Nike KD 7 'Calm Before the Storm' Release Date & Price: Where to Buy?

Are you ready to rock in a new pair of Nike KD kicks?

If you feel there's not much hype about the upcoming KD 7 "Calm Before the Storm" basketball shoes, that's probably because they're staying true to the name of these new footwear, which oozes an aura of restrained energy, like a sleeping beast waiting to spring out and roar.

"Kevin Durant's seventh signature shoe fuses performance innovation with a creative narrative across five color ways that are centered on the weather," the blurb that came with the shoe explained. "Nike designer Leo Chang created an innovative shoe for Durant that meets the needs of the reigning MVP's quickness, power and unpredictability, just like the forces of nature."

"Creatively, Chang applied Durant's on- and off-court insights that are brought to life through color blocking, graphics and textures to tell stories that are both personal and inspired," the official Nike site added. "The grey and pink color way of this KD7 is indicative of skies that appear tranquil before the onset of a powerful storm, though Durant typically remains calm even throughout a swirling frenzy on-court."

Do you agree that the design reflects that deceptive "calm before the storm"?

If you're wondering why the makers of these new kicks decided to create something inspired by the climate, it's because Durant actually wanted to be a weatherman back when he was still a kid. Bet some of you didn't know that, did you?

"Ironically, Durant was drafted by Seattle, and then the team relocated to Oklahoma City - two cities known for their unpredictable weather," Nike went on to say.

It appears this pair is more than just fresh new kicks - it's something that tells a story; in this case, Durant's story. If you're an avid Durant fan, you're getting these shoes when it drops at Nike this Saturday, August 16^th, at 8:00 a.m. EDT.

Aside from reflecting the NBA player's previous fascination with the weather, these babies also has "a silhouette of his home state of Maryland" on the outsole. Plus the names of his mom Wanda and grandmother Barbara, as well as his dad Wayne and brother Tony, on the forefoot strap, as also noted by Broadway World. 

Foot Locker will also be selling this model. To know which stores carry these shoes, check out its launch locator. These babies are yours for a cool $150. Will you be getting a pair?