Nike Unveils the KD 19 "Purple Candies" Colorway With Help From Drake
Kevin Durant’s nineteenth signature shoe receives a vibrant monochromatic look alongside a viral marketing push.
Name: Nike KD 19 “Purple Candies”
Colorway: Field Purple/Stadium Green-University Gold
SKU: IH1117-500
Retail Price: $155 USD
Release Date: June 17, 2026
Where to Buy: Nike
Nike and Kevin Durant are expanding their historic sneaker lineup with the official arrival of the Nike KD 19 “Purple Candies.” The newly unveiled performance basketball silhouette introduces a striking, sweet palette that coincides with a highly publicized promotional campaign starring global artist Drake reprising his role as Durant’s ultimate “Yes Man.”
The high-performance model borrows clear Y2K design cues from the archival Nike Zoom Hyperflight, introducing a futuristic visual language to the hardwood. Dressed in a monochromatic Field Purple finish, the sneaker employs a multi-layered structure that utilizes a molded TPU support shell wrapping around a breathable mesh base. Subtle accents of University Gold and Stadium Green peek through the layout, adding clean contrast to the bold design.
Engineered for the modern game, the silhouette incorporates premium cushioning upgrades to ensure maximum impact protection. The underfoot setup integrates a full-length Zoom Strobel unit paired with responsive Cushlon 3.0 foam inside the midsole. Underneath, a durable rubber outsole finishes the build, featuring Durant’s signature jersey numbers, 35 and 7, seamlessly woven right into the traction pattern.
