Nike KD 16
Released 8/2023, Low Top, Kevin Durant,Â
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8.5
EXPERT RATING
6 reviews
9.0
USER RATING
6 ratings
The Nike KD 16 is a versatile performer with comfortable, plush cushioning.
Best Suitable For:
The shoe has something for all positions. There are no outstanding weaknesses.
Price Comparison:
Available at 4 shops | Official Retail Price: $159.99
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Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
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Sizing:
small
large
Width:
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Nike KD 16 |  Under Armour Anatomix Spawn 3 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 10 |  Nike Air Zoom G.T. Cut 2 |  Air Jordan 37 Low |  Nike Cosmic Unity | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.5 | 9.0(0.5) | 8.9(0.4) | 8.5(0.0) | 8.3(0.2) | 8.8(0.3) | |
| User Rating | 9.0 | 8.8(0.2) | 9.5(0.5) | 8.7(0.3) | 8.7(0.3) | 8.7(0.3) | |
| Best Price | $160 | $99.99 | $225 | $92.97 $130 | $96.97 $175 | $94.97 $150 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | NA | 340g - 360g | 360g - 370g | 380g - 400g | 370g - 390g | 400g - 410g |
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Nike KD 16 Review
Pros:
Well-balanced cushioning
Improved support features
Cons:
Traction takes time to break in and warm up
Slightly heavier and bulkier materials
Performance of the Nike KD 16:
Kevin Durant's latest signature model has slight tweaks to the tech in the shoe.
The traction takes some time to warm up, but the performance is solid in all directions.
There's no Zoom Strobel anymore. It uses an Air Strobel and a forefoot Zoom Air unit instead. The KD 16 provides plush and comfortable cushioning.
The fit feels snug and tight. Some players will have to go up half a size.
Heel containment and lockdown are improved. There's no noticeable heel slippage. The support and containment feel improved too.
Overall, the Nike KD 16 is well-balanced. It's a versatile shoe.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike KD 16:
Expert Rating:Â 8.5Â (ranks #100 of 275)
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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9.5
August 16, 2023
The Nike KD is a well-balanced hoop shoe. I enjoy the comfortable cushioning, and the shoe feels like an improvement from last year.
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8.6
August 18, 2023
The Nike KD 16 is perfect for players looking for heel impact protection and low movement latency. The traction is decent, but the cushioning is where the shoe excels.
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8.4
August 25, 2023
The Nike KD 16 feels quick. It's a solid shoe, but there are better options on the market. The cushioning is soft, and the traction plays well on clean courts.
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8.2
August 18, 2023
The Nike KD 16 is a well-rounded, versatile sneaker. It has traction, cushioning, and support for multiple positions and play styles.
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8.2
September 12, 2023
The Nike KD 16 doesn't pack the same punch as previous models. It's still a solid performer because none of the features are bad, but it's not exceptional.
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7.8
July 24, 2023
The Nike KD 16 is plush and maneuverable, but it doesn't have the bite of the previous models.
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User Reviews of the Nike KD 16:
User Rating:Â 9.0Â (ranks #57 of 275)
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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9.0
August 21, 2023
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9.0
August 25, 2023
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10.0
August 25, 2023
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Traction of the Nike KD 16:
Expert Traction Rating:Â 8.5Â (ranks #132 of 275)
User Traction Rating:Â 8.8Â (ranks #127 of 275)
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9.0
August 16, 2023
The traction provides solid multidirectional coverage after a break-in period, but breaking them in was rough.
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8.0
August 18, 2023
The traction feels decent for the most part. It performs well on most courts, but it's not top-tier.
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8.0
August 25, 2023
The traction improves the more you play in the shoe. The performance is just below top-tier. Dust hinders the traction a bit.
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9.0
August 18, 2023
The traction was solid. It had my movements covered in multiple directions, and I enjoyed the outer wrapping.
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9.0
September 12, 2023
Dust pickup and hard stops are not an issue. It's not as grippy as the KD 15, but the performance is still excellent.
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8.0
July 24, 2023
It takes about 10 minutes to warm up the traction to get a solid grip. It works well but isn't the best for powerful lateral cuts.
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Cushion of the Nike KD 16:
Expert Cushion Rating:Â 8.8Â (ranks #89 of 275)
User Cushion Rating:Â 9.2Â (ranks #49 of 275)
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9.5
August 16, 2023
The cushioning is excellent. The combination of the Air Strobel and forefoot Zoom Air offers responsiveness, impact protection, and comfort.
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10.0
August 18, 2023
The cushioning is my favourite part of the sneaker. The Cushlon and Air Strobel feel incredibly bouncy underfoot.
