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Forefoot midsole tech
forefoot Zoom Air
Heel midsole tech
heel foam carrier
Outsole tech
durable radial traction
Upper tech
Upper tech A: mesh/textile; Upper tech B: suede-accent colorways
Cushioning feel
balanced, slightly firmer than Low 4
Court feel
very good
Bounce
moderate
Stability
good
Traction
good to very good
Fit
secure and easy to wear
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
74GoodCourt Feel
88ExcellentBounce
58SolidStability
74GoodTraction
80Very GoodFit
84Very GoodContext
Story & provenance
No-Drama Final Low
Kyrie Low 5 released in 2022 as the last Kyrie Low released under Nike. Nike built it around keeping the easy-to-like template of Low 4 with modest tweaks rather than a full reset, 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 sale value and no-drama playability. 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 the Low line ended as a practical alternative to the more personality-heavy main Kyries.