Kevin Durant Nike KD1 Basketball Shoe
NIKE, Inc. and reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Kevin Durant showcase the
next generation of footwear with the launch of the KD1, Durant’s first
signature shoe with the brand. By taking a personal journey through Dur-
ant’s life, Nike designers seamlessly integrate superior performance with
personal design touches.
Durant’s relentless work ethic is well noted and fundamental to the KD1
design. From the age of nine he has been a “gym rat” through and through
and the KD1 includes design details that reflect Durant’s determination.
His strong work ethic has carried him from his amateur basketball playing
days to life now in the league. Nike collaborated closely with Durant to
create a signature shoe with performance and design at the forefront.
“Working with Nike on my first signature basketball shoe was a dream come
true,” said Durant, consensus 2007 National College Player of the Year and
Washington, D.C. native. “My goal was to introduce a shoe that performs
well, looks great and showcases my roots.”
Nike designers met with Durant to get to know his personality and sources
of inspiration. The KD1 has many storytelling elements including:
· A postage stamp inspired design on the left tongue because Durant’s
mother worked at the post office; a security badge is included on the
right tongue for his father who worked as a security officer
· Symbols and numbers on the left outsole represent locations meaningful
to Durant
· Elements that represent the hard-work ethic that he puts into his game,
such as “1 hr defense drills, 1000 toe raises, grandma brings dinner to
the gym” and “I never quit”
The KD1 shoe is a lightweight, well-cushioned and sleek men’s basketball
shoe. Durant plays small forward and needs a lightweight shoe that can keep
up with his quick sprints down the court. KD1 has a Nike Zoom unit and a
lightweight injection phylon midsole for exceptional cushioning. It’s also
equipped with plenty of flex grooves on the outsole that forwards need for
multidirectional cuts.
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