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Forefoot midsole tech
Phylite + forefoot Zoom Air
Heel midsole tech
Phylite + heel Zoom Air
Outsole tech
Solid rubber with herringbone traction
Upper tech
Hyperposite mesh + dynamic Flywire lacing
Cushioning feel
responsive and lively
Court feel
moderate-high
Bounce
moderate
Stability
good
Traction
great
Fit
true to size, snug
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
82Very GoodCourt Feel
78Very GoodBounce
58SolidStability
74GoodTraction
92ExcellentFit
82Very GoodContext
Story & provenance
Kyrie's Bridge to a Signature
The Hyperrev launched in early 2014 as Nike's heir to the Hyperfuse name, and it quickly became one of the most-worn team shoes of its era. Kyrie Irving wore it heavily during his second NBA season before getting his own signature, and a wave of guards across the league followed suit. The build paired a full-length Phylite midsole with both forefoot and heel Zoom Air for a livelier ride than the firmer Hyperfuses, while a mesh upper backed by a Hyperposite cage delivered structured but breathable containment. Dynamic Flywire ran through the lacing for lockdown. Reviewers from WearTesters, Nice Kicks, and Schwollo praised the traction and the punchy cushioning. The shoe also dropped at a friendly retail price relative to its performance, which cemented its popularity among hoopers on a budget.