The Nike KD 9 is the next installment for Kevin Durant’s signature shoe which will debut at Nike Basketball retailers during the Summer of 2016.

The preview we have has came from Danny Nunez on Instagram who is the Jordan Brand digital manager. Posting the image, he used the hashtag #KD9. Due to his status, his post has confirmed this model to be KD’s next signature shoe.

As you can see, Nike and KD went without a mid foot strap and lacking the Air Max unit that was seen on the KD 8. Using a low top model, the tongue and collar does extend a bit higher then its predecessor. It’s worth noting that this look is a miniature model of the KD 9, so the retail version should look a little different.

Once again, the latest Kevin Durant signature shoe is designed by Leo Chang and comes in low top form. Featuring a Flyknit upper along with a distinct honeycomb structure precisely knit for the multidimensional movement of basketball and Durant’s lateral quickness.

Using a tapered Zoom Air unit from the heel to the toe which took three years of testing. In addition the Air unit is filled with fibers that compress with each stride for responsiveness.

Nike has also minimized the midsole that will again add to the responsiveness of the shoes. Anatomical flex grooves are used through the forefoot to aid in natural transitions.

Nike KD 9 Release Date

The first Nike KD 9 set to release will take place on June 20th, 2016 which is the color scheme shown. Retail price will be $150 which is a $30 drop from the previous model. More color schemes will be shown in the coming months so stay tuned but for now you can see a few more images.

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Nike KD 9

Colorway: June 20, 2016

Retail: $150

See Also: Nike KD Release Dates

Update: While June 2016 will have a handful of Nike KD 9 releases, we now have release dates for upcoming KD 9 releases through February 2017 via NT.

Upcoming Nike KD 9 Release Dates

Nike KD 9 LMTD Pre-Heat

Colorway: Wolf Grey/Multi-Color

Release Date: June 20, 2016

Retail: $200

Product Number: 843396-090



Nike KD 9 Mic Drop

Colorway: Black/White

Release Date: July 9, 2016

Retail: $150

Product Number: 843392-010



Nike KD 9 USA

Colorway: White/University Red-Race Blue

Release Date: July 1, 2016

Retail: $150

Product Number: 843392-160



Nike KD 9 Unlimited

Colorway: Multicolor/Multicolor

Release Date: August 4, 2016

Retail: $150

Product Number: 843392-999



Nike KD 9 Birds of Paradise

Colorway: Black/Clear Jade

Release Date: August 19, 2016

Retail: $150

Product Number: 843392-300



Nike KD 9 Gold Medal

Colorway: Dark Obsidian/Metallic Gold

Release Date: August 22, 2016

Retail: $150

Product Number: 843396-470



Nike KD 9 Summer Pack

Colorway: Multicolor/White-Metallic Silver

Release Date: August 31, 2016

Retail: $150

Product Number: 843392-900



Nike Zoom KD 9 Black Space

Colorway: Black/Black/Anthracite

Release Date: October 4, 2016

Retail: $150

Product Number: 843392-001



Nike Zoom KD 9 On-Court

Colorway: Photo Blue/Black-White

Release Date: October 4, 2016

Retail: $150

Product Number: 843392-410



Nike Zoom KD 9 Fairmount

Release Date: November 25, 2016

Retail: $150

Product Number: 843392-002



Nike KD 9 Dark Purple Dust

Release Date: Fall 2016

Colorway: Obsidian/Dark Purple Dust-Black

Retail: $150

Product Number: 843392-450



Nike Zoom KD 9

Colorway: Black/White

Release Date: January 1, 2017

Retail: $150

Product Number: 843392-100

Nike Zoom KD 9

Colorway: Varsity Red/White

Release Date: January 1, 2017

Retail: $150

Product Number: 843392-611

Nike Zoom KD 9 Home II

Release Date: February 16, 2017

Retail: $150

Product Number: 843392-411

Update: Nike Basketball has officially unveiled the Nike KD 9. The first pair to release will take place on June 20th, 2016 and has a retail price of $150.

Nike KD 9 Colorways

Source: nunez, charliebhoy72, SneakerNews