Heading into this weekend the Phoenix Suns have been busy prepping for their playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers. Beyond this, its two stars — Devin Booker and Kevin Durant — have been participating in some extracurricular work. Earlier this week, Booker launched his first collaborative shoe with Converse, outfitting the Chuck 70 in a blank canvas look. This unexpected team-up came just weeks after rumors of a Nike D Book 1 signature shoe arriving in the spring of 2024. However, he’s not the only one with an upcoming signature launch. Durant has been releasing pairs with the Swoosh for over 15 years now and has just revealed his latest entry in the series — the Nike KD 16.
A sole picture of the new kicks was shared via Durant’s Instagram, revealing several key details about the shoe. First, it arrives in a low-cut form similar to its KD 15 predecessor. Its upper’s build utilizes a patterned mesh that rests beneath paneling that involves a ventilated TPU cage at the midfoot. Thick rope laces and a split midsole have been included alongside typical branding elements such as his “KD†logo at the tongue and Swooshes on each side of the heel. Three colorways have been revealed as well, spotlighting a black and purple look, red and white presentation and a flavorful dark blue, magenta and light blue composition.
Look for the kicks to be made available later this year and keep an eye out for Durant to show off the shoe more throughout the NBA Playoffs.
In other exciting footwear news, Charles Barkley’s Nike Air Max CB 94 “Black/White†is scheduled to return this fall.
