Nike Kyrie 5
Released 11/2018, High Top, Kyrie Irving,
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Performance Ratings
8.5
EXPERT RATING
9 reviews
8.7
USER RATING
32 ratings
Performance Summary
Great court-feel, lockdown, and stability
Pros
Great ankle support
A lot of court feel
Cons
Traction takes a while to break-in
Best Suitable For: Works best for quick guards who prefer court feel over impact protection
Category Performance Ratings
8.2
Traction
Aggressive multidirectional pattern with relatively soft rubber. Excellent grip on clean courts but dust-sensitive and inconsistent until broken in.
8.0
Cushion
Forefoot Zoom Air Turbo with low-profile foam setup. Low-to-ground, responsive and fast ride with strong court feel and adequate impact protection.
7.9
Materials
Engineered mesh upper with synthetic overlays. Lightweight and breathable, breaks in quickly but feels utilitarian and lacks plush inner padding.
9.0
Support
Flytrap shroud, firm heel counter and stable outsole geometry. Provides excellent lockdown, ankle support and lateral containment with minimal internal slippage.
8.6
Fit
Runs snug and narrow with tight entry. True to size fits most but wide feet may need a half size up for comfort.
30%
Outdoor
Deep rubber grooves and solid rubber hold up reasonably outdoors. Soft compound may wear faster on rough courts, so indoor use recommended.
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Sizing
Runs true to size for most players. Wide-footed players should consider a half size up for comfort.
narrow
wide
Width
Best for narrow to regular widths. Wide feet will find it snug and may need a half size up for forefoot relief.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Nike Kyrie 5 |  Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus |  Nike Kobe Protro 3 |  New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3 |  Adidas AE 2 |  Jordan Luka 3 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.5 | 8.2(0.3) | 8.2(0.3) | 8.8(0.3) | 8.5(0.0) | 8.2(0.3) | |
| User Rating | 8.7 | 9.4(0.7) | NA | 10.0(1.3) | 8.8(0.1) | 9.2(0.5) | |
| Best Price | $129.99 | $56.23 $150 | $169.99 $210 | $103.99 $130 | $129.99 | $129.99 $140 | |
| Type of Cut | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 410g - 430g | NA | NA | NA | 420g - 430g | 380g - 390g |
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Kyrie 5:
Expert Rating: 8.5 (ranks #154 of 381)
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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9.3
December 14, 2018
Simply put, the Kyrie 5 is a fantastic shoe for the money, and would be a fantastic shoe at any price.
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9.0
November 19, 2018
I really like the Nike Zoom Air Turbo and the Flytrap shroud. The Kyrie 5 is an upgrade over the Kyrie 4 and works best for quick players who prefer court feel over soft cushioning.
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8.8
December 3, 2018
I love these! If you liked the Kyrie 2 or 4, then you are going to love the Kyrie 5.
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8.8
December 4, 2018
The Nike Kyrie 5 offers plenty of court feel, a little bit of cushion, great lockdown and aggressive traction wrapped up in a lightweight package.
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8.7
January 6, 2019
The Kyrie 5 is a fun shoe that caters to the needs of those that play a more grounded game and require unrestricted mobility.
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8.3
December 14, 2018
This is a very good shoe that does everything well with great traction, fit, and decent cushioning.
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8.2
February 23, 2019
The Kyrie 5 is a very solid shoe. The main pros are lockdown and court feel, cons are the cushioning of the outsole and the lacking padding of the inner material.
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7.6
January 6, 2019
The Kyrie 5 is a solid shoe. The support and cushioning are great, but the traction is disappointing.
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7.6
February 11, 2019
The Kyrie 5 probably won't find its way back into my gym bag any time soon - the traction was just too bad in my pair.
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User Reviews of the Nike Kyrie 5:
User Rating: 8.7 (ranks #174 of 381)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
20
8 - Good
9
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.4
February 10, 2022
This shoe has been my only pair of indoor basketball shoes and have never failed me once. Traction is great, very durable and relatively clean with just the wipe of the hand. Only thing is the breathability in it, but I don't really care about that too much.
