Kyrie 2 Official Thread

[kjparfekt]

This shoe is light-years ahead of the KD6 in terms of comfort and fit. I just meant the "popping" sound (and even that isn't anywhere near as bad as the KD6).

Yeah I stayed away from the KD6s and Kobe 10s so this might not be the shoe for me. The fit was a tiny bit narrow for my liking as well but by no means very narrow and I'm sure will fit most. I hate that at a size 13 I generally have to jump to a 14 when a half size up would be perfect for a slight width increase.

 

[art vandelay]

Are these anywhere still online? I know I prolly missed the boat

 

[nrmancruso]

 
@NrmanCruso  so you think the xmas will sit for a bit?  Or you just talking a discount code should be available.  Think I'm in for them. Have a couple VIP/WC rewards I could use too

They prob won't sit too long.

DSG will have them so at least 10% off first day.

 

[jadaqwest]

Tried ordering kyrie 2 from footlocker hoh they said i had to wait 2 weeks to stock locate [emoji]128542[/emoji][emoji]128542[/emoji][emoji]128542[/emoji]

 

[Xristosak]

Tried ordering kyrie 2 from footlocker hoh they said i had to wait 2 weeks to stock locate [emoji]128542[/emoji][emoji]128542[/emoji][emoji]128542[/emoji]

That sucks. Try NT, I don't believe there is a wait with them. I doubt they sold out across the country. You can do a chat with Nike. Sorry if you know this or have done it already

 

[08kx250f]

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These are ugly... Feel like such a weak color way for a Christmas release

 

[bbwt97]

These are ugly... Feel like such a weak color way for a Christmas release

They're not UGLY. They're just not a good Christmas color way. Could have done so much better

 

[Xristosak]

Yeah, definitely agree that they played it safe this year with the line, with the exception of the KD's.

 

[tigo0240]

party at the discoteca on those Xmas, especially with the price hike. $150 for those when the Effects were $120? pfffttt

 

[Xristosak]

$150, for the X-mas'....gross!!

 

[carolinafinest]

Egg nog kd 7s sat too, but those actually look good. Ironically rocked by bull [emoji]128514[/emoji][emoji]128514[/emoji][emoji]128514[/emoji]. Glad kyrie back now. I can't wait for 2016. New year new shoes.

 

[GrizzlyAnimal]

These effects making all the upcoming cw's look like easy passes for me 

 

[carolinafinest]

These effects making all the upcoming cw's look like easy passes for me 

Got a lump of coal dez! Sheezus Christ. All you had to do was manage the damn game. Now my Raiders have no chance. So...you copping the infernos?

 

[xplosivejeff]

You left us hanging fam

xplosivejeff

my bad ya'll, nobody showed up that day so I wasn't able to run a game in them but I was finally able to today so here is my initial impression on them

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Traction - Good but nothing spectacular. When making hard cuts the rubber fully activates and bites the floor extremely well but when making soft moves the traction doesn't squeak and isn't the most responsive as say the UA Curry 2. Side note: cause of the off white bottom dirt doesn't really show at all. My shoes still look brand new unlike a true white outsole.

Transition - Smooth and fluid, much better than the Kyrie 1 right out the box. It literally took me a whole month of hooping in the Kyrie 1 for the cushion and transition to feel good. With these I felt good with my first step and coming off a defensive rebound I was able to quickly transition into pushing to ball up the court.

Cushion - Typical Nike phylon and I wasn't able to feel the heel zoom at all but once again, much more forgiving than the Kyrie 1. The 1 felt extremely dense at first. I expect the foam on the 2 to feel even better once it's completely broken into. Very firm ride however the quality Ortholite insole made the experience a comfortable one.

Material/Fit/Lockdown/Support - Similar fuse and mesh overlay upper as the 1 but the overall mold is wider thus more forgiving and comfortable. I went TTS and the fit is perfectly snug & one to one without forefoot or heel tightness. Much improved over it's predecessor. The angled lacing system looks cool but I honestly don't think I would be able to tell the difference if it was a traditional setup. Like some have mentioned I too felt and heard the forefoot "popping" due to the fuse material but it's not bad at all. I hated that feeling from the KD VI and on these I only noticed it when I was shooting around. When I started playing it didn't even cross my mind. It hasn't gone away yet though as I noticed it again afterwards but hopefully it goes away sooner than later. Lockdown is amazing. I still thinks the containment is this sneaker's best feature. The collar mold and padding is damn near perfect as it hugs my ankle and locks my heel in nicely. The strap furthermore aids this feature. I like how I am able to cover the laces with the strap so I don't have to worry about re-lacing. The 1's had a narrow forefoot but a sloppy heel. The overall fit on these is consistently snug front to back side to side with no hot spots or pinching.

Banking Concept - No doubt the shoes most unique technological advancement but is it really an upgrade? It obviously caters to Kyrie's play style but not everyone plays like Kyrie. Upon initial try-on it felt really awkward and even unstable. But when I started playing I did notice how smooth the transition was when changing direction. I didn't feel any less stable when landing off of rebounds or shot attempts. I still have a slight fear of rolling my ankle but it might just be mental. Time will tell I suppose *fingers crossed I stay injury free in this shoe*

Overall the 2 is a major upgrade from the 1 in my opinion. Excited to lace them up again soon.

 

[D_eezus]

Just curious are you playing with the strap like in your picture or strapped up

 

[joulze]

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[xplosivejeff]

Just curious are you playing with the strap like in your picture or strapped up

Oh, strapped in for sure. This was taken right before I was about to take them off

 

[shammgod]

Got em just in time for the return

Slept on these when they dropped online earlier this week but I saw them at the mall today and had to get them. I went a 1/2 size up though because Footaction didn't have my size in stock. I probably could go TTS but 1/2 size up isn't that bad. Really like the fit of these compared to the Kyrie 1. Also just from walking around the house in them I can feel that clicking from the fuse material but like you guys said its not that bad.

 

[shammgod]

btw great review @XplosiveJeff. Can't wait to hoop in these

 

[EZMONEY SERVANT]

lookin forward to tdays PE's



LOVIN the xmas joints !

 

[kanyeezy411]

 
These effects making all the upcoming cw's look like easy passes for me 

You forgot about the BHM's 

 

[super t1ght]

That sucks about the clicking noise...my pair comes in tomorrow

 

[08kx250f]

That sucks about the clicking noise...my pair comes in tomorrow

Didn't notice anything when I wore my pair

 

[nrmancruso]

lookin forward to tdays PE's

LOVIN the xmas joints !

Really liking the Christmas pair.

Remind me of the KD V Easter without the orange

 

[kanyeezy411]

Didn't notice anything when I wore my pair

Me neither