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Nike KD16 “Pathway Royalties” Launching 09/08 Colorway: BLACK/METALLIC SILVER/VIVID PURPLE Style: Men's Shoe

Release Date: September 08, 2023

Sep 7, 2023

The Nike KD16 “Pathway Royalties” men's shoe drops September 8 at Hibbett | City Gear.

The path to greatness can be fraught with obstacles, but NBA giant Kevin Durant helps pave the way for reigning threes and executing crossovers with ease, thanks to his newest basketball sneaker release. 

The Nike KD 16 “Pathway Royalties” shoe adopts a black, Metallic Silver, Vivid Purple, Bright Crimson and white colorway. Dropping Sept. 8, the Nike basketball shoe will be available in men’s sizes.

Buoyed by the success of his other silhouettes, the KD 16 keeps with the low cut look but shakes things up a bit. Rather than the full-length Zoom Air Strobel we’ve seen in the past few KD iterations, the 16 features a large forefoot Zoom Air unit, with the Strobel cushioning only running midfoot to heel. A Cushlon foam midsole contains this new cushioning setup. 

The “Pathway Royalties” colorway features a mostly black upper, with a large Vivid Purple TPU cage running from toe and midsole up along the quarter panel to create a regal, eye-catching feature. Metallic Silver outlines the black upper, along with smaller white Swooshes.This purple-silver combo shot against the black backdrop creates a neon-sign effect. An animal-print-like knit in dark silver with black stripes makes up the balance of the upper. Bright Crimson composes the eyelets and runs along the lacing system. 

Bubble-like KD branding appears on the oversized tongue, with a small purple emblem on the heel. The underside of the shoe gets a unique cog-like pattern dressed in Bright Crimson, with a hit of purple around the midfoot.This sneaker package is a solid addition to the exquisite craftsmanship of the Nike KD lineup. 

Durant may be bringing in the big bucks, but anyone can bring a big game with a pair of “Pathway Royalties” KD 16 men’s shoes. Shop them at Hibbett | City Gear in men’s sizes, beginning Sept. 8! 

We’ve got availability! Now’s your second chance to suit up for the season in a pair of “Pathway Royalties” KD 16 men’s shoes from Hibbett | City Gear!

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