Sorry for the delay on reviews. Apparently lockdown means more time for a lot of people but with everyone at home right now, alone time to write or do anything at all is nearly impossible. I had a review written but scraped it to write something more fitting
Pros: traction, cushioning, fit, support stability, containment
Cons: starts stiff, heavy for a guard’s shoe
Sizing advice: at least half a size up.mBest for: any position of any weight
Buying advice: picked up this pair for $67 off Nike.com. $50 should be the bottom but anything under $70 is a great deal.
Weight
At 17.5 ounces, Nike apparently quarantined itself prior to this COVID19 mess as this is a hefty Harden /Adidas weight. I’m not a stickler for weight and neither should you. Ask yourself this…ifone of the quickest guards on the planet is wearing a 17.5 ounce shoe and blowing by the NBA, maybe I’m right, no?
Traction
I’ve always felt traction was the most important aspect of a shoe and the Kyrie 6 delivers.
Not exactly sure if the rubber is softer but damn these work on every surface with minimal wiping which is great since charmin is a premium quick strike nowadays #hoarders
Cushioning
Zoom turbo is back again and unlike the Kyrie 5 and Kobe V, I could actually feel it in the Kyrie 6. It isn’t the thickest or bounciest Zoom in the forefoot but it’s nice to know the $130 (if you were dumb enough to pay that back on release day) shoe you bought has what it says. Overall cushioning is softer than the 5 and slightly firmer than the 4 which is just a near perfect balanced cushioning set up. Not too soft, not too hard, a good bit bounce and feedback make this a great shoe for any position.
Fit
Kyries have always run a little tight and small (that’s what he said?) and I’ve made due with true to size but these are are definitely half a size small and short in length. There is a lot of padding in the shoe which may contribute to the smaller size. I went half a a size up at 11.5 and tried a full size up at 12 and could wear both just fine with no excess movement but the 11.5 felt more in line with what I’m used to. No heel slip no side to side movement out the box. Really poor social distancing in the shoe which is a good thing in this case. #stayhome #6footrule
Materials
Nothing ultra fancy here but it works great. It overly stretchy, feels and looks almost premium with no pinching or hotspots like NYC #flattenthecurve
Support and Stability
The 6 plays is a mid and plays like a mid so if you want full range of motion and minimal shoe with zero support look elsewhere. These just (virtual) hug you like a good shoe should and gives the wearer a nice sense of feedback around the ankles.
Unlike the US economy, stability is excellent in the Kyrie 6. The curved outsole has flattened out a little to feel slightly more traditional but i can still feel it. Let’s keep flattening the curved and stay home though.
The stiffness of the outsole takes a little time to break in FYI
Containment
“We have it contained” POTUS
Errr, are we talking about the foot with the Kyrie 6? If so, I agree. Nice raised midsole, nice thick strap. Well done Kyrie.
Conclusion
Do you buy shoes and worry if it’s the right shoe for you and your game? Do you worry man if I’m half a size off it’s going to go up and down like the stock market (or just down). Do you buy certain shoes for certain games or styles of how you play? Well the Kyrie 6 is just one of the best all around shoes I’ve played in for a long time that can relieve you of those worries. It’s a very Hyperdunkesque , any player type shoe. Remember Kyrie was a HD guy back in the 2012-2014 so it makes sense it’s a good all around shoe. I’m happy the cushioning has come around from the brick days to a more accommodating softer set up that any player can enjoy and I’m really glad that Zoom turbo FEELS like Zoom. If you want to feel active during this crazy time, get up (or don’t) and open an app or browse to buy a great shoe at a discounted price. I’ve seen stock X and eBay prices go for under 80 so if you’re impatiently waiting for sales, you can still get a great deal now.
Most importantly, stay safe during this time, pray for others, help as much as you can within your community and family. Big prompts to New Balance for stepping up and making masks. The faster we flatten this curve, the faster we can get back to normalcy.
Thank you for blessing us with an awesome review during these tumultuous times! Keep up the great work!
I have a few questions regarding this shoe, could you please answer them ? Thanks in advance !
1) Out of all the shoes in Kyrie’s signature line, does this model make you feel the fastest / quickest ?
2) How does the traction on this shoe compare to the Kobe IV ?
3) How does the traction on this shoe compare to the Kobe V ?
4) How does the traction on this shoe compare to the Kobe X ?
5) How does the traction on this shoe compare to the Kobe I ?
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1) Out of all the shoes in Kyrie’s signature line, does this model make you feel the fastest / quickest ? No, 2 and 3 probably. Feel isn’t real anyways
2) How does the traction on this shoe compare to the Kobe IV ? about the same
3) How does the traction on this shoe compare to the Kobe V ? Better
4) How does the traction on this shoe compare to the Kobe X ? A little stickier which I think is good
5) How does the traction on this shoe compare to the Kobe I ? About the same.
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these or harden 4s
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Depends if you want a low or a mid really. Both excellent
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Thank you so much!!
I hope that you and your family stay safe!
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Nice review man. Been meaning to cop these but will wait for rock bottom prices. Also tempted to do a poor man’s yeezy. Half size up?
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Nice review. Glad to see the cushioning is back on the Kyrie.
