{"id":383994,"date":"2014-06-04T13:57:45","date_gmt":"2014-06-04T18:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=383994"},"modified":"2022-09-16T21:51:30","modified_gmt":"2022-09-17T02:51:30","slug":"nike-kd-vi-sneaker-spotlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/nike-kd-vi-sneaker-spotlight\/","title":{"rendered":"Sneaker Spotlight: Nike KD VI"},"content":{"rendered":"
Almost a year has passed since the initial launch of Kevin Durant<\/strong>‘s\u00a0Nike KD VI<\/strong>\u00a0signature, a model that has carried KD through a phenomenal year. Although the Spurs recently sent the MVP and OKC home, over the past season, we have seen KD\u2019s play elevate to iconic status. With the growth of Durant’s game, the desire for his shoes has followed suit. The Nike KD VI<\/a> remains a popular pick for casual wearers, and often was also often spotted in our Kicks On Court and College Kicks On Court columns. Drawing inspiration from the craftsmanship of a wristwatch, the Nike KD VI features a low-top cut and oversized branding on the forefoot. After the unofficial unveiling of the Nike KD VII yesterday, we now spotlight KD\u2019s sixth signature before it heads into the Nike vault. Browse the tenure of the KD VI below, and be sure to let us know which non-Elite<\/em>\u00a0or EXT<\/em> colorway is your current favorite in the comment section.<\/p>\n RELATED:<\/strong> Nike KD VI Performance Review\u00a0|\u00a0Nike KD VI “Illusion” On-Foot Look<\/p>\n The “Preheat” Nike KD VI colorway kicked off the campaign for Kevin Durant\u2019s first low-top signature shoe. The graphic upper finds inspiration from the lines of a wristwatch, playing to the precision theme and placed over a map of the nation\u2019s capital.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0Gamma Blue\/Dusty Grey-Flash Lime This colorway pays homage to the rec center where a young KD honed his skills. Teal and yellow color blocking represents the rec center\u2019s trademark tones, while \u201cSeat Pleasant\u2019s Finest\u201d appears on the midsole.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0Sonic Yellow\/Mid Navy-Tropical Teal <\/p>\n The\u00a0Nike KD VI \u201cMeteorology\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0celebrates young KD’s aspiration to work as a weatherman, tying his meteorological ambitions to locations that shaped his love for basketball.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0Black\/Atomic Red-Medium Olive <\/p>\n The\u00a0Nike KD VI \u201cNYC 66\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0pays tribute to Kevin’s 66-point game at the legendary Rucker Park in Harlem, NYC. This\u00a0Nike KD VI<\/a>\u00a0is a definite head-turner, dressed in total orange and armory slate.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0Total Orange\/Armory Slate <\/p>\n Embellished by a soothing combination of green and bronze, the\u00a0Nike KD VI \u201cBamboo\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0fully embodies its name. The Bamboo plant is depended on in many parts of Asia in many different ways, and after four years of delicate care, bamboo undergoes a transformation in its fifth year, which is comparable to Kevin Durant\u2019s growth this past season – his fifth in OKC.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0Gamma Green\/Flash Lime-Linen-Raw Umber <\/p>\n The\u00a0Nike KD VI \u201cTexas\u201d<\/strong>continues #35’s line of alma mater-inspired makeups, carrying the burnt orange in signature fashion. While previous iterations balanced the school shade with a white base, this installment carries a black base and green glow accents inspired by the state\u2019s starry night skies.