First Looks // Metro Boomin x Nike KD 17

Nike's KD 17 lineup continues to amplify Kevin Durant's love for music with its latest addition, a sneaker that channels the electrifying energy of Metro Boomin's "Heroes & Villains."

Joining the ranks of the KD 17 "Producer Pack" ranks, this iteration specifically celebrates Metro’s iconic 2022 album alongside his vibrant "Hearts On Fire" merchandise line. This series has already showcased tributes to legendary producers like Bink! and The Alchemist, and now it dives deeper into the blend of Durant’s basketball prowess with his musical affections.

Sporting a fierce design, the KD 17 "Metro Boomin" features a black-based palette adorned with dynamic lightning bolt prints across the base. These stormy elements are beautifully encapsulated beneath clear TPU overlays, ensuring the vivid design remains the focal point. The "Hearts On Fire" graphic makes a poignant appearance on the right heel, while the left heel displays a purple "Leslie" signature, honoring the producer’s late mother in a touching tribute.

Further enriching this homage, the tongue of the shoe incorporates a nod to Metro’s 2018 album "Not All Heroes Wear Capes," featuring a jumping man graphic set within a clear circular button, symbolizing the profound narratives behind Metro’s work.

This pair joins joint efforts from Bink! and The Alchemist who have also put their names to a colorway of Kevin Durant's seventeenth signature shoe.

Enjoy a first look at the collaborative pair below, and expect an official announcement on these and the entire Nike KD 17 "Producer Pack" to emerge soon; Pairs are currently expected to arrive in June.