Kevin Durant kicked off the 2023 NBA Playoffs by debuting his his sixteenth signature shoe, the KD 16, during the first round against the LA Clippers. During the series, Durant also gave us a first look at the upcoming Nike KD 16 “NY vs. NY” colorway that nods to Nike’s yearly high school summer basketball tournament for New York City’s five boroughs.
This Nike KD 16 comes with Red across the upper, a tribute to the Big Apple with White detailing and Metallic Gold accents on the Swoosh logos, “NY vs. NY” tongues, and “Easy” logo on the heels.
Constructed with a textured multi-layer upper, synthetic mudguards that wraps the shoes, and comes in a low-cut build with darker shades of red streaking across. A gold trim arrives atop the luxe nubuck mudguard, while the heel Swoosh is coated in metallic gold. A soft cream is utilized on the laces, collar lining and outsole, providing a visual contrast that screams elegance.
The model itself also features a new TPU caging system featuring ventilation on both lateral and medials sides as well as blending onto the forefoot’s split midsole. Zoom Air cushioning underfoot completes the design.
Like its predecessor, the KD 16 comes in at 397g,the KD 16 continues the low-cut look with a multi-layered knit upper at the front and hell of the shoe containing the similar pattern that began in the KD 14. The latest shoe also features a synthetic mudguard wrapped along the upper, ventilated TPU cage in both lateral and medial sides, and blending onto the forefoot’s split midsole. Other notable details includes Zoom Air cushioning, KD branding on the tongue tabs, and a Swoosh on the lateral ankle.
Porter –
“Love the vibrant red and gold combo! The multi-layer upper provides great support, while the Zoom Air cushioning makes for a smooth ride. Perfectly balanced fit!”
Carleton –
very, very meritorious delivery! wish all products were this distinctive. an immensely glorious product.
Jerrod –
remarkably fast dispatch. service was first-class. a very, very splendid product.