The Nike KD 9 is the next installment for Kevin Durant’s signature shoe which will debut at Nike Basketball retailers during the Summer of 2016.
The preview we have has came from Danny Nunez on Instagram who is the Jordan Brand digital manager. Posting the image, he used the hashtag #KD9. Due to his status, his post has confirmed this model to be KD’s next signature shoe.
As you can see, Nike and KD went without a mid foot strap and lacking the Air Max unit that was seen on the KD 8. Using a low top model, the tongue and collar does extend a bit higher then its predecessor. It’s worth noting that this look is a miniature model of the KD 9, so the retail version should look a little different.
Once again, the latest Kevin Durant signature shoe is designed by Leo Chang and comes in low top form. Featuring a Flyknit upper along with a distinct honeycomb structure precisely knit for the multidimensional movement of basketball and Durant’s lateral quickness.
Using a tapered Zoom Air unit from the heel to the toe which took three years of testing. In addition the Air unit is filled with fibers that compress with each stride for responsiveness.
Nike has also minimized the midsole that will again add to the responsiveness of the shoes. Anatomical flex grooves are used through the forefoot to aid in natural transitions.
Nike KD 9 Release Date
The first Nike KD 9 set to release will take place on June 20th, 2016 which is the color scheme shown. Retail price will be $150 which is a $30 drop from the previous model. More color schemes will be shown in the coming months so stay tuned but for now you can see a few more images.
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Nike KD 9
Colorway: June 20, 2016
Retail: $150
See Also: Nike KD Release Dates
Update: While June 2016 will have a handful of Nike KD 9 releases, we now have release dates for upcoming KD 9 releases through February 2017 via NT.
Upcoming Nike KD 9 Release Dates
Nike KD 9 LMTD Pre-Heat
Colorway: Wolf Grey/Multi-Color
Release Date: June 20, 2016
Retail: $200
Product Number: 843396-090
Nike KD 9 Mic Drop
Colorway: Black/White
Release Date: July 9, 2016
Retail: $150
Product Number: 843392-010
Nike KD 9 USA
Colorway: White/University Red-Race Blue
Release Date: July 1, 2016
Retail: $150
Product Number: 843392-160
Nike KD 9 Unlimited
Colorway: Multicolor/Multicolor
Release Date: August 4, 2016
Retail: $150
Product Number: 843392-999
Nike KD 9 Birds of Paradise
Colorway: Black/Clear Jade
Release Date: August 19, 2016
Retail: $150
Product Number: 843392-300
Nike KD 9 Gold Medal
Colorway: Dark Obsidian/Metallic Gold
Release Date: August 22, 2016
Retail: $150
Product Number: 843396-470
Nike KD 9 Summer Pack
Colorway: Multicolor/White-Metallic Silver
Release Date: August 31, 2016
Retail: $150
Product Number: 843392-900
Nike Zoom KD 9 Black Space
Colorway: Black/Black/Anthracite
Release Date: October 4, 2016
Retail: $150
Product Number: 843392-001
Nike Zoom KD 9 On-Court
Colorway: Photo Blue/Black-White
Release Date: October 4, 2016
Retail: $150
Product Number: 843392-410
Nike Zoom KD 9 Fairmount
Release Date: November 25, 2016
Retail: $150
Product Number: 843392-002
Nike KD 9 Dark Purple Dust
Release Date: Fall 2016
Colorway: Obsidian/Dark Purple Dust-Black
Retail: $150
Product Number: 843392-450
Nike Zoom KD 9
Colorway: Black/White
Release Date: January 1, 2017
Retail: $150
Product Number: 843392-100
Nike Zoom KD 9
Colorway: Varsity Red/White
Release Date: January 1, 2017
Retail: $150
Product Number: 843392-611
Nike Zoom KD 9 Home II
Release Date: February 16, 2017
Retail: $150
Product Number: 843392-411
Update: Nike Basketball has officially unveiled the Nike KD 9. The first pair to release will take place on June 20th, 2016 and has a retail price of $150.
Nike KD 9 Colorways
Source: nunez, charliebhoy72, SneakerNews