{"id":907713,"date":"2019-07-01T14:58:36","date_gmt":"2019-07-01T18:58:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=907713"},"modified":"2021-03-19T13:07:50","modified_gmt":"2021-03-19T18:07:50","slug":"nike-kd-retro-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/nike-kd-retro-line\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Nike KDs We Want Retroed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recently when we spoke with PJ Tucker<\/strong>, the Texas Longhorn said he’s been begging Kevin Durant to retro his sneakers from Nike<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Well Peej, we couldn’t agree more.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been begging KD to retro one of his shoes already. I\u2019ve been working on that.\u201d – PJ Tucker<\/h1>\n

With Kevin Durant now on his 12th signature shoe – the awesome and appropriately named Nike KD 12 – we’re all about the line’s present greatness but ready to celebrate its dope past.<\/p>\n

With the superstar out for the season but headed to Brooklyn, here are the 12 Nike KDs We Want Retroed. Enjoy.<\/p>\n

12. Nike KD IV “Easter”<\/h2>\n
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Montrezl Harrell in the Nike KD4 “Easter” (David Liam Kyle\/NBAE via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

+ Releasing at the height of holiday sneakers, the Nike KD IV “Easter” was a hit upon arrival<\/p>\n

+ Sporting a Mint Candy finish, this pastel pair is KD’s Sunday best<\/p>\n

11. Nike KD III “All-Star”<\/h2>\n
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PJ Tucker in the Nike KD III “All-Star” (photo via BR Kicks)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

+ Radiant red heated up the very-underrated Nike KD III “All Star”<\/p>\n

+ Shiny styling and an icy exterior added sizzle to this fire take<\/p>\n

10. Nike KD IV “Texas”<\/h2>\n
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PJ Tucker in the Nike KD IV Texas PE (photo via NBA Kicks)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

+ Laying the foundation for many a Texas take to follow, the KD IV is still the best Longhorn tribute<\/p>\n

+ The desert orange and white played better in two-tone fashion than OKC colors ever could<\/p>\n

9. Nike KD III “HORSE”<\/h2>\n
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PJ Tucker in the Nike KD III “H-O-R-S-E” (photo by Bill Baptist\/NBAE via Getty Images via Complex Sneakers)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

+ Worn by KD in All-Star Weekend festivities, the “H-O-R-S-E” PE never released but was tracked down years later by PJ Tucker<\/p>\n

+ Premium detailing and thematic styling make this trick shot shoe incredibly tricked out<\/p>\n

8. Nike KD IV “Galaxy”<\/h2>\n
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Montrezl Harrell in the Nike KD 4 “Galaxy” (Barry Gossage\/NBAE via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

+ Outshined by the “Galaxy” Foamposites, the KD IV hailing from the same pack shined in metallic silver<\/p>\n

+ Outer-space print, All-Star tongue tagging and orange accents took this colorway to new heights<\/p>\n

7. Nike KD II “All-Star”<\/h2>\n
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PJ Tucker in the Nike KD 2 “All-Star” (David Sherman\/NBAE via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

+ Underrated on and off the court, the Nike KD 2 rocked the ever-popular forefoot strap with Zoom Air cushioning<\/p>\n

+ An infrared upper with wood grain accents and clear sole set off the “All Star” installment<\/p>\n

6. Nike KD I “Rookie Challenge”<\/h2>\n
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Kevin Durant in the Nike Zoom KD 1 “Rookie Challenge” PE (image via Zimbio)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

+ When speaking to PJ, the KOC champ suggested the retro series should kick off with the KD 1<\/p>\n

+ High in cut, low in price, the affordable introduction was most striking in Durant’s bright orange “Rookie Challenge” PE pair<\/p>\n

5. Nike KD IV “Black History Month”<\/h2>\n
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De’Aaron Fox in the Nike KD 4 “BHM” (Rocky Widner\/NBAE via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

+ The Nike KD 4 BHM was part of an all-around excellent Black History Month output from Nike Basketball<\/p>\n

+ Celebratory tongue tagging, thematic print and an icy outsole make these a standout in any era<\/p>\n

4. Nike KD III “Christmas”<\/h2>\n
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PJ Tucker in the Nike KD 3 “Christmas”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

+ Releasing alongside the “Grinch” Kobes and “Christmas” LeBron 8s, the yellow pair in the “Stoplight Christmas” Pack belonged to KD<\/p>\n

+ A sleeper of sorts, the shoe has ascended years after its launch<\/p>\n

3. Nike KD II “Creamsicle”<\/h2>\n
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PJ Tucker in the Nike KD II “Creamiscle” (photo by Bill Baptist\/Getty Images via Sole Collector)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

+ The “Creamsicle” KD II was the first collectible KD of sorts, bringing reflective orange to his second signature<\/p>\n

+ Showing support, his teammates in OKC signed to the Swoosh sported the shoe alongside Durant<\/p>\n

2. Nike KD IV “Weatherman”<\/h2>\n
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Montrezl Harrell in the Nike KD 4 “Weatherman” (via BR Kicks)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

+ Igniting the storytelling bug in performance basketball, the “Weatherman” KDs paid tribute to Durant’s early dreams of being a TV weatherman<\/p>\n

+ The Al Roker rendition was an instant success, still seeing fanfare years later<\/p>\n

1. Nike KD IV “Nerf”<\/h2>\n
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PJ Tucker in the Nike KD IV “Nerf” (photo by Ned Dishman\/NBAE via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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P.J. Tucker in the Nike KD 4 “Nerf”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

+ Nostalgia ultra, the Nike KD 4 “Nerf” set the line ablaze by offering an official collab with the children’s sport toy<\/p>\n

+ Causing campouts, the “Nerf” KDs brought basketball shoes back to the mainstream of collectible and off-court culture<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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