Kicks Drop: Nike Kyrie 1 "Deceptive Red" (Releases on 1/10)

     

     The "Dream" colorway of the Kyrie 1 already released and sold like hotcakes, but I personally think this colorway is much cleaner. It drops this Saturday (1/10) and, for those that are still wondering about the shoe, here is the rundown for it!

I believe your ankles need an x-ray, sir

Aggressive to the max 

     The outsole features a multi-directional herringbone pattern that should have awesome grip on clean courts, but could present issues on dusty or dirty courts. The traction also wraps up the shoe for added durability and for those that like to toe-drag.

     In terms of cushioning, the shoe sports a forefoot Zoom Air unit (most likely a rectangle unit) and Phylon foam in the heel, so nothing too special here.

Tried and true

     The upper is made up primarily of Hyperfuse, a mainstay material for Nike basketball, and has a textured external heel counter for additional support.  

     The most attractive feature of this shoe is probably its price tag of $110. Pretty budget-friendly for a signature model. This places it in roughly the same price bracket as the Adidas J Wall 1 and the upcoming Adidas Lillard 1 in case anyone was curious about alternatives. If you were interested in purchasing this shoe, Nike.com will have it available on the aforementioned release date.