Kyrie Irving’s fourth signature shoe, designed by Benjamin Nethongkome, the Nike Kyrie 4 is officially set to make its debut during the holiday season. Nethongkome’s ideas for the Nike Kyrie 4, which are based on Irving’s desire to improve underfoot cushioning (solved with the application of Cushlon midsole Zoom Air heel unit) while simultaneously making him quicker on the corner, are most overtly realized in the outsole’s zig-zag flex grove. Effectively decoupling the sole, this feature enhances traction and response from side to side, forming more seamless transitions. Once again, the outsole wraps up and around the foot, this time forming a fanged sidewall that emphasizes that the shoe was built for speed.
New Jordans 2016, Benjamin Nethongkome officially received the nod to take the helm of Irving’s signature line. Very similar to the way Kyrie revealed the Nike Kyrie 3 “Mamba Mentality” aka “Bruce Lee” model, he’s back on Instagram to officially introduce his Nike Kyrie 4. “Closing the chapter on the Kyrie 3, and starting a new with the Kyrie 4,” said Kyrie. “Culture that power, learn it, understand it, and teach others through your actions: creating, educating yourself, being who you are truthfully, respecting others individual intent and journeys, whatever that individual purpose is, fulfill it soulfully without letting anything knock you down or deter you.” he added.
For this release, the Cheap Nike Kyrie 4 Shoes will come dressed in a Black, White, Anthracite, and Light Racer Blue color scheme. Constructed with a mix of nubuck and mesh that’s supported with Nike’s Flywire technology. Finishing off the design is a rubber outsole with extended teeth that resembles the Kyrie 1. The Kyrie 4’s blocking follows suit. The forefoot is built of a zonally engineered mesh, an upgrade from previous KYRIE silhouettes and one that provides both containment and a softer feel. The transition to the heel introduces more classic materials — many versions of the Kyrie 4 will carry a suede or leather — which not only feel great but offer opportunity against a new challenge: how people watch the game today.