
Zoom Air-cushioning made its way into the design, and has become a staple of Irving's signature sneaker line. The model's inaugural colorway comprised of an eye-catching “Black/White/Bright Crimson/Anthracite” palette, and was dubbed “Dream” as a nod to Irving finally actualizing his aspirations to play in the NBA. Spearheaded by Nike Basketball Footwear Design Director Leo Chang, the sneaker featured a mid-top trim and consisted of a composite textile cover atop a mesh base. Having quickly cemented himself as one of the most exciting players to watch upon entering the League, Irving received his first signature sneaker–the Nike Kyrie 1–on December 24th, 2014. A year prior, the 6′2 guard helped secure a historic victory in the 2016 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, winning his first NBA ring alongside LeBron James. He was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers, which he stayed with for six seasons before leaving to the Boston Celtics in 2017. Currently a guard on the Brooklyn Nets, the 29-year-old has a signature sneaker line with North American conglomerate, NIKE, Inc.īorn on March 23rd, 1992 in Melbourne, Australia, Irving entered the NBA as the first overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft after only playing 11 games with the Duke University Blue Devils. Kyrie Andrew Irving is a professional athlete in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
