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Nike · 2021
Kyrie Low 4
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3.5
By dimension
Cushioning feel
3.0
Court feel
4.0
Bounce
3.0
Stability
3.0
Traction
4.5
Fit
3.5
Analysis
Performance profile
Performance scores
Cushioning Feel
74 / 100 · Good
Court Feel
88 / 100 · Excellent
Bounce
58 / 100 · Solid
Stability
74 / 100 · Good
Traction
88 / 100 · Excellent
Fit
87 / 100 · Excellent
Cushioning Feel
74Good
Court Feel
88Excellent
Bounce
58Solid
Stability
74Good
Traction
88Excellent
Fit
87Excellent
Is it for you?
If you like the hard, instant indoor bite that lets you stop on a dime, and can live with a barely-there forefoot Zoom and minimal impact protection, then this shoe is for you.
the hard, instant indoor bite that lets you stop on a dime
a barely-there forefoot Zoom and minimal impact protection
Forefoot midsole tech
forefoot Zoom Air
Heel midsole tech
heel Cushlon-like foam carrier
Outsole tech
multi-directional pattern with strong initial bite
Upper tech
light mesh/textile upper
Cushioning feel
balanced
Court feel
very good
Bounce
moderate
Stability
good
Traction
very good
Fit
snug, supportive for a low
Pro reviews
Paraphrased highlights from sneaker reviewers — not verbatim quotes.
Bilibili1 / 3
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Kyrie Low 4 is a downgrade across all aspects compared to Kyrie 7, with poor cushioning and fit issues despite decent reactivity and stability. Not recommended at current 500+ yuan price point; consider purchasing only if price drops to 400 yuan or below
Excellent traction, durability, and dust resistance on the outsole, performs well on all court surfaces
Responsive midsole with good court feel, noticeable forefoot cushioning during cuts, and solid overall stability
Significantly reduced cushioning compared to previous generations, small foam pad area provides minimal impact protection
Poor lockdown and support due to loose fit and wide shoe last, noticeable foot movement during lateral movements, removed forefoot TPU support from Kyrie 7
An innovative lightweight racing shoe with advanced design concepts, but sacrifices rigidity and support for minimalism, offering average value for money, best suited for quick-playing styles with normal foot types
Extremely lightweight at only 338g for size 43 with less than 0.7g difference between feet, providing almost no weight sensation during wear
Reliable Air cushioning system with fan-shaped forefoot and horseshoe heel design offers good rebound while maintaining ground feel, ideal for quick guard playing styles
Weak upper strength causes significant deformation during anti-tilt testing, poor foot containment with outward deviation, unsuitable for wide feet and high instep users
Insufficient medial support with soft construction and inadequate arch support, upper loosens over time with insufficient mid-sole torsional rigidity
Kyrie Low 4 is a highly cost-effective performance basketball shoe for guards with excellent traction and lateral support, but durability concerns and narrow fit limit its appeal to lighter-weight point guards only
Excellent traction on both hardwood and concrete courts after break-in, with superior lateral support design that's wider and more stable for ankle support
Outstanding value for money at around $100 USD in America, available for 400-500 yuan in Chinese secondary market, well-designed upper materials and precise lateral stability features
Durability concerns with small outsole lugs prone to wear and peeling, mediocre cushioning performance that's not particularly soft in the midfoot
Narrow fit especially in non-EP version, not suitable for wide feet or heavier players, moderate torsional resistance with anti-twist board that could be longer
Kyrie Low 4 is the fourth iteration of the Kyrie Low series, maintaining similar aesthetics to the mainline Kyrie 7 with improved outsole and midsole technology, though colorway options remain conservative with an expected retail price of around $110
Excellent outsole design with the same traction pattern as Kyrie 7, featuring wraparound teeth and computational traction pattern that provides reliable grip
Upgraded midsole technology with full-length cushioning, improved forefoot design compared to previous Kyrie 4 generation, enhancing overall comfort and performance
Limited colorway availability, the preferred "Keepsu Fresh" colorway was unavailable due to inventory and pricing constraints, resulting in a more cartoonish graffiti design
Classic black and white colorways feeling outdated across KD and Kyrie series, with repetitive design choices lacking creative freshness
The Kyrie Low 4 is a budget-friendly indoor performance shoe with excellent traction and smooth transitions, but stiff cushioning and poor outdoor durability limit it to indoor-only use.