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8.6
March 19, 2025
en canchas sucias se resbala bastante, pero solo es limpiar otra vez la suela y se llena de polvo, la amortiguación siento que falta algo para que sea completo, el fit recomiendo subirlo media talla si tienes pie ancho, agarra muy bien el tobillo.
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9.0
November 25, 2022
A great shoe with a low to ground feel and play. The only thing is I sometimes rip my achilles on the heel. Above ankle socks aren't even safe, gotta go crew.
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8.6
April 10, 2024
Pretty good shoe for point guards , you’ll ,it’s a good shoe if your a ankle snatcher but I advice kyrie 6 is much better
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Traction of the Nike Kyrie 5:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.2 (ranks #276 of 381)
User Traction Rating: 8.7 (ranks #196 of 381)
10 - Amazing
11
9 - Great
13
8 - Good
12
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
2
9.0
December 14, 2018
Like any sneaker, you’ll need to swipe now and then for maximum grip, but the traction is excellent right out of the box!
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8.0
November 19, 2018
The traction is hit and miss. In the beginning it is really slippery on dusty courts, but it gets better after breaking it in. On clean courts, the traction is great.
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9.0
December 3, 2018
The traction bites really hard on clean courts. On dusty courts, it' a little more inconsistent.
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9.5
December 4, 2018
The traction works well, even on the worst courts.
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9.5
January 6, 2019
The traction was exceptional.
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8.0
December 14, 2018
Works great on clean floors but needs ocassional wiping on dusty courts.
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8.0
February 23, 2019
The traction is still very good, but it's a step back from the Kyrie 4.
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7.0
January 6, 2019
For a Kyrie model, the traction is a little disappointing. Picks up a lot of dust and performance is very inconsistent.
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6.0
February 11, 2019
Straight out of the box, the traction was awful. After the break-in, on some days the traction was solid, other days it was terrible. Overall, the experience was very inconsistent.
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Cushion of the Nike Kyrie 5:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.0 (ranks #282 of 381)
User Cushion Rating: 8.2 (ranks #230 of 381)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
9
8 - Good
21
7 - Average
6
6 - Subpar
2
5 - Poor
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10.0
December 14, 2018
The Air Zoom Turbo bag is truly outstanding, and responsive from any angle. This may very well be my new favorite cushioning from Nike.
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8.0
November 19, 2018
The cushioning feels very similar to the Kyrie 4. Very low-to-the-ground, responsive with great heel-to-toe-transition.
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8.0
December 3, 2018
Solid impact protection, nice heel-to-toe transition, and bouncy feel of the Nike Zoom Air in the forefoot. Overall, the setup is rather stiff and responsive like we are used to from Kyrie signature models.
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7.0
December 4, 2018
The new Zoom Air Turbo gives a nice minimal under-foot feel while offering a fast, fluid and agile ride.
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7.0
January 6, 2019
The shoe is designed for maximum court-feel; the cushion isn’t overly bouncy, it does its job.
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8.0
December 14, 2018
The new Noom Turbo is technically improved but I still prefer the softer Zoom of the Kyrie 4.
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8.0
February 23, 2019
The cushioning is not great, but it gets the job done. Court feel is great though.
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8.0
January 6, 2019
Forefoot Nike Zoom Turbo sounds like a gimmick but works really well.
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8.0
February 11, 2019
The Air Zoom Turbo is a more low-profile version of Nike Zoom Air and provides a lot of court feel and explosiveness.
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Materials of the Nike Kyrie 5:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.9 (ranks #286 of 381)
User Materials Rating: 8.5 (ranks #162 of 381)
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
16
7 - Average
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5 - Poor
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8.0
November 19, 2018
The engineered mesh feels really nice and needs very little break-in time.
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8.0
December 3, 2018
The materials don't feel premium in-hand but they get the job done!
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9.0
December 4, 2018
The engineered mesh takes a little to break-in but gets the job done.
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9.0
January 6, 2019
The engineered Mesh is nice, lightweight and breaks-in rather quickly
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7.0
February 23, 2019
I would have loved more padding inside the shoe.
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7.0
January 6, 2019
The engineered mesh is supportive, durable, breathable but also pretty stiff.
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7.0
February 11, 2019
The materials are pretty much 100% mesh. They get the job done, but there are better options out there.
