Nike KD 18 “El Valle” Unveiled by Durant in Win Over Milwaukee

With Kevin Durant’s latest signature sneaker gearing up for an April debut, the Phoenix star gave fans a first on-court look at one of its most striking colorways yet. During last night’s 108–106 win over Milwaukee, Durant stepped out in the new Nike KD 18 “El Valle”—a bold nod to his adopted home in the Valley of the Sun.

Inspired by Arizona's vivid desert landscapes and the Phoenix Suns' colors, the “El Valle” colorway delivers an unmistakable visual punch. The upper features a gradient “sunset” mesh, echoing the hues of a fading desert sky. That vivid base is framed with bold accents of aqua, violet, vibrant purple, and black—all tied together in a color scheme that leans heavily into regional pride.

“El Valle” appears prominently on the tongue, grounding the theme and giving a name to what might be one of the most visually memorable KD 18s to date. Built on a design loosely inspired by the Air Bakin, the silhouette continues the KD line’s tradition of pushing performance and storytelling through color.

At this stage, it’s unclear whether the “El Valle” edition will release at retail—but with each new colorway Durant unveils, anticipation for the KD 18 continues to rise.

Stay locked to our Nike Release Dates Calendar for updates as we get closer to the KD 18’s official launch in April.