NIKE KD 14: Performance Review | Wide-Foot Friendly KD!? 🏀👟
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- Overall Rating: AWESOME 😍
- Fit & Support: A
- Traction (XDR): A
- Cushion: A+
- Aesthetic: B
This KD 14 (or KD14) is such a comfortable and awesome hoop shoe model from Nike Kevin Durant’s signature line!! Very well-rounded across all performance aspects. Hopefully new colorways will feature different and better looking upper patterns/materials and maybe even cooler straps? 👀
Thanks for watching!
Cheers!
Hi!! Quick additional notes (that I edited out of the video to make it as concise as possible 😅😋):
*- Fit & Support note #1:* the cushlon foam and the lateral containment piece comes up about 2-3 millimeters above the footbed/insole. Sooo basically your foot sits right on top of that yellow line marked on the lateral containment piece 😆 seems minimal but is very functional.
*- Fit & Support note #2:* the upper comprises of 2-3 super thin layers of fabric (most likely engineered mesh) that does not feel too glued/plasticky. Thus, it feels cozy and breaks in nicely but doesn’t overstretch so much that you’d lose containment/support
*- Cushion note:* there is a nice subtle heel-to-toe drop with the forefoot being pretty close to the ground (not as close as the recent Nike Air Zoom GT Cut or Nike Cosmic Unity but closer to the ground than KD 13, I feel)
Hopefully this review is helpful! 😆☺️
Cheers!
Good video
@@datnguyen817 thank you sir 😆🙏
Most detailed review I’ve ever seen.
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very helpful review. I'm a wide footer and planning buy kd14 by you.
Most beautiful sneaker I've ever seen in my life and the colorway is sick never seen a black colorway this fiya great review bro and I am copping this colorway and another colorway.
Thank you! 😆🙏 the design is definitely growing on me 🤣 maybe also because they are awesome hoop shoes to actually ball out in (so in my mind they look more dope because they perform well 🤣🏀)
@@hihelloimtam your welcome bro and yes on and off the court this has to be the perfect blend of function and fashion Nike knocked the design out the ball park💯
Good review man
very good review becoz of you,i bought it with discount price in my country around 110us dollar yesterday very nice shoe and i luv it.
i have a widefoot and flat as well i just add half size and it very fit and feel comfortable.
awesome!!
guess imma cop these bad boys over kyrie 4 low. wide foot also here brother! thanks!
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Really detailed breakdown. Thanks man!
I'm a widefooter as well, typically 8 4E/8.5 2E in runners, 8.5 for wide ball shoes like LeBrons, and 9 for Kobes and most.
I tried KD9 back in the day. IIRC, even a size 9 felt insanely narrow and I wrote off KDs. Then I saw a white KD14 on closeout at a Factory store. It was 8.5 but looked really nice so I just tried it for shits and giggles. Fit was snug but surprisingly manageable and comfortable.
I've never tried full length zoom before and it was pretty great. Very sproingy at my 200lb just walking in the store.
Yessss I knew I wasn’t alone with regards to the wide-foot-friendly build/shape of KD 14!
Awesome and fun shoes to hoop in indeed 🙌🙌
Loved it bro thinking of dropping my video this week I got the all white pair!
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Awesome shoe review bro 😎 keep it up 👍🏻
Thank you 🙏
Plz do more vids man this was a nice review
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Excellent review and video 👍👍
You got my sub and keep up the great work bro 😊👍
Thank you very much 😆🙏🙌
NBA Ready
EP versions from Asia usually comes wider compared to US releases though which means I would need a half size bigger at least for US models
Great review! You do great explaining for wide feet ppl too. Please do more shoes if you have a chance I'll look out for more. Do you have social media I can follow?
