Hey Guys! Another performance review here at WearTesters in 2021. Finding our new normal in this crazy world. If you've been playing in the Nike KD 14 let us know your thoughts on them down below. Thanks for watching!
@@dylsupreme5310 the KDs man. They might be a bit ugly, but they're a legit performance GOAT contender! Unless you really like playing basketball in what feels like a bouncy soccer shoe...then get the GTs!
Love my pair of the Psychedelic colorway! Played in league with them. Traction is incredible. They bite so hard. The cushioning is primo. The strap sucks. Has already ripped up my laces a bit too so I have to hold the laces to the side when I put my foot in the shoe. Only complaint. Otherwise these are f’n money!!!
I went up 1/2 size, too! These are the GOAT when it comes to performance! Best shoes I've ever had! Been ballin' indoors and outdoors, no noticeable fraying or wear. Nice bounce and impact protection. They're fantastic!
Keep killing it, always been spot on with the reviews. These shoes ain’t cheap and your reviews help big time. Waiting on the Zion review before pulling the plug on these!
@@ramonvasquez3202 He could have missed though, abs the similarity between the two shots, only differences being his feet location and the result of the shot creates an undeniable correlation for which you can only argue causality. Plus, his shoes didn't grow during that shot did they? He wears shoes too small he doesn't like, and BKN isn't in a position to need that shot.
The first time I wore these, I agitated my heel and kept slipping. But after they broke in and I got used to them, everything was just perfect. The Zoom Strobel, the traction, the support, lockdown, everything. I just wish there were better colorways though.
I feel you on the strap issue. The giant one on the KD 4s was the only strap of its kind that gave me 0 issues, and I played outdoors exclusively. But ever since? Trash, every time. I LOVE how my Kyrie 6s look--I got those teal/light blue ones with the leopard print strap and the crazy color combo--but I have to bend down to re-strap it like every other play, so I haven't worn them in months.
The KD9 were my first pair from the KD line, and the KD9 were pretty comfortable, I haven't really played in any other KD's, just been hooping in LeBrons lately. Until I bought the KD14 just yesterday on 6/17/21 at Champs Sports, and boy that I really comfortable, top tier traction, just a great all around basketball shoe. I bought the KyD's....dope colorway.👌🏾
I’ve been watching this dude for years now this man deserves more of everything huge respect to him he has helped me with so many different shoes luv from England 🏴
Just bought the crimson black cw. This review along with Sole Brothers helped me a lot deciding on what to buy! Thanks. A subscriber here in the Philippines!👌
Cool detail that I haven't seen mentioned. The soles of these shoes, when placed side by side, make a skull face. 💀. Also, the strap is scythe inspired. Cool tribute to the slim reaper.
I like the KD 14 a lot more than the 13, they seem be a bit more comfortable to me. So far, I have only played outdoors in them. I'm looking forward to seeing more colorways. I appreciate the review and actually everything you guys do, keep it going!
does the material in the toe box area loosen up a lot after breaking them in or does it stay the same more or less? Reason I am asking is because the shoes do feel extremely snug. Moving the toes is almost Impossible. Thanks.
I just wore my KD 12s the other day and noticed the tongue design looks like the 14s upper. Thought it was randomly cool. 🤷🏽♂️ Glad to hear these are awesome. My only gripe is the strap and feel straps are barely functional unless they are forefoot straps or run through a ring like the diamond turf. Aesthetically they look great…just wish functionally they stay in place. Lol. Side note…great pick and roll there with the bounce pass!!
I got this colorway but going to also cop a different colorway these are so fiya this will be the first time I ever bought two of the same sneaker but different color since the retro Jordans these Kd 14's look that dam good they some real head turners and the way Kd balled out in that series versus the Bucks we all know now he's the best player on the planet💯
Coming back from ankle surgery and having ankle arthritis these are my go tos. Still light enough for guard play but great impact protection - and after playing for a couple hours my girl won’t be pissed I’m laid up lol
KD 14 is a great shoe especially since it is wider! I didn't buy past KDs (except KD 13) b/c they were too narrow & I could barely get my foot in them. How does KD lose his shoe in game?! Thicker socks is what I do for lose fit shoes.
