Nike KD 16: Easy to Hate On…

#kevindurant #nike #basketballshoes
In this video we go over the Nike KD 16:
Kevin Durant’s signature line has come to its 16th shoe, and this time it isn’t one that stands out to be exceptionally good BUT it gives you a little bit of everything… Cushion will get the job done for most types of playing styles - pretty soft in the heel, smooth landings and easy to take off with the forefoot Zoom unit. Traction is also great with the way it grips on both clean and dusty courts. On this colorway with a solid rubber outsole, dust pick up is minimal. With the fit, you can either go true to size for a tight and snug fit, or half size up for more room inside. Average weight, decent stability however breathability is not the best.
Let me know YOUR thoughts on the Nike KD 16 in the comments!
Music:
- prod.Eskimos x Nick De Marini
- ♪ Onion (Prod. by Lukrembo)
Instagram: @tommy_liu_4

[@TommyLiu4]

Your thoughts on the KD 16?? 🟢 Lateral Containment, Forefoot Cushion & Dust Pick Up (Solid Rubber) 🔴 Fit for Wide Feet, Heel Lockdown Thank you for watching!!

[@papakevs5723]

Bro i just traded my nxxt gen faze clan to light orewood for xdr thanks to youre advice

[@tsquared4455]

@TommyLiu4, I would add as well, I can tell KD really wanted to design this shoes for a bit more foot work since he's more reliant on it. The bottom loaded mid-forefoot shank and forefoot zoom really shined through when attempting Eurosteps for me.

[@TommyLiu4]

@@papakevs5723 Nice 😃 Can’t really go wrong with XDR especially for outdoor use.

[@TommyLiu4]

@@tsquared4455 👍👍

[@papakevs5723]

@@TommyLiu4 so far i love my gt cut 2’s and cosmic unity 2’s i can’t wait to try nxxt gen

[@adams.gestwicki5292]

So I bought a pair 15's after I bought the 16's. After I broke in the 16's, I prefer playing in them. I love full zoom strobel, but sometimes it feels like you're sinking into the shoe when you go to jump vs. once the 16's are broken in, the foam is extremely bouncy and responsive. You have to be patient with these shoes, but they become really fun to play in.

[@minkukang9741]

That traction pattern is so unique

[@johnfoster9406]

I know right 🔥

[@amp.Cimbom]

Didn’t expect it to be that kind of a performer. So what I mean by that is that I’ve just expected it to be really as good as the KD 15 especially traction wise.

[@RetroLogic520]

Comfort in the 15 is crazy love wearing that shoe

[@JustKicks786]

Thank you for trying half a size up!

[@33chainz]

The design of the 16 is very progressive. I held off on the previous model cuz it looked similar to other Nike hoop shoes. Not to mention the materials on the new shoe are nicer. Shoutout to those who got the Aunt Pearls with me 🙏🏽 💕

[@ballgameshoes8583]

Progressive?

[@33chainz]

@@ballgameshoes8583 ahead of it’s time

[@ATLT0824]

always enjoy your cat making a guest appearance and stealing some air time 🤣. also pretty cool raptors colourway

[@TommyLiu4]

🐈‍⬛❤️ Yeah he always checks every shoe lol

[@tbsbloodheist8986]

i love these got a pair a week ago. awesome traction and support. feels very secure. went half a size up and no problems at all. i don't think you should go a full size up though coz heel slippage will be a sure issue due to smooth heel design.

[@BobRoss-wm3lc]

Hey can you give an update?

[@tbsbloodheist8986]

@@BobRoss-wm3lc no problems. Atm, im switching between kd 16 and wow 808 v3. Playing more with kd 16. I have the board room edition, so not the translucent traction. Its really good. Keeps getting better the more times you use it.

[@domdomayee]

Tommy hitting midrange fades like he’s Kobe 😳

[@TommyLiu4]

Nah more like Arron Afflalo 😆😆

[@anthonywarry339]

Thanks for the review. I played 2 games in KD14’s, I felt I had to tighten them so much to have no heel slippage, to the point where it hurt, the right shoe cut into the front of my ankle and wore a hole in my foot, probably a flaw in that actual shoe, but I couldn’t live with it so I returned them. I really want to love these, maybe I’ll try a pair of 15’s when they come on sale… loving my Zoom freak 5 at the moment though.

[@DaneIbsen]

You got the wrong size fam

[@tamarad3268]

My toe was almost blowing out the front. I just picked up some 15s and they're beautiful. I have no slippage at all like a lot pf people complain about in them. @@DaneIbsen

[@BobRoss-wm3lc]

Update?

[@anthonywarry339]

@@BobRoss-wm3lc my freak 5s feel dead after a dozen games. Got a pair of 15s and absolutely love them. The trick to fitting the correctly is tying the laces while you have weight/pressure on your heel, no slippage. Perfection. Also got a pair of Jordan 38s which fit like a glove, a little softer and less stable in the heal that the Kds but I love them. Only drama is the delamination of the translucent outsole….