Thank you! 🙏
Definitely will find time to review more shoes, I’m really curious about the GT Run, Lebron 19, Jordan 36, Trae Young 1, and many more 🤣
I just recently created an IG for my shoe-related contents (but I have tons of posting and re-posting to catch up)
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@@hihelloimtam I can't wait for Lebron 19's too! Do you know if the 18's are too narrow? Been hesitating to try them cause I can only order online
@@gavinkunuk5017 for me they were quite uncomfortable! :( lebron 18's is pretty tight width wise and too snug with my high instep because the tongue is stitched to the inner layer - which is not stretchy enough at all. Plus, I would not recommend those shoes due to poor containment and stability. (probably better save that money and spend on better shoes haha)
Excellent review and breakdown with the shank plate/strap connection. I didn't even notice that until you brought it up. Very nice
Thank you!! 😆🙏 that little detail gave me a new level of appreciation for the KD 14 😆 even tho I wish the upper pattern is something different/better-looking 😮💨
@@hihelloimtam likewise!! I'm waiting on the blue-white gradient pair that's slated to release in the future 👀👀
Oh yeaaaa those are already an improvement from this launch colorway 🤣🙌
Great shoe and a very detailed review. Good job Tam. But no matter how good the KD14 performs, I just really don't like how they look that's why it's a pass for me. My KD13 is still in very good condition after all so I'll stick with that
Thank you!! 😆🙏 and I totally feel you on the underwhelming aesthetic of KD 14… especially right after a clean and nice looking KD 13 😮💨😓
@@hihelloimtam you're definitely right. My KD13 in the launch colorway looks very clean even casually with black jeans
Bro! What an awesome review! Very in-depth! Auto-sub bro!
BTW I have a kyrie 6,my size their is size 11 cuz I'm a wide footer. But in my actual foot's length is 10 inches. My lebrons are 10.5. What size should I take for kd14s bro? Thanks man
Thank you! 😆🙏 for sizing recommendation, I would say size 10.5 for you in the KD 14 since the upper will break in nicely (just basically a few mesh layers) even tho they might start of stiff. And the KD 14s are definitely more wide-foot friendly than Kyrie 6s, I can personally confirm as a wide-footer who hooped extensively in both of these sneaker models. 😆🏀
Woahh! Great! Thanks man! There's a sale here in PH for kd 14,it's only around 80-100usd! Unfortunately they don't have size 10. 5 right now. Thanks for clearing this! ♥
Oohhhh that’s a steal for this awesome basketball shoes. If size 10.5 pops up you should totally grab them. But maybeeee size 11 works too haha 🤣🤷♂️ if the Kyrie 6 size 11 doesn’t feel too long for you, then I think you can definitely enjoy size 11 for KD 14. 👀
@eu42extrawide thanks for the great review. I just want to ask, We have the same shoe size/fit with Gerald sy. What would you recommend shoesize for the puma clyde all pro(kuzma)?
I hope the US10 would still be a good fit, because I bought it and already shipped.
waiting patiently. haha
Erm that’s tough to predict… best of luck 🤞 hopefully they fit you well 😆🤞
Great review bro 👍Question, what is the best basketball shoe right now for wide feet?
200% the GT Cut! Go with your typical Nike basketball size (that fits your wide feet well) and you’d be loving them GT Cuts!! 🤯
@@hihelloimtam Thank u so much bro and keep up your awesome reviews! 🙏🙏🙏
You’re definitely welcome! 😆🙏 hoopers gotta help each other out with our curiosity/enthusiasm for sneakers 🤣 and I’ll certainly try to create review contents for notable hoop sneakers out there 😆🙌
Update on playing on outdoor court?
These seem wider than the KD12s. I've been playing in the KD 12S size 12 for a while and they are killing my pinky toes and outside of foot. Thought they would break in more. I measured my foot and it seems like I'm a size 12.5 anyway. They measure about 11 1/2" to 11 9/16, foot width measures about 4 5/16t o 4 3/8 so right on the border between regular and wide. I also use a aftermarket insole that takes up more space.
Your ideal size is 8.5 and you wear 9 for hoop shoes. You recommended TTS then should it be 8.5 or 9 for other people ? Because for me, I wear 9.5 ~ 10 for most shoes and I wear my KD 12 EP size 9.5. IDK if I should get KD 14 9.5 or 10 since they are non-ep.
Does the traction durable?
I assume that the cushion on the kd 14 is superior compared to the gt cuts. However, is the court feel on the gt cut's that much better to make it the overall better hoop shoe? Also, do your feet hurt after playing in the gt cuts for a long time?
if I’m size 8 with wide feet should I go half size up or full size up or true to size
Sir i wear size 13 bc im wide footed but i wear 12 on lebron 16 fits me nicely i wear 13 on kyrie 3s and its a little longer can i wear size 12 on this?