I’d prefer the KD13 any day cuz of the double stacked zoom unit and the solid traction. Idk why you don’t like the KD13’s material cuz the material and containment on the KD13 is lighter than any KD signature shoe. Anyways, need more Q/A’s in the end! 👍🏼
2:20 after wearing the Nike air huarache scream green for 5 months, I cannot sleep thinking Jordan 11's originally had that level of cushioning. I agree it is amazing. To me, phylon and cushlon are better than react (If/When they maintain the original composition. I think they change the composition and make them dense to promote zoomX or react).
Thanks for this review, helped me decide to get the KD 14's! Question, did you experience any squeaking from the insoles rubbing against the inside of the shoe when planting your heels? I did big time and it's SO obnoxious. I spoke with Nike, they said it was not a commonly reported issue with the KD 14's but Nike considers this a "manufacturing flaw." So I'm returning and getting a second pair, hoping they don't have the same issue because I love the shoe.
Had these kicks on my watchlist for a while now and when this review came out, all colorways in my size and half-size up sold out (no bull)... I have a feeling those who copped were waiting for this review before pulling the trigger (like me albeit I was beaten to it) *insert sad Shrek*
I was wondering about the impact protection on this? Does your feet hurt the next day when playing outdoors with them? And how is the durability of outsole on outdoor courts? I live in Singapore and we mostly play on outdoor courts.
@@samairamalik3404 they are great! Still holding up. Traction’s great(10% has been grounded down). I played in them roughly for 66hrs. And they saved my ankle multiple of times, there’s moves I made that require superb grip and this didn’t fail me. cushion is superb especially when I’m fighting for rebounds all the time. The only problem, is the arch, where the plastic strap start. They do dig in abit and gave me blisters. Then again I am a flat footer. I wish it was strapless as it doesn’t stay closed during plays.
I picked up the ky-d dream colorway. Love the black midsole. Theses are comparable to the comfort of the 12. KD 14 KD 12 KD 13. Hoping they do a SE version without the strap!!!
The only basketball shoe I have is the Lebron 18 and the cushion is incredible but its only easy to fast forward and not any other direction comfortably. It also doesnt handle dusty courts all that well. Are the KD14 capable of fast cutting all directions? Also, how much impact protection am I giving up getting these as my secondary shoes? Thanks
Random ass question from a Harden fan boy. What do you think about Harden going back to the Vol. 2 after his injury? That’s the one from his MVP season
Same for my size for another shoe. I wear 11.5 normally, sometimes 12. But the 12 is sometimes a bit big. And they were just mysteriously missing the size 11.5 at launch.
I have wanted some KD14 for months because of all the great reviews. I finally found a set of 13s to try on this weekend and I am now concerned. I have a big Instep and I am a big guy. To get my foot in these there was like an inch left of strings. Concern one. Concern two. They creaked when I put my weight on the zoom strobel. Is that creaking normal for these? And will these hold up with a 340 lbs dude wearing them?
The KD14's really seem like they'd be almost perfect for me, but I really hate the way they look. That pseudo leopard print, and the strap...Debating between these, the GT Cut, and the Cosmic Unity. Need to see some more colorways for KD14 before I make my decision. I've seen one photo of a black coloway with hints of red, but i'm not sure if it's real or just some concept art.
@@VALLCOTV I actually ended up getting the Puma Clyde All-Pro and i'm loving them! They were also the cheapest out of all the shoes I was considering which is nice. Supposedly the main drawback on them is the eyelets breaking, but i've been careful when lacing them up and haven't had issues yet.
"These badboys" - This is it guys, this is all we need to hear.
The emphasis on that phrase seems to be his rating at this point lol.
