The Nike KD 8 features two technical firsts in a Nike Basketball shoe: a Flyweave upper and an articulated full-length Zoom Air unit. These elements work in tandem to provide Durant with a versatility, fit and responsiveness engineered for basketball’s most dynamic player.
Its
first Nike Basketball shoe to bring high-strength woven textile that can be
designed in high resolution, down to the pixel, for the rigors of basketball
footwork. The introduction of Flyweave along with the Flyknit upper that
debuted in the KOBE 9 in 2013 continues Nike Basketball’s leadership in
engineered textiles.
The
articulated, full-length Nike Zoom Air unit specifically designed for the KD8
provides responsive cushioning that moves naturally with Durant’s foot.
Thousands of high-strength fibers connect the top and bottom of this Zoom Air
unit, which runs the foot’s entire length. For the first time in basketball,
this Zoom Air unit is designed with strategically placed notches in the
forefoot and heel to intuitively flex with the foot’s movement.
“When I first tested the KD8, I instantly
loved the springy response of the Zoom Air combined with the natural feel of
the Flyweave. I didn’t want to take it off,” said Durant, a six-time All-Star.
The
sabertooth is a legendary big cat that Durant adopted in the form of a tattoo
above his right ankle. He connected with the ice age cat’s unique predatory
instincts, ferocity and prehistoric old soul.
Building
athlete insight into the KD8, Chang created a one-of-a-kind heel design for the
KD8 that mimics a sabertooth’s fangs. This high wrapping midsole detail also
serves a functional benefit – keeping Durant’s foot locked in and stable.
The Nike KD 8 will be available via NIKEiD on June
23rd. The Nike KD 8 “USA” colorway
will debut on June 27th, followed by the Nike KD 8 “V8″dropping on July 11th.
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