Is Kevin Durant's New Shoe ANY GOOD?! Nike KD 16 Performance Review!

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  • Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
  • Here's my performance review of the Nike KD 16. Kevin Durant signature shoe with Nike
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 84

  • @ianfaris4806
    @ianfaris4806 10 місяців тому +12

    Kd13 is one of my alltime favourite hoop shoes the forefoot doublestack with strobal unit was amazing, still a midcut with tons of support great traction one of the best ive ever played in

  • @wyd_Ilan
    @wyd_Ilan 10 місяців тому +3

    What sups Sammy keep up the work work with the shoes you review and thanks for taking the time to review them

  • @jrdatrackstar
    @jrdatrackstar 6 місяців тому +2

    The reason KDs have a forgiving heel lockdown is to protect his Achilles since he tore it (it's why the 15s have the heel bump). The 16s have a similar function without the bump to prevent the heel slippage, but if you crank the very last lace you're able to achieve amazing heel lockdown. It's really nice because you don't have to tie the rest of the shoe that tight but can still get amazing fit and lockdown.
    As someone who suffers from Achilles tendinitis I tend to lean toward KD shoes because they keep this injury in mind, all while still providing a enough lockdown that is adjustable based on your injury level. If you need your heel tightness a little more forgiving you're able to do that while still getting the level of heel lockdown you need, and vice versa if you don't suffer from the injury.

  • @cg1885
    @cg1885 10 місяців тому +3

    Thanks Sammy. Looking forward to your Jordan 38 review.

  • @user-tw8kk8jr8b
    @user-tw8kk8jr8b 9 місяців тому +6

    I absolutely love the look. I have always wanted a pair of KDs because he is my favorite NBA player and you always say good things about his shoes.

  • @SLAPTALK
    @SLAPTALK 10 місяців тому +6

    When I first saw this silhouette....I IMMEDIATELY SLID OUT!! 🤯🤸🏽‍♂️🤯

  • @dmoore914
    @dmoore914 10 місяців тому +6

    Dont sleep on these, elite hoop shoe

  • @diegobobadilla8616
    @diegobobadilla8616 10 місяців тому +125

    Sammy, don't land with your heels, it is very Bad for your knees 🙏🙏

    • @matthewcallaway5223
      @matthewcallaway5223 10 місяців тому +11

      I hear ya, i agree, i liked your comment first and foremost.
      Having said that, They are real small jumps and he’s a smaller probably lighter guy i think. I don’t know how tall but he seems like a guard. Probably not too bad for him or he wouldn’t do them all the time.
      Plus, Sammy Takes one for the team cus he lets us know how it is IF we happen to land on our heels.
      Sorry for the long answer I’m high as fuggg

    • @rightybricks1582
      @rightybricks1582 10 місяців тому +14

      It's just a demo bro. Nobody actually lands on their heels when jumping. There are players though who are heel-strikers when running or cutting.

    • @diegobobadilla8616
      @diegobobadilla8616 10 місяців тому +2

      I said it because he mentions on many of his videos that he runs down the court like that

    • @joshjensen6509
      @joshjensen6509 8 місяців тому

      @@diegobobadilla8616everyone lands on their heels when they run

    • @Athleteforeverr
      @Athleteforeverr 5 місяців тому +1

      YES. He always talks about heel to toe strikes but you should NEVER do that. Thats why a lot of athletes cant stay on the court now

  • @NoahS2914
    @NoahS2914 10 місяців тому +3

    I had to wipe my butt a lot since it was dusty but overall it was cleaned pretty well and I could keep playing even though I was constapated but still some doo doo remained

  • @JustKicks786
    @JustKicks786 10 місяців тому +5

    Hope these fit like the kd14

  • @DwBoutRon
    @DwBoutRon 6 місяців тому

    I love them. Rn my shoe rotation is WOW 10, Kd16, and lebron 21

  • @JoshHOPS
    @JoshHOPS 10 місяців тому +30

    The 15s were the most comfortable of all my shoes...Will probably get some 16s once they have more colorways

    • @94Knights
      @94Knights 10 місяців тому +4

      15s are goated

    • @jonahwagz
      @jonahwagz 10 місяців тому +6

      I have aunt pearl 15, but ever since the dropped these it’s been fired cause it’s my schools colors so they finna look clean (we’re red and gold)