Pepe related stuff is wack
I really really wait "These badboys"
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Hey Guys! Another performance review here at WearTesters in 2021. Finding our new normal in this crazy world. If you've been playing in the Nike KD 14 let us know your thoughts on them down below. Thanks for watching!
Kd 14 or zoom gt cut ?
@@dylsupreme5310 the KDs man. They might be a bit ugly, but they're a legit performance GOAT contender! Unless you really like playing basketball in what feels like a bouncy soccer shoe...then get the GTs!
How would you rank the curry 8 now after having the option to play indoor?
Love my pair of the Psychedelic colorway! Played in league with them. Traction is incredible. They bite so hard. The cushioning is primo. The strap sucks. Has already ripped up my laces a bit too so I have to hold the laces to the side when I put my foot in the shoe. Only complaint. Otherwise these are f’n money!!!
@@Hermanator1023 ó
You seriously deserve over 1M subs for the quality of the reviews you do 🤦🏻♂️
I'll be happy when they bring a color way that doesn't imitate his grade of hair...lol
How do you sleep at night being such a savage? How do women feel safe around you lmao
Decimated the man.
Lol aww man you’re so funny I’m going to start a petition for you to get your own Netflix special. Never heard a KD hair joke before.
@@ABlackMansJournal the way Netflix is handing out shows and money, I'll take it🤣...
The all white ones, and the upcoming (or if you live in the UK, released yesterday) Bred colorways are pretty nice
I went up 1/2 size, too! These are the GOAT when it comes to performance! Best shoes I've ever had! Been ballin' indoors and outdoors, no noticeable fraying or wear. Nice bounce and impact protection. They're fantastic!
Are you a wide foot? Or normal foot?
how long you had them for?
@@cmlpz1115 normal
@@adithgopal8200 since release day...~mid April.
How is its durability outdoors?
I just needed this performance review to justify buying at least 2 pairs, Thanks Chris😂
My second pair is gonna be that colorway KD wore today as soon as they release. Or that Black/Red KyD that he dropped 49/17/10 in! Jeezuz! 😁
@@Hermanator1023 I want this first release pair and the Psychedelic colorway
Yeah I bought the bought the kid's yesterday, played in them inside a gym, and they are awesome..
Dope colorway..
Ya me too, i went tru to size and they are snug. But i only wear them on the court so I'd definitely go up half size if i wore them off court also
Keep killing it, always been spot on with the reviews. These shoes ain’t cheap and your reviews help big time. Waiting on the Zion review before pulling the plug on these!
In his IG he said its a no for,him due to the toe being too bubbly/too roomy. Im sure.
He did the Zion already. He wasn’t liking them. The fit really weird for him.
Chris, been watching you since I was 10. I’m 21 now. Much love 🤘🏼
Crazy that if they would've just made this shoe true to size, Brooklyn's in the ECF.
it was reported that KD uses his shoes 1 size bigger on court
could have won the finals… all because of one size
What's to say that kd would not have airballed the 3 if he was further behind like in ot?
@@neelkumar9839 I think we all know KD would have never air balled lol listen to yourself
@@ramonvasquez3202 He could have missed though, abs the similarity between the two shots, only differences being his feet location and the result of the shot creates an undeniable correlation for which you can only argue causality.
Plus, his shoes didn't grow during that shot did they? He wears shoes too small he doesn't like, and BKN isn't in a position to need that shot.
The first time I wore these, I agitated my heel and kept slipping. But after they broke in and I got used to them, everything was just perfect. The Zoom Strobel, the traction, the support, lockdown, everything. I just wish there were better colorways though.
There’s one nice one it was like red and black color way unreleased
Same. After breaking in they mold to your feet
U can get custom color ways now which is dope but I agree the color ways I kinda ugly
I feel you on the strap issue. The giant one on the KD 4s was the only strap of its kind that gave me 0 issues, and I played outdoors exclusively. But ever since? Trash, every time. I LOVE how my Kyrie 6s look--I got those teal/light blue ones with the leopard print strap and the crazy color combo--but I have to bend down to re-strap it like every other play, so I haven't worn them in months.
