Nike Kyrie 3

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If you are a quick guard and you don't need a lot of impact protection then the Kyrie 3 is a great choice.

Probably my favorite shoe to hoop in right now!

I really love to play in them, but I can't play a lot because of the lack of cushioning. Incredibly responsive shoe with excellent traction.

Surprisingly enough, I enjoyed playing in the Kyrie 3, If cushion is your main need then you should already know what that means for you and the Kyrie 3. But if court feel and traction are your only concerns then these might be your new best friend.

Decent, affordable shoe, especially if you are a small guard. Personally I didn't really like these shoes but at $120 they are definitely a decent performer.

The Kyrie 3 is a solid shoe, but I can’t help but feel a bit disappointed. And this admittedly comes from the high expectations I had after liking the first two shoes so much. But from the design, to the cushioning, to the comfort, it’s just not what I’d hoped for.

Overall, I like the Kyrie 3 but I am not crazy about it. Not in my top-3 rotation, but a good sneaker with a fair price. Especially quick guards will like the traction and court feel.

I did thoroughly enjoy the shoe, particularly the materials and the traction. It's such a minimalistic shoe that Nike almost had everything working in unison -- almost. More cushion is definitely a much-needed necessity and a well thought out execution with support would suffice. This is a shoe for players that cut heavily, need minimalistic cushion, and rely on that court-feel.

Not the best value out there but a good performer overall...The Kyrie 3 just feels like a quick high cut tennis shoe for players that value lateral quickness over everything else.

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The Kyrie 3 was one of my first basketball shoes. While they didn’t fit my playstyle at the start, I definitely “grew” into them (as everyone grew taller around me) and they offered a quick way for me to adapt to the guard position. The sole was stiff, but were shaped to tension the muscles in your shin for maximum explosiveness. They were raw and offered absolutely no cushion. I have quite wide feet, but I was able to make it work and only experienced discomfort near the end of regulation.

I’ve used the Kyrie 3s for years as an outdoor hooper. After a while it got less and less comfortable but that would make sense. The traction and sole are great. Super durable and after 6 years of wearing them I’m just now about to purchase a new hoop shoe. Still keeping these as a rotational practice shoe. I think if you want a good solid shoe that is secure and durable this is the one, just not the most comfortable.

Don't get everyone's rave on the traction. I had to wipe a lot on a not so dusty court. I've lost my footing so many times moving forward and sliding at a stop. My busted knees are headed out to the store for new shoes. They look great. And the materials are decent. Other than that the break-in is horrendous and no support.

My very first Kyrie shoe! Loved playing with it. It has amazing traction and a great lockdown feel. The only downside I had with the shoe was the cushion, my feet would get fatigued towards the end of my games and the next day would see minor blisters on my foot. It's great for quick pick-up games and works well outside.

I loved these so much, I had to cop the Bruce Lee pair too! The traction works wonders and stops on a DIME! The cushion is pretty lack luster, but very responsive which is good for guards like me. The materials weren’t bad, felt cheep in hand but got the job done on foot. Overall, I loved this shoe a lot!

Expert Traction Rating: 9.2 (ranks #69 of 330)

User Traction Rating: 9.1 (ranks #102 of 330)

Expert Cushion Rating: 5.9 (ranks #327 of 330)

User Cushion Rating: 7.0 (ranks #290 of 330)

Expert Materials Rating: 7.5 (ranks #308 of 330)

User Materials Rating: 8.7 (ranks #112 of 330)

Expert Support Rating: 7.9 (ranks #276 of 330)

User Support Rating: 8.2 (ranks #237 of 330)

Expert Fit Rating: 9.0 (ranks #39 of 330)

User Fit Rating: 8.5 (ranks #196 of 330)

User Durability Rating: 9.1 (ranks #49 of 330)

Expert Outdoor Rating: 83.3 (ranks #56 of 330)

User Outdoor Rating: 82.4 (ranks #68 of 330)