Having made only a brief appearance in our unveiling of the Nike Kyrie S2 Hybrid silhouette, this ominous black-based colorway caused some intrigue. And as it turns out, there was a lot to discover. Detailed looks at the release show that it’s now evident the release runs the recurrent Nike Hoops “What The” thematic, sharing print, character and pattern elements of famous Kyrie releases past. But it’s not just the colorway and its embellishments that are mix-and-match. The silhouette in itself is a What The of sorts, features design elements from Kyries kicks past — this year focusing on the Kyrie Four, Five, and Six. Staring at the base is the Nike Kyrie 4, in which the pair’s sole unit and forefoot are derived. The Kyrie 5’s famous Flytrap lace cover rides the vamp, while the rear-end is ripped straight from the Kyrie 6.

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