Kevin Durant’s first playoff game with the Phoenix Suns did not go as planned, but we’re certain KD will be much more aggressive moving forward. If you caught the game, you probably peeped that Durant was actually wearing a blacked out colorway of his upcoming Nike KD 16. Let’s get a closer look.
The Nike KD 16 is set to be Kevin Durant’s sixteenth signature shoe with Nike. Durant himself gave us a preview of the kicks (see pic below) a few days ago via IG. Shown in three different colorways, all three options are posted in front of a Phoenix desert backdrop. When it comes to the design of the sneaker, it shares some similarities with the Nike KD 14 as it opts for a low-cut build that features a textured multi-layer mesh on the forefoot and heel while a synthetic mudguard is shown wrapping around the entire model. Nike has yet to officially announce the tech specs of the sneaker but we expect that to be unveiled shortly as well. What we do see if a brand new TPU caging system that features ventilation on both lateral and medials sides as well as blending onto the forefoot?s split midsole. We also spot Zoom Air cushioning, KD branding on the tongue tabs, and a Swoosh on the lateral ankle.
Stay tuned as this Nike KD 16 story further develops.
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