Nike KD 15
Released 4/2022, Low Top, Kevin Durant,
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9.0
EXPERT RATING
9 reviews
9.2
USER RATING
140 ratings
The Nike KD 15 is a shoe that has something for every type of player.
Best Suitable For:
Best for players looking for a shoe that covers all the bases.
Price Comparison:
Available at 4 shops | Official Retail Price: $149.99
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Nike KD 15 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 11 |  Puma MB.01 Lo |  Nike Lebron 20 |  Under Armour Curry 11 |  New Balance Hesi Low V2 | Add shoe | |
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| Expert Rating | 9.0 | 8.9(0.1) | 8.9(0.1) | 8.8(0.2) | 8.7(0.3) | 8.4(0.6) | |
| User Rating | 9.2 | 9.1(0.1) | 8.7(0.5) | 9.2(0.0) | 8.7(0.5) | NA | |
| Best Price | $112.97 $150 | $225 | $120 | $179.97 $200 | $109.99 $160 | $81.97 $110 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 370g - 390g | NA | NA | 390g - 410g | NA | NA |
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Nike KD 15 Review
Pros:
Amazing traction
Bouncy cushion
Cons:
Some heel slippage
Performance of the Nike KD 15:
The traction is a standout feature on the Nike KD 15. It bites to every type of court, performing amazingly.
Reviewers agreed that the cushioning offers a unique combination of court feel, responsiveness, bounciness, and impact protection.
The materials conform to your feet nicely and are comfortable to play in.
The shoe also fits better than previous KD models and is more accommodating to different foot shapes.
If there is any downside, some reviewers experienced a bit of heel slippage. Others didn't feel completely secure around the heel.
The Nike KD 15 could be one of the best performance shoes available.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike KD 15:
Expert Rating: 9.0 (ranks #6 of 334)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
9
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.4
June 2, 2022
The Nike KD 15 has something for everybody. The cushion is outstanding, and the traction grips incredibly. The shoe also accommodates almost every type of foot shape.
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9.3
June 16, 2022
The Nike KD 15 could very well be the best basketball this year. The shoe has great cushion and traction, and the materials are solid.
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9.3
July 7, 2022
I would recommend the Nike KD 15 to any and everyone. The traction is amazing, and the cushion is incredibly comfortable.
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9.0
June 11, 2022
The Nike KD 15 is an amazing performer. The shoe feels responsive because the traction is so damn good, and the cushion is bouncy. The only downside is that my heel doesn't feel the most locked down.
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9.0
July 7, 2022
The Nike KD 15 is a magnificent shoe that I highly recommend. The traction is one of the best available, and the cushion is good to go right out of the box.
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9.0
July 26, 2022
The Nike KD 15 is almost a complete upgrade of the KD 14. The only downside is the heel slippage. Otherwise, the cushioning and traction are amazing.
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9.0
July 26, 2022
I enjoyed playing in the Nike KD 15 a lot. I would highly recommend them. The traction is grippy and perfect for indoors, and the Zoom Strobel unit is bouncy, as usual.
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8.7
October 16, 2022
The Nike KD 15 is one of my favourite basketball shoes. The cushioning, traction, and support are some of the best available.
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8.6
July 26, 2022
Overall, the Nike KD 15 feels fantastic on the court. It's fun to play in, and I definitely recommend it. The only downside is the minimal amount of heel slippage.
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User Reviews of the Nike KD 15:
User Rating: 9.2 (ranks #40 of 334)
10 - Amazing
52
9 - Great
77
8 - Good
10
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
September 7, 2023
This is one of my favorite basketball shoes. It is extremely versatile and great for any position! The price of the shoe is also reasonable, and despite somewhat cheap materials the shoe is light and breathable. Despite somewhat generic features the shoe takes it's tech to the next level. It has a traction pattern typical for Nike but the shoe grips better than any other basketball shoe I've warm inside and outside. The traction also lasts a long time. The Nike Zoom Air Tech is also phenomenal.
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9.0
September 17, 2023
One of the best shoes ever for sure, the cushion is amazing and it is a very sleek shoe, it "moves" very well. By that I mean, it is a shoe that allows you to make change of directions, cuts etc. The traction is great as long as it is not an outdoor or dusty court, when I use them outdoor I slip A LOT, but indoors it is amazing. The fit is great tho there is some heel slippage but nothing insane. Arch support is very good. Overall, this is an amazing shoe but dont recommend them for outdoors.
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8.2
August 14, 2023
A good performer, but I had many issues wearing them. It takes AGES to overall break in! Not breathable at all, cushioning is just average, it's not that bouncy, neither that shock absorbing nor a comfortable shoe, it has a flat and hard sole system, like an internal shank plate with no middle support so feet can't bend, that gave me plantar fasciitis and chin pain every time I used them. Otherwise It's very responsive and close to the ground. Grip is outstanding! Materials are too hard.
