Nike KD Trey 5 IX
Released 5/2021, Low Top, Kevin Durant,
Add to Favourites
Performance Ratings
7.9
EXPERT RATING
2 reviews
8.0
USER RATING
27 ratings
Performance Summary
KD's budget sneaker offers a lot of bang for your buck.
Pros
Lightweight and minimal
Quality materials for a budget model
Cons
Traction is not top tier
Best Suitable For: Solid pickup if you are looking for lightweight, minimal, and affordable basketball shoes.
Category Performance Ratings
7.5
Traction
Multidirectional traction pattern with durable rubber. Excellent grip on clean courts but dust sensitive and needs wiping.
8.0
Cushion
Full-length Review foam with a subtle forefoot Zoom unit. Mixed firmness reports but overall good impact protection and slight bounce.
8.0
Materials
Textile upper. Soft and supportive feel with better-than-expected quality for a budget model.
8.5
Support
Firm heel counter and wide base. Provides good lateral stability though heavier players may want more reinforcement.
7.5
Fit
Hugs the foot with secure midfoot lockdown. Heel padding is minimal and can permit light slippage; may run a bit long.
50%
Outdoor
Durable rubber holds up outdoors and traction performs well on outdoor courts according to reviewers.
small
large
Sizing
Mostly true to size for many players but can run a little long. Wide footers reported success true to size.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular widths best. Some reviewers found the width normal while others noted a slightly narrow toe box.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Nike KD Trey 5 IX |  Adidas Harden Volume 9 |  Nike Lebron 23 |  Li-Ning Wade Shadow 7 |  Adidas AE 2 |  Jordan Luka 3 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 7.9 | 8.5(0.6) | 8.3(0.4) | 8.3(0.4) | 8.5(0.6) | 8.2(0.3) | |
| User Rating | 8.0 | 9.4(1.4) | NA | NA | 8.8(0.8) | 9.2(1.2) | |
| Best Price | $89.99 | $104 $160 | $149.99 $200 | $119 | $129.99 | $129.99 $140 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 320g - 340g | 410g - 420g | 440g - 440g | NA | 420g - 430g | 380g - 390g |
21 likes
from GOAT
$55.00
31 likes
from GOAT
$62.00
34 likes
from 2 Resellers
$62.00
30 likes
from 2 Resellers
$67.00
38 likes
from GOAT
$71.00
25 likes
from GOAT
$106.00
30 likes
from 2 Resellers
$136.00
Expert Reviews of the Nike KD Trey 5 IX:
Expert Rating: 7.9 (ranks #327 of 385)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
May 10, 2021
For $90 retail this is a solid pickup. The firm cushioning feels like a downgrade to me, everything else is an upgrade from previous KD Trey 5 models.
More details
7.8
May 10, 2021
The KD Trey 5 IX is a solid performer. This shoe might be for you if you are looking for a lightweight, minimal, and affordable shoe.
More details
User Reviews of the Nike KD Trey 5 IX:
User Rating: 8.0 (ranks #291 of 385)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
6
8 - Good
12
7 - Average
6
6 - Subpar
2
5 - Poor
0
8.4
August 19, 2023
This is shoe is solid if your looking for a budget sneaker. The traction is solid, but would not recommend for outdoors. The cushion is solid but not the best. The support is decent but I did roll my ankle a few times in it. The materials are soft and breathable. The shoe does also fit true to size.
More details
8.2
December 13, 2021
The shoe is very comfortable and is great for its price. It has Nike Zoom Air in the soles, which is incredibly comfortable when applying pressure. Material feels somewhat thin but is surprisingly very durable. 8.2/10.
More details
7.8
September 1, 2022
its ok for a first shoe/budget option. Doesnt really lack in anything but doesnt excel in anything either. Really mediocre but when taking into consideration price they are ok.
More details
6.4
November 12, 2023
I had these shoes for 4 months, and they are destroyed, I play 3 times a week, everytime that I play my feets hurts, if you want to buy them think twice.
More details
8.8
November 9, 2021
I love the blue KD Trey 5 IX! They go with my basketball uniform and are super comfortable. These shoes have good grip on the court too!
