Baseball is fine, but MLB could use some tweaks (Part 3)
March 16, 2015Will Jordan Cameron’s contract be legal in the future?
March 16, 2015Whether it’s on the feet of Milwaukee’s Michael Carter-Williams, Atlanta’s Dennis Schroder or the man himself—Cleveland’s Kyrie Irving—Nike’s Kyrie 1, the first signature shoe for the three-time All-Star and 57-point dropping Kyrie Irving, has quickly become one of the game’s most worn shoes.
According to Nice Kicks, the Kyrie 1 has been featured on at least one player in each NBA game since it’s release, making it the most popular shoe in the NBA right now. Nice Kicks’ Editor-in-Chief, George Kiel III, went behind the scenes with the Sacramento Kings (whose scheme goes perfectly with Irving’s “All-Star” colorway), a team that has featured multiple players rocking Irving’s shoe, to see what they love about the mid-top sneaker.
“It’s light, comfortable, and allows me to cut on the court,” said Kings guard Ray McCallum. “It’s a good look out there.”
Aside from Carter-Williams, Schroder and the rest of the league’s young point guards, Irving’s high-traction design has started to creep on to the feet of various forwards throughout the league, including former Cavalier CJ Miles (pictured below), and Sacramento’s DeMarcus Cousins and Derrick Williams.
“They’re comfortable, man,” said Williams, the player who was selected right after Irving in the 2011 NBA Draft. “The new Kobes [are one of the more comfortable Nikes], but for sure—I’d probably say the new Kyries.”
Other notables who have worn the shoe to date include Cavs guard JR Smith, Oklahoma City’s Andre Roberson and Dion Waiters, Washington’s Bradley Beal, and Phoenix’s PJ Tucker. Given the consistently high praise it’s receiving, this list is bound to grow exponentially. Irving dropping point totals in the 50s will certainly help as well.1
- It’s gotta be the shoes. [↩]
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They really are light–surprisingly so–and comfortable. I originally bought a couple pairs just because I liked the look, but outside of work they hardly leave my feet these days. Haven’t tested them out on the court as of yet, but I have no trouble believing they’d be great for that as well. Personally, I like that they aren’t as bulky as the LeBron 12s (at least in appearance–I assume the 12s feel lighter than they look)–I’m not a big guy, and those sort of shoes can look awkward on me. I’m not one for the more extreme color schemes, but the All-Stars are just out there enough to get noticed. Definitely a fan.