Nike KD 18 Aunt Pearl HV1997-600
UPDATE 9/23/25: The Nike KD 18 “Aunt Pearl” releases October 7, 2025 for $170. Proceeds benefit the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. Check out the official photos below.
Original Story 7/28/25:
Nike Basketball’s longest-running signature collection pays homage to a loved one once more with the Nike KD 18 “Aunt Pearl”. Durant’s personal tribute series started with the KD 4 back in 2014, named in honor of his Aunt Pearl, who died from lung cancer in the year 2000. The latest colorway in the series, set to release in Fall 2025, celebrates her with a vibrant floral treatment and a subdued color scheme.
The KD 18 “Aunt Pearl” is rendered in shades of pink, Pearl Pink, Laser Fuchsia, Tulip Pink, and Pink Foam with Glacier Blue accents. The most striking detail is the floral pattern popping across the lace eyelets and midfoot overlay. The same rose print is used down inside on the inner lining as well, with textural and visual detail.
The KD tongue logo and heel Swoosh are colored in a shade of coconut milk, and the midsole is pink speckled and has a semi-translucent outsole. The mesh paneling and airy construction keep the sneaker breathable and workable on the court while still making a statement off of it.
As is the case with each and every “Aunt Pearl” release, this colorway is also a homage to cancer and cancer sufferers everywhere. The line is special because of the memories and sentiment it brings back for KD, but it’s also become so much more. The “Aunt Pearl” series is a reminder to the basketball fans of the world that KD’s collection is more than just sneakers. It’s about family, memory, and love.
The Nike KD 18 “Aunt Pearl” drops October 7, 2025 at select Nike Basketball retailers and Nike.com.
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Nike KD 18 “Aunt Pearl”
Color: Pearl Pink/Laser Fuchsia-Tulip Pink-Playful Pink-Pink Foam-Glacier Blue
Style Code: HV1997-600
Release Date: October 7, 2025
Price: $170
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