The Nike KD 19 Candy In “Black” Releases On August 19th

A licorice look.

Matt Varga August 6, 2026

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Kevin Durant just can’t seem to stay out of controversy. Despite starting off somewhat innocuously, his comments on LeBron James’ defection to Philadelphia in contrast to his own to Golden State managed to rankle Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. Maybe, after several similar sagas, the villain role is where the Slim Reaper is best equipped. If so, the Nike KD 19 “Black” is landing at a perfect time.

The latest in a monochromatic string of KD 19 “Candies” colorways, this stealthy overhaul has been on our radar since Durant himself teased the full sucrose-coated collection. In a theme most of our readers will recognize at this point, this draws on a fully monochromatic exterior in wear-test-approved jet black, but makes some room for off-color detailing via a “Stadium Green” KD brand on the insoles. As we move through official looks at the “Candy Pack” as a whole, it begs the question of where the silhouette will go next; maybe tournament PEs, game-worn pairs, and/or NOCTA samples are instructive in that regard.

Again, the Nike KD 19 Candy Paint “Black” is scheduled for an August 19th release, retailing for $155.

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Mens Nike KD 19

SKU: IH1117-002

RETAIL PRICE: $155

RELEASE DATE: Aug 19, 2026

US 08/19/2026 Wednesday

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Written by

Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.