Nike is aiming to start this year with a blast as it is set to release new colorways of two popular signature shoes that have been getting a lot of attention on the sneaker market recently.

In the second week of 2015, new colorways of the latest signature sneakers of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant and Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving are set to hit the market.

The KD 7, Durant's seventh signature shoe with the company, will come out in what is dubbed as the "Longhorn State" edition, which is officially listed as the Black/Sail colorway of the shoe. This excellent-looking shoe will hit the market on Friday at 10 a.m. EST on Nike.com and select stores worldwide.

The KD 7 "Longhorn State" was made to pay tribute to Austin, Texas, where the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player spent his collegiate career. According to Nike, the animal print on the upper part was inspired by Texas Longhorns' rich heritage combined with Durant's record-setting career at the university.

"The upper features all-over pony hair, mirroring the steer's spotted hide. Black accents are present on a suede flocked midsole, signature strap and tongue where his initials are displayed," according to Nike. "Cementing Durant's one-year legacy before turning pro, a branded Swoosh on the toe and heel marks two of his greatest achievements–leading all freshmen in scoring and becoming the first freshman to win the most prestigious player award."

Fans can get their own pair of the new KD 7 "Longhorn State" for $200 per pair. Official photos of Durant's latest signature shoe are available here.

Aside from the new KD 7, Nike will also release another colorway of Kyrie 1, Irving's first Nike signature shoe. It will hit shelves in "Deceptive Red" edition, which is officially listed as the Bright Crimson/Black-University Red-Blue Lagoon colorway of the signature sneaker, on Saturday.

Inspired by Irving's quickness and deadly first step on the hardcourt, the Kyrie 1 "Deceptive Red" features a red-based upper part combined with black and blue lagoon accents, and finished off with a university red sole.

Aside from its impressive look, the new Kyrie 1 boasts performance-based features that were integrated in the shoe to match Irving's unique skill set on the hardcourt.

"When designer Leo Chang and team began the design process of the Kyrie 1, the goal was to build a shoe to match Irving's tremendous speed and quickness," Nike wrote. "The Kyrie 1 needed to be light, bold and responsive with the best traction Nike Basketball could develop for Irving's prolific first step."

The Kyrie 1 "Deceptive Red" will be available for $110 on Nike.com and select Nike retailers worldwide. More detailed images of this signature shoe are available on this link.

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