    • @menagex3543
      @menagex3543 10 місяців тому +2

      Heel slip ruined the 15s for me

    • @94Knights
      @94Knights 9 місяців тому +2

      @@menagex3543 must not be your correct sizing. The Kds do feel weird at first. I have a wide foot and was worried about the heel slippage and Kds historically running narrow. After the initial break in period and tying them correctly I never had any problems

    • @JoshHOPS
      @JoshHOPS 9 місяців тому

      I know what you are saying, and there is slippage, but they are so damn comfortable and bouncy@@menagex3543

  • @dominicreeping
    @dominicreeping 9 місяців тому

    my favorite think about air stroble is, it's not very mushy

  • @alanbatalitzky831
    @alanbatalitzky831 10 місяців тому +6

    When is there going to be a new color way releasing

  • @Im_a_child_of_God
    @Im_a_child_of_God 6 місяців тому +1

    I have a question if I I’m a size 10 should I go size 11 and still give me good lock down

  • @therealmarcc.2529
    @therealmarcc.2529 4 місяці тому

    I had terrible heel slip in the Kd 16. Worse than the heel slip I had in the Kd 15.
    I had to add one more lace hole on the 16 just to make them wearable.

  • @vincentyu7383
    @vincentyu7383 10 місяців тому

    Sammy can you performance review li ning liren 4 (sharp edge) even I have it and it the best traction even cushion too but is a high top basketball shoe

  • @justinokane6748
    @justinokane6748 10 місяців тому +5

    The KD 16 looks like a PG 6

  • @douss11
    @douss11 9 місяців тому +1

    I guess the shoes that I got at dicksporting goods ran big . I got. Half size down..... and it feelsl very good... with the 11.5 I felt that heel lockdown problem.. but going half size down to size 11.. it feel very well..

  • @jubyloo2
    @jubyloo2 9 місяців тому +2

    Sounds like KD13/14s were peak and been going down since

  • @johnalexisbunyi1578
    @johnalexisbunyi1578 10 місяців тому

    It looks like an old and1s in the mid 2000s. Like the ones that jwill wore.

  • @jimkohara554
    @jimkohara554 9 місяців тому +6

    KD14’s are the best so far

    • @Lighthouse_Rides
      @Lighthouse_Rides 7 місяців тому

      The strap coming undone is annoying, though.

  • @atayturan7097
    @atayturan7097 10 місяців тому +2

    Kd 16 vs LeBron nxxt gen?

  • @xandermecas8221
    @xandermecas8221 10 місяців тому +8

    Is there a shoe better than the way of wade 10 yet or should I just buy another pair, looking for great traction, bounce, cushion, performance. I use them for volleyball and basketball

    • @emjay2566
      @emjay2566 10 місяців тому +1

      Get another pair

    • @matthewcallaway5223
      @matthewcallaway5223 10 місяців тому

      Maybe the 808 3 ultra, but i LOVE the lows for the wow 10 too. I have both highs and lows. Highs are bouncier but the lows feel great too

    • @narutouchiha1082
      @narutouchiha1082 10 місяців тому +1

      I just got the puma all pro nitros. They’re great. Better than pg6 for sure which I had.

  • @Csal43
    @Csal43 10 місяців тому +1

    Gt jump 2 performance review?

  • @GreekSneakCollector
    @GreekSneakCollector 10 місяців тому

    I'm feeling that we see the same shoe the last couple of years.

  • @freshhprinceworld
    @freshhprinceworld 10 місяців тому +3

    Goat is still KD14

  • @jpthomas1017
    @jpthomas1017 7 місяців тому

    How is the toe box for wide feet

  • @emirhan2284
    @emirhan2284 10 місяців тому

    I have watched your videos, but I still don't really know what shoe to get ( I am looking for a budget one, 120EURO at most).
    The DVD1 and the way of wade shoes are both recommended by you, but since I need to ship them over and probably cannot return them (I live in Germany) I dont really know if I should take this risk. Otherwise I really like the looks of the DVD1 and the price is also good (would bei 100 EURO with shipping included).
    So I think the only other options are the Nike Precision 6, Tatum 1 and Luka 1, right?
    Which one of these is the best one?

