Kyrie Irving's fifth signature shoe was officially unveiled by Nike on Thursday after the Boston Celtics point guard first debuted them at practice last month,
The Kyrie 5 features several changes from earlier prototypes, including a containment system inspired by the Venus Flytrap and a different placement of the Swoosh.
Kyrie 5 launches Nov. 22 in Blk Mgc colorway. Features Venus-Flytrap-inspired containment system & Nike Air Zoom Turbo articulated cushioning that follows the curved shape of the outsole. pic.twitter.com/0fBVK4MI4Y
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"When you first start out as a signature athlete, when you have your first shoe, you're just so excited. You're appreciative. You're grateful! I still have those same beliefs," Irving said in a statement.
"Nike has always done a great job of wanting to be better, wanting to do things, especially for their signature athletes, to separate them. The Kyrie 5 has been a step in the right direction. The performance evolution from a Kyrie 1 to a Kyrie 5 is incredible."