[@BobRoss-wm3lc]

@@anthonywarry339 ok thanks. Idk if I should buy the kd16’s or not

[@laa2318]

thoughts on SPO player 1 plus?

[@luisgon7090]

Any chance of trying Seriousplayer only plus 1

[@user-ce8fm4hl3e]

Even if it is not the related video to trae young3, i just want to ask about if trae3 is durable.

[@CarlosReyes-di8uu]

I got some lebron witness 7 and the rubber is already tearing away after 3 months outdoors so i didnt enjoy it cause the rubber is tearing away

[@Hoodie_Franklin]

I just caught the first oop of my career in these. They valid in my book🤘

[@TommyLiu4]

Wow nice 👍

[@ThanksSteve]

Have you gotten a chance to review the new all city v2's and if so would you rank them above the 808 v2's?

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes, vid should be coming up soon 😃

[@Rei-0403]

Went from Nike Air Presto design to Air Penny 2 design

[@jackyarcamo7393]

Bruh can you review 361° big 3 4 switch?

[@samlee458]

i won’t be buying any kd16 until 🔥 colorway. the new tech isn’t bad in any means but i feel like it’s a slight downgrade from the kd15. the air unit in the heel isn’t bad but isn’t better than full length zoom either 🤷‍♂️

[@TommyLiu4]

That’s fair. Should be plenty of dope colorways coming up but I need to restrain myself from buying another pair lol

[@tsquared4455]

I played with both the 15 and 16, 4 games per shoes, i can say i gravitated towards the 16, for more stability and lesser heel slippage. The 15 is still a banger though. They both served it's purpose depending on your play style.

[@jrdatrackstar]

Which is lower to the ground? I I actually sent my 15s back because I didn’t like how low to the ground they played. Does the 16 sit higher?

[@tsquared4455]

@@jrdatrackstar wearing KD15 (left ft) and KD16 (right ft) KD16 sits slightly higher due to the rear Air Stobel cushion.

[@jrdatrackstar]

@@tsquared4455 what about the forefoot?

[@tsquared4455]

@@jrdatrackstar , Forefoot has good court feel, zoom is noticeable, but not as crazy as the the kd15 zoom strobel.

[@jjcornelio7741]

can you compare the feeling of both cushion set ups?

[@redriot3008]

Tommy are you and d book gonna win this year and prove the haters wrong 😂lol great one love the kd 16 hope all is well 😊

[@TommyLiu4]

🙏🙏 Noo LeBron just asked me to play for Team USA in the Olympics next year but I joined Germany after they won the chip.

[@redriot3008]

😂

[@wavydiego4540]

Anyone got the same problem the hill part keeps coming out a Luh bit but u don’t feel it like that ?

[@danielendres1099]

For myself I find with Nike’s shoes that fit so snug I get better heel lockdown half size up. I think that’s because I can pull the laces tighter without making the mid foot too tight

[@patoleary2042]

Not as good as the KD 15 however still a top 5 shoe for 2023!

[@GeoJ1830]

Hi Tommy, could you advise the higher of the ground shoes? I mean a very good impact protection shoes, especially in the forefoot, kind of the best right now in your opinion? I've played in bb nxt and lebron 15.. tried to play in zoom freak 4 and 5 but send them back..😅

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey. GT Jump 2, LeBron 20, WOW 10. On the more affordable side, Son of Flash, Bounce Legend from Adidas these are decent options I think.

[@TommyLiu4]

Puma’s All Pro Nitro is good too 😃

[@GeoJ1830]

@TommyLiu4 Thank you, Tommy ! I've tried Lebron, and I wasn't impressed 😕 but will give them a chance 😅 Gt jumps feel a little bit unstable for me. I'm playing volleyball... Anyway, thank you very much for your advice ! :) 💪

[@mohsenslim4395]

It s a baby between the kobe and a penny 2

[@vandave1517]

Hey tommy I think we have similar foot shape but the thing is I can't get the size 10.5 the 10 is the only available I can get,so my question is do you think I can get away with size 10? or they would be so snug that I might kill my toes?😂 have you triednthe size 10? if you do can you tell how to they feel on foot

[@TommyLiu4]

Hi. No do not go with the size 10, sizing down would be too snug and uncomfortable I’m pretty sure. If 10.5 is your true size or normal size you can even go to 11.

[@jesus-yw4zr]

Hi, would u recommend these or the 808 3 ultra for a small guard who only plays indoor?

