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Take A Look Back at Kyrie Irving’s Time with The Swoosh: What Are His Best Shoes with Nike?

Entertainment — 08/09/2024

As Irving emerges as a prominent and unconventional free agent in the realm of sneakers, it’s fitting to reflect on his footwear journey over the past year. Presented below are the top ten basketball shoes that Irving sported throughout the NBA season.

Kyrie Low 5 N7

Prior to his rift with Nike, Irving continued to showcase the Swoosh on the basketball court. In the season opener for the Brooklyn Nets against the New Orleans Pelicans, Irving donned the Nike Kyrie Low 5 in the ‘N7’ colorway.

Kyrie 4 Blackout

Following his separation from Nike, Irving opted for older models from his signature sneaker line, adorning them with hand-written messages to obscure the Swoosh logo.

Kyrie 3 Raygun

Upon making his comeback, Irving stirred excitement among sneaker enthusiasts by sporting the Nike Kyrie 3 ‘Raygun.’ This colorway pays homage to a Nike SB Dunk Low released in 2005 with the same nаme.

Nike KD Trey 5 III

In addition to showcasing his older models during gameplay, Irving also expressed admiration for his teammate Kevin Durant’s signature sneaker line. On December 7, Irving sported an unreleased colorway of the Nike KD Trey 5 III.

Kyrie 6 Asia Grey

Over the course of the season, Irving consistently donned the Nike Kyrie 6 in the ‘Asia Grey’ colorway. Despite its purple hues paying homage to various global influences, the colorway was, in fact, a heartfelt tribute to Irving’s sister, Asia.

Kyrie x Kobe Mamba Mentality

In select games during the season, Irving sported an exceptionally rare pair of shoes from his collection. He laced up the unreleased ‘Mamba Mentality’ colorway of the Nike Kyrie 3, showcasing a unique and exclusive choice on the court.

Nike Kyrie 3 EYBL

In his debut game with the Dallas Mavericks, Irving opted for the Nike Kyrie 3 in the ‘EYBL’ colorway. This dynamic and vibrant color scheme was originally crafted for participants of the “Elite Youth Basketball League,” a significant amateur tournament in the country.

Kyrie x Mamba Mamba Mentality Bruce Lee

During the Mavericks’ February match against the Timberwolves, Irving sported the Nike Kyrie 3 in the ‘Mamba Mentality Bruce Lee’ colorway. This distinctive combination of yellow, black, and red serves as a homage to both Kobe Bryant and Bruce Lee.

Kyrie 5 I Love You Mom

Irving sported the ‘I Love You Mom’ edition of the SneakerRoom x Kyrie 5 on November 28. These shoes were created as a collaborative tribute between Irving and Suraj Kaufman of SneakerRoom, commemorating their respective late mothers, as part of a 4-pack collection.

Kyrie 4 Yellow Lobster

In January, Irving donned the Nike Kyrie 4 featuring the ‘Yellow Lobster’ colorway, drawing inspiration from the exceedingly rare Nike SB Dunk Low with a matching nаme. Irving initially showcased these sneakers during his tenure with the Celtics and has reintroduced them for the current season.