Nike Kyrie Low 2
Released 6/2019, Low Top, Kyrie Irving,
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Performance Ratings
8.6
EXPERT RATING
5 reviews
8.8
USER RATING
11 ratings
Performance Summary
Great bang-for-your-buck model from the Kyrie signature line
Pros
Very good traction
Great materials
Cons
Stiff cushioning
Best Suitable For: Works best for narrow-footers looking for a good allrounder with responsive cushioning
Category Performance Ratings
9.2
Traction
Nubby multidirectional pattern with soft rubber. Exceptional grip on clean indoor courts but dust sensitive and needs wiping.
7.6
Cushion
Rectangular Zoom Air units in heel and forefoot with Phylon midsole. Low-profile, responsive and slightly bouncy but impact protection can feel limited.
8.8
Materials
Textile upper. Soft, flexible and premium-feeling for the price. Durable for indoor use but ventilation is limited.
8.8
Support
Wide base with lateral outrigger, midfoot plate, heel counter and rubber wrap. Provides strong lateral stability and containment.
8.6
Fit
Runs true to size with a snug, slightly narrow fit and excellent forefoot lockdown. Wide-footers may want a half size up.
30%
Outdoor
Soft rubber nubs that provide grip will wear quickly outdoors. Not recommended beyond light shootarounds.
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Sizing
Runs true to size for most players. Wide-footers should consider going up half a size for comfort.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular widths best. Forefoot is slightly snug and may feel tight for wide feet.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Nike Kyrie Low 2 |  Under Armour Curry 9 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 Encore |  New Balance TWO WXY V3 |  Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7 |  ANTA Kai 2 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.6 | 8.9(0.3) | 8.9(0.3) | 8.7(0.1) | 8.7(0.1) | 8.5(0.1) | |
| User Rating | 8.8 | 9.2(0.4) | NA | 8.9(0.1) | NA | 8.9(0.1) | |
| Best Price | $109.99 | $160 | $149 | $119.99 | $79.99 $120 | $99.99 $140 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | NA | 320g - 330g | NA | 350g - 360g | 400g - 400g | NA |
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Kyrie Low 2:
Expert Rating: 8.6 (ranks #116 of 385)
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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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9.0
June 20, 2019
If you want a fairly light, low and fast shoe without any weaknesses then the Kyrie Low 2 is a great choice!
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8.6
July 11, 2019
The Kyrie Low 2 ticks all the boxes for me. My favorite Kyrie I have played in so far!
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8.6
July 26, 2019
A supportive low-top, with great traction and good cushioning - it's all I ever wanted!
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8.4
June 20, 2019
For only $110, get them! This is probably the best Kyrie model out there right now. The only thing that should have been better, is the stiff and uncomfortable cushioning.
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8.4
July 26, 2019
For $110, this is an absolute steal. Traction is the most important thing in a basketball shoe for me, and the traction of the Kyrie Low 2 is absolutely money!
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User Reviews of the Nike Kyrie Low 2:
User Rating: 8.8 (ranks #144 of 385)
10 - Amazing
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9.2
October 9, 2022
Amazing shoe for any guard/forward with any play style and had for many years still been one of my favourites. If the cushioning was improved it'll be one of the best hoop shoes ever, trying to put a drop-in midsole in these bad boys asap.
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8.4
January 23, 2022
The Kyrie low 2 is a perfect shoe for the small and quick players. If you need top-notch traction and good support with a low to the ground cushion, this is a perfect shoe for you!
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9.2
March 15, 2022
These shoes have been amazing to play in! The traction was great on dust courts and the materials kept up great after 1 year of wear! Definitely recommend for guards!
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8.2
March 19, 2023
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Traction of the Nike Kyrie Low 2:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.2 (ranks #81 of 385)
User Traction Rating: 9.5 (ranks #41 of 385)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
8
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1
7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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9.0
June 20, 2019
You will love how they grip the floor!
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9.0
July 11, 2019
Performance is silent, but solid. No bark, but real bite.
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10.0
July 26, 2019
The traction is literally perfect!
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9.0
June 20, 2019
Very, very good bite! You will stop on a dime on clean courts. On dusty courts, you will need to wipe frequently
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9.0
July 26, 2019
The traction is awesome!
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Cushion of the Nike Kyrie Low 2:
Expert Cushion Rating: 7.6 (ranks #328 of 385)
User Cushion Rating: 7.5 (ranks #304 of 385)
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9.0
June 20, 2019
The heel and forefoot rectangular Zoom Air units feel a little bouncier and softer than the Kyrie Low 1 which is a good thing!
