Kevin Durant’s Nike KD 18 signature shoe launched in mid-February as a part of the Black Label assortment, formally commencing the lifecycle of his 18th signature shoe with the Swoosh. Whereas different pairs received’t be hitting retail till April, we’re getting some previews by way of Durant’s on-court choices and this newly revealed PE that has connections to his roots.
Photos shared by sneaker photographer @uninstructedvision reveal a brilliant crimson purple higher in opposition to a black base and midsole and golden yellow hits on the laces, Swoosh border, and mid-foot. Because it seems, this colorway is impressed by the Air Bakin‘, the Eric Avar-designed basketball shoe from 1997 that ended up being one of many extra controversial sneakers in model historical past.
The general public uproar was a results of the design on the “AIR” on the heel; it was created to seem as if the phrase was engulfed in flames, however it bore a similarity to “Allah” in Arabic. Nike shortly pulled the product that was in circulation, and the sneakers launched later with a normal Nike Air emblem. The Air Bakin’s have been a success within the DMV space the place Durant was born and raised.
At the moment, a launch is anticipated Could 2025 for $150; see the photographs forward for a better look.
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- Nike KD 18 “Bakin” @uninstructedvision
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- Nike KD 18 “Bakin” @uninstructedvision
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- Nike KD 18 “Bakin” @uninstructedvision
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- Nike KD 18 “Bakin” @uninstructedvision