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0Black\/Green Glow-Urban Orange <\/p>\n With fond memories of his Aunt Pearl serving up PB&Js when he was a kid in Maryland, KD wanted to pay tribute to one of his favorite foods with a special colorway of his new signature sneaker.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0Laser Orange\/Raspberry Red-Black-Gold Sand <\/p>\n This Nike KD VI<\/a>\u00a0“Away” silo packs OKC accents on a black base, a silver Swoosh sets off the upper, and is complimented by a speckled midsole.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0Black\/Metallic Silver-Team Orange-Photo Blue <\/p>\n The upper of this KD VI is adorned with reflective, repeating arrows pattern first seen on the Pendleton Woolen Mills N7 collection. This special Native American pattern symbolizes energy and forward motion, synonymous with both Kevin Durant’s style of play and the goals of the N7 initiative.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0Dark Turquoise\/University Red-Black The Nike KD VI \u201cMaryland Blue Crab\u201d honored Durant\u2019s home state and one of his favorite feasts. Made to match the tones of the Blue Crab, this pair features a pantone-matched color code supplemented by speckling.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0Gamma Blue\/Parachute Gold-Mine Grey-Teal Tint-Team Orange <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The detailed-oriented craftsmanship of a wristwatch inspired KD VI designer Leo Chang.\u00a0Durant\u2019s \u201cPrecision Timing\u201d colorway brings clockwork to sneakers with reflective radial machining lines and micro machining marks on the Swoosh and KD Logo.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0Metallic Pewter\/Metallic Gold Star\/Black-Arctic Green <\/p>\n Wrapped in red, the “Christmas” KD VI features a mix of Christmas tones throughout, along with other festive hints hidden across the shoe.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0Light Crimson\/Metallic Gold-Green Glow <\/p>\n Released in limited quantities, the KD VI “Energy” sports several colors on the upper that are sure to turn heads. The colors are also reminiscent of the\u00a0Nike KD IV Nerf\u00a0that released two years prior.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0Cool Grey\/Electric Green-Bright Crimson <\/p>\n Nike Basketball kicked off 2014 in a big way with the release of the\u00a0Nike KD VI Away II<\/strong>. The combination of a black base with neon green and blue accents makes these kicks stand out on or off court.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0Black\/Volt-Vivid Blue-Dark Grey <\/p>\n Nike Basketball celebrated Black History Month 2014 by dressing their signature athletes in special BHM edition shoes, like this royal purple KD VI.<\/p>\n Colorway:\u00a0<\/b>Purple\/Metallic Gold <\/p>\n The\u00a0Nike KD VI \u201cDC\u201d\u00a0pays\u00a0homage to \u00a0KD’s Washington D.C. roots with a sneaker dressed in modern American hues. This style code uses a crimson base with obsidian contrast to symbolize our nation\u2019s capitol.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0Light Crimson\/Obsidian-Light Beige Chalk-Light Lucid Green <\/p>\n The\u00a0Nike KD VI \u201cIllusion\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0is chock full of flavor, packing a printed upper and a glow-in-the-dark sole. Hand-drawn imagery appears all over the exterior, while a graphic lining alludes to the \u201cGumbo\u201d theme of the 2014 Nike All-Star kicks.