Rare Air: Nike Zoom Kobe V “Throw it Down, Shannon Brown” PE

Check out this pair of rare Nike Zoom Kobe Vs, created for the Black Mamba’s high-flying counterpart, Shannon Brown. Originally, these were planned to receive a debut in this year’s Slam Dunk contest, but Shannon chose to wear a different colorway instead. Completely different from the usual Kobe colorways, this pair has a white and metallic silver upper, blue midsole, and an aquamarine outsole. A red sock liner contrasts the rest of the shoe. A look inside reveals an insole which reads, “Throw it Down Shannon Brown”. Unfortunately, this pair never went into production, making it incredibly difficult to find; however, there are a few promo samples out there. There’s a size 8 pair available now on eBay. Here’s a link to the auction.