Kevin Durant’s fifth signature shoe is coming back in 2027, and one of the first colorways expected to return is the KD 5 “DMV.” The pair originally dropped in December 2012 and has not been released again since.

Built around Durant’s roots in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area, the shoe uses a Bright Crimson upper inspired by mambo sauce, a longtime local favorite throughout the region. The bold shade covers the Hyperfuse construction, while black and volt accents help break up the look.

The KD V was made as a performance basketball shoe, so the original setup included a foam midsole with Nike Zoom cushioning underfoot. Its higher cut and molded upper also gave the model a much different feel from the lower, lighter Durant signatures that followed in later years.

Also expected to return in 2027 is the KD 6 “Seat Pleasant” colorway, giving Nike another hometown-themed colorway from Durant’s early signature line.

Nike KD 5 DMV 2027 Release Date

The Nike KD 5 “DMV” is expected to release during Summer 2027 at select Nike Basketball retailers and Nike.com. A retail price has not been announced.

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Source: Sneaker Market RO, Sneaker Files, @zsneakerheadz

(2012 release pictured below)