[@TommyLiu4]

Hello. These

[@zeppequinox5530]

Not related to the KD16 but what r ur fav shoes to play in? I have wider feet and they’re flat which causes overpronation, I love my LeBron nxxt gen and KD14 rn. Gonna cop the ASICS nova surge low, u think there’s a better shoe to get or no? Cant rlly do li Ning cuz I’m 11-11.5, li Ning sizing is gonna be weird for me

[@TommyLiu4]

I would add the GT Hustle 2 in there. Great for wide & flat feet 😃

[@Delivee.]

Only thing I was say is go up in size im normally a 10.5 and I bought the 11 which fits well for me

[@srirachili]

saw you filming some b roll for these 👀

[@TommyLiu4]

Oh hi 😄

[@jihyopark4139]

How does kd 16 sizing compare to WOW 10 lows? I got the KD16 aunt pearls in 9, but I went half size up because it was too tight. Should I get size 9 for wow 10 lows too?

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes

[@Wladislav]

As a wide footer, KDs have never worked for me. Either they're way too small/narrow, or they have no heel lockdown.

[@TommyLiu4]

I feel you… That was especially the case for me last year with the 15 😂

[@JayDub33]

Yeah that’s why I got the Lebron NXXT Gens. They have amazing lockdown and traction. They are very comfortable too. I’ll suggest going up a half or full size tho. I got three pairs too!🔥🔥🔥

[@DaneIbsen]

Have you tried the 14?

[@seanswer3]

Cw is fireee

[@Jay-tv6ly]

The kat😂

[@AinsleyClara]

How do you like these compared to the harden vol 7. Seems like nike tried a similar cushioning set up with strobel in the heel instead of boast

[@TommyLiu4]

I think the Harden Vol. 7 cushion feels a little bit better, but it is a lot heavier on feet.

[@AinsleyClara]

@TommyLiu4 do you prefer the Harden then over the kd?

[@TommyLiu4]

@@AinsleyClara Yeah

[@leisurefarm]

Heel slippage has been a major problem for kd15 and 16. I feel the KDs peaked at 14 followed by 13 (although 13 has a very strange shoe length).

[@TommyLiu4]

I agree with that.

[@jalenhasrobbed]

Hi Tommy, do you think JA1 or KD16 is better for the PF ?

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey! KD 16

[@brent103]

What do you think is better in general between KD16 and Lebron NXXT Gen?

[@TommyLiu4]

KD 16

[@benjirehisraelespina1524]

is it safe to say that kd16 is like wow son of flash? not the best in everything but enough in terms of everything?

[@TommyLiu4]

That would be a fair assessment. For now I’d still take the Son of Flash over these though - more secure, a little bit better support. 😃

[@c.rodriguez9101]

“maybe one of the accounts would be kd himself”

[@wonderfulmee]

🖤

[@zippoliu]

Any heel slippage while choosing half size up?

[@TommyLiu4]

Will be some, so I went TTS, but not as much as the KD 15.

[@Ki11er_B]

Where can I get those NBA socks u wore? They seem like nike elite basketball socks

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes they are. I bought them many years ago from the Nike outlet, might be hard to find now…

[@Ki11er_B]

@@TommyLiu4 DANGGGGG! I've been looking around and can't find any of such socks anymore anywhere but thanks a lot!

[@BobRoss-wm3lc]

@@Ki11er_Bwhat kind you end up getting?

[@stephenjlopez8881]

Where i can buy that color?im a fan of the kd line since the 3 but dont like translucent sole...

[@TommyLiu4]

Should be available in most places - check the Nike site, or your local sports stores and retailers?

[@BobRoss-wm3lc]

Update?

[@ilovekickz1633]

Just got these for 20% off on Nike can’t wait

[@TommyLiu4]

Nice!

[@noneyavus5074]

How you liking them?

[@BrightNights645]

Update on Kd’s?

[@ilovekickz1633]

I returned em lol I’m running it up with the ld4s

[@ilovekickz1633]

Kd 4s

[@axelronand.castro4745]

should i cop for 120?

[@Yxma756]

How should I break in my first pair of kd16

[@TommyLiu4]

Keep hooping in them! 😁🤛

[@ayzaak]

doesn't this model have the same cushion setup like the zion 2s?

[@TommyLiu4]

Yeah basically

[@RaysEdits923]

yo is the translucent outsole better than the rubber outsole?

[@TommyLiu4]

Both are okay for me - like an 8/10 traction performance from my experience.

[@ohwow556]

do you have a wide foot? if yes, is it too tight to your feet?

[@shrimp3487]

I have a wide foot and out of the box it kinda hurts, but once you break it in its really nice to play in

[@deoaglinao5136]

can we see a review on the cat?

[@TommyLiu4]

🐾 Those paws got great traction I can tell you that.

[@deoaglinao5136]

@@TommyLiu4😂😂

[@alanbatalitzky831]

The kd 16 are nice but too tight had to go up a half size

[@alexmakun9932]

did this help or should i just not get the shoe

[@BobRoss-wm3lc]

@@alexmakun9932what’d you end up getting?

