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Nike · 2019
Kyrie Low 2
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3.5
By dimension
Cushioning feel
3.5
Court feel
5.0
Bounce
3.0
Stability
3.0
Traction
4.5
Fit
3.5
Analysis
Performance profile
Performance scores
Cushioning Feel
78 / 100 · Very Good
Court Feel
98 / 100 · Elite
Bounce
58 / 100 · Solid
Stability
74 / 100 · Good
Traction
88 / 100 · Excellent
Fit
84 / 100 · Very Good
Cushioning Feel
78Very Good
Court Feel
98Elite
Bounce
58Solid
Stability
74Good
Traction
88Excellent
Fit
84Very Good
Is it for you?
If you like a light, low, fast guard feel that stays stable, and can live with thin traction nubs that wear fast outdoors, then this shoe is for you.
a light, low, fast guard feel that stays stable
thin traction nubs that wear fast outdoors
Forefoot midsole tech
curved forefoot Zoom Air
Heel midsole tech
heel foam carrier
Outsole tech
curved traction with wrap-up sidewalls
Upper tech
mesh/textile upper with secure lacing
Cushioning feel
responsive and quick
Court feel
excellent
Bounce
moderate
Stability
good
Traction
very good
Fit
secure, close fit
Pro reviews
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WearTesters
The Kyrie Low 2 is a budget-friendly indoor basketball shoe with solid traction and comfort, but limited outdoor durability makes it best suited for indoor court play only
Excellent traction on indoor courts with zero issues, improving after initial break-in period
Affordable price point (around $110), comfortable textile upper with excellent fit and minimal break-in time
Thin rubber outsole sacrifices durability and not recommended for outdoor use
Heel cushioning feels underwhelming compared to higher-tier models like KD12 or Why Not 0.2
The Kyrie Low 2 is a performance basketball shoe excelling in traction and forefoot flexibility, ideal for players needing superior grip and responsive cuts, though it suffers from weak heel cushioning and overall durability concerns
Elite traction - The pattern design and rubber compound work together perfectly, providing consistent grip that resists dust pickup and performs excellently on clean courts
Good forefoot flex - Compared to later Kyrie models, the Kyrie Low 2 offers superior forefoot flexibility combined with the proprietary Auto Curvature technology for enhanced agility
Inadequate heel cushioning - The heel foam is stiff with limited compression, resulting in a subpar heel transition experience
Limited durability - The soft rubber compound with thin grooves is not suitable for outdoor use, limiting indoor court lifespan
The Kyrie Low 2 is a budget-friendly indoor basketball shoe with solid traction and comfort, but limited outdoor durability makes it best suited for indoor court play only
Excellent traction on indoor courts with zero issues, improving after initial break-in period
Affordable price point (around $110), comfortable textile upper with excellent fit and minimal break-in time
Thin rubber outsole sacrifices durability and not recommended for outdoor use
Heel cushioning feels underwhelming compared to higher-tier models like KD12 or Why Not 0.2
The Kyrie Low 2 is a performance basketball shoe excelling in traction and forefoot flexibility, ideal for players needing superior grip and responsive cuts, though it suffers from weak heel cushioning and overall durability concerns
Elite traction - The pattern design and rubber compound work together perfectly, providing consistent grip that resists dust pickup and performs excellently on clean courts
Good forefoot flex - Compared to later Kyrie models, the Kyrie Low 2 offers superior forefoot flexibility combined with the proprietary Auto Curvature technology for enhanced agility
Inadequate heel cushioning - The heel foam is stiff with limited compression, resulting in a subpar heel transition experience
Limited durability - The soft rubber compound with thin grooves is not suitable for outdoor use, limiting indoor court lifespan
Kyrie Low 2 released in 2019 as the more polished follow-up to the first Kyrie Low. Nike built it around retaining the low, fast concept while smoothing fit and transitions, 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 guard-friendly feel and dependable bite for the price. 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 Nike used the Low line as a cleaner, more accessible Kyrie option.
