Nike Kyrie Low
Released 7/2018, Low Top, Kyrie Irving,
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Performance Ratings
8.4
EXPERT RATING
4 reviews
8.9
USER RATING
3 ratings
Performance Summary
The first Kyrie low-cut model
Pros
Sticky traction
Affordable price
Cons
Not a lot of impact protection
Best Suitable For: Perfect for guards who want maximum traction and don't need a lot of cushioning
Category Performance Ratings
8.9
Traction
Soft gum-style rubber outsole with unspecified tread pattern. Very sticky on clean indoor courts but slightly below older Kyrie levels and not outdoor friendly.
8.3
Cushion
Full-length Phylon midsole with bottom-loaded Zoom Air in forefoot and heel. Low, responsive ride with muted Zoom sensation and modest impact protection.
7.5
Materials
Mesh, nylon, and canvas-style upper with fused overlays in high-wear areas. Feels cheap at first, starts stiff and shows mixed durability.
8.8
Support
Low-riding midsole with supportive lacing and a strap. Provides solid lockdown and lateral stability for a low-cut shoe, though strap helps little for some.
8.6
Fit
Mostly true to size with snug, narrow forefoot. Lockdown is secure after break-in and some recommend a half size down for tighter fit.
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Outdoor
Soft gum-style rubber wears quickly on rough surfaces. Not recommended for outdoor use due to fast outsole wear.
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Sizing
Runs mostly true to size for most; a few testers prefer a half size down for a tighter fit.
narrow
wide
Width
Runs narrow in the forefoot and best for narrow to medium feet. Wide footers may feel constricted.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Nike Kyrie Low |  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 |  ANTA Kai 2 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.4 | 8.9(0.5) | 8.7(0.3) | 8.7(0.3) | 8.3(0.1) | 8.5(0.1) | |
| User Rating | 8.9 | NA | 8.9(0.0) | NA | 9.2(0.3) | 8.9(0.0) | |
| Best Price | $109.99 | $149 | $119.99 | $79.99 $120 | $129.99 | $99.99 $140 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | NA | NA | 350g - 360g | 400g - 400g | 360g - 370g | NA |
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Kyrie Low:
Expert Rating: 8.4 (ranks #199 of 385)
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7 - Average
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8.7
July 16, 2018
For $110, you will not be disappointed! The Kyrie Low is a good all-around performer and a lot of fun to play in.
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8.7
October 20, 2018
The package of traction, court feel, and fit make the Kyrie Low ideal for most guards and any other player not needing a wide shoe or supreme cushioning.
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8.4
August 8, 2018
I really enjoyed playing in the Kyrie Low. If you don't need a lot of impact protection then this shoe is a great choice!
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7.8
October 12, 2018
Better than the Kyrie 2 and 1, but not as good as the Kyrie 3 or 4.
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User Reviews of the Nike Kyrie Low:
User Rating: 8.9 (ranks #119 of 385)
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9.0
April 29, 2022
my first ever kyrie shoe and I've loved it for volleyball. The front-loaded zoom unit allows for explosive jumping and quick movements from side to side. Would recommend these shoes to anyone with narrow feet, and want a durable explosive feeling shoe.
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Traction of the Nike Kyrie Low:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.9 (ranks #140 of 385)
User Traction Rating: 9.0 (ranks #143 of 385)
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9.0
July 16, 2018
I had no slippage whatsoever! Even if the outsole picks up dust, it still bites the floor very well.
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9.5
October 20, 2018
Kyrie models always have great traction, and the Kyrie Low doesn't dissapoint.
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9.0
August 8, 2018
Not quite on Kyrie 2 level, but still very good!
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8.0
October 12, 2018
Traction isn't as good as the Kyrie 2,3 or 4 but still decent.
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Cushion of the Nike Kyrie Low:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.3 (ranks #236 of 385)
User Cushion Rating: 7.3 (ranks #308 of 385)
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9.0
July 16, 2018
Full-length Phylon midsole with bottom-loaded Zoom Air units in the front and heel. I have nothing to complain about!
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9.0
October 20, 2018
You can't really feel the forefoot and heel Zoom Air units because of the stiff Phylon midsole. However, you get a lot of court feel and responsiveness which should be great for quick guards like Kyrie.
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7.0
August 8, 2018
There is some compression in the heel and adequate impact protection. Other than that, you feel very low-to-the-ground and responsive.
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8.0
October 12, 2018
I couldn't really feel the Nike Zoom Air units.
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Materials of the Nike Kyrie Low:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.5 (ranks #356 of 385)
User Materials Rating: 9.3 (ranks #27 of 385)
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8.0
July 16, 2018
The mesh on the upper feels a lot cheaper than the material used in the regular Kyrie 4. It starts off really stiff but breaks in over time.
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7.0
October 20, 2018
The heavily glued, canvas-style fabric took some serious break-in time.
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8.0
August 8, 2018
The materials aren't looking great and feel cheap in hand, but they are comfortable and get the job done!
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7.0
October 12, 2018
The materials are basic: Mesh, nylon, and fuse in certain high-wear areas. I experienced some splitting off on the toe box after a few toe-drags.
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Support of the Nike Kyrie Low:
Expert Support Rating: 8.8 (ranks #104 of 385)
User Support Rating: 9.7 (ranks #18 of 385)
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9.0
July 16, 2018
No lateral movements and heel slippage was fixed by cranking down the laces in the top area.
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9.0
October 20, 2018
The low-riding midsole and the lacing system lock you in tightly and provide solid support.
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9.0
August 8, 2018
Like always in Kyrie's models, support and lockdown are amazing
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8.0
October 12, 2018
Lockdown is nothing special and the strap doesn't do a ton. But overall, support is decent for a low-cut.
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Fit of the Nike Kyrie Low:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.6 (ranks #81 of 385)
User Fit Rating: 8.7 (ranks #168 of 385)
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8.5
July 16, 2018
I experienced needles when I cranked the laces in the forefoot too much. As a slight wide-footer, this is not a perfect choice.
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9.0
October 20, 2018
The shoe pulls nice and tight around your foot, locking everything from the midfoot forward in and down with no movement at all.
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9.0
August 8, 2018
The fit starts off a bit tight but loosens up after the break-in period.
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8.0
October 12, 2018
I do like the way they fit. Very similar to the Kyrie 1.
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Durability of the Nike Kyrie Low:
User Durability Rating: 10.0 (ranks #10 of 385)
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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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Outdoor of the Nike Kyrie Low:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 0.0 (ranks #364 of 385)
User Outdoor Rating: NA
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no
October 20, 2018
Outdoor is a definite no on the gum bottoms.
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no
August 8, 2018
The super soft rubber will probably not work outdoors.
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October 12, 2018
Not recommended for outdoor use because the rubber is pretty soft.
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Width of the Nike Kyrie Low:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
5
regular
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slightly wide
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very wide
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slightly narrow
July 16, 2018
The Kyrie Low is narrow in the forefoot.
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regularly wide
October 20, 2018
Width-wise, the Kyrie Low fits true to size
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slightly narrow
August 8, 2018
This shoe is pretty narrow.
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slightly narrow
October 12, 2018
Definitely on the snug side.
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Size of the Nike Kyrie Low:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
3
slightly long
1
very long
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true to size
July 16, 2018
True to size like all Kyrie models.
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true to size
October 20, 2018
Length-wise, the Kyrie Low fits true to size
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½ size large
August 8, 2018
I would suggest going down half a size.
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true to size
October 12, 2018
True to size.
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