Excellent traction on indoor courts with top-tier grip and clean bite, especially on clean surfaces
Affordable at $110 with full-length Cushlon and smooth heel-to-toe transitions
Poor outsole durability - wears through quickly on outdoor courts within days
Cushlon feels stiff and lacks compression compared to KD14 and Kobe 5 Pro, minimal forefoot flex
The Kyrie Low 4 is an exceptional low-top basketball shoe that inherits Kyrie 7's superior design philosophy while delivering enhanced lightweight construction and reinforced durability for all-day wearability and reliable on-court performance.
Excellent shoe design with low-cut silhouette significantly lighter than Kyrie 7, particularly noticeable reduction around the ankle area, ideal for players preferring low-top shoes.
Top-tier performance features including computational design traction for superior grip, built-in Air technology for comfort, and reinforced mesh upper with stitching ensuring excellent durability and quick cuts on court.
Despite reinforced stitching, the Kyrie Low 4 uses fewer material layers compared to Kyrie 7's triple mesh upper, representing a trade-off in construction complexity.
Video lacks important details such as pricing, available colorways, and retail availability, making it difficult for consumers to make comprehensive purchasing decisions.
Kyrie Low 4 is the fourth iteration of the Kyrie Low series, maintaining similar aesthetics to the mainline Kyrie 7 with improved outsole and midsole technology, though colorway options remain conservative with an expected retail price of around $110
Excellent outsole design with the same traction pattern as Kyrie 7, featuring wraparound teeth and computational traction pattern that provides reliable grip
Upgraded midsole technology with full-length cushioning, improved forefoot design compared to previous Kyrie 4 generation, enhancing overall comfort and performance
Limited colorway availability, the preferred "Keepsu Fresh" colorway was unavailable due to inventory and pricing constraints, resulting in a more cartoonish graffiti design
Classic black and white colorways feeling outdated across KD and Kyrie series, with repetitive design choices lacking creative freshness
The Kyrie Low 4 is a budget-friendly indoor performance shoe with excellent traction and smooth transitions, but stiff cushioning and poor outdoor durability limit it to indoor-only use.
Excellent traction on indoor courts with top-tier grip and clean bite, especially on clean surfaces
Affordable at $110 with full-length Cushlon and smooth heel-to-toe transitions
Poor outsole durability - wears through quickly on outdoor courts within days
Cushlon feels stiff and lacks compression compared to KD14 and Kobe 5 Pro, minimal forefoot flex
The Kyrie Low 4 is an exceptional low-top basketball shoe that inherits Kyrie 7's superior design philosophy while delivering enhanced lightweight construction and reinforced durability for all-day wearability and reliable on-court performance.
Excellent shoe design with low-cut silhouette significantly lighter than Kyrie 7, particularly noticeable reduction around the ankle area, ideal for players preferring low-top shoes.
Top-tier performance features including computational design traction for superior grip, built-in Air technology for comfort, and reinforced mesh upper with stitching ensuring excellent durability and quick cuts on court.
Despite reinforced stitching, the Kyrie Low 4 uses fewer material layers compared to Kyrie 7's triple mesh upper, representing a trade-off in construction complexity.
Video lacks important details such as pricing, available colorways, and retail availability, making it difficult for consumers to make comprehensive purchasing decisions.
Kyrie Low 4 released in 2021 as the Low model that felt most like a complete modern performance shoe. Nike built it around adding a better forefoot setup and cleaner lockdown to the budget-friendly Kyrie idea, 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 strong value, grip and surprisingly rounded performance. 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 a lower-priced low-top can overdeliver when the traction and fit are right.
