At an incredible retail price of only $80, the "Flytrap" is Kyries most affordable basketball shoe so far. But does it perform like a true signature model? Reviewers agree that the traction is by far the best aspect of this shoe. One reviewer even suggests that the Kyrie 4 should use the outer sole of this budget model. Unfortunately, the cost-cutting is very obvious in the setup of the cushioning which comes with a tiny Zoom bag and thin Phylon insole. Other performance aspects of the Kyrie Flytrap are very basic but mostly get their jobs done. Most reviewers would rather spend $40 more and go for the Kyrie 4, but the Flytrap might work well for wide-footers or if you are looking for a cheap outdoors shoe. Show See all 5 reviews Expert Reviews of the Nike Kyrie Flytrap:This is by far the cheapest signature model on the market but it's still a very good performer. We enjoyed it a lot! More details Considering that the Kyrie Flytrap is a budget model it gets the job done, but it's nothing spectacular. Save some extra money and get the Kyrie 4. More details Not a bad shoe for $80, but I would opt for discounted Kyrie 4s — unless you happen to have a wide foot. More details I can't recommend the Kyrie Flytrap from a performance standpoint. The Flytrap feels so cheap that it doesn’t even feel like it was made by Nike. More details Is it worth your $80 bucks? I don’t think so. More details  It's Quiz Time! Answer 6 easy questions and find your perfect basketball shoes! Let's Get Started! User Reviews of the Nike Kyrie Flytrap:If you are a looking cheap outdoor shoe, flytrap series good option for you. Good for shifty guards who dont need cushion. But materials and fit line is so bad. More details Good shoe to play in especially outdoors. It's mainly for guards, it focuses on response than impact protection More details Great for wide footers and this is the only shoe that the traction got worse each time i played in it. More details User didn't add a summary. More details User didn't add a summary. More details Traction of the Nike Kyrie Flytrap:Awesome stopping power and dust wasn't a big problem because of the wide traction pattern. More details The traction is very good on lateral moves, but I had problems with the straight-line stopping power. More details Works well on well-maintained courts, but I had problems on old and dusty courts. More details The traction is the best aspect of the Kyrie Flytrap and comes very close to the original Kyrie 4. More details The traction on the Kyrie Flytrap is excellent More details Cushion of the Nike Kyrie Flytrap:The Phylon cushioning isn't great but a lot softer than the extremely hard cushioning of the Kyrie 2 and 3. More details The cushion in the Nike Kyrie Flytrap is about as minimal as it gets. More details The Zoom bag found here is comically small and provides very little impact protection. The wafer-thin Phylon insole doesn't help much either. More details The Phylon cushion setup isn't horrible. More details Materials of the Nike Kyrie Flytrap:The material is super thin, very comfortable, and doesn't require any break-in period. More details The basic materials feel light and comfortable and get the job done. More details I was pleasantly surprised by the thin woven material used on the upper material. More details The mesh-like knit provides a lot of support and containment. More details Support of the Nike Kyrie Flytrap:There were no issues with support, lockdown, and stability. More details I am not a big fan of the burrito style tongue, but lockdown and support are still decent. More details The support in the shoe is adequate overall. More details The Flytrap’s ankle support isn’t necessarily bad, just not very comfortable or confidence-inspiring. |
