Appearance: 4.5 points
The giant Swoosh logo, several arcs in front of the shoe body and the streamlined design on the outside of the midsole describe the overall shape of Zoom KD 1 as slender and full of vitality. On any star's signature sneakers, the player's personal LOGO is essential. On Zoom KD 1, his personal Logo was placed on the "highest peak" of the shoes-the outside of the top of the upper, the most conspicuous position in a pair of sports shoes.
In the same position inside, Durant's back number "35" is also reflected. In order to further highlight Durant's personal information, his autograph was put on the tongue of the shoe. Except for the "routine operation" of these signature shoes, Zoom KD 1 has no more details on the vamp, which is very similar to the situation before Zoom Kobe 2 Lite.
Comfort: 4 points
In terms of air permeability, Zoom KD 1 doesn't look cool, but the effect of mesh tongue is very obvious. At the same time, the thin vamp can also improve the heat dissipation of sports shoes to some extent. This shoe is matched with reasonable lining materials, so that we can experience Zoom KD 1 when wearing socks. From the appearance alone, it can be concluded that Zoom KD 1 will be a pair of shoes that test the foot shape very much.
The inner cage of Zoom KD 1 is narrow. Although there are no inner boots, the wrapping of sneakers is still very strong. However, due to insufficient internal filling, the fit around the feet is not very comfortable. After tying the shoelaces, the feet will feel a certain sense of oppression, which will have an impact on the overall comfort. Generally speaking, walking with Nike Zoom KD 1 is very comfortable.
Shock absorption: 4 points
Nike cunningly put the word "Zoom" in the middle of the lateral midsole, so we can't directly know the specific model of Zoom KD 1 Zoom Air. But the sense of feet in actual combat makes us very sure that the forefoot of this pair of shoes uses Zoom Air. In the process of wearing, you can obviously feel the elasticity of the forefoot. The slightly protruding foot feeling shows that Zoom Air acts on the forefoot, while the heel is soft, but there is no obvious elasticity. Even so, the price of 690 yuan and the selling point of Durant's signature shoes will be favored by many people.
Protective: 3.5 points
The upper of Zoom KD 1 is relatively thin, and the version with black, orange, white and blue color matching cannot provide strong ankle protection because of the soft upper material (Zoom KD 1 has gradient patent leather inside the upper support, which is much better than other color matching), but for Durant, the protection of Zoom KD 1 is basically qualified. However, for my brother who is the main insider, the protection provided by this shoe is slightly lacking.
Grab the ground: 4 points
Nike designers turned many elements that witnessed Durant's growth into patterns embedded in Zoom KD 1 outsole to commemorate the growth track of this talented star. A lot of information about the right outsole is an important place with special significance for Durant, while the left outsole reflects his diligence and hard work in the game. Unlike Air Jordan 10, which also records the history, the outsole of Zoom KD 1 also uses herringbone patterns in a large area to ensure the grip of sports shoes. At the same time, the hard rubber material makes Zoom KD 1 have good durability in the outfield. After all, this is a pair of real basketball shoes.
Comprehensive evaluation: 4 points
Because Durant himself hoped that more children could afford his sneakers, he asked Nike to make his signature shoes cheaper. And the price of a pair of Nike signature shoes in 690 yuan is very kind. Coupled with the good performance and super durability of sneakers, I believe many shoe fans who like actual combat will take them into their pockets. Of course, these sneakers are also a good collection. After all, Durant will join the ranks of superstars one day.