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Whether you’re playing rec league ball every week or you just need a sturdy, good-looking pair of sneakers, basketball shoes are always a welcome addition to any dude’s footwear lineup. The same features that make them ideal for the court—lockdown stability, great comfort, and gecko-like grip—also make them great for casual wear. Right now, Nike has a highly rated pair on sale: The KD Trey 5 X is now nearly half off across three colorways.

The Nike KD Trey 5 X is on sale for $51, a 49% discount from its normal price of $100. These stylish and supportive basketball shoes are available in three colorways at that price, and you can get them in sizes 7 to 15, but some are already starting to sell out. This pair of KDs has earned nearly 250 five-star ratings from shoppers who wear them to play ball, to work, and just to look cool, but the one thing most agree on is that they’re “extremely comfortable.”

Nike KD Trey 5 X Baseball Shoes in Black/Bright Crimson/White/University Red, $51 (was $100) at Nike

The KD Trey 5 X, named after NBA player Kevin Durant, is all about cushioning and stability, creating an optimal platform for making big plays on the court (or, you know, going to the grocery store). The shoe’s midsole features Nike’s iconic Zoom Air cushioning system—it’s essentially an air-filled cell. This cell compresses at landing and then springs back into shape at toe-off, absorbing impact forces while also adding some extra bounce into your step. The mid-top design and well-padded ankle collar and tongue create a comfortable fit around your foot, while the wrap over the laces boosts midfoot support. Finally, the grooved, full-contact outsole offers exceptional grip on the hardwood, and the wide sole design creates a solid, planted feel under your feet.

Nike shoppers report the KD Trey shoes are “amazing” and have “good grip” underneath.

Nike KD Trey 5 X Basketball Shoes in Wolf Grey/Cool Grey/Black/White, $51 (was $100) at Nike

“They feel light on your feet,” said one shopper. “Great for indoor basketball…super comfortable to wear,” they added. Another agreed, noting the shoe’s comfort-first design and touting it as the “best shoe for ankle support and comfort.”

$51 for a pair of KD-approved Nike basketball shoes? You know that’s a scorching deal, especially with such a deep size lineup and multiple colorways to choose from. Head over to Nike and get these shoes in your cart today because they won’t last long at this bargain-bin price.

In Apple TV+’s new documentary Number One on the Call Sheet, Eddie Murphy revealed the one project for which he auditioned in his storied career.

Murphy spoke candidly about his early career in the doc, noting that he knew he was poised for success after landing Saturday Night Live in his teen years. “Early on, I just knew I was going to be fa — I started when I’m around 16, I’m going, ‘I’m gonna be famous,’” he admitted. “When I was 19, I got Saturday Night Live, and things just started happening,” he continued. “I didn’t go through all of the stuff that a lot of actors [do], I didn’t go through auditions.”

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But Murphy conceded that there was one very important project for which he deigned to audition, though he claimed it was the only time in his career that he did so. “I had one audition in my whole life,” Murphy said. “I think I’m the only actor that could say that. I had one audition. It was for Saturday Night Live.”

Murphy debuted on SNL in 1980 and shortly became one of the most popular and successful actors in the industry. In 1982, he headlined 48 Hours opposite Nick Nolte. He then starred in Trading Places (1983) and Beverly Hills Cop (1984). Murphy will next be seen reprising the voice of Donkey in Shrek 5, which is due in cinemas on Dec. 23, 2026.

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Elsewhere in the doc, Murphy admitted that his early career success was even more remarkable for the fact that he was making decisions about which projects to take on by himself. He shared several inane pieces of advice he was furnished by more experienced celebrities in his early years, none of them particularly helpful. The Boomerang star recalled one bon mot from former heavyweight boxing champ Larry Holmes, who advised Murphy to “stop cursing and bury your millions in the woods.”

“And I said, ‘Why bury my money in the woods?’” Murphy continued. “He said, ‘The government will take it from you. So bury it.’ And I said, ‘But can’t the government take your land?’ And he said, ‘But they won’t know where the money is.’ That’s a true story. That’s the kind of advice I used to get. I was in uncharted waters.”

Number One on the Call Sheet is streaming on Apple TV+.