Kevin Durant is proud of his DMV roots, repping his hometown through community initiatives and his fashion choices. While we don’t see the NBA legend rocking silhouettes synonymous with the region, like Foamposites or NBs, he often takes inspiration from the DMV for the colorways of his signature sneaker with Nike. Now, after early images of the Air Bakin and Commanders-inspired rendition of the Nike KD 18, Durant took the floor against the Clippers wearing another pair inspired by the DMV.
While the Air Bakin pair takes inspiration from a favorite sneaker of the region, this new KD 18 is directly inspired by Durant’s hometown of Seat Plesant, Maryland. Over his career, the city has honored Durant’s achievements, including a Kevin Durant Day with a parade taking place in 2017 and the city naming a room after him at the local activity center. KD has also donated equipment to local teams, supported community activities, and even resurfaced the outdoor basketball courts where he would play as a child through the Kevin Durant Charity Foundation.
This isn’t the first time KD has paid homage to his hometown. The Seat Pleasant Activity Center inspired one of the first colorways of the Nike KD 6. More specifically, colors used throughout the basketball court and the welcome mat at the door, which include similar colors to the one used on this KD, were translated onto the model.
As for the sneaker itself, the silhouette is coated in a mixture of hyper royal, neon yellow, and sail, the latter appearing on the ACG Terra Humara-inspired midfoot cage and the overlay across the toe. Pops of volt appear on the Swoosh, KD logo, lace set, and the EASY-branded emblem on the heel of the sole unit. A royal blue mesh base and tongue help finish the upper, while the Zoom Air-laden sail rubber midsole and black rubber outsole complete the look.
The Nike KD 18 Seat Pleasant will release on June 1, 2025, through Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is $150. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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