The 'Aunt Pearl' Colourway Arrives on the Nike KD 3
News on this release was first published on September 15, 2023.
Update October 25, 2023: A drop date is set! The Nike KD 3 'Aunt Pearl' is set to drop via SNKRS on October 27, 2023, retailing for $130. Hit the links below to purchase.
is now on his 16th signature sneaker with , and out of all the hundreds if not thousands of colourways throughout the years, the Aunt Pearl colourway is the standout. A tribute to his late aunt who passed away from breast cancer, the colourway is now making its way onto the for the first time.
Soft pink makes up the upper with hot pink used as accenting throughout. KD’s logo appears on the right tongue, and Kay Yow’s logo appears on the left. Yow is the late NC State head coach who also passed away from breast cancer and used basketball to raise awareness.
The Swoosh appears in white with a pink border over the mesh quarter panels, as Flywire cables are implemented to secure your foot down into the footbed of the sneaker. Aunt Pearl and Kay Yow’s names appear on the heel of the sneaker, surrounding the KD logo as a Zoom-equipped midsole brings some contrast in white with a milky translucent outsole finishing off the sneaker.
The Nike KD 3 is expected to drop on October 27, 2023 via SNKRS and at select retailers for $130. Check out the photos above.