More details
Traction of the Nike KD Trey 5 IX:
Expert Traction Rating: 7.5 (ranks #346 of 385)
User Traction Rating: 7.9 (ranks #288 of 385)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
6
8 - Good
13
7 - Average
7
6 - Subpar
2
5 - Poor
0
8.0
May 10, 2021
The traction is really good on clean courts but you'll need to wipe on dusty courts because dust gets stuck in the traction pattern.
More details
7.0
May 10, 2021
On clean courts, you get a nice, solid bite. On dustier courts, the traction wasn't as nice. Even wiping a lot I didn't get the performance I wanted.
More details
Cushion of the Nike KD Trey 5 IX:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.0 (ranks #276 of 385)
User Cushion Rating: 7.6 (ranks #292 of 385)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
10
7 - Average
9
6 - Subpar
4
5 - Poor
0
7.0
May 10, 2021
The full-length Review cushioning feels firmer than previous KD Trey 5 models. The forefoot Zoom unit is barely noticeable.
More details
9.0
May 10, 2021
The full-length Review cushioning is pretty soft and offers better impact protection than Phylon. The forefoot Zoom unit offers a nice subtle bounce. The cushioning is my favorite part of this shoe.
More details
Materials of the Nike KD Trey 5 IX:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #246 of 385)
User Materials Rating: 7.6 (ranks #301 of 385)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
6
8 - Good
7
7 - Average
6
6 - Subpar
4
5 - Poor
3
8.0
May 10, 2021
The upper materials are actually pretty nice considering the budget price.
More details
8.0
May 10, 2021
The textile materials feel soft, supportive, and conform well to your feet. Considering the budget price, the materials are pretty damn nice!
More details
Support of the Nike KD Trey 5 IX:
Expert Support Rating: 8.5 (ranks #176 of 385)
User Support Rating: 7.7 (ranks #304 of 385)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
13
7 - Average
6
6 - Subpar
4
5 - Poor
0
9.0
May 10, 2021
The heel counter locked down my feet securely, I didn't experience any side-to-side movement on the footbed, and the wide base offers solid lateral stability.
More details
8.0
May 10, 2021
Lateral support and containment were good for me, but if you are a big guy these might not be supportive enough.
More details
Fit of the Nike KD Trey 5 IX:
Expert Fit Rating: 7.5 (ranks #348 of 385)
User Fit Rating: 8.4 (ranks #229 of 385)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
13
8 - Good
8
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
1
8.0
May 10, 2021
The upper hugged my feet really nicely and I didn't have any dead space in the toe box.
More details
7.0
May 10, 2021
The padding in the heel is pretty minimal which led to a little bit of heel slippage for me.
More details
Durability of the Nike KD Trey 5 IX:
User Durability Rating: 7.4 (ranks #307 of 385)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
7
7 - Average
4
6 - Subpar
8
5 - Poor
0
Outdoor of the Nike KD Trey 5 IX:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #150 of 385)
User Outdoor Rating: 62.5 (ranks #149 of 385)
Good (100%)
6
Fair (50%)
14
Bad (0%)
1
fair
May 10, 2021
The traction was solid on outdoor courts and the rubber held up pretty well.
More details
Width of the Nike KD Trey 5 IX:
very narrow
0
slightly narrow
3
regular
23
slightly wide
3
very wide
0
slightly narrow
May 10, 2021
The width is slightly narrow like in most KD models.
More details
regularly wide
May 10, 2021
The width is normal, which is weird for KDs that are usually rather narrow.
More details
Size of the Nike KD Trey 5 IX:
very small
0
slightly small
1
true to size
22
slightly long
5
very long
1
true to size
May 10, 2021
I went true to size as a slightly wide-footer and had no issues.
More details
½ size large
May 10, 2021
Runs a little bit long.
More details
Share this article:
Sharing is caring:
Sneaker Geek App
Get the "SneakerGeek" app and always stay up-to-date with new shoe releases!
Latest Shoe Releases:
7.2
Nike Book 2
