With the 2016 NBA playoffs right around the corner, the good folks at Nike Basketball and OKC Thunder frontman Kevin Durant decided to it was time to upgrade the current KD 8 silhouette, introducing us to the new KD 8 Elite’s. Although Durant has been known to bring us low-top signature sneakers throughout the years, Nike designer Leo Chang figured it was time to implement an innovative calf-length compression sock to help KD feel completely locked-down when making sharp cuts and swift moves on the court. KD’s new heightened performance model also features Flywire technology and Nike Zoom Air cushioning
The brand new Nike high-top KD 8 Elite’s will be available April 14th over at the Nike Basketball online shop and select sports footwear retailers worldwide. Check out the video above featuring KD giving some insight on the new silhouette and also check out some detailed images of the kicks below.
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