Nike Basketball Unveils Kevin Durant’s New KD 19 “Candy Apple”

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Name: Nike KD 19 “Candy Apple” Colorway: Candy Apple/University Red SKU: IO8209-600 Retail Price: $155 USD Release Date: June 17, 2026 Where to Buy: Nike

Nike Basketball has officially unveiled the Nike KD 19 “Candy Apple.” Marking the nineteenth signature model for superstar Kevin Durant, the debut performance sneaker arrives in a vibrant tonal colorway built specifically for summer hooping and offseason style.

The low-cut silhouette represents a clean design evolution for Durant’s signature line, leaning heavily into a sleek and futuristic aesthetic. Shifting away from layered traditional fabrics, the sneaker introduces a structured, single-piece molded upper that offers enhanced foot containment. The most prominent visual anchor is a dual-injection “dagger” line running along the lateral profile, which serves the functional purpose of providing robust structural stability during explosive on-court cuts.

Beneath the eye-catching exterior, the performance layout continues to prioritize elite court responsiveness. The midsole setup incorporates a celebrated full-length Zoom Strobel cushioning system, a tech staple engineered to deliver immediate energy return directly underfoot. Adorned with distinct KD branding accents across the tongue and heel components, the performance model is rounded out by a multi-directional rubber traction outsole for multi-surface grip.

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