Kyrie Irving has one of the more interesting signature sneaker lines in the NBA right now and the Nike Kyrie 5 is no different. So far, the shoe has gotten some pretty great colorways and just like his contemporaries, Kyrie likes to dabble in pop culture references. With his latest sneaker, Irving takes those references to the next level with the Nike Kyrie 5 "Friends."
The sitcom came to an end exactly 15 years ago but it has remained a huge part of pop culture and the public consciousness. Kyrie understands this better than anybody as he fully captured the show's essence with this sneaker. The upper is black, with red, yellow, and blue highlights throughout the upper and the midsole. Meanwhile, the Kyrie logo and Nike swoosh are both white. Underneath the swoosh, "Friends" is written in the signature font of the show.
A line of apparel will drop alongside the shoe, including a baseball cap, long sleeve t-shirt, and short sleeve t-shirt.
Everything will drop on Thursday, May 16th for $130 USD, according to Sneaker News. As for the shoes, they will come in little kids, big kids, and adult sizes.
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Image via Nike
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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it.
When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime.
Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams
His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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