Nike Kyrie 6

Released 11/2019, High Top, Kyrie Irving, 
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8.8
EXPERT RATING
7 reviews
8.8
USER RATING
50 ratings
Kyrie's 6th signature shoe is an evolution of previous models and probably the best Kyrie so far

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Great traction and support with a low-to-the-ground, responsive cushioning

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Category Performance Ratings:

Expert Ratings (7)
User Ratings (50)
Traction
9.0
Cushion
8.9
Materials
8.4
Support
9.0
Fit
8.6
Outdoor
13%

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Weight:
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Sizing:
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Width:
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Nike Kyrie 6 Review

Pros:
Amazing traction
Nike Zoom Turbo cushioning
Cons:
Runs smaller than other Kyries

Performance of the Nike Kyrie 6:

The traction of the Kyrie signature series is always great, and the Kyrie 6 is no different as you get amazing stopping power in every direction. The Phylon cushioning in the heel of the Kyrie 6 feels a lot softer than in previous models and the Zoom Turbo in the forefoot has a nice bounce to it. The materials are soft, comfortable, and provide a lot of support and lockdown for quick moves and crossovers. Overall, the Kyrie 6 feels like an evolution of the Kyrie 5 with a lot of small improvements that make up a great shoe - probably the best Kyrie so far!
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Kyrie 6:

Expert Rating: 8.8 (ranks #43 of 322)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
6
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
The Nike Kyrie 6 is a great shoe and an evolution of the Kyrie 5 with a few small improvements that are noticeable once you play in them.
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9.1
If you liked the Kyrie 4 or 5, you are going to love the Kyrie 6!
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9.0
November 28, 2019
For $130, I would highly recommend getting a pair of Kyrie 6's! These are one of the best performers of the year!
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8.8
November 28, 2019
I really liked the Kyrie 6, this shoe feels and plays like a Kyrie. The only downsides are the slight bulkiness and the traction on dusty courts.
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8.8
April 7, 2020
The Kyrie 6 is one of the best all-around shoes I’ve played in for a long time. It reminds me of the Hyperdunk line as it will work for every player type.
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8.6
May 7, 2021
The Nike Kyrie 6 is an impressive performance shoe. It feels quick and provides great responsiveness. The cushion is bouncy in the forefoot while still feeling low to the ground, and the traction is amazing. There really aren't many weaknesses in the Kyrie 6.
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8.0
November 20, 2019
We really appreciate the great traction and support and good cushioning. But fit and materials show some room for improvement.
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User Reviews of the Nike Kyrie 6:

User Rating: 8.8 (ranks #128 of 322)
10 - Amazing
9
9 - Great
27
8 - Good
11
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
8.6
March 10, 2022
One of the best shoe I have ever worn. Its cushion is amazing, I'm even still using these Kyrie to play volleyball, because they protect you from the biggest jump impacts. Sticking to basketball, I used them in very dusty courts, and I promise these worked really nice. The only problems were related to materials. The shoelaces were problematic since day 1, and I had to change the foodbed like 3 times. Sometimes I also felt like my feet was a bit heavy with these on.
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9.3
December 10, 2022
I like the fact that this shoe had great traction even on a dusty floor. I really didnt hate anything about this shoe other than the strap getting clingy to the shoe laces. Even on dusty floors it didnt pick up any dust on the sole. This shoe could be use for anyone but mainly guards or quick bigs. But this shoe really surprised me and it will be in my rotation.
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8.4
January 23, 2022
Kyrie six is a pretty good performer for me, there’s a few minor cons to it but in my opinion, the pros in my opinion make them easy to ignore. The sizing was a little tricky, but going up half a size for me was good. I wouldn’t recommend this shoe for wide footers, if you really want them I recommend trying them on for they’re pretty narrow.
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9.0
June 20, 2022
One of the best shoes I’ve ever played in. I love how it has an extra protection in the front-inside part, which will be very helpful when you slide the back foot to stop on a dime after a crossover. Nice court feel and traction. Worst thing for me is probably the durability of the shoe, but it’s just OK.
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9.0
October 24, 2021
Very good shoe for point guards, that are shifty and have a playstyle inspired by Kyrie Irving, really amazing traction with good cushion and solid support, really recommend for quick guards that like to run on fastbreaks and breake some ankles on offense.
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Traction of the Nike Kyrie 6:

Expert Traction Rating: 9.0 (ranks #99 of 322)
User Traction Rating: 9.2 (ranks #88 of 322)
10 - Amazing
24
9 - Great
24
8 - Good
7
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
The traction pattern has you covered in all directions and is so tacky that I never had to wipe.
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9.5
The traction of the Kyrie 5 was already good, but this traction is a major upgrade and has you covered no matter where or in which direction you plant your feet.
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9.0
November 28, 2019
The multi-angle traction pattern performs freaking amazing on clean courts. On dusty courts, you will need a slight wipe from time to time. I'd rate this traction pattern #2 in the Kyrie line.
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8.0
November 28, 2019
The traction takes a few days to break in but then you get an incredible stop on clean courts. On dusty courts, you pick up dust quickly and lose a lot of traction. The outsole is also pretty hard to wipe.
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9.0
April 7, 2020
Traction works well on every surface with minimal wiping!
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9.0
May 7, 2021
The traction was amazing and needed no break-in time. The compound is very tacky and performed great even on dusty courts.
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9.0
November 20, 2019
The super-deep grooves provide great traction on clean and even dusty courts.
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Cushion of the Nike Kyrie 6:

Expert Cushion Rating: 8.9 (ranks #96 of 322)
User Cushion Rating: 8.5 (ranks #162 of 322)
10 - Amazing
14
9 - Great
17
8 - Good
17
7 - Average
6
6 - Subpar
3
5 - Poor
0
The Nike Zoom Turbo in the forefoot and injected Phylon in the midfoot provide just enough bounce without sacrificing court feel or responsiveness.
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9.0
The Nike Zoom Turbo gives you smooth transitions, low ride, and responsive feedback.
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9.0
November 28, 2019
The Nike Zoom Turbo was more pronounced than in the Kyrie 5 which I really liked. Definitely the best cushioning setup in the Kyrie line so far.
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9.0
November 28, 2019
The Phylon feels a little softer than we are used to from other Kyrie shoes. The Nike Zoom Turbo in the forefoot feels really nice and bouncy and gives you a lot of court feel.
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9.0
April 7, 2020
Not too soft, not too hard, a good bit of bounce, and feedback make this a great shoe for any position.
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9.0
May 7, 2021
Zoom Turbo in the forefoot is very prominent. The Phylon in the heel area was also adjusted to feel more comfortable. The setup is low to the ground and responsive.
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8.0
November 20, 2019
The forefoot Nike Zoom Turbo feels great but I'd wish there was another Zoom unit in the heel.
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Materials of the Nike Kyrie 6:

Expert Materials Rating: 8.4 (ranks #107 of 322)
User Materials Rating: 8.4 (ranks #156 of 322)
10 - Amazing
7
9 - Great
18
8 - Good
25
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
4
5 - Poor
0
I like the textiles in the forefoot but I really love the soft genuine leather in the heel.
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9.0
The midfoot strap and extra leather along the midsole give it a 90s old school basketball vibe.
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9.0
November 28, 2019
I am really happy with the quality of the materials used in the Kyrie 6.
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9.0
November 28, 2019
The mesh material is very supportive, soft and comfortable. Probably the best materials of the Kyrie line.
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8.0
April 7, 2020
Nothing ultra-fancy here but it works great.
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8.0
May 7, 2021
Ballistic mesh is used on the upper. It's comfortable straight out of the box, but it does not stretch performance-wise. This means the sizing and fit remain consistent over time.
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7.0
November 20, 2019
The leather ob the black colorway is nice but other colorways have a synthetic material in the heel that doesn't feel nice on foot.
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Support of the Nike Kyrie 6:

