no matter the position.If u are a Kyrie fan or u like low top shoes with great traction go for it.
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8.6
November 6, 2024
First thing I noticed was the traction, this is the best shoe I’ve ever worn traction wise it didn’t matter how dusty the court was, it would bite right through the dust. The cushion was a tiny problem as there was little impact protection but if your a lightweight guard you should be ok. Was pretty durable.
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Traction of the Nike Kyrie Low 5:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.4 (ranks #40 of 381)
User Traction Rating: 9.2 (ranks #98 of 381)
10 - Amazing
29
9 - Great
29
8 - Good
9
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
10.0
August 8, 2022
The traction is top-of-the-line, similar to other Kyrie shoes.
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9.0
September 6, 2022
The traction is similar to the Kyrie 8, so you still get a great bite on the court. It's an excellent traction setup.
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10.0
May 9, 2022
The pattern is similar to the Kyrie Infinity pattern, and it has a top-tier bite. It performs well on both clean and dusty surfaces.
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9.0
July 1, 2022
The traction works on all courts. It performed better than the Kyrie Infinity as well.
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9.0
April 28, 2022
I liked the tread on the Kyrie Low 5 more than the Kyrie Infinity. I found that I had a grip when making all types of movements.
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9.0
May 17, 2022
The traction is similar to the Kyrie Infinity traction pattern. It's insane on clean courts but does pick up some dust on dusty courts.
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9.5
September 22, 2022
The traction performs awesome on all courts. It's tacky and grippy.
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Cushion of the Nike Kyrie Low 5:
Expert Cushion Rating: 7.9 (ranks #294 of 381)
User Cushion Rating: 8.2 (ranks #225 of 381)
10 - Amazing
8
9 - Great
18
8 - Good
23
7 - Average
14
6 - Subpar
5
5 - Poor
0
9.0
August 8, 2022
This shoe is one of the most comfortable Kyrie shoes available.
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8.5
September 6, 2022
The shoe features a rectangular Air Zoom unit under the forefoot and Cushlon in the rear. The main strengths are court feel and responsiveness
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8.0
May 9, 2022
The cushioning is actually quite nice. The court feel in this shoe felt very good. As for the foam, it bottoms out easily but still feels soft.
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8.0
July 1, 2022
The cushioning in the shoe features Phylon foam and a rectangular Zoom unit underneath the forefoot. It feels soft underfoot and offers a good court feel.
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7.0
April 28, 2022
The cushion reminds me of the LeBron Witness 6. It has a harder, denser Phylon cushion with a narrow Zoom unit in the forefoot.
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8.0
May 17, 2022
I think it's a full-length Phylon that provides adequate impact protection. The forefoot Zoom unit also gives the shoe some balance.
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7.0
September 22, 2022
The Phylon offers some compression in the heel, and the Zoom bag in the forefoot has a springy feeling. The impact protection could be better, though.
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Materials of the Nike Kyrie Low 5:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.9 (ranks #283 of 381)
User Materials Rating: 8.1 (ranks #216 of 381)
10 - Amazing
10
9 - Great
7
8 - Good
33
7 - Average
13
6 - Subpar
4
5 - Poor
1
8.0
August 8, 2022
The shoe feels light, especially when making moves, but it isn't the most breathable.
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7.0
September 6, 2022
The materials are also similar to the Kyrie 8, but the synthetic leather feels cheaper.
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8.0
May 9, 2022
I really like the textile materials used on the shoe. It isn't the most premium, but it plays well.
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8.0
July 1, 2022
The materials feel comfortable but not as good as the Kyrie 8.
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8.0
April 28, 2022
The upper is just as sturdy as the Kyrie Infinity. The tongue and laces also feel great on foot.
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8.0
May 17, 2022
The textile materials are also similar to the Kyrie Infinity. The difference is that the materials don't feel as premium on this model. It does perform well, though.
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8.0
September 22, 2022
Mesh, textiles, and fuse materials are on the shoe. It's nothing special, but it works.