Thanks Chris for the 1/2 size up suggestion, i got the psychedelic blue colour way and they fit perfectly! Love your channel guys, keep it up!
The KD9 were my first pair from the KD line, and the KD9 were pretty comfortable, I haven't really played in any other KD's, just been hooping in LeBrons lately. Until I bought the KD14 just yesterday on 6/17/21 at Champs Sports, and boy that I really comfortable, top tier traction, just a great all around basketball shoe. I bought the KyD's....dope colorway.👌🏾
Fle
Great review. I love seeing how the shoe moves on court in the b-roll. Plus that one pass where you strung between everyone: beauty.
I’ve been watching this dude for years now this man deserves more of everything huge respect to him he has helped me with so many different shoes luv from England 🏴
Man this guys reviews are ridiculously good.
just got my kd14 crimson cw today! fit is absolutely perfect. cant wait to try em on court :) nike said just do it but chris made me do it!
It's great whenever you're able to use on court footage, always adds that extra depth to the videos.
Just bought the crimson black cw. This review along with Sole Brothers helped me a lot deciding on what to buy! Thanks. A subscriber here in the Philippines!👌
The slow-mos of Chris balling just makes his performance reviews one of one. 👏
Cool detail that I haven't seen mentioned. The soles of these shoes, when placed side by side, make a skull face. 💀. Also, the strap is scythe inspired. Cool tribute to the slim reaper.
Lets go!! I have been waiting for your performance reviews!!
I like the KD 14 a lot more than the 13, they seem be a bit more comfortable to me. So far, I have only played outdoors in them. I'm looking forward to seeing more colorways. I appreciate the review and actually everything you guys do, keep it going!
does the material in the toe box area loosen up a lot after breaking them in or does it stay the same more or less? Reason I am asking is because the shoes do feel extremely snug. Moving the toes is almost Impossible. Thanks.
@@pw3510 From my experience, it loosened up just a bit.
@@russellgray1917 thats a shame. Guess it is too snug for me then. Thanks for the quick reply!
@@pw3510 Give it a little time, I'm a wide footer and mine actually fit pretty good now.
@@russellgray1917 so they do break in after time. Did you go true to size?
those bulls shorts are 🔥🔥🔥
Them basketball highlights was too smooth
That on point pocket pass at 3:19 tho. :O
Awesome review Wing !! I haven't tried on the KD 14's but seeing your review I want to get a pair !!!
we've been waiting for this one! 🔥
cushion is totally underrated hands down
first time I got this feeling is the hyperfuse
Looks like a presto and a kyrie had a baby with the 7 strap lol
Facts 😆
Yeah but it's dope💯
@@Iamdasouth no i like em!
@@lexisnothere Oh ok cause these gotta be one of the best designs nike has made in a minute I gotta cop another colorway cause they so dope.
Never really like kds more of a kyrie guy but cushlon with the zoom strobel is a cop. Kd 14 dream here I come
nice dime @ 3:20 .....great vid....keep up great work
Rocking the Bulls shorts.....noice mate! ❤️
Hoping for a different upper later on, appreciate you clarifying the half size up thank you, Chris!!
Love your vids big homie. Keep grindin’ 🙌🏾🤙🏾
Great review guys!!! I’m going to go to the Mall and try these out.
how are they?
Hey Chris 👋🏽 Nike seems to have hit a groove with the KD line since the 12. Between the 12, 13, 14 what has been your personal favorite?
I just wore my KD 12s the other day and noticed the tongue design looks like the 14s upper. Thought it was randomly cool. 🤷🏽♂️ Glad to hear these are awesome. My only gripe is the strap and feel straps are barely functional unless they are forefoot straps or run through a ring like the diamond turf. Aesthetically they look great…just wish functionally they stay in place. Lol. Side note…great pick and roll there with the bounce pass!!
hows the size compared to kd12?
excellent review. Got the 13s and gonna get the 14s now
I love the Chicago bulls shorts you're wearing. I just bought the same ones.
