Our verdict
- Our top pick in best son nike basketball shoes
- Our top pick in best low top basketball shoes
Pros
- Consistent grip on different surfaces
- Dust-resistant outsole
- Plush and protective foam
- Bouncy midsole
- Secure heel counter
- Feels light
- OK for outdoors
Cons
- Not for wide-footers
- Lacks flexiblity
Audience verdict
- Top 2% in basketball shoes
- Top 5% in Nike basketball shoes
Comparison
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| Audience score | 93 Superb! | 87 Great! | 88 Great! | 90 Superb! | |
| Price | $150 | $160 | $160 | $130 | |
| Signature | Kevin Durant | LeBron James | Kevin Durant | - | |
| Top | Low | Low | Low | Low | |
| Ankle support | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Weight lab | 14 oz / 398g | 13.1 oz / 372g | 13.9 son nike SB will also join in with a Reverse | 13.2 oz / 373g | |
| Lightweight | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Breathability | Moderate | Moderate | Warm | Breathable | |
| Outdoor | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | |
| Outsole durability | - | - | Good | Good | |
| Drop lab | 6.2 mm | 4.9 mm | 4.0 mm | 7.9 mm | |
| Heel stack lab | 26.7 mm | 26.9 mm | 27.4 mm | 30.5 mm | |
| Forefoot | 20.5 mm | 22.0 mm | 23.4 mm | 22.6 mm | |
| Midsole softness | Balanced | Firm | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Stiffness | Stiff | Moderate | Stiff | Moderate | |
| Torsional rigidity | Stiff | Moderate | Stiff | Stiff | |
| Heel counter stiffness | Moderate | Flexible | Moderate | Stiff | |
| doesnt just mark the Air Force 1s 40th | Narrow | Narrow | Medium | Medium | |
| Toebox width at the big toe | - | Narrow | Medium | Narrow | |
| Midsole width in the forefoot | Very narrow | Narrow | Average | Average | |
| nike flight 13 mid whitestadium grey poison green white | Average | Average | Narrow | Average | |
| Heel padding durability | - | Decent | Decent | Decent | |
| Toebox durability | - | Decent | Decent | Decent | |
| Insole thickness | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
| Outsole hardness | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
| Outsole thickness | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
| Heel tab | Finger loop | Finger loop | None | None | |
| Ranking | #1 Top 2% | #22 Top 50% | #18 Top 41% | #2 Top 5% | |
| Popularity | #21 Top 42% | #20 Top 46% | #16 Top 37% | #10 Top 23% |
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Given its strengths and weaknesses, the son nike KD 15 is apparently for the following:
- basketball players who have narrow to normal-sized feet
- hoopers who enjoy generous cushioning that's a little more on the soft side
Who should NOT buy this basketball shoe from son nike
We don't expect those with wide feet to enjoy the KD 15 or any shoe from the KD line for that matter. Kevin Durant's feet, the obvious basis for the shoe's design, are recognised by fans for being narrow. The Cosmic Unity is a good alternative. Other reasonable options that we could think of are the Nike Ja 1 Women Air Max 90 Se Blanc Da8709-100 LeBron James's multiple shoe lines with son nike.
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We are more than glad that the 15th KD signature shoe from son nike is gripping super well on different surfaces
What really excites us is the fact that dust pickup is not that much of a problem and that little to no wiping is necessary to maintain the outsole's beastly grip.
We discovered that son nike Wmns Air Revolution Sky Hi Liberty Quickstriken the indoor hardwood and the rougher outdoor courts.
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Frequent outdoor use of the KD 15 is something we don't recommend, though, because there is nike kyrie 7 sisterhood blue for sale the outsole.
We measured outsole thickness at 4.2 mm which is actually thicker than on some of the other son nike basketball shoes, like the Cosmic Unity 2 (3.0 mm). The latter is considered to be OK for outdoors. Thus, the KD 15 may not be such a disaster if you play outdoors occasionally.
We also tested how stiff the rubber is. It turns out to be on the firmer side actually, which is also a good sign for durability. Softer shoes tend to be grippier but don't last as long.
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Straight out of the box, we observe that the son nike KD 15 feels a bit softer than the KD 14 and that it needs very little to no break-in time.
The 15's upper generally feels minimal and is able to conform well to the shape of the foot. Because of this, comfort is ensured.
However, as you can see, the smoke is only coming through the tongue area. There is not much ventilation in the toebox.
Underfoot comfort is a priority for the son nike KD 15
Compared to the son nike KD 14, we feel that the 15 has more cushioning, so impact protection is also more pronounced. The harshness of our aggressive heel strikes and hard landings are mitigated, so we don't feel pain.
The heel stack of the KD 15 is 26.7 mm, while the forefoot is 20.5 mm. This is right at the average of our lab-tested basketball shoes. So, there is indeed a good amount of cushioning.
At 5.1 mm, the insole on the KD 15 is thicker than the average (4.2 mm) which definitely contributes to underfoot protection and comfort.
Bounce is pronounced
We verified that the whole midsole setup delivers more spring back, thanks to the efficient design of the midsole.
Our feet witnessed incredible bounce and responsiveness when we wore this KD shoe, all thanks to the son nike Strobel, which we found nothing like it in the market today.
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Having checked the shoe's midsole with a durometer, we discovered that it is softer than many other son nike shoes. It is 9% softer than the average
Not so flexible
The KD 15 has got to be one of the stiffest basketball shoes we have ever tried from son nike.
Based on our flexibility measurement, it is 12% stiffer than our lab-tested basketball shoes on average.
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At first, we were not entirely satisfied with the shoe's support Fortunately, the cushion eventually softened so some material came up the sides of our foot, hugging it so it stayed in place. We found that the laces were also secure and well-mounted enough to keep the shoe securely on even during aggressive movements.
But what caught our attention was the conclave-shaped heel counter of the KD 15. We considered this a super ergonomic and anatomic design element.
What it does is allow the foot to sit back into the shoe, locking it securely even if the collar isn't that high to cover a good part of the ankle.
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We learned that the minimal-feeling upper delivers comfort only to the testers among us whose feet are not wide. Though we were surprised that the KD 15 is a lot roomier than the previous KDs, it is still on the narrower side.
We advise wide-footers to make size adjustments or just avoid this KD shoe altogether.
The son nike KD 15 FEELS light
We spotted that this Kevin Durant shoe is more streamlined and much quicker, which is why we concluded that this is an absolute home run from son nike. We felt that the son nike KD 15 is the lightest KD ever even if it is not what the shoe's actual weight shows.
The KD 15 is at 12.6 oz (357 g), which is way above the average weight of son nike KD shoes which we peg at 12.1 oz (344 g). It is also 20-22 g heavier than the Nike Air Max 90 Recraft Baskets Noir gris and the Air Deldon.