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9.4
March 31, 2023
The KD 15 is a great performer. Two major upgrades over the KD 14, one downgrade. The shank plate on the KD 14 was directly under the zoom strobel, and gave me arch pain. The 15 has an exposed shank plate between the midsole and outsole. No more arch pain! The midsole is also a little stiffer and feels more stable on hard cuts. The only downgrade is the heel lockdown. The KD 14 was rock solid in this area. The KD 15 has a little heel slippage, but that does go away as you break them in.
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9.0
May 1, 2023
my favourite shoe, really comfortable with great traction, mid foot wings keep me contained, i experienced some heel slippage, maybe on the first day or two a lot but not much past that. full length zoom strobel with cushlon is a perfect mix of responsiveness, bounciness and comfort!! traction stops on a dime if you wipe, does pick up dust if on a slightly dusty court which sucks. If i wear this for too long (like 3+ hours) then the zoom strobel can hurt my foot, fatigue bacically.
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Traction of the Nike KD 15:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.7 (ranks #7 of 334)
User Traction Rating: 9.5 (ranks #40 of 334)
10 - Amazing
92
9 - Great
48
8 - Good
6
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
10.0
June 2, 2022
The traction is incredible on the KD 15.
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10.0
June 16, 2022
I didn't experience any slipping. The traction definitely performed very well.
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10.0
July 7, 2022
This traction sticks like glue to both clean and dusty courts. I had no issues whatsoever with the traction.
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10.0
June 11, 2022
The traction is top-tier, and it performs exceptionally well.
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9.0
July 7, 2022
I can't say enough good things about the traction of this shoe.
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10.0
July 26, 2022
The traction on the KD 15 is top-tier. It's super grippy and it grabs the floor really well. The traction sticks like glue to clean and dirty courts.
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9.5
July 26, 2022
The rubber is soft and tacky, and it does its job well. The traction has you covered in all directions.
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9.5
October 16, 2022
The multi-directional traction pattern performs amazingly on clean and dirty courts. It reminds me of the Kobe 9.
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9.0
July 26, 2022
Overall, the traction is good. You'll have a strong bite on clean courts, but it does pick up dust on dirtier courts.
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Cushion of the Nike KD 15:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.5 (ranks #22 of 334)
User Cushion Rating: 9.3 (ranks #53 of 334)
10 - Amazing
69
9 - Great
63
8 - Good
15
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
2
10.0
June 2, 2022
The midsole is a full-length Zoom Strobel and Cushlon, and it feels amazing. The bottom-loaded shank does make the cushion more efficient, though.
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10.0
June 16, 2022
Even with the Zoom Strobel unit, the court feel is solid. The impact protection and cushion overall are bouncy. It's hard to find a shoe with a good combination of these attributes.
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10.0
July 7, 2022
The Cushlon is soft, and the Zoom Strobel feels great underfoot. The impact protection under the heel is phenomenal.
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9.0
June 11, 2022
The full-length Zoom Strobel unit is bouncy and offers a lot of compression. Impact protection is terrific too.
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9.0
July 7, 2022
The cushion feels soft and responsive straight out of the box. It's a very comfortable shoe.
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10.0
July 26, 2022
Cushlon and a full-length Zoom Strobel are superb. It's a great combination of responsiveness, impact protection, and comfort.
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9.5
July 26, 2022
When I first played in these shoes, they felt somewhat stiff. After breaking them in, they feel a lot smoother. I really liked the bounciness and responsiveness of the Zoom Strobel.
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9.0
October 16, 2022
I prefer this year's cushioning setup in the KD lineup. It's responsive and has some court feel. This is the best implementation of full-length Zoom.
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9.0
July 26, 2022
The foam is firmer on the 15 than the 14. The Zoom Strobel is still bouncy and explosive; it's just not as soft as the 14.
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Materials of the Nike KD 15:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.6 (ranks #67 of 334)
User Materials Rating: 8.8 (ranks #86 of 334)
10 - Amazing
39
9 - Great
63
8 - Good
33
7 - Average
8
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
3
9.0
June 2, 2022
One of the biggest upgrades from the KD 14 to the KD 15 is the ventilated tongue. The upper also appears to be much more durable.
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8.0
July 7, 2022
The shoe feels comfortable and minimal on foot. It feels similar to the KD 14.
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9.0
June 11, 2022
The materials on the shoe are soft and conform to your foot well. I had no issues with the materials.
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9.0
July 26, 2022
The materials are similar to the KD 14, but it's lighter. It feels more comfortable and durable.
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8.5
July 26, 2022
The materials are a lot of different meshes and textiles. They get the job done and are comfy on foot.