[@alexmakun9932]

@@BobRoss-wm3lc kd 16, they were overly tight got curry 11’s good comfort but the traction and ankle support after a while was 🚮

[@BobRoss-wm3lc]

@@alexmakun9932 so you probably wild t recommend either?

[@shmichaeljordan3336]

Best shoe out rn imo. I like these way more than the 15

[@noxtanagnes]

Kd12 is also one of the best

[@D3L3T3]

Nothing will beat the KD12. Those shoes are gods shoes

[@rogeraguilar3575]

I want the Aunt Pearls. That’s all

[@TommyLiu4]

YES always the best KD colorway to me

[@johnleuizbasiga6245]

this or the puma all nitro pro scoop?

[@TommyLiu4]

All Pro Nitro

[@Naughtygismo]

Kd 16 or luka 2 please someone help me

[@TommyLiu4]

I personally like the Luka 2 a little bit better as of now. But both are great shoes and no bad pick there really 😃

[@pb3]

I think the kd 16 aunt pearl has translucent rubber

[@onmymomma1834]

no it dosent

[@pb3]

@@onmymomma1834 good because it looked like the pink shade was shading a clear bottom

[@CHUCKTVPLUS]

What?! Air Penny 2! 😅

[@prodbillionz7443]

do zion 3

[@TommyLiu4]

Affirmative

[@page1_cs]

Do Sabrina1 please.

[@TommyLiu4]

👌👌

[@DominoJrSabangan]

Kd15 or kd16 for outdoor?

[@TommyLiu4]

15

[@jchung1506]

Sounds kinda meh to me. Thanks for the review, Tommy.

[@TommyLiu4]

Cheers! 🙏🙏

[@pepegalvan_]

Canada 3rd place FIBA WC!!! Not bad!!!

[@TommyLiu4]

❤️🎉

[@jamkicks05]

@@TommyLiu4r u Canadian too?

[@TommyLiu4]

@@jamkicks05 yeah

[@Louie-mt7dr]

These or ja 1? or freak 5?

[@TommyLiu4]

Zoom Freak 5 to me

[@nlmbgio]

these or luka 2?

[@TommyLiu4]

Luka 2

[@usosin5906]

I got them for $90, W?

[@TommyLiu4]

Nice! Big W 👍

[@gab-6204]

Got this for only $117

[@johnfoster9406]

That's a great price

[@kleinotoman9591]

kd 16 or nxxt gen? I am a powerforward

[@TommyLiu4]

KD 16

[@kleinotoman9591]

@@TommyLiu4 can i ask why?

[@TommyLiu4]

@@kleinotoman9591 Cushion - better snap off the forefoot.

[@kleinotoman9591]

@@TommyLiu4 What i want on my shoe mostly is that it has great traction even on dusty courts, also have good durability, great impact protection and bounce, and support. Do you think kd 16 will do most compare to the nxxt gens?

[@TommyLiu4]

@@kleinotoman9591 yeah

[@ceddsix]

kd 16 or freak 4? ( im wide feet )

[@TommyLiu4]

Freak 4

[@TommyLiu4]

Avoid the KD’s since you have wide feet.

[@ceddsix]

alright

[@ceddsix]

@@TommyLiu4 thanks alot

[@landon7192]

kd 16 or adidas Ae 1

[@TommyLiu4]

AE 1

[@Icypooh999]

is it good for wide feet

[@TommyLiu4]

No

[@danielnelson6903]

Go half a size up perfect right out the box

[@bwyyyy]

So......no one's gonna talk about Tommy's cat?

[@TommyLiu4]

🐈‍⬛❤️

[@bwyyyy]

@TommyLiu4 same foot size. same pet vibes. I feel we could be best friends 🤣

[@TommyLiu4]

@@bwyyyy haha ayy man 🤝🍻

[@MrAceMcGee]

.....how much for the cat? 🤔

[@TommyLiu4]

Free to pick up he just bit through another headphone wire again 🔌🤣

[@damcclung9464]

Second

[@Greasetogo]

Are they good for wide feet

[@TommyLiu4]

No

[@humphrey6630]

squishmallow :0

[@TommyLiu4]

😆

[@krishnakarthik1495]

Catt

[@MyManD]

I think the problem is exactly that they're...mid. Nothing's bad, but nothing's great, and all that mediocrity comes at the cost of $150.

[@TommyLiu4]

Right for sure!

[@fusingpainter8582]

It’s so overpriced in ah bro

[@papakevs5723]

1st

[@damcclung9464]

Bro beat me to it

[@papakevs5723]

@@damcclung9464 sorry bro 🤣

[@rogeraguilar3575]

They look real flat