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Support of the Nike Kyrie 5:
Expert Support Rating: 9.0 (ranks #60 of 381)
User Support Rating: 8.9 (ranks #123 of 381)
10 - Amazing
9
9 - Great
21
8 - Good
10
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.0
December 14, 2018
The overall fit and lockdown are so good that the heel has nowhere to move and the collar-padding eliminates any slipping or sliding.
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9.0
November 19, 2018
I like the lockdown provided by the Flytrap shroud and the stability of the less-rounded outsole.
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10.0
December 3, 2018
Really good ankle support, very wide base and great lateral containment.
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9.0
December 4, 2018
The support is solid - I have no complaints.
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9.0
January 6, 2019
The shoe keeps you secure on the footbed and fully locked-in.
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8.0
December 14, 2018
Fairly high and stiff ankle collar and firm heel counter provide good support.
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9.0
February 23, 2019
No slippage, no internal movement, absolutely no dead space. I felt securely locked in at all times.
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9.0
January 6, 2019
This is probably the most supportive guard shoe currently on the market.
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9.0
February 11, 2019
Support is very similar to previous Kyrie models.
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Fit of the Nike Kyrie 5:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.6 (ranks #81 of 381)
User Fit Rating: 8.8 (ranks #133 of 381)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.0
December 14, 2018
The Kyrie 5 is really hard to get on but once the shoe is laced up, the experience is hard to beat.
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8.0
November 19, 2018
A little difficult to get on, but the comfort and fit were absolutely solid for me.
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9.0
December 3, 2018
I love the fit of the Kyrie 5.
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9.5
December 4, 2018
Top of my foot felt snug and secure but not restrictive.
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9.0
January 6, 2019
This is probably one of the best locked down shoes to date.
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9.0
December 14, 2018
The Kyrie 5 fits great out of the box with no heel slip or side to side movement.
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9.0
February 23, 2019
The fit is really snug, but if I wear thin socks, these fit nicely.
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7.0
January 6, 2019
The fit is good for narrow feet but I struggled mightily with my wider feet.
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8.0
February 11, 2019
The fit provided a snug 1:1 experience but could have been a little more comfortable for me.
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Durability of the Nike Kyrie 5:
User Durability Rating: 8.3 (ranks #214 of 381)
10 - Amazing
5
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
11
7 - Average
5
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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Outdoor of the Nike Kyrie 5:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 30.0 (ranks #209 of 381)
User Outdoor Rating: 52.6 (ranks #178 of 381)
Good (100%)
5
Fair (50%)
13
Bad (0%)
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fair
November 19, 2018
The rubber held up pretty well outdoors.
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fair
December 3, 2018
The rubber grooves are super deep and pretty durable.
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fair
December 4, 2018
Outdoor players will also enjoy the traction, even if it doesn’t last as long as they may want it to.
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no
January 6, 2019
I would suggest playing with these indoor mainly.
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January 6, 2019
I wouldn't recommend outdoor use because the rubber compound is extremely soft.
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Width of the Nike Kyrie 5:
very narrow
5
slightly narrow
14
regular
19
slightly wide
1
very wide
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slightly narrow
November 19, 2018
Slightly narrow, but not enough to go up half a size.
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slightly narrow
December 3, 2018
A little tight at first, but the materials stretch out over time.
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very narrow
December 4, 2018
The Kyrie 5 fits very snug.
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very narrow
January 6, 2019
Snugggg! If you have a slightly wide-foot like myself, I say go 1/2 size up to save yourself from a lack of blood flow.
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very narrow
December 14, 2018
As a wide footer, I went up half a size to 11.5 and they fit me perfectly.
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slightly narrow
February 23, 2019
The fit is very snug.
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very narrow
January 6, 2019
The Kyrie 5 fits extremely snug.
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Size of the Nike Kyrie 5:
very small
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slightly small
12
true to size
23
slightly long
3
very long
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true to size
November 19, 2018
The Kyrie 5 runs true to size.
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true to size
December 3, 2018
Go true to size.
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true to size
December 4, 2018
True to size is what I’d go with if possible.
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true to size
December 14, 2018
True to size fit but Kyries are not that fat feet friendly.
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true to size
February 23, 2019
Run true to size.
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true to size
February 11, 2019
I went true to size
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