The ‘Strap’ Signature Line

Charles Barkley and Kevin Durant are complete opposites. The former is the epitome of a power player, while KD is one of the most finesse players to ever pick up a ball. Sir Charles attracts attention by saying, “I am not a role model,” while the mild-mannered Durant deflects the spotlight by labeling his mom the “real MVP.” Gozilla vs. Durantula. Yet, their signature lines share similarities. Three of Barkley’s shoes – the Nike Air Force Max CB, the Nike Air Max CB ’94 and the Nike Air Max CB34 – featured supportive straps of some sort. The former’s crisscrossed strap was classic, the CB ’94 featured elastic straps over the instep and the CB34 possessed an iconic midfoot strap. In the same manner, a strap has been incorporated on three of Durant’s signature shoes. KD’s second signature shoe was equipped with a midfoot strap, while the beloved KD IV was introduced with the Adaptive Fit strap. Most recently, the latest in Durant’s line, the KD VII, was also constructed with a midfoot strap.