Quick Facts
- Featuring a fully dipped Candy Apple colorway from toe to heel, the red pair shines across the zig-zag side panel and the mini Swoosh on the toe
- The tongue transitions to a red ripstop fabric, and the ankle collar gets a soft red jersey mesh
- The Nike KD 19 Candy Apple will be released July 21, 2026
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No matter what your hobby is, there’s probably a grail piece of gear painted bright, shiny, candy apple red. From guitars and muscle cars to bowling balls and sneakers, a coat of red paint is a surefire signal that you put in some care and effort that’s worth showing off. For Kevin Durant, his 19th signature Nike silhouette feels like a perfect place for a bath of bright red.
Sticky, Sweet KDs for Your Feet
The Nike KD 19 Candy Apple is the latest pair from the Slim Reaper’s debut KD 19 confections collection, keeping the same shiny monochrome theme that we’ve seen on purple, orange, yellow, teal, and pink pairs. Anchored by a campaign co-starring Drake, the KD 19 Candy Pack starts the new silhouette’s retail run with as much color as possible.
Featuring a fully dipped Candy Apple colorway from toe to heel, the red pair shines across the zig-zag side panel and the mini Swoosh on the toe. The tongue transitions to a red ripstop fabric, and the ankle collar gets a soft red jersey mesh, but the color stays the same throughout, all the way down to the outsole.
Nike KD 19 Candy Apple Release Details
The Nike KD 19 Candy Apple will be released July 21, 2026 through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $155. For all the latest Nike KD 19 news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.
Zach Harris is a writer based in Philadelphia. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vice, Complex, High Times, and more. He is obsessed with skateboarding and bowling. He is still looking for his first 300. For tips, reviews, and anything in size 10.5 - zach.h@soleretriever.com
