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Nike Kyrie 5
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why would makers of fakes upgrade the shoes by putting shank plates.
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Maybe it’s not a “upgrade” as you say.
I personally wouldn’t see it as a upgrade a hard shank stopping the foot & shoe from natural movements.
Maybe the plate was added as the fake materials are that soft & bendy that they added that in to support it more.
More passable to people who buy them.
Why would a guy get a pair of exclusive shoes like that, just to cut them to bits?
Either way I’m not buying into it.
I’m sat now with my pairs and I can’t bend them at all like.
Especially when he bends it back over, toe to heel.
You can have your own opinion & views but I’m saying those shoes are not legit.
I personally wouldn’t see it as a upgrade a hard shank stopping the foot & shoe from natural movements.
Maybe the plate was added as the fake materials are that soft & bendy that they added that in to support it more.
More passable to people who buy them.
Why would a guy get a pair of exclusive shoes like that, just to cut them to bits?
Either way I’m not buying into it.
I’m sat now with my pairs and I can’t bend them at all like.
Especially when he bends it back over, toe to heel.
You can have your own opinion & views but I’m saying those shoes are not legit.
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Nope. I don’t see them, at least not on my end.
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Your talking in speculation.
If dont have the facts well....choose what you want to believe.
Ill be looking for the truth/facts
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Same. I see them on the page with all the all star shoes, but no individual page. Was confused.
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I bought my first pair of Zoom Fly SP's and they have the composite carbon (not full carbon as the OG 4% and the new Zoom FLY 2s / 4%). It's a funny feeling, they make you want to propel forward and keep you on your toes wanting to sprint/run faster. I personally liked them in a running shoe, not too sure how'd like them in a basketball shoe, though I am sure it would've been modified for lateral movement too.
IMO shank plates are important for torsional movements in the game of basketball, especially for those explosive players. I would say they keep the foot planted, and more stable. I have neither preference for one or the other.
IMO shank plates are important for torsional movements in the game of basketball, especially for those explosive players. I would say they keep the foot planted, and more stable. I have neither preference for one or the other.
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Never once said i had facts.
Like I did say it’s a matter of opinion.
I’m going off the fact none of my pairs bend anywhere near that!!!!!
Do we have truth/facts he actually had one of Kyrie’s PE’s to just chop up like that
Speculation
https://www.solelook.com/soles/nike-kyrie-5-brazil-varsity-maize-pine-green-on-sale/
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Shank plates are even more essential for players that are flat footed or experience plantar fasciitis. Non-Shanked shoes overwork arch muscles like crazy.
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Never once said i had facts.
Like I did say it’s a matter of opinion.
I’m going off the fact none of my pairs bend anywhere near that!!!!!
Do we have truth/facts he actually had one of Kyrie’s PE’s to just chop up like that
Speculation
https://www.solelook.com/soles/nike-kyrie-5-brazil-varsity-maize-pine-green-on-sale/
Do you have the ig link to the guy in the video?
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Wasn’t there an NTer who said the shoe is too flexible and started making his plantar fasciitis flare up?
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there's the youtube full vid... fk instagram - cant ff/rewind
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My man spent 4500 on a PE to dissect it..
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I like having a shank plate. They happen to be in many of my favorite shoes too
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Had training tonight and was determined I was going all out & just playing in the 5’s.
No switching to the 4’s.
Lasted a handful of shots before I had to get out of them.
Really disappointed as I have 5 pairs and 2 due be delivered on Saturday and these are the worst basketball shoes for traction I own & could be up there all time.
Shame.
Been trying to upload a short clip but with difficulties so uploaded it to a old YouTube account just so I can share it with those who may find it of some benefit.
Kyrie 4 >>>>>>>>>>>>> Kyrie 5.
No switching to the 4’s.
Lasted a handful of shots before I had to get out of them.
Really disappointed as I have 5 pairs and 2 due be delivered on Saturday and these are the worst basketball shoes for traction I own & could be up there all time.
Shame.
Been trying to upload a short clip but with difficulties so uploaded it to a old YouTube account just so I can share it with those who may find it of some benefit.
Kyrie 4 >>>>>>>>>>>>> Kyrie 5.
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yikes
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What size I’ll buy your 5s half price
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Exact same experience for me on the 5s. I'm still shocked my 2012 Hyperdunks has better grip than my 5s.
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Finally showing up for me on snkrs
Via Nike SNKRS: https://www.nike.com/us/launch/t/kyrie-5-rokit-multi-color?sitesrc=snkrsIosShare
Via Nike SNKRS: https://www.nike.com/us/launch/t/kyrie-5-rokit-multi-color?sitesrc=snkrsIosShare
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These look decent.
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Not feeling this pair at all.
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Those ufo ones or whatever are ok.
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Friends pair is mad plain but those UFOs are nice
