Kyrie 4

Safe All-Around Guard

Kyrie 4 released in 2017 as the model that many players consider the safest all-around Kyrie. Nike built it around a smoother ride and more forgiving upper without sacrificing the line's core identity, which says a lot about where the line and the player were at that moment. In community memory, the pair is usually discussed for its dependable traction, natural fit and easy recommendation status. That makes it important beyond simple specs: it captures a specific phase of Nike Basketball thinking about cushioning, containment, weight, durability and visual identity. Collectors still bring it up when later models move in a different direction, and performance-minded hoopers still use it as a reference point for how small comfort upgrades can widen a guard shoe's audience.