Bro do you know if the ep plays better indoor, the regular kd14 plays better indoor
have you seen the aquafresh KD14s? and if so, whats ur opinion on the look. I like them more than these but cant tell if I really like them or not lol
Yesss I did see that colorway. Pretty nice with that off white and pops of red/coral and blue. I think aesthetically speaking I still don’t love this silhouette 🤣😂 but since it performs so well I have respect and admiration for its functionality, just not visually 😅😂
@@hihelloimtam yeah fully agree bro lol
Ok so now I have two great options! But which one GT cut or KD 14?
🤣🤣🤣 the dilemma is realllll 😅😅😅 which one are you leaning towards right now? 👀
@@hihelloimtam from your videos I’m leaning on GT cut for the low to ground feeling. But I’ll end up buying the KD’s when a sick colorway comes out. Thanks for the review!
@@stonewilks4447 i feel you!! Imagine a nice Aunt Pearl colorway with a special strap for the KD 14 silhouette 🤩🤯 orrr any different pattern/design they can/should have put onto this upper 🤣🤷♂️ I betchu they’ll be on Nike By You soon and we all can go bananas with the mixing and matching of color combinations 🤣🤷♂️
Hey can you recommend a website where one can order these with the XDR?
Just eBay 😆 I purchased from id4shoes on eBay
do you have any updates on the durability of the traction on the kd14
No sign of major wear and tear on my pair, now that I’ve played 20+ hours in them (indoors only, I haven’t gotten access to an outdoor court nearby yet). But my pair is an EP version with XDR outsoles so that might be totally different for regular version 😅
Do you also have that weird sound when you „push” your foot to the ground ? Line something was wrong With the sole
…. I have it in Both left And right And im not sure if they are ok or should i return them. That sound is really weird
Oh wow, that doesn’t sound right/good at all. My pair doesn’t do that at all, pretty normal/smooth feeling when I hoop in them.
@@hihelloimtam damn … i though so … like in every normal shoes …
I have got two pairs of Zoom GT cut. I am a point guard who does a lot of runnings and cross-overs. I have tried KD14 in store. It felt extremely comfy without a doubt. I also have KD13 but the only downside of it was the absence of the outrigger. What do you think about Kd14's? Can it be a suitable pair of shoes for shifty players? Thanks in advance!
I do think the KD 14 is good for shifty player 😆👍 containment is good plus the wide base and good court-feel (much much better than KD 13)
I honestly think KD 14 is an awesome hoop shoe silhouette for all hoopers, functionally speaking. Aesthetically speaking, not really nice looking in my eyes 🤣
@@hihelloimtam Aesthetically speaking...I have to agree with you honestly,,, it is not appealing to me but I love its functionality, though. Man, as I have many shoes to hoop, maybe it is time to add one more with this kd14! Much appreciate it!!
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GT cut or Kyrie 7, which would you buy?
GT Cut for sure for sure! 😆 better cushion than Kyrie (with equally good court-feel) and better traction (stronger grip, better durability).
The only reasons I could think of for anyone to choose Kyrie 7s over GT Cuts are: tight budget, huge Kyrie fan, or if you have really slim/narrow feet (and also if you strongly prefer mid/higher-cut more than low-cut sneakers). 😆🙌 hopefully my answer is helpful! 🏀
@@hihelloimtam hi thank you so much for your opinion, I was just wondering if a low cut shoe like the gt had worse support compared to a mid/high cut shoe like Kyrie 7 and kd14
@@dice0306 gotcha! 😆👍 the GT Cut’s heel cup and padding around the ankle area (plus the simple lacing) altogether really lock your feet onto the shoes very securely. Lockdown and support is even a bit better than the KD 14 in my opinion. Compared to Kyrie 7, it’s probably down to preference of how high you want the laces to go up to, since they’re both low to the ground with awesome lateral support features 😆
@@hihelloimtam thank you so much😁 I will keep this in mind when I go and get some shoes this weekend
If I wear sz 11 with kd12 and I'm slightly wide footer. Am I safe to go with sz 10.5 with kd14?
I would say so, might be snug at the beginning but should mold to your feet after 20+ hours of hooping. Also depends on how size 11 in KD12 fit you, if size 11 in KD12 fits you really well (width and length wise) I would suggest staying with size 11 for KD14
Is the xdr version wider than the normal? I have the non xdr US version and it feels narrow. Debating on keeping it.