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7.0
July 11, 2019
The cushioning was probably the least favorite part of the Kyrie Low 2.
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8.0
July 26, 2019
Probably the best-cushioned Kyrie shoe. The forefoot and heel Zoom units are low-to-the-ground and very responsive but don't provide a huge amount of impact protection.
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6.0
June 20, 2019
I really tried to break them in, but I couldn't feel the Zoom units in the heel and forefoot and the Phylon is super stiff.
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8.0
July 26, 2019
I'm a little disappointed because I couldn't feel the Zoom unit in the heel. Overall, the cushioning provides great court feel and a slight bounce, but impact protection isn't great.
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Materials of the Nike Kyrie Low 2:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.8 (ranks #51 of 385)
User Materials Rating: 9.2 (ranks #33 of 385)
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9.0
June 20, 2019
The textiles are soft, flexible, and sturdy enough to provide good support.
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9.0
July 11, 2019
No break-in time required, supportive, flexible, and durable.
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8.0
July 26, 2019
The materials are flexible but supportive, and durable enough for outdoor use. Ventilation is a problem though.
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9.0
June 20, 2019
For $110, the materials feel really premium and comfortable.
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9.0
July 26, 2019
The textile upper material is surprisingly premium, conforms nicely to your feet and provides good lockdown.
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Support of the Nike Kyrie Low 2:
Expert Support Rating: 8.8 (ranks #100 of 385)
User Support Rating: 8.7 (ranks #167 of 385)
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9.0
June 20, 2019
The platform is less-rounded than other Kyries and therefore more stable. The heel counter could be a little stronger, but the good fit and the rubber wrap on the lateral side do a good job to lock you onto the footbed.
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9.0
July 11, 2019
This is a darn stable low top!
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9.0
July 26, 2019
Exaggerated lateral outrigger, huge heel counter and great lacing system.
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9.0
June 20, 2019
Support and lateral containment are awesome.
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8.0
July 26, 2019
Heel counter, mid-foot plate, and a pretty wide base - no support problems at all!
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Fit of the Nike Kyrie Low 2:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.6 (ranks #79 of 385)
User Fit Rating: 8.7 (ranks #164 of 385)
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9.0
June 20, 2019
Great lockdown in the forefoot but I had to adjust a little bit to get the rear section the way I want.
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9.0
July 11, 2019
The Kyrie Low 2 is near perfect for my feet.
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8.0
July 26, 2019
The Kyrie Low 2 is a great-fitting shoe thanks to the adaptive lacing system.
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9.0
June 20, 2019
The fit is super snug which I really like. The lacing system works well and the Kyrie 2 Low is super easy to get on.
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8.0
July 26, 2019
I felt perfectly comfortable after a short break-in.
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Durability of the Nike Kyrie Low 2:
User Durability Rating: 9.2 (ranks #46 of 385)
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8 - Good
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6 - Subpar
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Outdoor of the Nike Kyrie Low 2:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 30.0 (ranks #210 of 385)
User Outdoor Rating: 33.3 (ranks #273 of 385)
Good (100%)
2
Fair (50%)
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6
fair
June 20, 2019
They did play well outdoors but the setup will probably not last long.
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no
July 11, 2019
I wouldn’t recommend taking the Kyrie Low 2 outdoors for anything more than a light shoot around.
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good
July 26, 2019
Durable enough to play outdoors.
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no
June 20, 2019
The soft and pliable rubber will not last very long outdoors.
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July 26, 2019
Definitely don't take these outdoors because the nubs will probably not last very long.
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Width of the Nike Kyrie Low 2:
very narrow
2
slightly narrow
6
regular
6
slightly wide
2
very wide
0
slightly narrow
June 20, 2019
They are on the snug side.
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slightly narrow
July 11, 2019
Runs slightly snug.
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slightly narrow
July 26, 2019
The fit is a little narrow so if you have wide feet go up half a size.
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very narrow
June 20, 2019
It's a very tight fit!
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slightly narrow
July 26, 2019
A little bit narrow in the forefoot, but even as a slightly wide-footer I had no problem going true to size.
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Size of the Nike Kyrie Low 2:
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slightly small
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true to size
12
slightly long
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very long
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true to size
June 20, 2019
The Kyrie Low 2 fits true to size.
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true to size
July 11, 2019
If you have wide feet think about going up half a size, otherwise go true to size.
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true to size
June 20, 2019
Lengthwise was good for me.
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true to size
July 26, 2019
Runs true to size.
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