The Nike Kyrie 6 Preheat Collection Houston is one of 11 colorways from the Nike and Kyrie Irving collaboration collection, inspired by Irving’s unique connection to the number 11. In the Kyrie 6 Preheat Collection, each of the 11 colorways is inspired by a city significant to Kyrie Irving and his basketball career. This multicolor iteration was inspired by Houston and was released exclusively in Texas. This silhouette takes cues from "candy paint" (a translucent color coat) popular in Houston. The large gold strap across the midsection is a stylish focal point and has a functional quality in that it keeps the foot secure. A noticeable aspect of this sneaker is the three-dimensional, grooved, and molded heel counter that is said to reference previous sneaker models worn by Irving. The Nike Kyrie 6 Preheat Collection Houston entered the market on November 11, 2019, for a retail price of $130.