Hmmm I can’t personally confirm/compare because I haven’t had both XDR and normal version of the same sneaker model. But I do hear some people say so (EP versions with XDR rubber fit a bit wider). If it feels too tight and suffocating to even break the shoes in… then I think it’s not worth keeping 😅🤣🥲
Got them , how is the Durability do they crease easily and does the traction get erased ? Even if i play outdoor courts with them or just for casual wear
Midsole creases immediately since it’s cushlon and it’s nice and soft/bouncy, upper creases also immediately but they’re hoop shoes so… 😮💨😆 outsole is holding up very well for me, but my pair is an EP version with XDR outsoles. I’m not sure about the normal version with normal rubber 😅 if you play outdoor the EP version would last longer for sure. 🏀
Go up half a size for wide feet?
Yes! (Or just go with your typical Nike size)
Brother,, can i have favor... asking,,
Im a 13 size... should i get an ID to 14 size or 13.5 size cause im a wide foot?
I’m a 13.5B, 6’4, 195lbs. Does this have good impact protection and would it fit for somebody who’s feet are more narrow? True to size?
Fits nicely for narrow feet I think. And depending on your play style, if you don’t jump a lot or constantly explode quickly with powerful steps than this cushion should be enough for impact protection.
@@hihelloimtam ah perfect. I’m more of a catch and shoot/post player. Thanks for the tip
Hey! Does the cushlon bottom out?
Not yet, and I’ve put in around 30 hours (15 hoop sessions) in them already. 🏀
does the absence of a zoom unit in the forefoot make this shoe less springy off the front of your feet compared to the kd 12 and 13 (which both had forefoot zoom)? I have a kd12 and I love it - I’m considering buying the 14 but am worried that the forefoot wont be springy as the 12s (im a shooter so I enjoy cushioning that has a responsive bounce in the forefoot)
Hmm for me, as I played in all KD 12 thru 14, KD 14 cushion feels significantly better and arguably more springy than both KD 12 and 13. The cushlon foam allows the zoom strobel to be bouncier than the stiff foam in the KD 13 and the relatively caged cushion setup of the KD 12. And the springy feeling is consistent and smooth for the entire length of your foot. If I’m not mistaken, the KD 12 has a hexagonal zoom unit in the heel below the full-length zoom strobel, so if you like that setup you’ll love the KD 14. 😆👍
The KD 13 with the additional zoom unit in the forefoot is pretty nice indeed, but it made me feel just a bit higher off the ground than my preference. The KD 14 is lower to the ground plus it has a wider more stable base at the forefoot so shooters would/should really really enjoy it 😎🏀
@@hihelloimtam Thank you so much for the detailed reply! Will definitely buy the KD 14 then. And I’m definitely subscribing 🙌🙌🙌
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Does the upper stretch overtime?
It softened up a bit and mayyyybe stretched only a tiny bit (the fit on my feet is definitely not as snug now as the first few times I hooped in them). But nothing drastic I don’t think, as the shoes are definitely not “loose” and roomy right now, even after 30+ hours of hoop time.
Why all fakes shoes have xrd logo
Not fake
Eu42. Do you find going half a size up affects running/performance due the dead space in the front of the shoe?
For most shoes with good heel lockdown and secure fit (thru the lacing system or the function design overall), going half a size up is great for me as I actually enjoy that little bit (less than a thumb’s width) of space between my toes and the foremost edge of the shoes. I feel like I won’t jam my toenails thanks to that space. 😆
@@hihelloimtam Thanks for the feedback. I agree toenail jam is bad ; ).
Your indoor court looks too clean for traction test
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Can I play outdoors with these?
Yes! Nice cushion, and if you can get an EP version with XDR outsole, the outsole should be even more durable! 🏀
@@hihelloimtam Do you recommend these over the KD Trey 5 IX? Which is more suitable for PGs?
I love KD 14 much more, and I play guard positions 👀 just simply nicer cushion and better traction 🏀
Bro they look horrible on your legs
I wore a size 11 on the kd 10s. Should i go half a size bigger?
I haven’t worn KD 10s so I can’t compare accurately, what are some other recent hoop shoes that you have and fit you well? 👀