Kyrie Irving and Concepts have been collaborative cohorts since the release of the
NikeKyrie 4 “Green Lobster” in 2018, and now the two are continuing their partnership with a fresh take on the Kyrie 7. Continuing the exploration of Kyrie’s fascination with ancient Egyptian culture which also served as the centerpiece of the Kyrie 6 “Khepri” and “Golden Mummy” plus the Kyrie 5 “Orion’s Belt” the new style is doused in special branding and boasts an undeniably bold color scheme as well.
Mesh uppers are dressed in a bright ocean blue, while the midsoles take on vibrant orange tones for a colorblocking scheme similar to the one seen on the SB Dunk Low “Gulf.” Though this is a coincidence, the wide swath of special detailing is entirely intentional. The lateral side equips a metallic gold winged Swoosh, while the lateral side presents a large gold Eye of Horus graphic, one of Kyrie’s signature symbols. Both the lace anchor and the bottom two eyestays fe
Concepts x Converse “Southern Flame” Pack
In 1891, James Naismith drafted the 13 original rules for the game of basketball while teaching at the YMCA training school in Springfield, MA. The equipment? Two peach baskets and a soccer ball. Little did he know that it would serve as the foundation of the sport’s rich 130-year history, which has produced legends, created unforgettable moments and broken cultural barriers that today reach far beyond the town of Springfield.
It’s no small coincidence that both Converse and Concepts call Massachusetts their home and often look to the sport’s storied roots to inform their future. Like the game itself, Converse has evolved over its 110+ year history – entrenched in the threads of various sub-cultures and communities since the 1917 introduction of the Non-Skid basketball shoe, now recognized as the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star.