Fans React to Kevin Durant's Leaked Nike Sneakers

The Nike KD 17 draws comparisons to previous sneakers from the brand's history.

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It has been a rough few months for Nike as the brand has drawn criticism from fans over everything from limited sneaker releases to team uniforms. Headaches for the brand continued today when unofficial images of Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant's 17th signature sneaker began circulating online.

Leaked images reported to be the Nike KD 17 show another low-cut model that appears to draw inspiration from previous sneakers in the company's catalog. Social media users were quick to point out the similarities between the unreleased hoop shoe and the Nike Air Max Plus.

Both sides of fans' reactions to these unreleased hoop shoes are understandable. Personally, we dig them. The Nike KD 16 drew inspiration from Penny Hardaway's Nike sneakers, and they turned out great. There is no doubt the Nike KD 17 will look better in hand and in official photo shoots.

At this time, there is no official release date or tech specs for the Nike KD 17. However, Durant always debuts his newest signature model during the NBA Playoffs, and this spring should be no different as the Suns are poised to make another deep postseason run.

While athletes and fans eagerly await Durant's next sneaker to drop, they can choose from multiple colorways of the Nike KD 16 at a discount on the Nike website. The performance basketball shoes launched last summer for $160 and are currently marked down by as much as 31% in select styles online.

It is guaranteed to be another exciting spring in the sneaker industry, so stay locked into FanNationKicks.com for all your most important footwear news from the NBA and the rest of the sports world.

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