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0Multi-Color\/Green Glow-Black <\/p>\n This take on the Nike KD VI \u00a0is louder than the\u00a0\u201cAway\u201d\u00a0version, boasting a vibrant geometric print on a pure platinum base.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0Pure Platinum\/Night Factor-Vivid Blue-Volt <\/p>\n Adorned with floral graphics, the\u00a0Nike KD VI \u201cAunt Pearl\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0pays respect to Durant’s late aunt. This tribute colorway launches in conjunction with the Kay Yow Foundation, providing proceeds for cancer research and sporting the foundation\u2019s logo on the silo\u2019s tongue.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0Light Arctic Pink\/Photo Blue-Vivid Pink <\/p>\n The\u00a0Nike KD VI \u201cLiger\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0obviously draws inspiration from a king-size cat, featuring an electric green upper, atomic orange stripes, and accented by night factor nods on the tongue, branding and medial paneling.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0Electric Green\/Night Factor-Atomic Orange <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Forged by fire, the Nike KD VI “Neutral” offers dark tones of black and anthracite on the base, while a bright total orange Swoosh and team orange accents hop off the subtle upper.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0Anthracite\/Total Orange-Team Orange-Mica Green <\/p>\n One of the most unorthodox colorways of the Nike KD VI to release, the Nike KD VI “Easter” boasts a unique green easter camo print across its upper.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0Light Lucid Green\/Atomic Mango-Lucid Green-Green <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Held back from the public, the MVP himself is the only person to received this one-of-one edition of the KD VI shoe. Don’t fret, though, as athletes and fans globally are still able to create their own MVP shoe, or mimic the look of KD’s, on NIKEiD.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0N\/A <\/p>\n Night vision is the source of inspiration on this KD VI. Offering a solid black base with light lucid green accents on the inner lining and outsole, subtle hints of atomic mango add detail along with a metallic jewel print on the Swoosh and logo.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0Black\/Metallic-Clear-Light Lucid Green-Atomic Mango <\/p>\n The lone KD VI on this list yet to release is the KD VI “What the KD,” which contains 35 graphics and colors from all of the previously released\u00a0KD VI colorways<\/a>\u00a0that combine\u00a0to create a single sneaker that represents an amazing year for Kevin Durant and the Nike KD VI.<\/p>\nNike KD VI “DC Pre-Heat”<\/h2>\n
\nStyle #:<\/b>\u00a0618216-400
\nPrice:<\/b>\u00a0$150
\nRelease Date:<\/b>\u00a0June 29, 2013
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\n<\/p>\nNike KD VI “Seat Pleasant”<\/h2>\n
\nStyle #:<\/b>\u00a0599424-700
\nPrice:<\/b>\u00a0$130
\nRelease Date:<\/b>\u00a0July 3, 2013
\nFor Sale:<\/b>\u00a0eBay<\/a><\/p>\nNike KD VI “Meteorology”<\/h2>\n
\nStyle #:<\/b>\u00a0599424-006
\nPrice:<\/b>\u00a0$130
\nRelease Date:<\/b>\u00a0August 3, 2013
\nFor Sale:<\/b>\u00a0eBay<\/a><\/p>\nNike KD VI “NYC 66”<\/h2>\n
\nStyle #:<\/b>\u00a0599424-800
