Recently, Nike Basketball unveiled Kevin Durant's 5th signature shoe. The sneaker is a mid top. Unlink the 4, this shoe has more of a performance look and is $115 vs the KD IV which was $95. In my opinion the KD V is not as good looking as the KD IV and the price hike is not justified.
The Technology
- Nike Zoom Airbag in forefoot for superior cushioning and responsiveness.
- A Nike Air Unit in the heel for comfort.
- All hyperfuse upper. Hyperfuse is a plastic material which is durable, however does not have good breathability.
- Heel piece to provide superior ankle support when cutting.
Colorways
So far only two colorways of the shoe are known. The DMV, the Christmas, and the home.
The DMV pays homage to Kevin Durant's hometown of Seat Pleasant, MD. The shoe is inspired by colors of the states flag. Personally, the shoe has potential but the green doesn't match well with the red upper. They'll be releasing on the 8th of December.
The Away colorway pays homage to Kevin Durant's NBA team the Oklahoma City Thunder. The shoe is inspired by the teams colors. It has a black upper with a blue swoosh and hints of orange thru out the shoe. I will not be picking these up either. They, like the DMV's will release 12/8.
sources:
http://nikeinc.com/news/nike-unveils-the-kd-v
http://www.nicekicks.com/2012/10/nike-zoom-kd-v-away/
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