Even after nearly two decades in the league, Kevin Durant remains, in my opinion, the most prolific scorer the NBA has ever seen. His ability to put the ball in the hoop is unmatched, and the effortless way he does it is truly remarkable. It’s no wonder he became the youngest player to win three consecutive scoring titles. When he achieved this feat back in 2012, the swoosh brand celebrated his accomplishment by releasing one of the coolest sneakers in history—the Nike KD 4 Scoring Title Champ.
Now, this iconic sneaker is set to make its much-anticipated return in just a few hours. Featuring a vibrant mix of yellow and blue, the shoe stands out with intricate graphic details on the upper. These details symbolize Durant’s journey to becoming a scoring champion, giving the design extra depth and meaning. The bold colorway also pays homage to Durant’s time with the Oklahoma City Thunder, making the release not only a celebration of his incredible scoring achievements but also a tribute to his former team. f you’re looking to pick up a pair, refer to the details below
Nike KD 4 Scoring Title Champ Release Information
- Price:$130
- Release Date:Â 2025-02-14
- Style Code:FZ5916-400
- Color: Photo Blue / Tour Yellow
Retailer(s)
Snipes, Footlocker, Hibbett, Nike
You may also purchase right away via StockX
Now let’s us quickly investigate how the shoe is performing on third party marketplaces.
Resale Value
Five Number Summary
Lowest Sale Recorded: $99
Quartile Q1: $130.5
Median: $144
Quartile Q3: $166.75
Highest Sale Recorded: $244
Based on the records above, the lowest the shoe sold for was $99, size 10.5 while the highest sale was $244, size 15 ( shouldn’t come as a surprise), and this was also considered the only outlier. About 25% of the shoes sold between $99 and $130.5 while half of them sold between $130.5 and $166.75. The top 25% sales were from $167 to $244. The overall average resale value without the outlier is $143, with a 15% volatility so you can expect about 70% of the shoes to sell between $121 and $165.
At $143, you’re looking at an $8 loss if you were looking to resell the Nike KD 4 Scoring Title Champ. Are there sizes worth pursing? We’ll see what the next chart reveals.
Earnings Expected Per Size Sold
Observations
About 22% of the sales led to losses between $14 and $16, that is sizes 10 and 10.5. Another 22% led to losses of $4 ( sizes 11 and 12). Size 9.5 led to the highest loss with about $35 loss. Size 13 generated neither a profit nor a loss. 22% of the sales led to earnings between $6 and $10, sizes 11.5 and 14, while size 15 , which also happened to be an outlier generated the highest margin with about $48 in return, a 35% mark up, 2.3 times above average. So what can we conclude about this shoe?
Conclusion
The data provides interesting insights into the sales performance of the shoe across different sizes, shedding light on trends in profitability and potential market behaviors:
Profitability and Losses by Size:
- Sizes 10 and 10.5Â accounted for 22% of the sales but resulted in some of the largest losses, ranging between $14 and $16. This highlights a potential mismatch between production costs and demand or pricing strategy for these sizes.
- Size 9.5 experienced the steepest loss of approximately $35, indicating it may have been overproduced.
- Sizes 11 and 12Â also made up 22% of the sales but incurred smaller losses of $4, suggesting they came closer to breaking even compared to other sizes.
Break-Even and Neutral Performance:
- Size 13 generated no profit or loss, which indicates a perfect alignment between cost, pricing, and demand. While it doesn’t contribute to profit, it doesn’t harm the bottom line either.
Positive Earnings Highlights:
- Sizes 11.5 and 14Â yielded a profit, earning between $6 and $10. Together, they represented 22% of the sales. These sizes reflect a modest but positive contribution to the overall performance.
- The standout performer, however, was size 15, which not only generated the highest profit but also stood out as an outlier. With a margin of $48, a 35% markup, and a profitability 2.3 times above the average, size 15 demonstrates exceptionally high demand or successful pricing, making it the strongest contributor to profitability.
Scaling back slightly on more loss-making sizes like 9.5, 10, and 10.5 while ramping up focus on high-performance sizes, particularly size 15, could prove beneficial.
