SpongeBob SquarePants x Nike Kyrie Collection
The SpongeBob SquarePants x Nike Kyrie Collection are official SpongeBob SquarePants basketball sneakers created by Nike and Kyrie Irving as a collaboration with Nickelodeon. There are five designs that are based off the main characters. It includes SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, and Sandy. The SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward designs are in the "Kyrie 5" model while the Mr. Krabs and Sandy designs are featured in the "Kyrie Low 2" silhouette. The SpongeBob and Patrick sneakers come in different sizes, ranging from different prices, while the others do not seem to have any other sizes yet.
History
They were announced around the middle of July 2019, but it is unclear as not many sources reported the announcement date. On July 23, 2019, The official SpongeBob SquarePants YouTube account released a video showing off the sneakers. On August 8, 2019, it was announced that the collection would release on August 10, 2019 through Nike SNKRS and Foot Locker. On August 10, 2019, the collection released online, selling out almost immediately.
Sneakers
Picture | Description | Price |
File:Kyrie5SpongeBobMen.jpeg | Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SpongeBob SquarePants. Who has unmatched handles and loves '90s TV? Kyrie Irving. Created in collaboration with Nickelodeon, the Kyrie 5 'SpongeBob SquarePants' washed up on shore adorned in bright yellow with brown and red accents to celebrate Kyrie's love for one of television's most memorable animated series and its porous protagonist. Each pair of the Kyrie 5 'SpongeBob SquarePants' is suited for on-court competition and off-court jellyfishing. | Men - $130, Grade School - $110, Preschool - $80, Toddler - $50 |
File:Kyrie5PatrickMen.jpeg | Patrick Star is an expert at doing nothing, but he'll do absolutely anything for his best friend SpongeBob. Sure, Patrick Star may not be the brightest in Bikini Bottom, but his loyalty is laudable and his jellyfishing skills are well-known. In collaboration with Nickelodeon, the Kyrie 5 'Patrick Star' shines bright in the sea star's pink and green tones suited up for the best day ever. | Men - $130, Grade School - $110, Preschool - $80, Toddler - $50 |
File:Kyrie5SquidwardMen.png | Squidward Tentacles is a full-time lover of the finer things in life and a part-time cashier at the Krusty Krab who can't stand his neighbors, SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star. Fortunately, they remain blissfully unaware of Squidward's bitterness. In collaboration with Nickelodeon, the Kyrie 5 'Squidward' arrives the iconic octopus' turquoise tones. *Clarinet skills not included. | $130 |
File:KyrieLow2MrKrabs.png | Celebrating the penny-pinching owner of the Krusty Krab, the Nickelodeon-inspired Kyrie Low 2 'Mr. Krabs' arrives in flaming hot hues drawn directly from SpongeBob's less-than-benevolent boss. The color of money is also featured prominently on the low-cut silhouette, paying homage to the currency-crazy crustacean and his perennial power struggle with his arch-nemesis, Plankton. | $110 |
File:KyrieLow2Sandy.png | Don't mess with Texas, and definitely don't mess with the roughest, toughest squirrel in Bikini Bottom, Sandy Cheeks. A rodeo champ who is skilled in karate, Sandy gives Bikini Bottom an added edge while serving as SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star's unfailing friend. Made in collaboration with Nickelodeon, the Kyrie Low 2 'Sandy Cheeks' sports colors inspired by Sandy's iconic space suit. | $110 |