Ranking Best Nike Kyrie Sneakers This Season

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The writing is on the wall for the partnership between Nike and Kyrie Irving. According to multiple outlets, the sportswear company does not plan to renew its contract with the Brooklyn Nets point guard. This development is sad for sneakerheads because Irving has become one of Nike's most popular signature athletes since signing his first sneaker deal in 2014.
The 2021-22 season got off to a rough start for Irving. First, he beefed with Nike over the design of the Nike Kyrie 8 (later rebranded the Nike Kyrie Infinity). Then the perennial All-Star missed over 50 games after refusing to comply with vaccine mandates. Nevertheless, Irving averaged 27.4 points and 5.8 assists per game and looked good doing it. So today, we are ranking the top ten sneakers Irving wore throughout the most tumultuous year of his career.
Kyrie Irving's Best Shoes of 21-22
10. Nike Kyrie Low 3 'Multicolor PE'
Date: March 15, 2022
Opponent: Orlando Magic
Stats: 60 PTS, 6 REB
Release Date: Unreleased
Price: N/A
"A sight to see.. a gorgeous display."
— NBA (@NBA) March 16, 2022
Kyrie Irving pulls up for 60 points, the most ever by a Nets player and the most in his illustrious career. pic.twitter.com/3875p2wzyF
9. Nike Kyrie Low 5 'Madder Root'
Date: April 8, 2022
Opponent: Cleveland Cavaliers
Stats: 18 PTS, 6 REB, 8 AST
Release Date: May 27, 2022
Price: $110
8. Nike Kyrie Low 3 'PE'
Date: March 15, 2022
Opponent: Orlando Magic (Pre-Game)
Release Date: Unreleased
Price: N/A
The finish + the foul
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) March 15, 2022
25 for KAI 👀 pic.twitter.com/4z21uyAyfF
7. Sneaker Room x Nike Kyrie 7 'Mom'
Date: January 17, 2022
Opponent: Cleveland Cavaliers
Stats: 27 PTS, 7 REB, 9 AST
Release Date: January 20, 2022
Price: Yellow ($175) Blue ($250)
You are watching a master at work.
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) January 17, 2022
Kyrie's got 25 PTS in the middle of the 4th. (via @BrooklynNets) pic.twitter.com/UMnb2zeXTi
6. Concepts x Nike Kyrie Low 3
Date: February 12, 2022
Opponent: Miami Heat
Stats: 29 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST
Release Date: Unreleased
Price: N/A
UNREAL HANDLE AND FINISH. 😱
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) February 13, 2022
(via @BrooklynNets) pic.twitter.com/y4cVVbGLD3
5. Nike Kyrie 3 'Mamba Mentality'
Date: March 27, 2022
Opponent: Charlotte Hornets
Stats: 16 PTS, 11 AST
Release Date: Unreleased
Price: N/A
How does he do it 🤯 pic.twitter.com/ajkO1siEt2
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) March 28, 2022
4. Nike Kyrie Infinity 'N7'
Date: January 10, 2022
Opponent: Portland Trail Blazers
Stats: 22 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST
Release Date: March 22, 2022
Price: $130
KAI for 3️⃣@KyrieIrving #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/Gzd3osjhrs
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) January 11, 2022
3. Nike Kyrie 6 'Floral PE'
Date: March 29, 2022
Opponent: Detroit Pistons
Stats: 24 PTS, 4 REB
Release Date: Unreleased
Price: N/A
Endless moves in his bag 🪣 pic.twitter.com/439BxzxXOD
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) March 29, 2022
2. Nike Kyrie Infinity 'Oregon Ducks PE'
Date: January 23, 2022
Opponent: Minnesota Timberwolves
Stats: 30 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
Release Date: Unreleased
Price: N/A
Kyrie shakin' and bakin' pic.twitter.com/gDlQI87fRj
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) January 24, 2022
1. Nike Kyrie Infinity 'Man Machine'
Date: April 2, 2022
Opponent: Atlanta Hawks
Stats: 31 PTS, 6 AST
Release Date: Unreleased
Price: $130
Real *casual* warmup pic.twitter.com/923DyjG7bw
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) April 2, 2022
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Pat Benson covers the sneaker industry for Kicks On Sports Illustrated. As a leading voice in footwear journalism, he breaks news, spotlights important stories, and interviews the biggest names in sports. Previously, Pat has reported on the NBA and authored "Kobe Bryant's Sneaker History (1996-2020)." You can email him at 1989patbenson@gmail.com.
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