Nike Mens Kyrie Flytrap IV Basketball Shoes

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The Nike Kyrie Flytrap 4 White Purple Pulse arrives in a summit white, photon dust, purple pulse, and white color scheme.

Strength is definitely the Flytraps’ biggest weak point. That’s to be expected when you’re dealing with a lightweight sneaker, but it’s still a bit of a bummer. Even when only worn inside a gym, the shoes won’t last as long as many other similarly priced shoes on the current market. The colorways are also fantastic, thanks to Kyrie’s preference for more aesthetically-pleasing iterations of his shoe. With the success of his signature pairs, Nike then introduced Kyrie’s budget line last 2017 and called it as the “Flytrap.” Of course, the Flytrap line’s main selling point is its affordability, but that’s not to say that it doesn’t have anything that really stands out. First and foremost, the Flytrap 4 is an explosive shoe. It doesn’t quite match up to the responsiveness you’ll see in pure guard options like the Curry 8 or Dame 7, but it still delivers a good amount of bounce when you need it. It’s especially nice when going for rebounds. However, the pair’s protection for heavy impact drops is where it flops. There’s just not much stability and cushioning in the Flytrap 4, and that could be a red flag for athletes who rely on vertical athleticism. The traction becomes an issue in dusty courts, and it performs average at best when you use outdoors.

No. The Flytraps come in at 11.1 ounces, making them one of the lighter premium models on the current market.

With The Swoosh rolling out Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving’s fourth signature budget shoe, here is an in-depth performance review of the Nike Kyrie Flytrap 4. The Flytrap 4 is a flexible, lightweight option that still offers a surprising amount of stability and balance. It’s not going to give you a lot of durability, especially if you’re someone who plays outside, but there’s a lot of responsiveness throughout the sole and advanced cushion system. Expect to see some sliding on dusty floors or outdoor courts. The shoes aren’t suited for the elements anyway, but even inside you won’t get great bite unless everything is in tip-top shape. Only league or school players will be able to truly experience the full grip. What I LikeOne solution to this problem is that you have to regularly wipe the dust off the outsole when you play to achieve an average performance on the Flytrap 4’s traction. This is indeed a disappointment if you will compare it to the excellent data-driven traction pattern that the Kyrie 7 has. The Flytrap 4 is a shoe that sits in the middle of two worlds. On one hand, you get a comfortable, lightweight model that stays out of your way due to its sleek design. On the other, you do lose some durability, traction, and impact protection when compared to other top models. Nike Kyrie Flytrap 4 will require wide-footers to go up half a size. (Photo via Nike.com) SIZE and FITTING The traction of the Flytrap 4 is where you’ll start to feel the effects of buying a more affordable shoe. You could get a decent bite in the traction if you use it on a well-cleaned indoor court, but you have to be more careful when you are playing on a dusty surface.