Nike Kyrie 7
Released 11/2020, Mid Top, Kyrie Irving,
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8.6
EXPERT RATING
5 reviews
8.8
USER RATING
78 ratings
The Kyrie 7 is an upgrade over the 6 with aesthetics to match.
Best Suitable For:
Great for quick players like guards who are shifty and make a lot of cuts.
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $139.99
Category Performance Ratings:
Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
light
heavy
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Nike Kyrie 7 | Nike G.T. Hustle 2 | Nike GT Hustle 3 | Nike Sabrina 2 | Nike Lebron Witness 8 | Jordan Luka 2 | Add shoe | |
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Expert Rating | 8.6 | 8.1(0.5) | 8.4(0.2) | 8.5(0.1) | 7.7(0.9) | 8.3(0.3) | |
User Rating | 8.8 | 8.7(0.1) | NA | 9.1(0.3) | 8.6(0.2) | 8.7(0.1) | |
Best Price | $139.99 | $70.97 $170 | $190 | $100 $130 | $64.97 $110 | $59.97 $130 | |
Type of Cut | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Low Top | |
Weight | 360g - 370g | 330g - 350g | NA | NA | NA | 390g - 410g |
Nike Kyrie 7 Review
Pros:
Very supportive
Lightweight
Cons:
Inconsistent traction
Performance of the Nike Kyrie 7:
The traction works well on clean courts but on dusty courts, you will need to wipe from time to time. Overall, the traction performance is a slight downgrade from the Kyrie 6.
The Zoom Turbo unit in the forefoot feels responsive, bouncy, and provides some nice court feel and the cushioning in the heel feels much better than in the Kyrie 5 and 6.
The materials are much more minimal than the Kyrie 6 with no forefoot strap and perform really well overall.
The support is very good for lateral containment and stability. The Kyrie 7 also provides decent ankle support.
Overall the Kyrie 7 is a great overall performer with some upgrades over the Kyrie 6.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Kyrie 7:
Expert Rating: 8.6 (ranks #98 of 330)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
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9.5
November 17, 2020
The Kyrie 7 is the best hoop shoe in his line to date. Performance-wise, these do it all!
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8.8
December 4, 2020
I really like the Kyrie 7. They feel like an upgraded version of the Kyrie 6 with just okay traction. A very good performer overall!
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8.6
November 23, 2020
You are getting a very solid performer for $130. My only gripe with the shoe was the traction on dust, but overall the Kyrie 7 is a great hoop shoe.
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8.0
June 14, 2021
The Kyrie is a very dependable sneaker. There really isn't much that it truly excels at and there are better options. It is one of the most consistent lines Nike has to offer. Overall, the shoe is going to do what you want and need it to do.
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8.0
August 10, 2021
Like previous iterations, the Nike Kyrie 7 is a great performing shoe. Its traction is consistent, the cushion is responsive, and the fit and materials help to provide a good support system.
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User Reviews of the Nike Kyrie 7:
User Rating: 8.8 (ranks #122 of 330)
10 - Amazing
10
9 - Great
46
8 - Good
16
7 - Average
6
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
December 1, 2021
Traction has a good bite and feels good, but on dusty courts, it definitely pick up dust. As you wipe it, the bite suddenly gets better. Fit is not an issue at all. However the torsional support is almost zero. After a long play, your foot may hurt. This doesn't happened to me but its not an insurance. Materials are dope. Air zoom turbo unit is insane. It give you enough power to speed up and jump. Impact protection is just normal. It is a great shoe for 1-2s and light and fast 3s.
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8.6
November 14, 2021
Like all kyries, the 7's are a top performer. The zoom turbo is key for great footwork and pushes you forward with every step. The traction is usually trustworthy, the only problem is dust every now and then. The weight was perfect and allowed faster movement, paired with the traction, the 7's are great for running and takeoff. The uppers did start to rip but it does not change the playability of the shoe. Overall, it's a very efficient shoe for efficient players.
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8.6
June 29, 2022
Performance-wise, and specially if you play indoors, the Kyrie 7s are amazing. The traction is absolutely nuts, that’s the aspect I would highlight most about this shoe. They are lightweight and feel quick and close to the ground, so they are specially good for quick guards. The problem is if you play outdoors, the outsole was destroyed after a few pickup games outside.
So: the Kyries are great but only if you play on wood.
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9.2
November 26, 2021
Love the shoe. My whole basketball career I've worn kyries and out of all of them, the kyrie 7 is the best. It continues to have top-notch traction and support and keeps you feeling swagged out. The only honest downside is it's not as comfortable(cushion) as Kd's. To emphasize, the shoe deserves a 9 and up rating and should be loved by anyone who puts them on! Highly recommend!
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10.0
April 6, 2023
it was great from the second I put it on. Very comfortable, great lockdown, great response & I love the colorways. It's one of Kyries best signature by looks & performance. I would recommend it for more shiftier bball players like guards, but anyone can wear it. The air zoom really helps & the speed I can achieve is great. The shoe is light & I overall love it.
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Traction of the Nike Kyrie 7:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.4 (ranks #198 of 330)
User Traction Rating: 8.9 (ranks #146 of 330)
10 - Amazing
23
9 - Great
33
8 - Good
22
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
2
5 - Poor
0
8.0
November 17, 2020
The traction pattern is spread out so it doesn't pick up that much dust. The grip and bite are pretty nice but not as good as in the Kyrie 6.
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8.0
December 4, 2020
The bite was pretty good on clean courts, but they definitely pick up some dust.
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8.0
November 23, 2020
This traction reminded me of tire tread and it performs well, but not as well as the Kyrie 6. I had no issues on clean courts, but I had to wipe on dusty courts.
