Nike Basketball Drops KD 15 EP in "Psychic Purple" Colorway

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Nike (NYSE:NKE -0.60%) has introduced a new colorway of Kevin Durant's signature KD 15 EP.

The sneaker's "Psychic Purple" colorway features a wavy pattern on its multi-layered knitted uppers where "Midnight Navy," "Ghost," and "Dark Marina Blue" all come together for a vibrant basketball shoe.

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The lightweight sneaker also has Nike Zoom Air Strobel engineering, Achilles tendon support at the heel, support pads under the arch for stability, a glow-in-the-dark midfoot cage wrap, and an ultra-durable rubber outsole for outdoor play, as the EP denotes.

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Both sides have a "07" player number and "EA$Y" heel loops.

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This pair is currently available for $4,950 NTD (approximately $165 USD) on Nike Taiwan's website.

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Take a closer look at the pair.

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stay tuned for more.

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