    • @deniz_skywalker
      @deniz_skywalker 10 місяців тому

      Try getting pg6

    • @emirhan2284
      @emirhan2284 10 місяців тому

      @@deniz_skywalkerthats actually what I had (my first ever shoes) but I broke them unfortunately and now I cant find them no more, its sold out everywhere or not selling at all

    • @therealcellycarello5031
      @therealcellycarello5031 10 місяців тому

      @@emirhan2284Luka 1 my man you will love them

    • @henokhailemariam3467
      @henokhailemariam3467 5 місяців тому

      @@emirhan2284ja 1s

  • @poowaponjunead6722
    @poowaponjunead6722 10 місяців тому

    Can you try Li-ning Yu-Shuai series?

  • @haydenjames390
    @haydenjames390 10 місяців тому

    Where’s the 808 3 ultra review!!

  • @motoglows
    @motoglows 10 місяців тому +1

    I have a question I’m a light weight pg who is looking for a good shoe with a nice bounce. Any recommendations?

    • @motu2278
      @motu2278 10 місяців тому

      The W.O.W. 808 3 Ultra is a good lightweight option with great bounce it feels really similar to a Kobe.

    • @matthewcallaway5223
      @matthewcallaway5223 10 місяців тому

      Nice bounce? Maybe Kyrie infinity, they’re super cheap and a nice and comfy shoe. If you want better court feel i would go 808 3 ultra
      The Wow 10 is an investment but i personally think it’s the best shoe out there

    • @alexmoss5712
      @alexmoss5712 9 місяців тому

      LeBron 20👍🏼 bouncy Kobe basically

  • @RCmattE28
    @RCmattE28 10 місяців тому +1

    Love the channel and the reviews. But please clip those 💅 gonna slice and dice someone on the court with those

    • @CliqueOverAnything
      @CliqueOverAnything 10 місяців тому +2

      His nails aren't even that bad 😂

    • @RCmattE28
      @RCmattE28 10 місяців тому +1

      @CliqueOverAnything lol I know they're not too bad rn but it's EVERY video. Whenever he demonstrates wiping the dust off the outsole that's all I see is his nails lookin too long for ball. 🤣

  • @suhaibabdi136
    @suhaibabdi136 8 місяців тому

    Please do kd16 vs ja1🙏🙏🙏

  • @athr885
    @athr885 7 місяців тому

    I’ve been trying to get hoop shoes for a while and i’m stuck between kd 16 and Ja 1 what should i get?

    • @jakesmiller1300
      @jakesmiller1300 2 місяці тому

      comfort - kd 16, traction - ja 1 (My own opinion)

    • @jakesmiller1300
      @jakesmiller1300 2 місяці тому

      Also the Ja 1 is more durable I think and cheaper than average price of kd 16s

  • @turdferguson9022
    @turdferguson9022 10 місяців тому +2

    hi Sammy

  • @iPhoon
    @iPhoon 10 місяців тому

    I stayed with the kd 6

  • @emjay2566
    @emjay2566 10 місяців тому

    Low top Penny 2’s

  • @jsol2480
    @jsol2480 6 місяців тому

    Yoo i play in a dusty court at the rec center. Whats the best shoe for traction??

    • @Condico
      @Condico 6 місяців тому +1

      I reccomend the pg6 dude, been playing with it on public courts and it bites very very good and stays consistent for a very long time

    • @user-ic4rz1eq8b
      @user-ic4rz1eq8b 6 місяців тому

      Are they ripping???

  • @philly1st894
    @philly1st894 10 місяців тому

    lol no 24 hour fitness endorsements 😅

  • @NoRythemVert
    @NoRythemVert 10 місяців тому +2

    Jesus Christ loves you all❤ Isiah 33:22 For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; he will save us.

  • @boyfoxter5614
    @boyfoxter5614 10 місяців тому

    Hardens over these

  • @basketball_is_everything
    @basketball_is_everything 10 місяців тому

    give away when??

  • @jaysonzoom5844
    @jaysonzoom5844 10 місяців тому

    Sof or ac 11

    • @Offenatics25
      @Offenatics25 10 місяців тому

      Son of flash, Better outdoor and indoor

  • @TheDundeal
    @TheDundeal 10 місяців тому

    *rigidity

  • @hipercondriaco1051
    @hipercondriaco1051 8 місяців тому

    I agree its looks kinda cheap

  • @IBP45
    @IBP45 10 місяців тому

    W

  • @bballfn4804
    @bballfn4804 10 місяців тому

    Yooo

  • @aaronshawnawuolletfamily7971
    @aaronshawnawuolletfamily7971 10 місяців тому

    third

  • @HyperInvest210
    @HyperInvest210 10 місяців тому

    Bro doesn’t even respond on IG either! Come on….be better! 😂