The upper looks like a midnight sky streaked with blood thanks to the morbid color scheme. Black suede mudguards and a TPU-caging system form a sleek base, while the woven upper is covered in red streaks. Blood-like splatters creep across the black, adding a macabre touch.
It's not all darkness, though. Metallic silver accents shine like moonlight, gracing the Nike and KD logos on the tongue and heel. There's also a silver stripe outlining the black mudguards that encircle the shoe.
The branding for this shoe features a shiny "Slim Reaper" badge on the heel as well as red "Slim Reaper" text on the insole. The medial TPU midfoot support also reads "Kevin Durant Sixteen,” while the lateral side has a simpler message in red: "Remove."
The midsole is a stark contrast with black and icy semi-translucent rubber. The outsole, of course, features a geared tread pattern with an icy blue twist—perhaps reminiscent of clock gears to remind your opponents that their time is running out.
Off the court, these basketball kicks can be surprisingly versatile. Pair them with dark wash jeans and a spooky graphic tee for an edgy street look. When it's game time, throw on black joggers and a skull hoodie to scare your competition.
While the Nike KD 16 "Slim Reaper" won't make you a two-time NBA champion like KD, it will make you a champion of on-court style. Slay the competition when you snag these in men's sizes on March 1, online and at your local Hibbett.
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