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9.0
June 14, 2021
We had no complaints about the traction on the Kyrie 7. There were no slip-outs, but we did play on a clean court.
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9.0
August 10, 2021
The traction has deep grooves and blades, but the bite was not as aggressive as previous iterations of the shoe. It still performs very well in all court conditions.
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Cushion of the Nike Kyrie 7:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.4 (ranks #175 of 330)
User Cushion Rating: 8.2 (ranks #209 of 330)
10 - Amazing
9
9 - Great
22
8 - Good
35
7 - Average
14
6 - Subpar
2
5 - Poor
1
9.0
November 17, 2020
The Zoom Turbo Air feels responsive, bouncy, and provides some nice court feel - much like the Kyrie 6.
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9.0
December 4, 2020
The cushion felt like the Kyrie 5 and 6 with a little better heel cushion. They have surprisingly good impact protection, with nice responsiveness and court feel.
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9.0
November 23, 2020
Basically the same cushion setup as the Kyrie 6. The Zoom Air is more subtle, but it still feels really good.
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7.0
June 14, 2021
We didn't feel the Zoom in the shoe compared to models such as the KDs.
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8.0
August 10, 2021
For the third year in a row, there is a Zoom Turbo in the forefoot. It provides a great court feel and is very responsive, but it does lack impact protection.
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Materials of the Nike Kyrie 7:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.2 (ranks #160 of 330)
User Materials Rating: 8.6 (ranks #121 of 330)
10 - Amazing
19
9 - Great
25
8 - Good
25
7 - Average
12
6 - Subpar
2
5 - Poor
0
8.0
November 17, 2020
Just like previous Kyrie models, the mesh is soft and flexible right out of the box with no break in required. The materials are not the most premium, but they performed well on the court.
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9.0
December 4, 2020
I really like how these materials feel on foot. They are very thin and minimal which I love. I also enjoy not having a strap on the forefoot.
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8.0
November 23, 2020
The full mesh upper was crispy and a little stiff, but they felt nice on foot. Performance-wise these got the job done great.
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8.0
June 14, 2021
Material choice is nice.
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8.0
August 10, 2021
The mesh material gets the job done, but it feels basic. It does feel lightweight and breathable.
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Support of the Nike Kyrie 7:
Expert Support Rating: 8.6 (ranks #128 of 330)
User Support Rating: 8.8 (ranks #127 of 330)
10 - Amazing
24
9 - Great
35
8 - Good
15
7 - Average
4
6 - Subpar
4
5 - Poor
1
9.0
November 17, 2020
The forefoot strap from the Kyrie 6 was replaced by TPU fins which work pretty much the same. The lockdown is excellent and the wide base provides great support.
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9.0
December 4, 2020
I had no issues at all with the support. Lateral containment and stability was good, plus these have some decent ankle support.
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9.0
November 23, 2020
The Kyrie 7 is no different than previous models when it comes to support. I had no side to side movement on the footbed or lateral instabilities. These definitely had me covered for support.
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8.0
June 14, 2021
I like that the Kyrie's are mids. They help me mentally feel more secure in the heel area.
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8.0
August 10, 2021
The moulded fins on both sides of the shoe help to keep you locked in. There's also a wide base on the shoe to help the shoe feel stable.
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Fit of the Nike Kyrie 7:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.4 (ranks #125 of 330)
User Fit Rating: 8.9 (ranks #100 of 330)
10 - Amazing
24
9 - Great
34
8 - Good
17
7 - Average
5
6 - Subpar
2
5 - Poor
1
9.0
November 17, 2020
The fit is similar to previous Kyrie models and comes snug out of the box. The Kyrie 7 is much more minimal than the Kyrie 6 and felt very light on feet.
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9.0
December 4, 2020
These fit pretty much like the Kyrie 6. They are very snug in the forefoot which I really like. Overall, the fit is very good.
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9.0
November 23, 2020
They fit pretty snug like every other Kyrie model. I liked how they wrap around my foot really well providing an almost 1-to-1 fit.
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8.0
June 14, 2021
Forms to your foot nicely.
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7.0
August 10, 2021
It's a narrow-fitting shoe that needs some break-in time before starting to feel nice.
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Durability of the Nike Kyrie 7:
User Durability Rating: 8.2 (ranks #206 of 330)
10 - Amazing
15
9 - Great
14
8 - Good
24
7 - Average
13
6 - Subpar
6
5 - Poor
1
Outdoor of the Nike Kyrie 7:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 33.3 (ranks #174 of 330)
User Outdoor Rating: 39.8 (ranks #229 of 330)
Good (100%)
12
Fair (50%)
21
Bad (0%)
24
fair
November 17, 2020
They performed well outdoors, but the outsole took a beating.
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no
December 4, 2020
The outsole is not durable enough for outdoor use.
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fair
August 10, 2021
I think they'll be ok outdoors.
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Width of the Nike Kyrie 7:
very narrow
3
slightly narrow
24
regular
51
slightly wide
2
very wide
1
slightly narrow
December 4, 2020
User didn't add a summary.
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slightly narrow
November 23, 2020
I am a wide footer I recommend going up half a size.
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slightly narrow
August 10, 2021
The shoe is narrow like most other Kyrie models.
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Size of the Nike Kyrie 7:
very small
1
slightly small
16
true to size
57
slightly long
8
very long
1
true to size
November 17, 2020
True to size works for a snug fit. You can go up half a size if you want a looser fitting shoe.
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true to size
December 4, 2020
True to size was great for me. If you don't like a snug fit I'd recommend going up half a size.
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true to size
November 23, 2020
True to size should work fine.
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true to size
June 14, 2021
The fit runs true to size.
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½ size small
August 10, 2021
The shoe fits snug until broken in.
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