Description
Presented in its debut “Sunrise” colorway, a white to orange gradient is present at the sneaker’s synthetic base while a light orange to dark orange gradient appears at the cage. Its design, featuring wavy vertical lines, draws inspiration from the Air Max Plus’s thermoplastic veins, adding depth and texture to the shoe’s aesthetic. The Cushlon midsole design echoes the contours of the Air Talaria running shoe, marrying style with functionality seamlessly.
Noteworthy details such as the prominent “KD” branding on the tongues and forefoot Zoom cushioning enhance both visual appeal and performance. With a familiar TPU overlay with co-branding scattered across the tongue, heel and outsole. . Finally, the icy translucent outsole adds a touch of modernity and completes the sophisticated design of the Nike KD 17.
About Nike KD 17?
The Nike KD 17 is Kevin Durant’s seventeenth signature shoe with Nike. A first look at the shoes was revealed in February 2024; And Durant debuted his newest signature kicks during Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs Saturday at the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The KD 17 design is heavily inspired by the Air Max Plus. It features a lower-cut design — a requirement by Durant himself — and no strap.
Beyond its compelling design, the KD 17 doesn’t fall short on technical prowess. The sneaker is reported to feature state-of-the-art elements such as forefoot Zoom cushioning and a robust TPU shank integrated into a Cushlon midsole. These features, coupled with a cutting-edge generative rubber outsole, signify Nike’s commitment to merging comfort with high performance, mirroring Durant’s presence on the hardwood.
Ironically, the colorway resembles the colors of the OKC Thunder. Durant famously left Oklahoma City as a free agent, signing with nemesis Golden State in what may be one of the most notorious off-season player moves in NBA history. OKC still hasn’t forgiven KD for his decision as he is often rained with boos when he plays against his former team.
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