The KD 4 'Easter': A Sneaker From Durant’s Golden Phase

Most retros ride the wave of “remember when?” But the 2025 Nike KD 4 “Easter” brings more than just a colorway. It’s tapping into a unique moment in Kevin Durant’s career arc—a time when he wasn’t just ascending, but carrying hope for a franchise, a city, and a whole new wave of basketball culture.

This pair dropped back in 2012, during a spring where KD was still the league’s “next up”—not yet a champion, not yet polarizing. He was beloved—quiet, efficient, poetic on the court. The “Easter” colorway reflects all that. The pastel tones weren’t just seasonal—they matched his demeanor. Soft-spoken but sharp. The calm before the legacy-defining storms.

But here’s the spin: this 2025 re-release hits different because it’s dropping in a moment of reflection. KD’s no longer chasing anything. His resume is written. Whether he stays with the Suns or moves again, the “Easter” KD 4 doesn’t just mark a holiday—it marks a vibe that defines a whole phase of his identity.

It’s a throwback to when fans saw KD as the humble killer, rocking low-cut sneakers and tearing up the league without saying much. This shoe? It was part of that story. And now it’s returning, not just for collectors, but for anyone who missed that softer, less controversial version of KD.

But this pair didn’t just live on shelves. It's been kept alive by hoopers who brought it back to the floor. Derrick Jones Jr. rocked the “Easter” KD 4 in 2019—bringing life back to a slept-on colorway during a game where he showed out with his signature bounce.

Fast forward to 2025, and Sacramento Kings forward Neemias Queta did the same—soaring in them during an in-game dunk, proving this colorway still slaps in the modern era.

This ain’t just a museum piece. The KD 4 “Easter” still lives where it started—on the court.

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Design & Legacy:

The 2025 version of the KD 4 “Easter” stays true to its roots. Featuring a Mint Candy, White, and New Green palette (or Mint Candy, if you’re picky), it’s wrapped in synthetic materials with Hyperfuse overlays and that iconic forefoot strap. The light purple hits inside the strap lining are a subtle pop, while the Zoom Air unit underfoot brings that old-school bounce back with no frills.

From the lightning bolt outsole and tribute callouts—“Barbara” for his grandma, “Big Chucky” for his mentor, and those heartfelt initials for his parents—it’s a full-circle moment.

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Release Information

• Release Info
• Release Date: April 18, 2025
• Color: Mint Candy/White-New Green
• Style Code: IB3550-300
• Retail: $130
• Available At: Nike.com and select Nike Basketball spots
• Packaging: Co-branded KD/Nike flip-top box (not the OG orange)

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For those who just see a pastel sneaker, that’s cool. But for folks who remember when KD had the league on pause every time he pulled up from 30? This pair means something else entirely.

And now it’s back, realer than ever. Check out the official release Images Below:

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Happy Easter, sneaker fam. 🐣

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