Nike Kyrie S1 Review
Facts & Figures:
List Price:
$129.99
Type:
Mid Top
Release Date:
12/2017
Outdoor Rating:
50%
# of Reviews:
3
8.5
very narrow
very wide
runs small
runs large
PROS:
- Very supportive
CONS:
- Strap feels unneccessary
Summary of 3 Expert Reviews:
The Kyrie S1 is a limited edition and a nice concoction of the Kyrie 1,2 and 3. The traction and cushion are taken from the Kyrie 1 and the upper is a wild mix of the 1(heel counter), 2 (ankle-strap and ankle area) and 3 (toe-box). Overall, the Kyrie S1 performs well on court but is probably not worth the premium price it takes to get these from resellers.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Kyrie S1:
8.6
The Sole Brothers
The Kyrie S1 perform pretty similar to the Kyrie 1 but feels a little bit bulkier.
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8.5
PureKicks
This is a really nice concoction of the first three Kyrie models.
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8.3
NightWing2303 [weartesters.com]
I was surprised with how much I enjoyed the shoe on-court.
Traction of the Nike Kyrie S1:
9.0
The Sole Brothers
Super loud squeak, hard bite, but dust is a problem.
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9.0
PureKicks
The modified Herringbone taken from the Kyrie 1 performed very well.
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7.0
NightWing2303 [weartesters.com]
The traction wasn’t deal breaker bad, but it definitely made me appreciate what I experienced in the Kyrie 2, 3, and 4.
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Cushion of the Nike Kyrie S1:
8.0
The Sole Brothers
The cushioning is pretty stiff, responsive and offers great court feel. Little impact protection though.
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9.0
PureKicks
Zoom bag in the fore-foot is one of the great things about this shoe.
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7.0
NightWing2303 [weartesters.com]
While the cushion isn’t mind blowing or spectacular, it’s good enough.
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Materials of the Nike Kyrie S1:
8.0
The Sole Brothers
Materials are okay, they become pretty soft after breaking them in and perform well.
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7.0
PureKicks
Pretty basic materials that take a long time to break in. I am not a fan of the suede strap.
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9.0
NightWing2303 [weartesters.com]
After breaking in the S1 Hybrid I wound up really enjoying how everything felt and played together.
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Support of the Nike Kyrie S1:
9.0
The Sole Brothers
The support is really good like we are used from the Kyrie series.
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9.0
PureKicks
This is a very supportive shoe - maybe even too much for my type of game.
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9.0
NightWing2303 [weartesters.com]
Nothing special, but the S1 Hybrid has everything you need.
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Fit of the Nike Kyrie S1:
9.0
The Sole Brothers
Tight fit, no dead space.
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9.5
NightWing2303 [weartesters.com]
I really enjoyed how well the S1 Hybrid fit my foot.
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Is Outdoor Use recommended?
fair
The Sole Brothers
The rubber is thick and fairly hard. You should be okay for a while playing outdoors.
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Width of the Nike Kyrie S1:
slightly narrow
The Sole Brothers
Pretty damn narrow.
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slightly narrow
PureKicks
The fit is quite narrow
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slightly narrow
NightWing2303 [weartesters.com]
Like every Kyrie in the past, it is a bit narrow.
Size of the Nike Kyrie S1:
true to size
NightWing2303 [weartesters.com]
The shoe fits true to size.