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Support of the Nike Kyrie Low 5:
Expert Support Rating: 8.1 (ranks #266 of 381)
User Support Rating: 8.5 (ranks #209 of 381)
10 - Amazing
12
9 - Great
22
8 - Good
22
7 - Average
9
6 - Subpar
2
5 - Poor
1
9.0
August 8, 2022
My foot felt freer in this shoe, but I still had no issues with stability and support.
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9.0
September 6, 2022
The Kyrie Low 5 uses a two-point anchoring system instead of the four-point system on the Kyrie 8. It still gets the job done, and the support on the shoe is fantastic.
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8.0
May 9, 2022
The torsional support isn't the best, and it caused me some pain. However, when it came to lockdown, I had zero issues.
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8.0
July 1, 2022
I miss the added lace hole from the high-top Kyries, but the materials support you well.
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8.0
April 28, 2022
The eyelets are reinforced and offer tremendous lockdown.
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8.0
May 17, 2022
I didn't have any issues with support. The materials do a great job of keeping your foot planted on the footbed.
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7.0
September 22, 2022
The support of the shoe keeps you contained and locked in. The lacing system also helps to draw your foot into the shoe. There isn't much torsional support, though.
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Fit of the Nike Kyrie Low 5:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.0 (ranks #267 of 381)
User Fit Rating: 8.6 (ranks #174 of 381)
10 - Amazing
16
9 - Great
23
8 - Good
15
7 - Average
12
6 - Subpar
2
5 - Poor
0
8.0
August 8, 2022
I had no issues with the fit of the shoe.
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9.0
September 6, 2022
The shoe fits perfectly 1-to-1. It'll work great for players that enjoy a glove-like fit.
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8.0
May 9, 2022
The tongue and materials help to maintain a solid 1-to-1 fit. The only thing I didn't like was the extra room above the toe box.
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8.0
July 1, 2022
The shoe fits similarly to previous Kyrie models. It hugs your foot nicely.
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8.0
April 28, 2022
The increased lockdown will help with the fit, but it can be a problem for anyone with a wider foot.
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7.0
May 17, 2022
I felt some pressure around the pinky toe area and the midfoot. I also experienced some dead space in the toe box area.
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8.0
September 22, 2022
The shoe's fit is perfect if you enjoy a glove-like, true-to-size fit.
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Durability of the Nike Kyrie Low 5:
User Durability Rating: 8.3 (ranks #206 of 381)
10 - Amazing
9
9 - Great
13
8 - Good
17
7 - Average
7
6 - Subpar
3
5 - Poor
1
Outdoor of the Nike Kyrie Low 5:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 25.0 (ranks #226 of 381)
User Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #206 of 381)
Good (100%)
8
Fair (50%)
19
Bad (0%)
10
good
August 8, 2022
I think this shoe will hold up outdoors.
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no
May 9, 2022
The rubber is soft, and I don't think it will hold up outdoors.
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no
April 28, 2022
The rubber did not hold up well to the durability test.
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no
May 17, 2022
I wouldn't use these outdoors. The rubber is too soft.
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Width of the Nike Kyrie Low 5:
very narrow
2
slightly narrow
21
regular
36
slightly wide
4
very wide
2
slightly narrow
May 9, 2022
I'd say the show fits narrow.
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slightly narrow
April 28, 2022
These are not wide-fitting shoes by any means.
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slightly narrow
May 17, 2022
The shoe is definitely narrow.
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regularly wide
September 22, 2022
The shoe accommodates wide feet decently well. I would still go half a size up if your foot is more than slightly wide.
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Size of the Nike Kyrie Low 5:
very small
2
slightly small
9
true to size
51
slightly long
4
very long
1
true to size
August 8, 2022
The shoe fits true to size.
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true to size
September 6, 2022
The shoe fits true to size if you like a snug fit. Go up half a size if you don't.
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true to size
May 9, 2022
I went true to size. My toes reach the end of the shoe, which I like.
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true to size
April 28, 2022
This shoe will fit well if you have a narrow or medium-shaped foot.
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true to size
May 17, 2022
I would say the shoe fits true to size.
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true to size
September 22, 2022
I went true to size.
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