Expert Support Rating: 9.0 (ranks #40 of 322)
User Support Rating: 9.1 (ranks #57 of 322)
10 - Amazing
18
9 - Great
31
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
2
5 - Poor
0
Support in the Kyrie 6 is pretty standard.
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9.0
360-degree traction, soft midsole, proper lockdown, an extra padded interior, and your foot sits directly on the footbed without any slippage.
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9.0
November 28, 2019
I never had any support issues with a Kyrie model, and the Kyrie 6 is no different.
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9.0
November 28, 2019
Strong materials and lateral caging keep your feet locked down.
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9.0
April 7, 2020
This is not a minimal-feeling shoe but the stability and support are excellent!
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9.0
May 7, 2021
The midfoot strap works to keep your midfoot locked down.
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9.0
November 20, 2019
This is one of the most supportive shoes for guards. You really feel 100% locked down when you lace them up.
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Fit of the Nike Kyrie 6:

Expert Fit Rating: 8.6 (ranks #75 of 322)
User Fit Rating: 8.5 (ranks #185 of 322)
10 - Amazing
10
9 - Great
18
8 - Good
21
7 - Average
6
6 - Subpar
2
5 - Poor
0
Lockdown was great and the lacing system worked well. I didn't feel like the straps did anything for me.
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9.0
I couldn't find a size 13.5 so I went with a 13 and after the break-in period, the shoe still felt tight but it was bearable to the point of being able to play aggressively and not feel worrisome.
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9.0
November 28, 2019
No dead space in the forefoot and the upper hug your feet really nicely.
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9.0
November 28, 2019
For me, the fit was perfect as it was snug and tight.
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9.0
April 7, 2020
No heel slip, no side to side movement, and no break-in period.
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8.0
May 7, 2021
I had no issues with the fit.
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7.0
November 20, 2019
The shoe starts off really tight but once the shoe breaks in the fit feels okay.
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Durability of the Nike Kyrie 6:

User Durability Rating: 8.6 (ranks #141 of 322)
10 - Amazing
9
9 - Great
14
8 - Good
16
7 - Average
4
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0

Outdoor of the Nike Kyrie 6:

Expert Outdoor Rating: 12.5 (ranks #248 of 322)
User Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #184 of 322)
Good (100%)
10
Fair (50%)
19
Bad (0%)
13
The rubber is a little soft for outdoor use.
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no
Outdoor players be aware: the rubber is soft
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no
November 28, 2019
I wouldn't recommend outdoor use.
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fair
November 20, 2019
I'd take them outdoors because the rubber grooves are thick and deep.
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Width of the Nike Kyrie 6:

very narrow
3
slightly narrow
27
regular
22
slightly wide
4
very wide
0
slightly narrow
They’re fairly tight, but its the type of tight fit that I like out of my basketball shoes.
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slightly narrow
November 28, 2019
Slightly snug.
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slightly narrow
November 28, 2019
Really tight in the toe area.
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slightly narrow
April 7, 2020
There is a lot of padding which made the shoe feel half a size smaller.
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slightly narrow
May 7, 2021
People with wide feet may want to go half a size up.
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very narrow
November 20, 2019
Really, really tight out of the box.
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Size of the Nike Kyrie 6:

very small
4
slightly small
23
true to size
26
slightly long
3
very long
0
½ size small
I should have gone up half a size.
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½ size small
November 28, 2019
Runs a little small.
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½ size small
November 28, 2019
I went true to size, but if you have wide feet consider going up half a size.
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½ size small
April 7, 2020
I've made do with true to size but these are definitely half a size short in length.
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true to size
May 7, 2021
I went true to size and had no problems.
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true to size
November 20, 2019
True to size.
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