In an event last night, the swoosh officially welcomed Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving to the signature family with the unveiling of the Nike KYRIE 1. Designed by Leo Chang the shoe was built to be light, bold and responsive to accommodate Irving’s slick playing style.
“As a kid, imagining that I’d be in the Nike family with my own shoe was something that seemed almost unattainable,” said Irving. “Now that I’ve received the KYRIE 1 I’m honored to represent Nike and its next generation of players.”
The former Rookie of the Year and FIBA World Cup MVP joins the elite ranks of players with signature Nike basketball shoes such as Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Look for the Nike KYRIE 1 to hit select Nike Basketball retailers beginning December 23rd just in time for the holidays.
