Nike Zoom KD 9
Released 6/2016, Mid Top, Kevin Durant,
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Performance Ratings
8.6
EXPERT RATING
8 reviews
8.8
USER RATING
7 ratings
Performance Summary
Good traction and insanely comfortable cushioning
Pros
Very comfortable cushioning
Snug fit
Cons
Minimal support
Very hard to put on
Best Suitable For: Perfect for players who need maximum impact protection and cushioning
Category Performance Ratings
8.9
Traction
Honeycomb pattern with solid rubber outsole. Very sticky on clean courts but dust-sensitive and needs frequent wiping.
9.6
Cushion
Full-length articulated Zoom Air unit. Bouncy, responsive energy return with smooth transitions but can feel soft for aggressive players.
8.7
Materials
Flyknit upper with premium internal padding. Lightweight and comfortable with high quality feel but tight knit can be restrictive.
7.5
Support
One-piece Flyknit bootie with padded heel and minimal overlays. Relies on fit for stability and has limited lateral containment.
8.3
Fit
Bootie-style fit that runs narrow and is hard to pull on. Hugs the foot and locks in well once on.
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Outdoor
Soft solid rubber outsole and delicate Flyknit upper. Not recommended outdoors due to quick wear and poor durability.
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Sizing
Generally true to size. Narrow feet may prefer a half size down. Wide feet should stay TTS or consider sizing up.
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wide
Width
Runs narrow. Best suited to narrow to medium feet. Wide-foot players may feel constricted and should size up or seek wider options.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Nike Zoom KD 9 |  Nike GT Hustle 3 |  Nike G.T. Hustle 2 |  Adidas Harden Volume 10 |  Nike Sabrina 2 |  Nike Lebron Witness 8 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.6 | 8.4(0.2) | 8.1(0.5) | 8.5(0.1) | 8.5(0.1) | 7.7(0.9) | |
| User Rating | 8.8 | 8.7(0.1) | 8.7(0.1) | NA | 8.9(0.1) | 8.5(0.3) | |
| Best Price | $149.99 | $71.97 $190 | $91.97 $170 | $159.99 | $94.99 $130 | $109.99 | |
| Type of Cut | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | |
| Weight | 340g - 360g | 370g - 370g | 330g - 350g | NA | 340g - 340g | 370g - 380g |
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Zoom KD 9:
Expert Rating: 8.6 (ranks #126 of 383)
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Best. KD. EVER. Seriously. Besides a little less support than some need, there are no problems with this shoe. Traction — excellent. Cushioning — beyond excellent. Materials — the best Nike has to offer.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Overall, definitely get these. The cushioning feels really nice, the traction is good and the materials are super premium.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
At $150 the KD9 is a good deal considering the great performance it delivers.
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8.8
January 1, 2017
I think this is the best overall sneaker out right now. A very versatile shoe that works for all type of players.
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8.5
January 1, 2017
The shoe gets the job done and performs very well. Unfortunately, the upper material is not very comfortable and the price is a little too high for what you get.
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8.4
January 1, 2017
You receive solid traction, fantastic cushion, great materials, and if you get the size that fits you best, you’ll also receive a solid and secure fit for optimal support.
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8.4
January 1, 2017
The KD 9 is a shoe everyone will enjoy, mainly because the fit, comfort and cushioning is amazing right out of the box. However, I need a little more support, containment, and traction during competitive play.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
As a performance sneaker, it just didn’t work for me. Above all else, the one thing I need to have in a shoe is confidence, and I didn’t have it in the KD 9.
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User Reviews of the Nike Zoom KD 9:
User Rating: 8.8 (ranks #149 of 383)
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7.8
November 9, 2022
These shoes had the worst traction of any shoe I’ve ever played in very hard to cut in and I was constantly sliding, slipping, and falling
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9.2
February 6, 2022
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Traction of the Nike Zoom KD 9:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.9 (ranks #146 of 383)
User Traction Rating: 8.6 (ranks #206 of 383)
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The solid outsole provides some of the best traction on clean and dusty courts.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
If you are playing on a clean court, the traction performs quite well. On a dusty court, it requires frequent wiping.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The honeycomb traction pattern performs well.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Got the job done on any court I played on.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
Never have I been so surprised by the traction. This sh*t is incredible!
