Kyrie honors his basketball mentors, love for the arts with newest shoe
Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has drawn inspiration from several different sources for his newest signature shoe, the Nike Kyrie 7.
Nike unveiled the sneaker's four launch colorways Tuesday, which pay tribute to Irving's mentors on the court, his love for music and filmmaking, and more.
The Kyrie 7 ‘Soundwave’.
— Nike Basketball (@nikebasketball) October 27, 2020
This silhouette is inspired by @KyrieIrving’s love for music and how vibrations influence his game. pic.twitter.com/7voZ1mqUB1
The Kyrie 7 ‘Special FX’.
— Nike Basketball (@nikebasketball) October 27, 2020
This silhouette reflects @KyrieIrving’s love for filmmaking and its power to bring imagination to life. pic.twitter.com/siXe0p6uhe
The Kyrie 7 ‘Icon of Sports’.
— Nike Basketball (@nikebasketball) October 27, 2020
This silhouette honors the heroes, mentors, and muses of the hardwood that have inspired @KyrieIrving. pic.twitter.com/tXQQrSHNAE
The Kyrie 7 ‘Expressions’.
— Nike Basketball (@nikebasketball) October 27, 2020
This silhouette highlights @KyrieIrving’s love for art and the freedom artistic expression gives creators to be themselves. pic.twitter.com/43IguqIVAK
The Kyrie 7 is lighter than Irving's previous model and includes new elements, such as a data-informed traction pattern for more grip.
"We've consistently made sure that the features of my shoe translate over to me and my game," Irving said. "Talking about creativity, you're constantly exploring new ways of doing things. I'm always thinking about how we can grow existing silhouettes or try something completely new."
The shoe is set for release on Nov. 11.
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