Clutch plays and impossible shots are all in a day's work for Kevin Durant. Give him the ball, and he makes the game look easy. The KD15 is stripped down to provide just what he wants: plenty of bounce, a secure fit and a broken-in feel. Fewer materials underfoot and throughout the upper help minimize distractions while optimizing energy return and all-around comfort—vital for players like KD who never stop moving. This special design honors KD’s grandma, Barbara A. Davis, who helped encourage her grandson to chase his basketball dreams in full force. Behind the Design The enduring memory of KD's grandma lives on in this special design. Purple pays homage to Barbara’s favorite color, which KD remembers her wearing often. A purple rose along the outsole symbolizes her favorite flower. Her initials, “B.A.D.,” are embroidered on the tongue tops and hangtag. Stitched onto the tongue’s medial side are the names of her grandchildren. You’ll find Barbara’s friends’ names, nicknamed “The Crew," appear along the insoles. Lace Up, Lock In The laces feed through floating wings along the sides. When you tighten the laces, the wings pull down to help hold your foot in place. Smooth, Springy Sensation Full-length Cushlon foam plus a visible Air Zoom Strobel unit provide a dual layer of cushioning that's soft, smooth and responsive. The Air Zoom Strobel eliminates the need for extra layers and brings the energy-returning sensation right up under your foot. Broken-In Comfort Reduced layers throughout the upper strip away unnecessary weight to enhance the feeling of broken-in comfort. Grip and Go The outsole pattern looks like a topographical map, with an array of contoured ridges that bend and deflect in multiple directions to provide traction for every move. "EASY" is molded into the rubber in a nod to KD's effortless game.