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The rubber compound used on the versions with solid rubber outsoles will offer you incredibly sticky traction.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The KD 9 features a honeycomb pattern and it works great on clean floors or when wiped.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
From the first wearing on, the KD 9 offered outstanding on-court grip.
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Cushion of the Nike Zoom KD 9:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.6 (ranks #20 of 383)
User Cushion Rating: 9.1 (ranks #82 of 383)
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10.0
January 1, 2017
This is the bouncy, responsive, energy returning Nike Zoom cushioning. Dang perfect.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
The full-length Zoom Air cushioning system feels amazing.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
The Zoom cushioning is a different animal! Almost perfectly well balanced.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
I fell in love with the full-length articulated Zoom.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The cushioning setup is very well balanced.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
This sh*t is amazing. Smooth transition, ultimate impact protection, and ultimate responsiveness.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
Cushioning is fantastic and is truly the highlight of the shoe from a visual and performance standpoint.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
From a pure comfort standpoint, the cushioning is outstanding. But the downside is that it’s a little too soft when it comes to performance.
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Materials of the Nike Zoom KD 9:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.7 (ranks #65 of 383)
User Materials Rating: 9.1 (ranks #43 of 383)
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10.0
January 1, 2017
True knit that is flexible, comfy, and requires no break-in time.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The upper is very soft yet pliable and the padding inside of the shoe feels very premium.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Flyknit material is awesome.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
There is too much Flyknit and it is knitted way too tight. Form a performance standpoint I don't feel it.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
This is the best iteration of Flyknit we’ve received on a Nike Basketball model to date.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
I think this upper feels better than previous glue backed Flyknits by a mile.
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Support of the Nike Zoom KD 9:
Expert Support Rating: 7.5 (ranks #357 of 383)
User Support Rating: 8.3 (ranks #248 of 383)
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Basically, a sock with a sole, so support structures are not at the front of the design ideas here.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The low-cut shoe doesn't offer much ankle protection but the Flyknit material provides a lot of support and lockdown.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The upper materials are so soft that containment suffers.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
I am a little disappointed by the lockdown and support. I am not a big fan of the one piece booty setup.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Support felt great, heel lockdown is good thanks to the padding.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
The Nike KD 9’s support is essentially riding on one key aspect: the overall fit.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Support isn’t anything special, in fact, it is a little lackluster.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
The KD 9 fell short of the lockdown I was looking for. I also found that the shoe was greatly in need of an outrigger.
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Fit of the Nike Zoom KD 9:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.3 (ranks #187 of 383)
User Fit Rating: 8.7 (ranks #171 of 383)
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9.0
January 1, 2017
I almost pulled my shoulder out of socket getting them on
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Materials wrap around the foot nicely and there is no dead space in the toe area.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
If you don't have very wide feet then these are really comfortable.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
They’re hard as hell to get on my foot, but once they’re on I’m locked in perfectly.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The upper really hugs the foot and gives a great one to one fit.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
The KD 9 features a full bootie-style upper, which is a construction method I’m not a fan of.
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Durability of the Nike Zoom KD 9:
User Durability Rating: 9.3 (ranks #42 of 383)
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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Outdoor of the Nike Zoom KD 9:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 0.0 (ranks #376 of 383)
User Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #234 of 383)
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no
January 1, 2017
Outdoors? It won't last very long.
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January 1, 2017
This outsole is probably not ideal for outdoor use.
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January 1, 2017
I do not recommend these for outdoors due to the softness of the rubber as well as the Flyknit upper.
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Width of the Nike Zoom KD 9:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
9
regular
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slightly wide
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very wide
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
I went half a size up to get my feed into the shoe.
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
The shoe is rather narrow.
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
They are slightly narrow like most Kd's.
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very narrow
January 1, 2017
Not recommended for wide-footers.
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
The KD line has always run narrow.
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Size of the Nike Zoom KD 9:
very small
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true to size
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slightly long
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very long
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true to size
January 1, 2017
Length-wise the shoe runs true to size.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
Runs true to size for me.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
They fit true to size.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
You want to go true to size.
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
I went down 1/2 size and length wise they fit perfectly.
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
If you have a narrow foot, go down half a size, if you have a wide foot stay true to size.
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