Nice Kicks: What’s the all time sneaker that you have ever owned?
Kevin Durant: Um, I would have to say the Nike Flightposite. I had the gold ones. They looked so good that I couldn’t play in them. Definitely my favorite sneaker.
Nice Kicks: What about your favorite sneaker that you have never owned?
Kevin Durant: I never had any of the Pennys. I always wanted the Pennys, but I never had any of them. I always got the Pippens, but I never had the Pennys. So hopefully Nike can bring them back out again in a size that I can fit.
Nice Kicks: Were the Pippens your favorite signature shoes growing up?
Kevin Durant: It was. He had so many unique sneakers – especially the ones with the big “AIR” on the side, the Pippen II’s, and the Pippen’s with just the P logo on the side. He really did have some cool shoes. I think alot of people overlook how great Pippen’s shoes were. I liked them and had a bunch of different colors in them and was fortunate enough to have them.
Nice Kicks: From Prince George, who has the best closet? You, Michael Beasley, or Wale?
Kevin Durant: Wale, by far. That’s all he does, that’s his image, that’s what he has to do. That’s part of his image and his brand is to have a ton of great shoes and clothes. Plus he isn’t 6-10 or 6-8 like we are so it’s easier for him to go into the stores and buy stuff. He’s a fly guy.
Nice Kicks: Any given day, what can we find on your feet when you’re off court?
Kevin Durant: [Laughs] Flip-flops. You know, that’s all I wear all day is flip-flops. I hurt my toes so much playing ball, so I just want to give my feet and my toes some room when I’m off the court. But if I’m going somewhere you can find me in Air Force 1s, LeBrons, Jordans. Where I’m from we are big about our sneakers so you can expect to see me in any of those.
Nice Kicks: If you weren’t playing basketball, what would you want to do as a career?
Kevin Durant: Honestly, I don’t know. Basketball is the only thing that I set my mind to.
Nice Kicks: But for the life after basketball?
Kevin Durant: I would like to do something that is working with kids. I really enjoy doing that.