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9.0
August 25, 2023
I like the Air Strobel unit under the heel, and the forefoot Zoom unit feels bouncy. The foam is soft and comfortable, too.
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8.0
August 18, 2023
The cushioning is comfortable, but there's not a lot of court feel. It felt firm initially, so I had to spend more time breaking them in.
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8.0
September 12, 2023
The cushioning takes time to break in. The heel is soft, and the forefoot becomes bouncy over time.
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8.0
July 24, 2023
The foam is Cushlon, and there's a rearfoot Air Strobel too. There's also a forefoot Zoom Air bag. It has shock absorption, but I prefer the Zoom Strobel.
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Materials of the Nike KD 16:
Expert Materials Rating:Â 8.1Â (ranks #149 of 275)
User Materials Rating:Â 8.8Â (ranks #72 of 275)
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8.5
August 16, 2023
The materials feel similar to the KD 15, but the shoe is bulkier and heavier. It's padded and doesn't take any break-in period.
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8.0
August 18, 2023
The padding and materials are comfortable on foot. I especially enjoy the tongue setup.
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8.0
August 25, 2023
The quality isn't worth the price. It gets the job done when playing, though. The upper feels minimal and supportive.
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8.0
August 18, 2023
There's a minor break-in period, but the mesh is flexible and breathable.
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8.0
September 12, 2023
The materials don't hinder performance, but they aren't the best. Breathability isn't good, either.
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8.0
July 24, 2023
The materials feel comfortable, but the plastic pieces are broad.
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Support of the Nike KD 16:
Expert Support Rating:Â 8.3Â (ranks #156 of 275)
User Support Rating:Â 8.8Â (ranks #101 of 275)
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9.5
August 16, 2023
The support feels great because of the midfoot panel and the base stability of the shoe. I didn't have containment issues, either.
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9.0
August 18, 2023
There's no heel slippage with the KD 16. The overall support, lockdown, and stability feel excellent.
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8.0
August 25, 2023
Support and lockdown were good for me. I felt contained and stable. My foot wasn't leaving the footbed at all.
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8.0
August 18, 2023
The heel containment is improved, and the support is solid.
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8.0
September 12, 2023
Torsional support and lateral containment are solid. Heel lockdown could be better.
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7.0
July 24, 2023
You have to crank the laces to get lockdown. The heel containment could be better too.
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Fit of the Nike KD 16:
Expert Fit Rating:Â 8.3Â (ranks #130 of 275)
User Fit Rating:Â 9.0Â (ranks #46 of 275)
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9.0
August 16, 2023
The shoe feels snug but loosens up over time.
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8.0
August 18, 2023
The shoe conforms to your foot nicely. There's not much wiggle room.
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9.0
August 25, 2023
The shoe fits me well. It feels snug, like a glove.
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8.0
August 18, 2023
The shoe moulds to your foot nicely, but it's a snug fit overall.
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8.0
September 12, 2023
The shoe is short length-wise, and it provides a snug fit.
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8.0
July 24, 2023
The fit is forgiving but stubby. You have to tie down the laces tightly for a contained fit.
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Durability of the Nike KD 16:
User Durability Rating:Â 8.8Â (ranks #83 of 275)
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
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Outdoor of the Nike KD 16:
Expert Outdoor Rating:Â 12.5Â (ranks #206 of 275)
User Outdoor Rating:Â 50.0Â (ranks #148 of 275)
Good (100%)
1
Fair (50%)
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Bad (0%)
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no
August 16, 2023
Be careful using these shoes outdoors.
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no
August 18, 2023
I wouldn't take these shoes outdoors.
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fair
August 25, 2023
Durability seems decent.
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no
July 24, 2023
Keep these for indoor use.
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Width of the Nike KD 16:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
6
regular
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slightly wide
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very wide
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slightly narrow
August 16, 2023
The shoe feels narrow.
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slightly narrow
August 25, 2023
The width is slightly narrow.
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slightly narrow
August 18, 2023
The shoe feels snug and tight.
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slightly narrow
September 12, 2023
Go half a size up if you prefer a roomier fit.
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regularly wide
July 24, 2023
If you have a 2E foot, go true to size for a performance fit or half a size up for a roomy fit.
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Size of the Nike KD 16:
very small
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slightly small
3
true to size
8
slightly long
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very long
1
true to size
August 16, 2023
I went true to size.
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true to size
August 18, 2023
Go true to size.
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½ size small
August 25, 2023
I went up half a size.
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true to size
August 18, 2023
I went true to size because I don't mind a snug-fitting shoe.
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true to size
September 12, 2023
I went true to size.
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true to size
July 24, 2023
Go true to size if you have a narrow or medium foot.
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