Kevin Durant kicked off the 2023 NBA Playoffs by debuting his his sixteenth signature shoe, the KD 16, during the first round against the LA Clippers. During the series, Durant also gave us a first look at the upcoming Nike KD 16 “NY vs. NY” colorway that nods to Nike’s yearly high school summer basketball tournament for New York City’s five boroughs.

This offering of the Nike KD 16 sports an all-Red upper nodding to the Big Apple with White detailing and Metallic Gold accents on the Swoosh logos, “NY vs. NY” tongues, and “Easy” logo on the heels. Its low-cut build features a textured multi-layer mesh with synthetic mudguards that wraps around the entire model. The model itself also features a new TPU caging system featuring ventilation on both lateral and medials sides as well as blending onto the forefoot’s split midsole. Zoom Air cushioning underfoot completes the design.

Check out the photos below, and look for the Nike KD 16 “NY vs. NY” to release on August 12th at select Nike Basketball retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $150 USD.

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UPDATE 6/21: Check out the official photos of the Nike KD 16 “NY vs. NY” below.