AUSTIN, Texas — Kevin Durant returned to the city where he went to college for the launch of his latest signature sneaker from Nike, and did so with good reason. His relatively brief time at the University of Texas was extremely important to his personal development, so it made sense to show off the KD9 in a comfortable environment where he could reflect on all he’s become, both as a player and as a person.
Once marketed toward the younger generation, Durant’s signature shoe has evolved into a performance monster. Nike’s popular Flyknit technology graces a Durant sneaker for the very first time, and a brand new full-length Zoom Air bag three years in the making has created one of the most comfortable rides yet.