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7.5
October 16, 2022
The shoe doesn't have many premium materials, but I enjoyed the comfort.
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9.0
July 26, 2022
The materials are simple, but the shoe performs well.
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Support of the Nike KD 15:
Expert Support Rating: 8.6 (ranks #129 of 334)
User Support Rating: 8.7 (ranks #142 of 334)
10 - Amazing
32
9 - Great
51
8 - Good
50
7 - Average
14
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
1
9.0
June 2, 2022
The TPU winglets on the side of the shoe work with the laces to provide a secure and contained support system. The heel cup also gives you better lockdown and comfort.
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8.0
June 16, 2022
As long as you tie your laces well, the lateral containment with the plastic cage helps. I did experience some heel slipping, but it went away when I wore cushioned socks.
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9.0
July 7, 2022
I did not experience any heel slippage when I played. The lockdown was solid for me, especially the plastic wings on the sides of the shoe.
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8.0
June 11, 2022
For support and lateral containment, I was good to go. The plastic cage helps to reinforce the lateral containment of the shoe. I did have some issues with my heel not feeling locked down, though.
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9.0
July 7, 2022
The ankle support really worked for me, and I had no issues with stability either.
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8.0
July 26, 2022
The lockdown and support are good but could be better. I did experience heel slippage.
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9.0
July 26, 2022
Nike put a lot of features on the shoe to make it stable. I never felt insecure, but it does lack some arch support.
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9.0
October 16, 2022
After breaking the shoe in, I had no issues with the lockdown. The TPU wings also help pull your foot into the shoe.
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8.0
July 26, 2022
The plastic cage provides a lot of lateral containment and stability. However, I did experience a minimal amount of heel slippage in both shoes.
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Fit of the Nike KD 15:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.7 (ranks #64 of 334)
User Fit Rating: 9.0 (ranks #63 of 334)
10 - Amazing
49
9 - Great
54
8 - Good
37
7 - Average
5
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
1
9.0
June 2, 2022
The lacing system allows you to customize the fit to help you feel more secure.
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9.0
June 16, 2022
The KD 15 accommodates more foot shapes compared to previous models. The midsection is also not as tight as in previous models.
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9.0
June 11, 2022
The shoe fits very snugly, and I like that type of fit.
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9.0
July 26, 2022
It is snug right out of the box, but after some wear, they fit perfectly.
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8.5
July 26, 2022
The shoe is narrow and snug right out of the box. It took some extra time for me to break these in.
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8.5
October 16, 2022
I didn't experience heel slip, but it wasn't the most secure fit. Eventually, the fit became better, and I had no issues. I enjoyed the fit.
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8.0
July 26, 2022
Overall, the fit is solid. I have no complaints.
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Durability of the Nike KD 15:
User Durability Rating: 8.8 (ranks #99 of 334)
10 - Amazing
35
9 - Great
44
8 - Good
23
7 - Average
8
6 - Subpar
4
5 - Poor
3
Outdoor of the Nike KD 15:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 8.3 (ranks #267 of 334)
User Outdoor Rating: 52.9 (ranks #166 of 334)
Good (100%)
27
Fair (50%)
37
Bad (0%)
27
no
June 2, 2022
The downside about the traction is that it is not durable enough for outdoor play.
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fair
June 16, 2022
The traction will work outdoors, but it won't last.
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no
July 7, 2022
I wouldn't recommend these for outdoor play.
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no
June 11, 2022
This shoe is not a good option for outdoor play because of the soft rubber.
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no
July 26, 2022
I wouldn't use these outdoors.
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no
July 26, 2022
I have concerns about the long-term durability.
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Width of the Nike KD 15:
very narrow
10
slightly narrow
47
regular
73
slightly wide
12
very wide
3
regularly wide
June 2, 2022
People with a foot-width of 2E can go true to size for a 1-to-1 fit, and those with widths over 2E can go up half a size.
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very narrow
June 11, 2022
KD shoes are always narrow.
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very narrow
July 26, 2022
It's a narrow shoe, for sure.
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slightly narrow
October 16, 2022
The shoe feels narrow.
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slightly narrow
July 26, 2022
It's narrow. I have a slightly wide foot, but it was still ok to play in these.
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Size of the Nike KD 15:
very small
1
slightly small
12
true to size
107
slightly long
24
very long
3
true to size
June 2, 2022
Narrow or medium foot shapes can go true to size.
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true to size
June 16, 2022
The sizing is more accommodating to most foot shapes this year.
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true to size
June 11, 2022
I went true to size.
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true to size
July 26, 2022
This shoe is true to size.
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½ size small
July 26, 2022
I recommend going up half a size.
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true to size
October 16, 2022
Go true to size.
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true to size
July 26, 2022
The shoe is true to size.
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