The Nike KD 9 Aunt Pearl is essentially a homage to Kevin Durant’s beloved Aunt Pearl, who was influential in molding his character, moral, etc since her passing from lung cancer in 2001.
Draped in a predominantly black flyknit construction, pink underlays are applied to further pronounce its design, with additional pink accents located on the Swooshes, insoles and Zoom Air cushioning for more vibrance throughout. The insoles also feature “Kay Yow Cancer Fund, When Life Kicks You, Let It Kick You Forward. Est. 12.03.2007” as another notable detail that coordinates with the respective theme.