The Nike KD 18 “EYBL” has finally been unveiled, and hoops fans are already counting down the days until it drops.
Featuring a shiny silver design with a hint of green and an ice blue outsole, the shoe is a special edition of the 18 that celebrates the Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL). Aside from the green accents on the tongue and panels, lime green laces are also present on the shoe, with a metallic looking Nike swoosh on the back. The EYBL branding can be found on the tongue, and the shoe has a foam midsole that provides the adequate comfort and precision needed for optimal performance on the court.
This releases follows the popular Nike KD 18 “El Valle” colorway Durant debuted during the Phoenix Suns’ win 108-106 win against the Milwaukee Bucks. Those shoes instantly caught the attention of sneaker fanatics thanks to its hypnotic purple upper and black accents. Present on the left tongue was the phrase “El Durant.”
Durant isn’t only the Phoenix Sun with a new drop either. Teammate Devin Booker just unveiled a new collab with Chevrolet, which consists of three new sneakers hitting the Devin Booker x Nike lineup. This includes the Nike Book 1 reimagined in a “Dark Gold Leaf” colorway, which features a dark brown suede upper and the blue Chevy logo on the tongue tag.
Accompanying the Nike Book 1 are two new Nike Blazers in the colorways Surf Blue” and “Team Dark Green.” Aside from the Chevrolet branding that can be found on all of the silhouettes, the new styles also complement Devin’s first Nike signature apparel collection, marrying the basketball culture with an unsurpassed sense of fashion that draws inspiration from cars, workwear and contemporary Americana.
When does the Nike KD 18 “EYBL” release?
The Nike KD 18 “EYBL” is set for a release date of April 25. The shoes will be priced at $160, and will be available to shop via Nike.