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Kevin Durant’s KD 18 is usually a pretty bright shoe. Just look at the Eggplant, the Rise, even the entire Team Bank lineup. But this season, the signature silhouette goes full stealth mode with the Nike KD 18 Triple Black – and here’s everything you need to know.
Drenched heel-to-toe in black, black, and even more black, this KD 18 comes built with a layered mesh upper and rugged leather overlays that keep things structured and premium. A Terra Humara-inspired TPU cage stretches across the lateral and medial sidewalls for extra lockdown support, and it’s tied together with contrast-stitched laces that pop against the darkness. Underfoot, the sculpted midsole is loaded with Nike’s responsive Air Zoom cushioning, while a wavy traction pattern on the outsole ensures you stay glued to the hardwood.
Nike KD 18 Triple Black
But don’t be fooled by the monochrome finish – the details here do plenty of talking. The KD logo sits proudly on the tongue, while Swooshes wrap dramatically around the heel. There’s also an “EASY” badge nodding to the Houston Rockets power forward's “Easy Money Sniper” nickname, plus the number “18” printed on the insole as a direct callout to the model.
The Nike KD 18 Triple Black is set to release Holiday 2025 via Nike and select retailers, both online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the pair retails for $155. For your best shot at copping, make sure you download the Sole Retriever mobile app.
