Made for the meme God.
Officially unveiled earlier this week by the new Nets point guard himself, was the Nike Kyrie “SpongeBob SquarePants” Collection, a special five-piece pack of character-themed kicks that celebrate the cult television show’s 20th anniversary. In 1999, the world fell in love with an incurably optimistic sponge. 20 years, over 200 episodes and countless memes later, SpongeBob SquarePants continues to inspire joy, connecting with generations of super-fans, like Kyrie Irving. In collaboration with Nickelodeon, the Kyrie x SpongeBob SquarePants collection celebrates Kyrie’s love for one of television’s most memorable shows and cultural phenomenon bringing Bikini Bottom to the basketball court…and beyond!
The SpongeBob x Nike Kyrie Collection features five unique colorways; including Bob himself, his grumpy next-door neighbor Squidward, best friend Patrick Star, his money-hungry boss and Krusty Krab owner Mr. Krabs and the ultra-aggressive land mammal Sandy Cheeks. And today, after a surprise drop on Nike SNKRS just yesterday, we get an official look at the lead character’s pair, the Nike Kyrie 5 “SpongeBob SquarePants”.
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.
A release date for the SpongeBob x Nike Kyrie 5 has been set for August 10th and will arrive in full family sizing, from toddlers to adults. While you wait on the release, take in an official look at the SpongeBob pair below, and keep your eyes locked on this article for updates to our Where to Buy Guide below.
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SpongeBob x Nike Kyrie 5 “SpongeBob SquarePants”
Style Code: CJ6951-700
Color: Opti Yellow/Opti Yellow
Release Date: August 10, 2019
Price: $130