Nike Kyrie Flytrap 2
Released 1/2019, Low Top, Kyrie Irving,
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7.8
EXPERT RATING
2 reviews
8.3
USER RATING
21 ratings
An insanely affordable basketball shoe with awesome traction
Best Suitable For:
Perfect for light and quick players who don't need a lot of impact protection
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $79.99
Category Performance Ratings:
Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
NA
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Nike Kyrie Flytrap 2 | Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6 | New Balance TWO WXY V3 | Nike KD 15 | Nike LeBron NXXT Gen | Under Armour Curry 12 | Add shoe | |
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Expert Rating | 7.8 | 8.5(0.7) | 8.7(0.9) | 9.0(1.2) | 8.7(0.9) | 8.5(0.7) | |
User Rating | 8.3 | 9.5(1.2) | 9.1(0.8) | 9.2(0.9) | 9.0(0.7) | 8.9(0.6) | |
Best Price | $79.99 | $89.98 $120 | $119.99 | $112.97 $150 | $82.97 $160 | $139.99 $150 | |
Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
Weight | NA | NA | 350g - 360g | 370g - 390g | 350g - 360g | NA |
Nike Kyrie Flytrap 2 Review
Pros:
Very affordable
Awesome traction
Cons:
Cushioning is super hard
Performance of the Nike Kyrie Flytrap 2:
At only $80, the Kyrie Flytrap 2 is one of the most affordable basketball shoes on the market, but how does it perform?
The traction is top-notch and works on all surfaces - even outdoors.
The materials are surprisingly good considering the price point and the support is solid for a low-top.
The biggest disappointment is the cushioning system which is hard as a rock and only recommended for light and young players without any foot or knee problems.
Overall, this is a great shoe if you are looking for an affordable performer with a lot of court feel that you can also use outdoors.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Kyrie Flytrap 2:
Expert Rating: 7.8 (ranks #293 of 330)
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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8.3
January 21, 2019
I really liked playing in these shoes! If just wished the cushioning was a little more comfortable.
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7.4
March 7, 2019
The Nike Kyrie Flytrap 2 is a very solid shoe in most aspects, but cushion could definitely use some improvement.
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User Reviews of the Nike Kyrie Flytrap 2:
User Rating: 8.3 (ranks #241 of 330)
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9
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7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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8.2
November 22, 2021
The support is really nice, and the materials feel pretty good. After wearing the shoe for about 6 months or so the sole of my shoe is pretty destroyed, but it is still easy to play in and really just a good shoe to play in; Inside and outside. It is one of the first basketball shoes I've bought. so I'm pretty new to them.
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9.0
May 27, 2022
This shoe has one of the best tractions I've ever played in. It helped me stop on the dime and helped me with my shiftiness. It's also a super lightweight shoe. My only issues are that it is a super narrow shoe and the cushion isn't the best.
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7.0
February 11, 2023
It’s not a bad shoe specially for outdoor because the traction is good and the sole is resistant but the cushion is terrible. It feels like you are playing barefoot and it hurts a little when you are running.
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7.8
July 9, 2022
These aren’t the worst shoes I have ever bought but far from the best these can be used for young players who are smaller and lighter there would be a good shoe in those cases
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7.2
February 16, 2024
I had about 3 pairs of these when I started playing basketball. They are good if you are in need of support and traction. Good for beginner players on a budget.
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Traction of the Nike Kyrie Flytrap 2:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.5 (ranks #27 of 330)
User Traction Rating: 8.7 (ranks #175 of 330)
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10.0
January 21, 2019
The traction is sticking like glue! Even dusty courts are not a problem.
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9.0
March 7, 2019
It didn’t matter which court I was on, the traction just worked.
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Cushion of the Nike Kyrie Flytrap 2:
Expert Cushion Rating: 4.5 (ranks #330 of 330)
User Cushion Rating: 7.0 (ranks #284 of 330)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
7
6 - Subpar
7
5 - Poor
3
4.0
January 21, 2019
The cushioning setup is a no-go if you are looking for impact protection.
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5.0
March 7, 2019
If you’re looking for something plush or bouncy then stay away. Far away.
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Materials of the Nike Kyrie Flytrap 2:
Expert Materials Rating: 9.0 (ranks #28 of 330)
User Materials Rating: 8.4 (ranks #162 of 330)
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9.0
January 21, 2019
At only $80, the textile materials are pretty awesome.
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9.0
March 7, 2019
The textiles have been durable, supportive, lightweight and require little to no break-in time.
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Support of the Nike Kyrie Flytrap 2:
Expert Support Rating: 8.5 (ranks #159 of 330)
User Support Rating: 8.7 (ranks #153 of 330)
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5
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10.0
January 21, 2019
Your feet are caged nicely, no heel slippage or side-to-side movement at all.
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7.0
March 7, 2019
This is a prime example of a mobility shoe and not a stability shoe.
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Fit of the Nike Kyrie Flytrap 2:
Expert Fit Rating: 7.0 (ranks #324 of 330)
User Fit Rating: 8.7 (ranks #147 of 330)
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7.0
March 7, 2019
My feet were pushing the textile over the footbed a bit.
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Durability of the Nike Kyrie Flytrap 2:
User Durability Rating: 8.7 (ranks #121 of 330)
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1
Outdoor of the Nike Kyrie Flytrap 2:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 100.0 (ranks #32 of 330)
User Outdoor Rating: 94.1 (ranks #32 of 330)
Good (100%)
17
Fair (50%)
2
Bad (0%)
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good
January 21, 2019
Outdoor should be good because of the hard rubber and deep grooves.
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good
March 7, 2019
Traction works well outdoors and the rubber is hard and should last for a while.
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Width of the Nike Kyrie Flytrap 2:
very narrow
4
slightly narrow
8
regular
11
slightly wide
0
very wide
0
very narrow
January 21, 2019
Really, really tight and narrow.
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very narrow
March 7, 2019
Very narrow
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Size of the Nike Kyrie Flytrap 2:
very small
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slightly small
1
true to size
16
slightly long
6
very long
0
½ size large
January 21, 2019
Runs a little long.
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true to size
March 7, 2019
Going true to size is the best bet
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