Nike Zoom KD 9
Released 6/2016, Mid Top, Kevin Durant,
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8.6
EXPERT RATING
8 reviews
8.8
USER RATING
7 ratings
Good traction and insanely comfortable cushioning
Best Suitable For:
Perfect for players who need maximum impact protection and cushioning
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $149.99
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Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
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Sizing:
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large
Width:
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wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Nike Zoom KD 9 |  Adidas AE 1 |  Nike G.T. Hustle 2 |  New Balance Kawhi 3 |  Adidas D.O.N Issue #4 |  Nike Lebron Witness 8 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.6 | 8.7(0.1) | 8.1(0.5) | 8.2(0.4) | 7.9(0.7) | 7.7(0.9) | |
| User Rating | 8.8 | 9.3(0.5) | 9.3(0.5) | 8.4(0.4) | 8.4(0.4) | 8.5(0.3) | |
| Best Price | $149.99 | $120 | $101.97 $170 | $159.99 | $59.99 $120 | $53.97 $110 | |
| Type of Cut | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | |
| Weight | 340g - 360g | NA | 330g - 350g | NA | 360g - 380g | NA |
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Nike Zoom KD 9 Review
Pros:
Very comfortable cushioning
Snug fit
Cons:
Minimal support
Very hard to put on
Performance of the Nike Zoom KD 9:
The KD9 is a clear step forward for the KD line. All reviewers highlight the good traction and the insanely comfortable cushioning. Some critics even feel that the cushioning is a little too much for a performance basketball sneaker. The one-piece bootie design is a pain to get into and the support features are minimal. Overall a very good performance sneaker that works for all types of basketball players.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Zoom KD 9:
Expert Rating: 8.6 (ranks #106 of 303)
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Best. KD. EVER. Seriously. Besides a little less support than some need, there are no problems with this shoe. Traction — excellent. Cushioning — beyond excellent. Materials — the best Nike has to offer.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Overall, definitely get these. The cushioning feels really nice, the traction is good and the materials are super premium.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
At $150 the KD9 is a good deal considering the great performance it delivers.
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8.8
January 1, 2017
I think this is the best overall sneaker out right now. A very versatile shoe that works for all type of players.
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8.5
January 1, 2017
The shoe gets the job done and performs very well. Unfortunately, the upper material is not very comfortable and the price is a little too high for what you get.
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8.4
January 1, 2017
You receive solid traction, fantastic cushion, great materials, and if you get the size that fits you best, you’ll also receive a solid and secure fit for optimal support.
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8.4
January 1, 2017
The KD 9 is a shoe everyone will enjoy, mainly because the fit, comfort and cushioning is amazing right out of the box. However, I need a little more support, containment, and traction during competitive play.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
As a performance sneaker, it just didn’t work for me. Above all else, the one thing I need to have in a shoe is confidence, and I didn’t have it in the KD 9.
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User Reviews of the Nike Zoom KD 9:
User Rating: 8.8 (ranks #131 of 303)
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6 - Subpar
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7.8
November 9, 2022
These shoes had the worst traction of any shoe I’ve ever played in very hard to cut in and I was constantly sliding, slipping, and falling
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9.2
February 6, 2022
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9.1
May 31, 2022
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Traction of the Nike Zoom KD 9:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.9 (ranks #108 of 303)
User Traction Rating: 8.6 (ranks #168 of 303)
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5
9 - Great
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
1
9.0
January 1, 2017
The solid outsole provides some of the best traction on clean and dusty courts.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
If you are playing on a clean court, the traction performs quite well. On a dusty court, it requires frequent wiping.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The honeycomb traction pattern performs well.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Got the job done on any court I played on.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
Never have I been so surprised by the traction. This sh*t is incredible!
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The rubber compound used on the versions with solid rubber outsoles will offer you incredibly sticky traction.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The KD 9 features a honeycomb pattern and it works great on clean floors or when wiped.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
From the first wearing on, the KD 9 offered outstanding on-court grip.
