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Early reviews saying lackluster inconsistent traction smgdfh...
Nike Kyrie 5
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Some of the newer Nike shoes tend to be slick out of the box and require break in time before the traction really kicks in. I'm guessing it's the same with these. It might be why Kyrie has worn some pairs multiple times.
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Heard they just need some break in time and then they’re good.
Same was the case with Harden 2’s. They were iffy out the box then after about 4 solid runs they were money.
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Weren’t the 4s the same thing? Has a thin layer hat once it wore off they were good to go.
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Yeah the 4 had the pimple texture on top of the zig zag pattern.
Once they were worn down the traction started to bite then got better & better.
The 3’s too were like a plastic rubber until broken in then it softened up but again took some time.
The videos Iv watched have said traction on 5’s is not consistent
That’s my number 1 priority with ankle support.
Once they were worn down the traction started to bite then got better & better.
The 3’s too were like a plastic rubber until broken in then it softened up but again took some time.
The videos Iv watched have said traction on 5’s is not consistent
That’s my number 1 priority with ankle support.
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Shoes have to be broken in, point blank. I think this new generation forgets that. Looking back my best ball shoes were trashed before they were perfect. It’s why I prefer leather over the stuff they use now for the upper. Broke in leather is butter
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There still is still on rare occasions a shoe that doesn’t need the break in time on the traction side of things.
The flytraps & Kyrie 2 were always quite good straight out of box.
The flytraps & Kyrie 2 were always quite good straight out of box.
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Update for y’all.... flytrap isn’t so bad after you wear them a couple of times... Fit gets better after use
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Shoes should be AT THEIR WORST brand new not counting when theyre just busted
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They always are at the worst straight from box.
But traction side of things some can still bite the court on your very first wear, some can be like football studs.
But traction side of things some can still bite the court on your very first wear, some can be like football studs.
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They selling them early ?Saw these today looking for a second job at champs to help fund my addiction lol. They nice I really fw em
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That thumbnail though. 
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THATS called I work hard For a living and get dirty. Bro. Mind ya businessThat thumbnail though.
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Na just showed me cuzz I asked. The manager remembered me from when I wore the lucky charms 4s in there so I think I gotta good shot getting in there for the weekends. Be a fun little job plus that discount...
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Working at a shoe store is complete *** my dude
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Saw them in person today as well Personally I think we are all a prisoner of the moment when we see something new to me the 2 is still the best, after seeing these in person I felt a lil let down but its still a cop regardless obviously
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Hope you get it bro
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What was it about seeing them in person that let you down?
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One of the more cringeworthy reviewers but I think the takeaway here is that the Turbo zoom isn't special.
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I’m not expecting too much from that turbo zoom. But it’s kind of cool that they’re trying something different. I would like for them to try the curved zoom in hoops shoes (especially kyrie) like they have in their tennis model the court zoom zero.
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Is it possible for anyone to help me out with something.
Is there a way someone can find out what footlockers, house Of hoops, in Toronto may get the Taco in store please?
Seen people post pictures showing what footlockers are getting certain shoes.
It’s imposdible to do such a search from here in the UK.
Is there a way someone can find out what footlockers, house Of hoops, in Toronto may get the Taco in store please?
Seen people post pictures showing what footlockers are getting certain shoes.
It’s imposdible to do such a search from here in the UK.
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