Don’t go too hard with the home workouts lol
Stay safe my friend
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Lol home workouts only thing keeping me sane and in shape. Stay safe across the border too!
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FYI the newer models seem to fit a little bit bigger. My Nike TTS is 11.5 and I had to go up 1/2 size for the black, purple, and Concepts pairs but the Oreo pair I got fits TTS.
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Cool thanks for the heads up!
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Great review! Been hoping you would still put out more written works but glad to hear that you’re spending a lot of time with your family as well. Stay safe! And hopefully all of this virus stuff goes away soon, we need to get back to balling!
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You too!
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Is this traction better than KD12 ?
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Better on dusty floors about same otherwise
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Hey man, is this good for wide footers? Maybe its just the camera angles but it looks narrow up front.
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It’s more square than the 5 thus friendlier for wide footers. I’d try in store half a size to a full size up though. Padding really helps
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Does the phylon in the Kyrie 6 feel similar to the phylon that is found in the PG 3
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Yes
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Hi Schwollo! Would you mind sharing what kind of strobel board Nike use on Kyrie 6? That could be why the cushion is more forgiving in this model.
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Same as before. The durometer (softness) can be changed shoe to shoe . Very similar to Pg3 foam
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I see that’s a good balanced phylon then. Just 1 more question on the fit. If I usually wears us12 for nike basketball such as lebron 16, kobe 1 and 4 protro, would I fit fine in Kyrie 6? Cuz you mentioned about the padding. Could be too tight for me (That’s what she said haha)
Just wanna know if I should picked a bigger size. How about u?
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You gotta go up half a size at least. A full size fits too bc of the padding as well
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Oh no I ordered one from local hoop store here cuz it was pretty cheap during this quarantine. Around 80$. Guess I’m wearing thinner sock with this..hope It won’t be too cramped in this :sadface:
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Haha thin socks will def help.
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hey schwollo nice review. Im a guard, pretty athletic and Im like a poor mans michael jordan(if that makes any sense). Anyways, Im looking for a shoe right now that has excellent traction, cushion(not plush but bouncy and stable) and does everything very well. could you recommend some please? would appreciate it.
btw Im only 14 turning 15 in october so how big do you think I should go with my shoes? Im a size 9/9.5 right now. I dont mind if the shoes are pretty old, but not too old; basically post-2013/2014.
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Look at my year end reviews but I’d say any of my top picks for 2019 would work. All similar weight all stable good traction . If you want to go back further just look into my 2018 and 2017 bc you seem to value the same things I do!
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what do you say to the Jordan 34? or are the kobe 4s better? im really conflicted between the 2 cause the kobe 4s seem to be damn near perfect but the cushioning is kinda lackluster and the jordans are good all around but dont excel in any one aspect. what about the kobe 1 protros?
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What’s your current favorite shoe and what you like it to do better ? Kobe 4? You must have some money saved 😂
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What’s up next for the next review?
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Pg4
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Title should say kyrie not kylie
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I think I edited it but maybe not. 🤷🏻♂️
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Could you think about reviewing some of your favorite casual shoes, maybe like an og ultraboost review, since performance reviews are harder to come by these days?
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pg4 coming
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What’s your rating for Kyrie 6? First team? I might have missed it from your review 😅
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Yea I forgot to put in there ..first team
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When’s the pg4 review coming?
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Almost done
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Hey Schwollo. I wish you had this review much earlier. I would’ve got these in a heartbeat if they’re anything like the Hyperrevs. They were on sale at Nike with additional 30% off which was rock bottom for 49£. I wanted the PG 4 but missed out on the size. I ended up with getting the PG3 since you always preach “newer does not mean better tech”. For future reference how narrow are the Kyrie 6s as apposed to the PG3s?You mention you can wear both 11.5 and 12. You didn’t mention what kind of socks you wore. These are on my wishlist now, even though they’re not the best looking Kyries in my opinion. Stay safe and keep those reviews coming.
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Pg3 is about the same I think. You can go thin socks with the Kyrie
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Sounds like half size up then..cool! thanks as always. Ramadan Mubarak to all the Muslim brothers reading this
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They don’t have the bounce of the hyperrevs but they are more stable and solid all around
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Comparable to a Kobe 4/Kobe 5?
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Bounce or size? Bounce is more than Kobe iv and v size is smaller than the iv about same as V
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Likewise bro! Salam mubarak kareem
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Can you do a pg4 review soon
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Almost done
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PG4 or Kyrie 6?
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I like Kyrie 6 more
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Weighs about the same as the kobe 1 protro…was wondering if I should get these or keep balling in the kobes… mostly rebounds and come off of screens for shots and drives straight line
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I like the protro more but you won’t see any drop off (or improvement) with these other than a more snug fit
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Lebron 17 or kyrie 6 for an all around pf type of player like depending on the opposing players I play down low or on the perimeter but always crash bounds and do put backs
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Either will work Kyrie lots cheaper
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Spot on review. Just picked up another pair this past weekend at Nike. Like you said a great all around shoe. Fit is like a glove (went up 1/2 size). Traction and Turbo Zoom feels great. Been hoping outside and they are holding up well.
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Nice!
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