\nPrice:<\/b>\u00a0$130
\nRelease Date:<\/b>\u00a0August 17, 2013
\nFor Sale:<\/b>\u00a0eBay<\/a><\/p>\nNike KD VI “Bamboo”<\/h2>\n
\nStyle #:<\/b>\u00a0599424-301
\nPrice:<\/b>\u00a0$130
\nRelease Date:<\/b>\u00a0September 14, 2013
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\nStyle #:<\/b>\u00a0599424-002
\nPrice:<\/b>\u00a0$130
\nRelease Date:<\/b>\u00a0October 10, 2013
\nFor Sale:<\/b>\u00a0eBay<\/a><\/p>\nNike KD VI “Peanut Butter”<\/h2>\n
\nStyle #:<\/b>\u00a0599424-801
\nPrice:<\/b>\u00a0$130
\nRelease Date:<\/b>\u00a0October 19, 2013
\nFor Sale:<\/b>\u00a0eBay<\/a><\/p>\nNike KD VI “Away”<\/h2>\n
\nStyle #:<\/b>\u00a0599424-004
\nPrice:<\/b>\u00a0$130
\nRelease Date:<\/b>\u00a0October 31, 2013
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\nStyle #:\u00a0<\/b>626368-466
\nPrice:<\/b>\u00a0$150
\nRelease Date:<\/b>\u00a0November 9, 2013
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\n<\/p>\nNike KD VI “Maryland Blue Crab”<\/h2>\n
\nStyle #:<\/b>\u00a0599424-400
\nPrice:<\/b>\u00a0$130
\nRelease Date:<\/b>\u00a0November 29, 2013
\nFor Sale:<\/b>\u00a0eBay<\/a><\/p>\nNike KD VI “Precision Timing”<\/h2>\n
\nStyle #:\u00a0<\/b>599424-003
\nPrice:<\/b>\u00a0$130
\nRelease Date:<\/b>\u00a0December 7, 2013
\nFor Sale:<\/b>\u00a0eBay<\/a><\/p>\nNike KD VI “Christmas”<\/h2>\n
\nStyle #:<\/b>\u00a0599424-601
\nPrice:<\/b>\u00a0$130
\nRelease Date:<\/b>\u00a0December 26, 2013
\nFor Sale:<\/b>\u00a0eBay<\/a><\/p>\nNike KD VI “Energy”<\/h2>\n
\nStyle #:<\/b>\u00a0599424-008
\nPrice:<\/b>\u00a0$130
\nRelease Date:<\/b>\u00a0December 31, 2013
\nFor Sale:<\/b>\u00a0eBay<\/a><\/p>\nNike KD VI “Away II”<\/h2>\n
\nStyle #:<\/b>\u00a0599424-010
\nPrice:<\/b>\u00a0$130
\nRelease Date:<\/b>\u00a0January 11, 2014
\nFor Sale:<\/b>\u00a0eBay<\/a><\/p>\nNike KD VI “Black History Month”<\/h2>\n
\nStyle #:\u00a0<\/b>646742-500
\nPrice:<\/b>\u00a0$130
\nRelease Date:<\/b>\u00a0February 1, 2014
\nFor Sale:<\/b>\u00a0eBay<\/a><\/p>\nNike KD VI “DC”<\/h2>\n
\nStyle #:\u00a0<\/b>599424-600
\nPrice:<\/b>\u00a0$130
\nRelease Date:<\/b>\u00a0February 6, 2014
\nFor Sale:<\/b>\u00a0eBay<\/a><\/p>\nNike KD VI “Illusion”<\/h2>\n
\nStyle #:\u00a0<\/b>647781-930
\nPrice:<\/b>\u00a0$150
\nRelease Date:<\/b>\u00a0February 14, 2014
\nFor Sale:<\/b>\u00a0eBay<\/a><\/p>\nNike KD VI “Home”<\/h2>\n
\nStyle #:\u00a0<\/b>599424-009
\nPrice:<\/b>\u00a0$130
\nRelease Date:<\/b>\u00a0February 22, 2014
\nFor Sale:<\/b>\u00a0eBay<\/a><\/p>\nNike KD VI “Aunt Pearl”<\/h2>\n
\nStyle #:<\/b> 618216-600
\nPrice:<\/b>\u00a0$150
\nRelease Date:<\/b>\u00a0February 27, 2014
\nFor Sale:<\/b>\u00a0eBay<\/a><\/p>\nNike KD VI “Liger”<\/h2>\n
\nStyle #:\u00a0<\/b>599424-302
\nPrice:<\/b>\u00a0$130
\nRelease Date:<\/b>\u00a0March 1, 2014
\nFor Sale:<\/b>\u00a0eBay<\/a><\/p>\nNike KD VI “Neutral”<\/h2>\n
\nStyle #: <\/b>599424-007
\nPrice:<\/b>\u00a0$130
\nRelease Date:<\/b>\u00a0March 15, 2014
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\n<\/p>\nNike KD VI “Easter”<\/h2>\n
\nStyle #:\u00a0<\/b>599424-303
\nPrice:<\/b>\u00a0$130
\nRelease Date:<\/b>\u00a0April 18th, 2014
\nFor Sale:<\/b>\u00a0eBay<\/a><\/p>\nNike KD VI “MVP”<\/h2>\n
\nStyle #:\u00a0<\/b>N\/A
\nPrice:<\/b>\u00a0$180
\nRelease Date:<\/b>\u00a0May 24th, 2014 –\u00a0Nike iD Release Only
\nFor Sale:<\/b>\u00a0NIKEiD<\/p>\nNike KD VI “Brazil\/Night Vision”<\/h2>\n
\nStyle #:<\/b>\u00a0599424-093
\nPrice:<\/b>\u00a0$130
\nRelease Date:<\/b>\u00a0May 24th, 2014
\nFor Sale:<\/b>\u00a0eBay<\/a><\/p>\nNike KD VI “What the KD’<\/h2>\n