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Cushion of the Nike Zoom KD 9:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.6 (ranks #18 of 303)
User Cushion Rating: 9.1 (ranks #68 of 303)
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0
6 - Subpar
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10.0
January 1, 2017
This is the bouncy, responsive, energy returning Nike Zoom cushioning. Dang perfect.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
The full-length Zoom Air cushioning system feels amazing.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
The Zoom cushioning is a different animal! Almost perfectly well balanced.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
I fell in love with the full-length articulated Zoom.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The cushioning setup is very well balanced.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
This sh*t is amazing. Smooth transition, ultimate impact protection, and ultimate responsiveness.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
Cushioning is fantastic and is truly the highlight of the shoe from a visual and performance standpoint.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
From a pure comfort standpoint, the cushioning is outstanding. But the downside is that it’s a little too soft when it comes to performance.
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Materials of the Nike Zoom KD 9:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.7 (ranks #63 of 303)
User Materials Rating: 9.1 (ranks #32 of 303)
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10.0
January 1, 2017
True knit that is flexible, comfy, and requires no break-in time.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The upper is very soft yet pliable and the padding inside of the shoe feels very premium.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Flyknit material is awesome.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
There is too much Flyknit and it is knitted way too tight. Form a performance standpoint I don't feel it.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
This is the best iteration of Flyknit we’ve received on a Nike Basketball model to date.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
I think this upper feels better than previous glue backed Flyknits by a mile.
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Support of the Nike Zoom KD 9:
Expert Support Rating: 7.5 (ranks #282 of 303)
User Support Rating: 8.3 (ranks #210 of 303)
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Basically, a sock with a sole, so support structures are not at the front of the design ideas here.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The low-cut shoe doesn't offer much ankle protection but the Flyknit material provides a lot of support and lockdown.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The upper materials are so soft that containment suffers.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
I am a little disappointed by the lockdown and support. I am not a big fan of the one piece booty setup.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Support felt great, heel lockdown is good thanks to the padding.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
The Nike KD 9’s support is essentially riding on one key aspect: the overall fit.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Support isn’t anything special, in fact, it is a little lackluster.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
The KD 9 fell short of the lockdown I was looking for. I also found that the shoe was greatly in need of an outrigger.
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Fit of the Nike Zoom KD 9:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.3 (ranks #171 of 303)
User Fit Rating: 8.7 (ranks #137 of 303)
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8 - Good
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9.0
January 1, 2017
I almost pulled my shoulder out of socket getting them on
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Materials wrap around the foot nicely and there is no dead space in the toe area.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
If you don't have very wide feet then these are really comfortable.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
They’re hard as hell to get on my foot, but once they’re on I’m locked in perfectly.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The upper really hugs the foot and gives a great one to one fit.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
The KD 9 features a full bootie-style upper, which is a construction method I’m not a fan of.
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Durability of the Nike Zoom KD 9:
User Durability Rating: 9.3 (ranks #36 of 303)
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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Outdoor of the Nike Zoom KD 9:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 0.0 (ranks #296 of 303)
User Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #194 of 303)
Good (100%)
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Fair (50%)
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Bad (0%)
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no
January 1, 2017
Outdoors? It won't last very long.
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no
January 1, 2017
This outsole is probably not ideal for outdoor use.
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no
January 1, 2017
I do not recommend these for outdoors due to the softness of the rubber as well as the Flyknit upper.
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Width of the Nike Zoom KD 9:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
9
regular
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slightly wide
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very wide
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
I went half a size up to get my feed into the shoe.
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
The shoe is rather narrow.
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
They are slightly narrow like most Kd's.
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very narrow
January 1, 2017
Not recommended for wide-footers.
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
The KD line has always run narrow.
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Size of the Nike Zoom KD 9:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
10
slightly long
2
very long
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true to size
January 1, 2017
Length-wise the shoe runs true to size.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
Runs true to size for me.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
They fit true to size.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
You want to go true to size.
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
I went down 1/2 size and length wise they fit perfectly.
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
If you have a narrow foot, go down half a size, if you have a wide foot stay true to size.
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