That double stacked Zoom cushion is crazy. No wonder why Durant looks 7 feet tall
I got this colorway but going to also cop a different colorway these are so fiya this will be the first time I ever bought two of the same sneaker but different color since the retro Jordans these Kd 14's look that dam good they some real head turners and the way Kd balled out in that series versus the Bucks we all know now he's the best player on the planet💯
Thats a nice lil pocket pass nightwing
went full Ben Simmons on that open lay up @1:37 lol Great Review though.
Coming back from ankle surgery and having ankle arthritis these are my go tos. Still light enough for guard play but great impact protection - and after playing for a couple hours my girl won’t be pissed I’m laid up lol
KD 14 is a great shoe especially since it is wider! I didn't buy past KDs (except KD 13) b/c they were too narrow & I could barely get my foot in them. How does KD lose his shoe in game?! Thicker socks is what I do for lose fit shoes.
This is a great sneaker.
KD 14 and COSMIC UNITY are my goto basketball shoes nowadays.
great content as always
I’d prefer the KD13 any day cuz of the double stacked zoom unit and the solid traction. Idk why you don’t like the KD13’s material cuz the material and containment on the KD13 is lighter than any KD signature shoe. Anyways, need more Q/A’s in the end! 👍🏼
If you haven’t tried the 14 on you can’t say the 13 is better. I’ve tried on both and the 14 was hands down way more comfy than the 13
2:20 after wearing the Nike air huarache scream green for 5 months, I cannot sleep thinking Jordan 11's originally had that level of cushioning. I agree it is amazing. To me, phylon and cushlon are better than react (If/When they maintain the original composition. I think they change the composition and make them dense to promote zoomX or react).
Looks like a Kyrie 6 made love with a KD 7 and had this BADBOY
Gross.
That pocket pass though👌
Thanks for this review, helped me decide to get the KD 14's! Question, did you experience any squeaking from the insoles rubbing against the inside of the shoe when planting your heels? I did big time and it's SO obnoxious. I spoke with Nike, they said it was not a commonly reported issue with the KD 14's but Nike considers this a "manufacturing flaw." So I'm returning and getting a second pair, hoping they don't have the same issue because I love the shoe.
Idk where the sound comes from but both of my pairs made that sound in the beginning but it goes away
Awesome review
Are you going to do a review on the new Multicolor KD14's?
sick review! how was durability? is this the EP version?
Dope video and shirt, can I ask where you got it?
Had these kicks on my watchlist for a while now and when this review came out, all colorways in my size and half-size up sold out (no bull)... I have a feeling those who copped were waiting for this review before pulling the trigger (like me albeit I was beaten to it) *insert sad Shrek*
These are my most wanted shoe of 2021 my birthday is this month so hopefully I can cop, its hard being a highschool sneakerhead
I was wondering about the impact protection on this? Does your feet hurt the next day when playing outdoors with them? And how is the durability of outsole on outdoor courts? I live in Singapore and we mostly play on outdoor courts.
i think they are pretty durable and soft
@@maxb1473 yea it is! Hahaha. Got them 3 months ago and they been great! The outsole doesn’t even look worn. I’m glad we got the XDR treatment here.
@@KnocknockCraftworks how r they holding up
@@samairamalik3404 they are great! Still holding up. Traction’s great(10% has been grounded down). I played in them roughly for 66hrs. And they saved my ankle multiple of times, there’s moves I made that require superb grip and this didn’t fail me. cushion is superb especially when I’m fighting for rebounds all the time. The only problem, is the arch, where the plastic strap start. They do dig in abit and gave me blisters. Then again I am a flat footer. I wish it was strapless as it doesn’t stay closed during plays.
make sure you go a half size down so that your foot stays behind the 3 point line
What are really good outdoor performers for guards?
