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
Release Price: $250 USD (Men’s), $180 USD (Kids), $160 USD (Infants)
Why You Should Cop: Kanye West’s YEEZY QNTM and YEEZY BSKTBL are set to close 2020 out by releasing in “Frozen Blue.” Teased and anticipated for months, the “Frozen Blue” is the most colorful makeup of the BSKTBL or QNTM yet thanks to the chilly blue detailing on its overlays. The BSKTBL is a men’s only style, but the QNTM will be available in full family sizes so even the smallest sneakerheads can get their YEEZY fill this holiday season.
Todd Snyder x New Balance 997 “Triborough” Collection
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Like many of the sporting GOATs in history, such as Michael Jordan and LeBron James, the late Kobe Bryant had a Nike deal that saw the creation of some excellent court-ready and heavily technical trainers.Â
These included the Nike Kobe AD in 2016, the Nike Kobe 2 Zoom and then any of the premium Kobe sneaks under the higher-end NXT umbrella.Â
Since 2018, the year when Bryant retired, Nike has also been putting out the Protro range, which is based on the backlog of signature Kobe kicks, and injects modern performance technology into signature trainers while keeping the OG design elements.Â
And while the future of the Kobe line remains uncertain in the wake of Bryantâs death, Nike has given one of the best Kobe kicks a reprise in time for Christmas. Debuted by legend himself on Christmas Day in 2010, the Nike Kobe 6 came in a poisonous acid-green colourway (which you can buy for an eye-watering £1,504).Â