1:06 example Jordan 31 could have been one of the best ball shoes of all times but had the worst traction ever
They are nice pair but for me in a different colorway but I'm happy for you Chris to be able to play 🏀 in and outside
The timing!!! Got mine this afternoon. Cant wait to wear it on the court. Thanks for this, it excites me.
Copped one thanks! Need an outdoor shoe
I think I need to add these to my Rotation
I like the KD line. Hi mr and mrs wing
We need a Shoe Smelling Compilation
Oh we liveee 🔥
Cannot not wait for my customs to get on my feet!
How about kyrie 7 compare with kd 14 🤔
Please do the performance review with the zion guys, cant decide with this or zion 1 🙏
He did the Zion and he doesn’t like it. Buy the kds they are way better
I picked up the ky-d dream colorway. Love the black midsole. Theses are comparable to the comfort of the 12.
KD 14
KD 12
KD 13.
Hoping they do a SE version without the strap!!!
Thanks for these great quality videos! Do you know where info shoe stack height and heel toe drop can be found?
Everyone needs to go a full size up on these.
Nightwing performance review?? Im there.
The only basketball shoe I have is the Lebron 18 and the cushion is incredible but its only easy to fast forward and not any other direction comfortably. It also doesnt handle dusty courts all that well. Are the KD14 capable of fast cutting all directions? Also, how much impact protection am I giving up getting these as my secondary shoes? Thanks
I wish there were a low. I might still cop.
Random ass question from a Harden fan boy. What do you think about Harden going back to the Vol. 2 after his injury? That’s the one from his MVP season
Some players are superstitious with their kicks. He’s not the first player to do something like that and he won’t be the last.
@@WearTesters I mean you’ve worn the 5s. Kinda bricks on feet. I wonder if he thinks they contributed to his injury
Can’t decide between kyrie 7 or the Kd 14
Easy... kd 14 kyries are trash
What kind of outdoor basketball did you all used? Wilson?
How is its durability when playing outdoors?
Same for my size for another shoe. I wear 11.5 normally, sometimes 12. But the 12 is sometimes a bit big. And they were just mysteriously missing the size 11.5 at launch.
The KD 13 is perfect... 14 isn't the best looking shoe, but this is a performance review
I have wanted some KD14 for months because of all the great reviews. I finally found a set of 13s to try on this weekend and I am now concerned. I have a big Instep and I am a big guy. To get my foot in these there was like an inch left of strings. Concern one. Concern two. They creaked when I put my weight on the zoom strobel. Is that creaking normal for these? And will these hold up with a 340 lbs dude wearing them?
The bred colorway for these are on sale on Nike.
Does the kd 14 cushioning bottom out quickly ?
What did u like better these or the why not zero 2?
How do they compare to Jordan 28, 29?
Interesting construction mix. Aesthetically it reminds me the Hyperdunk X!
The KD14's really seem like they'd be almost perfect for me, but I really hate the way they look. That pseudo leopard print, and the strap...Debating between these, the GT Cut, and the Cosmic Unity. Need to see some more colorways for KD14 before I make my decision. I've seen one photo of a black coloway with hints of red, but i'm not sure if it's real or just some concept art.
whatd you end up getting? i feel the same way... just looking for a wide hoop shoe
@@VALLCOTV I actually ended up getting the Puma Clyde All-Pro and i'm loving them! They were also the cheapest out of all the shoes I was considering which is nice. Supposedly the main drawback on them is the eyelets breaking, but i've been careful when lacing them up and haven't had issues yet.
I play outdoors all the time, would the soles wear out quickly?
i can all ways count on night wing he the technology doctor. Thanks knight wing you the best
Not to sure whether to go for these or Jordan 35 low for outdoor use.
4:02 that was a nice play. Steal with the quick three! Wow 😳
KD14 vs GT Cut?
I’d love to see this
For cushion and bounce is this better than pg 5. I wear the kd 12 and love them and want the same feel
1st! and a bad boys review... What a day... 😂
Kd 14s in two colorways are available for ONLY 109$ on eastbay